St. Petersburg, Florida

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LIVE A VACATION! St. Petersburg has so much to offer you. Beautiful beaches, stunning sunsets and glorious sunshine are only a few of the benefits to living in Florida. This perfect climate goes hand-in-hand with 102 city parks on 2400 acres, including a seven mile preserved downtown waterfront, Pinellas Trail - a 47 mile hiking/biking trail sporting the title of "longest urban linear trail in the Eastern U.S." Two municipal golf courses feature challenging greenways with Mangrove Municipal Golf Course being among the top 50 in the U.S. Five beaches, eight public pools, 30 tennis/ racquetball and handball courts (including 15 clay courts at the Tennis Center) ensures recreation and fun for all. St Petersburg is also home to a Major League Baseball Team, The Devil Rays, making their mark in Tropicana Field - the largest structure of its design in the world, as Major League Football, Soccer and Hockey just minutes over the bridge.

St. Petersburg has also become the Bay area's mecca for cultural and social activities including sporting events, year-round festivities, and an array of museums and historical places celebrating Florida's dynamic heritage. The Florida International Museum, Salvador Dali Museum, Museum of Fine Arts, Museum of History, the Great Explorations Hands on Museum, Bay front Center and Mahaffey Theatre - a 2000 seat performance theatre and 8400 seat arena, Coliseum Ballroom - an historic ballroom, featuring the Southeast's largest wooden dance floor, are just to name a few. Our city 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 a vacation forever!

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