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Affectionately known as "Saint Pete" to longtime residents, Saint Petersburg has often been called a big city with a small-town atmosphere. The city is the fourth-largest incorporated municipality in Florida and has a prime location between the Tampa Bay area and the Gulf of Mexico. Encompassing nearly 60 square miles, the city has an estimated population of more than 248,000 citizens.
Among other claims to fame, Saint Petersburg holds the distinction of being the first Southern city to serve as a spring training site for a major league baseball team.
Tourism and health care are the two main industries within the city of Saint Petersburg. Construction, manufacturing and retail also make significant contributions to the employment opportunities in the area. Real estate and insurance also account for a sizable portion of the business community.
Saint Petersburg operates a municipal Web site that provides details on local city services, points of interest and general information for newcomers and visitors. The Saint Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce provides opportunities for local chamber members to network, while also promoting business development in the area. The chamber also sponsors at least one business exhibition per calendar year.
Saint Petersburg is home to three major hospitals. A regional Veterans Administration hospital is also located in the city and numerous health clinics utilizing nuclear and alternative medicine are found throughout the area.
Major Saint Petersburg employers include Home Shopping Network, Raymond James & Associates, Inc., Raytheon E-Systems, Times Publishing Co., Bayfront Medical Center, All Children's Hospital and Bright House Networks
The city accommodates around 124,525 houses, of which 109,520 are occupied. Of the occupied houses, owners occupy around 69,700 and renters occupy 39,820.
The walkability of Saint Petersburg is very good; most of the places like grocery stores, restaurants, coffee shops, parks, bookstores and schools are within a mile's distance from the center of the city.
Saint Petersburg's neighborhoods include:
Saint Petersburg is served by the Pinellas County Board of Education. A vocational school and two technical centers located within the city also provide education opportunities for adults.
Several other institutions of higher education are located in and around the city. Some of the more prominent colleges and universities include:
Two airports serve the city of Saint Petersburg:
A bus system is operated by the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority.
Amtrak service is provided with a boarding and departure point located at Tampa Station.
Saint Petersburg connects with Interstate 75 by way of U.S. 19 and Interstate 275.
Water transportation is available at the Port of Saint Petersburg, including access to cruise ships.
Air and bus charters are available locally and in nearby Tampa.
While popular national chains, as well as many locally-owned shops and boutiques, provide shopping opportunities in every section of the city, there are a few that stand out:
A large number of radio stations appealing to different tastes serve Saint Petersburg and the surrounding area. The stations include:
Broadcast television stations within the city include:
Several museums preserve the history and culture of the city:
A number of nature parks and outdoor recreation areas are also found around the city, with the Saint Petersburg Parks and Recreation Department overseeing more than 100 public spaces, including a roughly 7-mile long portion of the waterfront that serves as a nature preserve.
Saint Petersburg offers a wide range of sites focused on the history and culture of the area. Several important attractions are:
Special events are held year-round in Saint Petersburg. Local businesses, civic clubs, and the city itself sponsor many of the events. Some examples are:
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