St. Petersburg, Fla. (Oct. 17, 2022) — The St. Pete Pier has been selected as one of 6 winners of the Urban Land Institute’s 2022 ULI Global Awards for Excellence, a top honor recognizing the best new urban designs in the world. This year’s winners include two from North America,…
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The City of St. Petersburg has always had a penchant for piers. In the early 1900s, it had three competing piers within a few blocks of each other: the 3,000-foot Railroad Pier (opened 1889), the 1,500-foot Brantley Pier (1896), and the 2,000-foot Fountain of Youth Pier (1901). These days, there’s…
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The St. Pete Pier is the perfect spot for a date night with a difference. Actually, it’s more like an entire collection of spots — and that’s exactly what makes the downtown destination a great option for couples looking for a break from the same old routine. You’re able to…
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The St. Pete Pier is nothing if not photogenic. So how about trying a fun, easy exercise the next time you visit? Set selfies aside for a few minutes and point your camera toward the magnificent public art that has been strategically placed throughout the 26-acre park to enhance the…
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From the outset, the St. Pete Pier was designed as a haven for a wide array of outdoor activities. They include strolling, sightseeing, lounging, sunbathing, dining, fishing — we could go on and on — but the fact is, it’s also the perfect place for some serious exercise. The dramatic…
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From its earliest days in the late 1800s, St. Petersburg has had a love affair with piers. Blessed with a beautiful waterfront, the city has built, owned and managed public piers designed as come-one-come-all gathering places for residents and visitors alike. Over the years, some of the city’s pier concepts…
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The new St. Pete Pier was designed with families and kids in mind. From little ones to pre-teens and beyond, children can engage in a wide array of activities that are sure to keep them physically and mentally stimulated. Whether it’s frolicking on a fun splash pad, biking the beautiful…
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