Downtown St. Petersburg, Florida
The 2014 census estimate states St. Petersburg is the 5th most populous city in the state of Florida. Wow, who would have thought? It is the second largest city in the Tampa Bay Area, after Tampa, composed of roughly 2.8 million residents, making it the second largest Metropolitan Statistical Area in the state. It’s no wonder it is such a popular vacation destination for local and international tourists.
The vibe of downtown St. Pete is one of arts, fine dining and fun. It’s quickly becoming the “in” place to be and residents can not say enough about their piece of paradise that offers the perfect balance of work and play. Beach enthusiasts are approximately 15 to 20 minutes from St. Pete Beach, Fort De Soto and all the surrounding beaches.
Like speed? Don’t miss our Grand Prix race that zips it’s way through Beach Drive in Downtown each year bringing thousands of spectators to eat, shop, talk cars and vacation in style.
Like art? Check out the Central Avenue Revitalization or Warehouse Arts District and become involved with their dedication to growth & development of the artist lifestyle. Become an annual pass holder at the Dali Museum and enjoy monthly events that will surely color your lifestyle.
Like food? Enjoy the Saturday Morning Market and indulge for in a top food experience with a broad array of “take-home” and “ready-to-eat” food from a variety of nationalities.
- Communities
- Restaurants
- Schools
- Dog Daycare
- Yoga & Fitness
- Things to Do
Restaurants
- Red Mesa (Modernized Mexican) http://www.redmesacantina.com/
- Snappers Sea Grill (Casual elegance meets exceptional seafood) http://snappersseagrill.com/
- BellaBrava (Casual Italian) http://bellabrava.com/
- Hooks Sushi Bar & Thai Food (Sushi & Thai dishes with Asian decorative touches ) http://hookssushi.com/
- Z Grille (American colorful) http://www.zgrille.net/
- Gratzzi Italian Grille (Italian white tablecloth bar/restaurant) http://gratzzigrille.com/
- Nitally’s Thai-Mex Cuisine (Thai food meets Mexican fare) http://www.nitallys.com/
- Ted Peters Famous Smoked Fish (St. Pete staple and featured on Diners Drive-Ins and Dives) http://www.tedpetersfish.com/
- Skidders (Casual Greek & Italian) http://www.skiddersrestaurant.com/#!menu/c1se
Schools
- Petersburg High School http://www.pcsb.org/stpete-hs
- Azalea Middle School http://www.pcsb.org/azalea-ms
- Meadowlawn Middle School http://www.pcsb.org/meadowlawn-ms
- Bay Point Middle School http://www.pcsb.org/baypoint-ms
- Tyrone Middle School http://www.pcsb.org/tyrone-ms
- Pinellas Park Middle School http://www.pcsb.org/pp-ms
- Azalea Elementary School http://www.pcsb.org/azalea-es
- Bay Point Elementary School http://www.pcsb.org/baypoint-es
- Maximo Elementary School http://www.pcsb.org/maximo-es
- Blanton Elementary School http://www.pcsb.org/Blanton-es
- Lakewood Elementary School http://www.pcsb.org/lakewood-es
- Westgate Elementary School http://www.pcsb.org/westgate-es
- Shore Acres Elementary School http://www.pcsb.org/shoreacres-es
- Sawgrass Elementary School http://www.pcsb.org/sawgrass-es
Distance to Colleges
- University of Florida, Gainesville – 2hrs 34 min (151 mi)
- University of South Florida, Tampa – 44 min (32 mi)
- University of Central Florida, Orlando – 2 hrs (125 mi)
- Florida State, Tallahassee – 4hrs 31 min (257 mi)
DOG DAYCARE
- Royal Pets – All pets who enter shall leave as royalty. http://www.royalpetsmarket.com/home?gclid=CPvTj9mGjM0CFQFahgodVr4N6A
- Love My Dog Resort & Playground – Variety of boarding and daycare with 22 different play areas. http://www.lovemydogresort.com/
- Downtown Doggie Center – Where doggie dreams come true! http://downtowndoggiecenter.com/
- Happy Camper – Where dogs run, play, and have fun all day…and night! http://www.doggydaycamp.com/
- Pasadena Pet Motel – http://pasadenapetmotel.com/
YOGA & FITNESS
- Petersburg Yoga – 25 years helping awaken the self with yoga and meditation. http://stpetersburgyoga.com/
- The Body Electric Yoga – We think yoga is for everybody, even you! http://thebodyelectricyoga.com/
THINGS TO DO
- Salvador Dali Museum –Largest collection of Dali works outside of Europe – http://thedali.org/
- Tropicana Field – Home of the Tampa Bay Rays – http://tampabay.rays.mlb.com/tb/ballpark/index.jsp
- Fort De Soto Park – Largest park in Pinellas County – http://www.pinellascounty.org/park/05_ft_desoto.htm
- Florida Holocaust Museum – Features works of art, photographs and artifacts. – https://www.flholocaustmuseum.org/
- Great Explorations Children’s Museum – Children’s museum, program center and pre-school. http://greatex.org/
- Sunken Gardens – 4 acres of botanical gardens – http://www.stpete.org/attractions/sunken_gardens/index.php
- Mahaffey Theatre – Home of The Florida Orchestra and live entertainment – http://www.themahaffey.com/
- Mazzaro’s Italian Market – One-of-a-kind Italian gourmet market – http://www.mazzarosmarket.com/