St. Petersburg is a city in Pinellas County, Florida, United States. As of the 2020 census estimate, the population was 271,842, making it the fifth-most populous city in Florida and the largest in the state that is not a county seat (the city of Clearwater is the seat of Pinellas County). St. Petersburg is the fifth-largest city in Florida and the second-largest city in the Tampa Bay Area, after Tampa. Together with Clearwater, these cities comprise the Tampa–St. Petersburg–Clearwater Metropolitan Statistical Area, the second-largest in Florida with a population of around 2.8 million. St. Petersburg is located on the Pinellas peninsula between Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, and is connected to mainland Florida to the north.
St. Petersburg was founded in 1888 by John C. Williams, who purchased the land, and by Peter Demens who brought the railroad industry into the area. A coin toss bet was held between Williams and Demens to name this newly-formed community. Demens won the bet and subsequently named the land after Saint Petersburg, Russia. Williams was then granted the right to name the first hotel built (which he named the Detroit Hotel). Both named their winnings after their personal hometowns. St. Petersburg was incorporated as a town on February 29, 1892 and re-incorporated as a city on June 6, 1903.
The city is often referred to by locals as St. Pete. Neighboring St. Pete Beach formally shortened its name in 1994 after a vote by its residents. St. Petersburg is governed by a mayor and city council.
With an average of some 361 days of sunshine each year, and a Guinness World Record for logging the most consecutive days of sunshine (768 days between 1967 and 1969), it is nicknamed "The Sunshine City". Located on the Gulf of Mexico, the average water temperature is typically around 76 °F (24 °C). Due to its good weather and low cost of living, the city has long been a popular retirement destination, although in recent years the population has moved in a much more youthful direction.
American Style magazine ranked St. Petersburg its top mid-size city in 2011, citing its "vibrant" arts scene. The arts in St. Petersburg led the city to be named "One of the Best Street Art Cities in the World." St. Petersburg was also listed upon one of the top three places to visit in Florida. ranked the city as the seventh best place to retire, with 15 percent of the population over 65 years-old. In 2020, St. Petersburg was awarded a spot on of the top cities to visit in Conde Nast's 33rd annual Conde Nast Traveler 2020 Reader's Choice Awards. The city was recognized for being a "perfect" getaway because of its iconic beaches and historic destinations. St. Petersburg most recently joined 290 other cities as an "International City of Peace". This honor was granted by the International Cities of Peace and marks the second city in Florida to be given the title.
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The Grand Plaza Beach Hotel & Beach Resort accommodations offer discounted luxury as one of the best St. Petersburg Beach Florida hotels & beach resorts located just south of Clearwater Beach in the Tampa Bay metro area. Our discounted luxury hotel offers four St Petersburg beachfront restaurants, Spinners Rooftop Revolving Bistro, Level 11 Rooftop Lounge, The Palm Room and Bongos Beach Bar & Grille, including a pool/beachfront bar, eloquent banquets for all occasions such as beach weddings/receptions--from casual to formal.
The Grand Plaza Florida Beach Hotel & Beach Resort is located directly on sandy shores of St. Pete Beach, FL and is one of the closest beach hotels and beach resorts to the soft white-sand beaches of St. Petersburg, Florida. The Grand Plaza Florida hotel specializes in Florida beach theme weddings, beachfront wedding receptions--not to mention the awesome Florida sunset view from our hotel rooms, suites, penthouses and beachfront pool. Come, relax and enjoy yourself at the St. Pete Beach Grand Plaza Hotel.
The Grand Plaza is the tallest hotel along the Gulf of Mexico from Clearwater Beach to Treasure Island to St. Petersburg. From the hotel to the pool to the beach, takes just a few steps no matter where you decide to relax. When you visit Tampa Bay, be sure to stay at the Grand Plaza.
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St. Petersburg is a city situated on Florida's gulf coast. It's known for its pleasant weather (hence its “Sunshine City” nickname), making it popular for golfing, boating, fishing and beachgoing. Its waterfront parks host the Dali Museum, featuring surrealist works of art; the Museum of Fine Arts, with works ranging from ancient to contemporary; and Mahaffey Theater, home of the Florida Orchestra.
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Caspersen Beach is one of the best shelling beaches in the area and an excellent spot to find prehistoric sharks’ teeth! There are nature trails traveling through freshwater and saltwater marshes, mangrove areas, and tidal flats, and excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing.
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St. Petersburg is a city situated on Florida's gulf coast. It's known for its pleasant weather (hence its “Sunshine City” nickname), making it popular for golfing, boating, fishing and beachgoing. Its waterfront parks host the Dali Museum, featuring surrealist works of art; the Museum of Fine Arts, with works ranging from ancient to contemporary; and Mahaffey Theater, home of the Florida Orchestra.
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