What BestPlaces Users Say about St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg, Florida is a popular city known for its warm weather, beautiful beaches, and vibrant arts scene. With a population of over 260,000, it is a diverse and bustling community attracting both tourists and residents alike. However, living in this particular place is not without its challenges. According to numerous user reviews on BestPlaces, while St. Petersburg has its positives, it also has its drawbacks. From its high cost of living to its traffic congestion, let's take a closer look at what people have to say about living in this city.
- "St. Petersburg is a beautiful city with great weather and a variety of outdoor activities. However, the cost of living is high, especially when it comes to housing. It can be difficult to find affordable housing, and even when you do, it's often in older buildings with maintenance issues." - Emily M.
- "I love living in St. Petersburg for its vibrant arts and culture scene. There are always events and festivals happening, and the downtown area is filled with charming shops and restaurants. However, the traffic can be a nightmare during peak tourist season." - Michael R.
- "As a retiree, I appreciate the relaxed and laid-back atmosphere of St. Petersburg. The beaches are gorgeous, and there are plenty of retirement communities to choose from. My only complaint is the lack of diversity in the city." - Maria G.
- "I've lived in St. Petersburg for over 20 years and have seen it grow and change. While it's definitely become more expensive, the quality of life has also improved. There are more job opportunities and a thriving downtown area. The only downside is the summer heat and humidity, which can be brutal." - David S.
From these reviews, it's clear that St. Petersburg offers a lot to those who choose to call it home. Its beautiful weather and outdoor activities, as well as its arts and culture scene, are highly praised. However, the cost of living and traffic congestion are common complaints. Additionally, while some appreciate the city's laid-back atmosphere, others believe it lacks diversity. Overall, St. Petersburg seems to be a city with its own unique charm and challenges that residents must navigate.
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living in St. Pete. - 10/18/2009
the great things about living here: all the outdoor activities. It's best to love water sports and sports in general. Great outdoor eating establishments in all catagories in every price range. Best weather (locals will agree)- Oct-May. Summers have been steadily hotter every year for the last five years or so. Has always been a great place for self employment. Housing is affordable. People are friendly but caucious;
now, not to burst your bubble about moving here but... utilities are higher than the national average. we are most concerned about the power company(we only have one). It would be nice to have some competition as we are stuck with whatever rate they choose to impose on us.general opinion from those who grew up here,like myself,; our gulf and bay breezes have been greatly compromized by all the condos built around the edges of the city. Don't let that scare you away. all I can say is "thank God for Louis
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Trailer trash heaven - 6/24/2009
When I first moved to Florida my intention was to live in St. Pete or Clearwater. I was really disappointed. First off, the median home price in St. Pete is so low because most of the homes are trailers or dbl-wides. I don't have anything against them, but it seems that the whole peninsula is covered with them from bay to gulf. Besides a few of the beaches and the view coming across the bridge from Tampa, there is not one attractive or beautiful area in the entire city. It's one gigantic mess covered with dilapidated buildings, industrial areas, warehouses, pawn shops, tattoo parlors, Indian run hotels, and porn shops.. There also aren't any good jobs there even if you have a college education or experience. Nearly every one there is a hick from Indiana or Michigan. It must be a geographical oddity in that respect. There is a constant stream, no matter where you go in the city, of hobos and junkies shuffling down the street. I wouldn't consider living here or, if you've
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Still a decent place to live - 5/17/2009
This city is great for it's location, as it is close to Tampa and many beaches. However, the job market along with the housing costs are making it difficult to live here and still remain happy. The area is over populated now which is causing it hard to find employment. It is a great place to retire if you are lucky enough to have the means. Better yet it is a great vacation spot.
Myself and my family are actually looking to head north out of Florida in search for alittle space around us. We will miss the beaches
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Beautiful City - 4/30/2009
St. Petersburg, FL is a very beautiful city. It is a 20 minute drive to the airport and to Tampa, FL.
Nice night life, awesome beaches & plenty of things to
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St Petersburg Beautiful? - 4/5/2009
Are you kidding me? This place is a nightmare from hell. The services here suck. I have never encountered crappier cable and phone service. The electric rates are astronomical. Progress Energy even admitted they charged Florida customers 23% higher than they do their Carolina customers BEFORE they jacked our rates up another 17%. People that inhabit this place are shiftless, lazy, rude crooks, thieves, amongst others. The mindset seems to be focused on when is my next lay, drunk, meth or crack fix. The beaches in this area are NOTHING to write home about unless you are from uglier hell holes like the east coast. The better beaches are in Sarasota. This place lacks culture, entertainment or any decent quality of life. I see why St Petersburg, FL was named SECOND ANGRIEST city in the United States. It certainly comes as NO SURPRISE. And gee, people tried to make me think it was just "me." Well according to studies reported in Men's Health, I beg to differ. The taxes and
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Bright Future ahead. - 2/17/2009
I have lived in St. Petersburg for 20+ years and I can tell you from personal experience as well as friends living here and neighboring towns that this city is the most desirable city to live in if you are planning on moving to the Tampa Bay area. We've always had the beaches but recently the past few years there has been a cultural renaissance in downtown St. Pete. There's a myriad of activities now like the annual grand prix, the new Dali museum on the way and of course the Rays! It's a very comfortable place to live and if you work in Tampa and don't mind the 30 minute commute time, then I recommend good ol' St.
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Living in St. Petersburg, Florida 33704 - 11/10/2008
My wife and I moved to St. Petersburg Florida in 2000. As you can imagine the weather is one of the many reasons we moved to Florida. St. Petersburg offers the small town environment but is very progressive politically and of course most recently our sports teams have been doing very well.
Most of our family is here as well so that makes it even better because we see each other more often.
I would recommend the Tampa, St. Petersburg area to anyone who would like to slow the pace down a bit.
Best regards,
Merlin
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Recreation - 11/2/2008
There's a lot to do in this area. I love living close to the beach and several great places to eat and
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