Circus McGurkis
(http://www.circusmcgurkis.org) "a celebration of love, community and the power of nonviolence to change the world." sponsored by the quakers, this distinctly local event has been celebrated for over 30 years. circus mcgurkis is held the last saturday of october, bringing together social and political activists, local businesses, and members of the community in a bazaar-like atmosphere of peace and friendship.
Pinellas Technical Education Center (PTEC)
(http://www.myptec.org) - vocational/technical school with a wide range of programs including web design, welding, interior decorating, automotive and more. offers day and night classes as well as online. 2 locations in florida, st. petersburg and clearwater.
Tampa Bay Rays
(http://www.raysbaseball.com/) tropicana field. this baseball team plays home games in saint petersburg. tickets are between $9-$275. tickets are widely available for all games.
Schools
There are a variety of schools to suit families new to the area. part of the pinellas county school district, saint petersburg hosts a number of "magnet schools" which focus on a specific technical vocation. for example, lakewood high school located in south saint peterburg offers the center for applied technologies cat program. the cat program offers a rigorous four-year curriculum which emphasizes advanced mathematics and science, computer applications and programming, multimedia and television production. other academic alternatives for your child are private institutions. in northeast saint petersburg, shorecrest preparatory school boasts a recently renovated campus with new state-of-the-art facilities, class sizes of 20 students, and an academic curriculum devoted to college preparation.
Jannus Landing
(http://www.jannuslanding.net) built in 1888 jannus landing is the oldest outdoor concert venue in florida. some of the largest bands come to play the small venue because of its unique look and feel.
Tampa Bay Segs
(http://www.tampabaysegs.com) offers the opportunity to see saint petersburg on a segwayâ® human transporter. tour covers at all of the highlights in st. pete. tour begins in baywalk.
Gulf Beaches
(http://www.floridasbeach.com) beautiful sandy beaches from fort desoto beach to st. pete beach to clearwater. all beaches are a short 10-15 minutes west of the city of st. pete.
Loraine's Academy
A local cosmetology and barber school. massage and nail programs also offered. naccas accredited.
Multiple Disciplines
Pinellas technical education center ptec - vocational/technical school with a wide range of programs including web design, welding, interior decorating, automotive and more. offers day and night classes as well as online. 2 locations in florida, st. petersburg and clearwater.
Tourism/hospitality is a big industry in the city as in all of Florida. Florida has no state income tax, so it's a very attractive place to settle and find a job. St. Pete is also located some 30-40 minutes away from Tampa and other cities such as Sarasota and Bradenton. It is also only about 90 - 110 minutes from Orlando.
Community College
Saint petersburg offers post high school education with saint petersburg college as the largest community college in the area with several branch locations. they offer a wide variety of programs for students straight out of high school or adults wanting to come back to school. they offer many two year degrees including a.s., a.a. and a.a.s. they also offer certification programs.
Universities
There are also four-year institutions in the saint petersburg area. although centrally located in northeast tampa, the university of south florida has branch locations in the pinellas county area including one located in downtown saint petersburg. university of south florida offers many programs including the social sciences, business, natural sciences, and engineering and offers long distance courses through television and web-based correspondence. a private four-year institution alternative is eckerd college located in the southern most part of saint petersburg near the skyway bridge.
Art Walk
In gulfport. (http://www.gulfportartvil...) held 6-9pm on the first friday of each month in gulfport along beach blvd. local artists show and sell their wares, with refreshments and dining for the community.
Saint Petersburg Times Festival of Reading
(http://www.festivalofread...) a celebration of reading hosted at eckerd college annually in november. acclaimed authors, journalists, and critics join in panels and give talks while children enjoy theater, storytelling, and games.
First Friday
(http://www.stpetearts.com) on the first friday of every month there is a street party on central ave. from 2nd to 3rd st. 5:30pm to 10pm. it is free and usually has live music.
Central Avenue's Monthly Gallery Walk
 second saturday of every month. extended evening hours at participating galleries throughout downtown, 5:30pm to 9pm. see and acquire some of the area's finest art; meet gallery owners and artists.
Vocational / Technical Schools
Saint petersburg also offers many schools for career training and non-traditional education. beauty schools, cosmetology aveda institutes florida - aveda beauty, cosmetology and spa schools with locations in st. petersburg, tallahassee, orlando and miami/ft. lauderdale. trains students using the aveda hair and skincare products and philosophy for careers in salons and spas. naccas accredited. loraine's academy - a local cosmetology and barber school. massage and nail programs also offered. naccas accredited. multiple disciplines pinellas technical education center ptec - vocational/technical school with a wide range of programs including web design, welding, interior decorating, automotive and more. offers day and night classes as well as online. 2 locations in florida, st. petersburg and clearwater.
Beauty Schools, Cosmetology
Aveda institutes florida - aveda beauty, cosmetology and spa schools with locations in st. petersburg, tallahassee, orlando and miami/ft. lauderdale. trains students using the aveda hair and skincare products and philosophy for careers in salons and spas. naccas accredited. loraine's academy - a local cosmetology and barber school. massage and nail programs also offered. naccas accredited.
Baywalk
(http://www.baywalkstpete.com) located in the heart of downtown st. pete includes places to enjoy the areas fine dining, shopping and entertainment
The Pier
(http://www.stpete-pier.com) located in downtown st. pete on tampa bay at the end of second ave n.e. built in 1973, the upside-down pyramid main building is home to shops, boutiques, restaurants and bars, a large food court, an aquarium, a large bayside observation deck and other activities. the pier also hosts concerts and cultural/leisure activities. visitors can feed the pelicans, catch a free trolley from the pier to go downtown into st. pete or catch a sightseeing cruise. parking is $3 except for special events and a shuttle is available to take you to the main building. street-side parking is available for $0.75/hr. the building is open 365 days/year. hours are mo-th 10am-9pm; sa 10am-10pm; su 11am-7pm although restaurant and attraction hours vary.
Aveda Institutes Florida
(http://www.avedaflorida.com) - aveda beauty, cosmetology and spa schools with locations in st. petersburg, tallahassee, orlando and miami/ft. lauderdale. trains students using the aveda hair and skincare products and philosophy for careers in salons and spas. naccas accredited.
EagleRider Motorcycle Rentals (RENT-A-HARLEY)
(http://www.eagleridersp.com/), toll free: 888-660-5511. this is a great way to spend the day enjoying all that is offered in the beach communities.
Jet Fighter flight
The customer can fly the Aero L-39 Albatros Jet fighter itself under close watch of the pilot.