Category Archives: 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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →