St. Petersburg, Florida
LIVE LIKE YOU'RE ALWAYS ON VACATION! St. Petersburg has so much to offer. Gorgeous world renowned beaches, picturesque sunsets, championship golf, Major League Baseball, hundreds of special events and much more are only some of the benefits to living in this part of Florida. The perfect whether goes hand-in-hand with the over 100 city parks on over 2400 acres, including a magnificent waterfront downtown. The 50 mile Pinellas Trail made from an old railroad line that cuts through St. Petersburg is a wonderful destination for all kinds of outdoor activities including biking, roller blading, running, or just sightseeing. St. Petersburg boasts in excess of five beaches, eight public pools, 30 tennis/ racquetball and handball courts (including 15 clay courts at the Tennis Center). The Devil Rays of Major League Baseball call St. Petersburg home at an always comfortable and cool Tropicana Field. Just across the bay are the Tampabay Buccaneers of the National Football League and the Tampa Bay Lightning of the National Hockey League.
St. Petersburg has also become the Bay area's center for social and cultural activities. St. Petersburg hosts various sporting events, year-round festivities, and an array of museums and historical places celebrating Florida's everchanging heritage. St. Petersburg has some of the finest museums in the state including; the Florida International Museum, Salvador Dali Museum, Museum of Fine Arts, Museum of History, and the Great Explorations Hands on Museum. Downtown aslo has the Mahaffey Theatre - a 2000 seat performance theatre and 8400 seat arena, Coliseum Ballroom - a historic ballroom, featuring the Southeast's largest wooden dance floor. Baywalk, an eclectic mix of retail, shops, restaurants, bars, and movie theaters can also be found in the heart of downtown. St. Pete grows every year offering a variety of activities for family fun.
The St. Petersburg Pier is just one of the many area highlights offering a variety of shops, restaurants, and a marine aquarium. The historical downtown district has just gone through a major renovation, maintaining the impressive architecture that reflects a city rich in history and proud of a quality of life second to none. Strolling through town is an event unto itself with all the wonderful shops and eateries to stop in along the way. Unique boutiques, art galleries, souvenir stores, specialty shops, and professional services will delight the most avid shopper. One can't possibly pass the fudge shop without enjoying a sampling. Fresh seafood straight from the docks is a St. Pete specialty. All-American burgers, classic fries, and thick, frosty milkshakes are served up in the spirit of tradition. Everything from sushi and tacos to fine dining and gourmet cuisine are just waiting to please even the pickiest of palates.
Pinellas County schools is the 23rd largest-school district in the United States and the 7th largest in the State. They offer a variety of school programs tailored to meet individual needs. These programs, like the Magnet schools and Choice school programs, help young ones to enjoy a lifetime of learning. Post-secondary educational include St Petersburg Junior College, University of South Florida, Eckard College, and Stetson University College of Law.
St Petersburg is not just for retiree's, there is something for everyone in our beautiful city. Whether you want to start anew, raise a family or retire in the sun, come and take a look at all St. Pete has to offer. And live like your on a vacation forever!
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