St. Petersburg

St. Petersburg is a city in Pinellas County, Florida, United States long known as a vacation destination for both American and foreign tourists. Founded in 1888 by John C. Williams, it is popular for its pleasant weather (hence its “Sunshine City” nickname), making it popular for golfing, boating, fishing and beachgoing. American Style magazine ranked St. Petersburg its top mid-size city in 2011, citing its "vibrant" arts scene.