St. Pete Pier one of top designs in the Americas
gulfportsbestThe St. Pete Pier is so much more than just an urban project for City Planning Director Chris Ballestra. “It takes your breath away every time," he said. “I’ve been…
Tampa Bay Ice Cream Festival heads to the St. Pete Pier this weekend | Food & Drink Events | Tampa
click to enlarge Mayday Ice Cream / Facebook If there’s one thing that can help you get through the heat of Florida’s summer, it’s ice cream. National Ice Cream Day…
New boat tour offers trips from St. Pete Pier to Egmont Key
A new boat tour business called The Pelican recently began operating from the St. Pete Pier and offers the only ferry service from downtown to Egmont Key, according to Capt. John Kavanagh.…
Large crowds pack St. Pete Pier for fireworks show
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) — The sky was sparkling across the Bay Monday night in St. Petersburg, where big crowds watched the fireworks show near the pier. St. Pete Pier’s…
Video captured on St. Pete Pier sums up Florida weather perfectly
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A video taken on St. Pete Pier sums up Florida’s rainy season to a tee. Scott Tavlin captured his stroll along the Pier on a video,…
St. Petersburg announces plans for Fourth of July fireworks celebration at the pier | Tampa Bay News | Tampa
click to enlarge Photo by Yvonne Gougelet c/o Paradise PR Not to be outdone by Tampa, the City of St. Petersburg has announced plans for a big Fourth of July…
The inaugural Bubbles & Brunch Fest happens at the St. Pete Pier this weekend | Food & Drink Events | Tampa
click to enlarge Mother’s Day is rapidly approaching, and Mermosa Wines is hosting a one-stop shop for presents this weekend. The cocktail brand is teaming up with the St. Pete…
St. Pete Beach pier cost overruns lead to questions about city’s estimating, budgeting process | Beaches
ST. PETE BEACH — Why has the rehabilitation of Merry Pier turned out to be $352,780 more costly than first anticipated?Change orders have caused the cost of some city projects…
Newly renovated Merry Pier reopens in St. Pete Beach
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — The historic Merry Pier, located in the Pass-A-Grille area of St. Pete Beach, reopened on Thursday after being closed for six months for extensive renovations. "When…
Ringing in the New Year at the St. Pete Pier
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – It seems like it’s always a party at St. Pete Pier, but this party is a little different. While some kids showed off their dance moves,…