If you want to feel far, far away from the city, a trip to Weedon Island Preserve [1800 Weedon Dr NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33702] can bring you to another world. There are miles of quiet trails through diverse habitats with beautiful flora. You’re likely to see wildlife including gopher […]
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If you are looking to get a taste of Florida wildlife in St. Petersburg Sawgrass Lake Park [7400 25th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33702] does not disappoint. In the 400 acres of land there are boardwalks, dirt trails, and an observation tower. The flora is vibrant and lovely. On […]
City Produce, 2701 4th St N #101, St. Petersburg, FL 33704 Great fruit market with fresh produce and so much more! There must be some Greek heritage here, I sampled fantastic hummus, olives, feta, and baklava. The baklava was some of the best I’ve ever had, and came free with […]
Funky Sweets, 11024 4th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33716 Two words: Donut Sundae. If you’re craving dessert in the Burg, head up to this bodacious spot where the service is as sweet as the food. Mini donuts are made fresh when you walk in, there are often samples of […]
Just west of St. Petersburg there are many little beach towns sharing the same line of sand. The Gulf Coast beaches may be my favorite in the entire world – the green color is absolutely alluring and the frequent dolphin spottings are simply magical. The water is calm and perfect […]
I know there is a stipulation with shuffleboard, it’s for retired people, right? No way, don’t be ageist! Shuffleboard is s really fun sport and easy to learn if you’ve never played. On Friday nights the St. Petersburg Shuffleboard Club [559 Mirror Lake Dr N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701] opens […]
Cage Brewing, 2001 1st Ave S, St. Petersburg FL 33712 There are tons of breweries in and around St Pete, but Cage was our favorite of all. Before we even talk about beer, let’s jive about the atmosphere – because it’s the vision of my happy place. I dig the […]
I really don’t know who would appreciate this island more, the nature lovers or the history lovers? The island is 1.6 miles long by 1/2 mile wide, partially closed off for bird sanctuary, but still has plenty of space to roam around the interior and on the shore. There is […]
Ted Peters Famous Smoked Fish, 1350 Pasadena Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL 33707 An institution in the area, family owned since 1951, stamped on the side of the road just before the bridge to the beaches. Atmosphere is very casual, choose between an open air patio or air conditioned indoor […]
One of the great things about the sunny city of St. Petersburg is its artsy vibe. Walking around downtown you are bound to notice a speckling of colorful murals. I felt like I spotted a new one each time I was there. Along with the free displays of art, there […]
Picture yourself on a secluded island, seventy miles off Key West at one of America’s most remote National Parks. You can be snorkeling, sunning, and swimming in the most inviting turquoise ocean. On land you can tour a 19th century fort, hike out to a bird sanctuary, or discover purple coral […]
The Florida Keys is an archipelago of over 1,700 islands connected by a series of bridges, including the southernmost part of the continental US. A trip to the keys is synonymous with day drinking and beach lazing – but if you’re feeling more active there is so much to see […]
The North entrance to Everglades National Park is Shark Valley, just under an hour from Miami on the historic Tamiami Trail. Here is a 15 mile paved scenic loop trail and there multiple means of exploring it. You can take the two hour tram ride, bicycle – bring your own […]
An hour south of Miami, but an entire world away, is the main entrance to Everglades National Park. A great place to start your exploration is at the Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center [40001 State Hwy 9336, Homestead, FL 33034], grab a map and begin your journey. There is one […]
The Everglades is an expansive 1.5 million acres of wetland, the third largest National Park in the lower 48, and it’s only 20% of the original tract. At one point there was a plan to drain the entire swamp, which would have been devastating to the environment. It’s the largest […]