Communities

St. Petersburg, FL

Overview

Beautiful St. Petersburg offers everything from an affordable cost of living to abundant sunshine to easy access to nearby cities like Tampa and Clearwater. Renowned for its spectacular beaches, this livable city boasts a strong economy, perfect weather throughout the year, great schools courtesy of the Pinellas County School District and close proximity to major highways, Tampa International Airport and St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport. With its outstanding quality of life, plentiful sunshine and prime location, this city is one of Florida’s finest.

St. Petersburg FL real estate enjoys affordable prices and easy access to Tampa, Clearwater and many of the region’s famed beaches, parks and golf courses. St. Petersburg FL homes also offer modest interest rates and stable values, making homeownership a great choice. St. Petersburg homes and other St. Petersburg real estate options include prestigious waterfront homes with stunning views, modern condos, townhouses, single-family homes and vacation homes close to some of Florida’s premier beaches. St. Petersburg homes for sale and other St. Petersburg properties are ideal for all sorts of prospective buyers, including families with young children and retirees.

History

Founded in 1888 and officially incorporated in 1892, St. Petersburg thrived on fishing, shipping and the railroad trade in its early years. Its population grew quickly in the early years of the 20th century and again after World War II as more retirees, families and vacationers flocked to its sunny climate. Today the city is one of Florida’s most coveted places to live, offering world-class beaches, affordable real estate options and abundant sunshine year round.

Parks And Recreation

The city is renowned for its beautiful beaches and excellent surfing, fishing, boating and other water sports. It also hosts several golf courses and a wide array of beautiful parks to explore, including Azalea Park, Bartlett Park, Northeast Park and many others.

Attractions and Events

Events in St. Petersburg include the Firestone Grand Prix which takes place on a waterfront street course in the downtown area. This event features a week long festival atmosphere with racing celebrities and live entertainment. In the sporting arena, St. Petersburg is home to the Rays baseball team and Rowdies pro soccer. Speaking of entertainment, the iconic Mahaffey Theatre is a well known establishment that is mainly home to the Performing Arts and sometimes used as a conference venue. This is a 2,031 seat venue with ballroom space and waterfront views set with European style seating. It opened in the Spring of 1965, went through renovations in 1987-1988 and renamed at that time to the Mahaffey Theatre.

The Tampa Home Team Knows St. Petersburg

The Tampa Bay area offers a winning combination of sunshine, recreation, and spectacular homes and neighborhoods. If you want to make the move to action-packed Tampa, call The Tampa Home Team, 813-766-3403. Sharlene Woodis and Doug Katulich are experienced pros who know the St. Petersburg / greater Tampa Bay area, and have the latest information and real estate deals. They can help put you in your St. Peterburg dream home!

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