The St. Petersburg/Clearwater area is comprised of 26 communities that have a unique charm, feel and heritage. From the Greek influence in Tarpon Springs to the Scottish heritage of Dunedin, the area boasts fascinating culture just waiting to be explored.
Begin your experience by reading the articles below and discover what great cultural opportunities abound in our destination.
We look forward to your visit!
A Festival With Everything Going For It »
Celebrating the charming, hideaway town of Safety Harbor along the north shores of Tampa Bay, the city’s May Days event, on the weekend of May 20-21, is a collection of small-town gatherings with big-time appeal.
Read more »
Celebrate Diversity »
With the unfurling and parading of a 900-foot rainbow flag, St. Petersburg’s Grand Central District will come to life on June 24 as the St. Pete Pride Festival celebrates arts, history and culture of the gay community.
Read more »
Discover Your Style »
Meandering along the shaded walkways of Beach Boulevard South in a historic district, the Gulfport Art Village rests mere minutes from downtown St. Petersburg and boasts an eclectic array of artistic looks at life.
Read more »
Go For A Walk »
Viewing art is a walkable event in Gulfport, Tarpon Springs, Dunedin and St. Petersburg.
Read more »
Here Come Chihuly »
The work of iconic glass artist Dale Chihuly will find a permament home in downtown St. Petersburg.
Read more »
Idol Worship »
A metropolis like Paris or New York isn’t the only place where art lovers can bow down in front of a masterpiece. The St. Petersburg/Clearwater area has built a few of its own altars to honor iconic artists.
Read more »
Jazzy Sounds Of Celebration »
The sultry sounds and playful rhythms of jazz will flow through Coachman Park when the Clearwater Jazz Holiday returns to downtown Clearwater, Oct. 19-22.
Read more »
Mighty Mainsail »
Like so many new developments reaching for the sky around it, one downtown St. Petersburg tradition is on the rise – the 31st annual Mainsail Arts Festival, April 22 - 23.
Read more »
Onstage -- and Outdoors »
American Stage, the leading professional theater group in the Tampa Bay area, each year takes a production outdoors to a stage at Demens Landing Park, on the shore of Tampa Bay.
Read more »
Revved-up Review »
Investigate the highlights and history, the evolution and engineering of cars at the Tampa Bay Automobile Museum.
Read more »
Rockin' Venues »
Take a tour of the best places to hear live music along Florida’s Beach, from national acts to our own local bands that rock with the best of them.
Read more »
Small Town Charm: Dunedin »
Up early with the birds and the sun, David Roy in his bathrobe and slippers crosses Main Street ...
Read more »
Small Town Charm: Gulfport »
Open to the beach and bay, relaxed and with its yellow and purple shop fronts from hippie times, Gulfport has ...
Read more »
Small Town Charm: Safety Harbor »
People visit this town of 16,675 on the western shore of Old Tampa Bay for the Safety Harbor Resort and Spa or because they’ve heard about the ...
Read more »
Small Town Charm: St. Pete Beach/Pass-a-Grille »
The big pink Don CeSar Beach Resort separates the two sections of St. Pete Beach. North up Gulf Boulevard stretch the motels, hotels and condominiums of a vacation world acutely attuned to ...
Read more »
Small Town Charm: Tarpon Springs »
Early in 2006, the most revered figure in the Greek Orthodox Church will journey from Istanbul to Tarpon Springs. His All Holiness Bartholomew, spiritual leader of 250 million Orthodox Christians worldwide, will arrive to ...
Read more »
Small Town Charm: The Redingtons and Indian Rocks Beach »
Cottages once lined the shore through five towns from Redington Beach to Indian Rocks Beach. Even as condos rise today, the towns shelter their ...
Read more »
Symphony For Everyone »
On stage, or out and about, check out the Florida Orchestra.
Read more »
What's New »
The St. Petersburg/Clearwater Area’s museums kick off 2006 with new exhibits sure to please aficionados of any era of art and history.
Read more »