St. Petersburg

St. Pete’s was my wonderful home base to explore the Gulf Coast, it opened up a whole new world for daytrips! From kayaking with manatees, to digging for sharks teeth, watching real life mermaids, and learning about the life of the Ringling Bros – there are countless unique attractions in […]

A friend of mine once told me that the turtle is her spirit animal. I thought that was kind of silly. Sure, I always liked turtles just fine, but they were never a main focus in my life – I’m usually more interested in birds and mammals. I decided to […]

The largest in Pinellas County System, Fort De Soto Park [3500 Pinellas Bayway S, Tierra Verde, FL 33715] has a lot to offer. It’s been named America’s top beach and has seven miles of waterfront with white sand beaches. Other than sand, there are seven miles of paved trails, and […]

Crescent Lake Park, 1320 5th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 Here you have a perfect loop for strolling or jogging around a scenic body of water in a quiet residential area. What made this park so special to me was the great diversity of birds. I mean – it was […]

On the shores of Lake Maggiore is Boyd Hill Nature Preserve [1101 Country Club Way S, St. Petersburg, FL 33705], a great patch of wilderness to explore near St. Petersburg. You’ll get the whole gambit of varied Florida ecosystems including marsh, woodlands, swamp, live oaks draped in Spanish moss, and […]

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 […]

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 […]