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GayStPete.com

Local Guide to 

Neighborhoods,

Nightlife, Attractions

and Beaches! 

St. Petersburg, Florida remains the sunniest place to be gay!  Just as in this 1926 Chamber of Commerce ad, St. Petersburg’s thriving  downtown and  proximity to the fabulous Gulf beaches with amazing sunsets has  attracted visitors for a century!

                  Beginning  in 2014 and every year since, St Petersburg has scored a perfect 100 on the Human Rights Campaign's Municipality Equality Index  (MEI). The Municipal Equality Index examines the laws, policies, and services of municipalities and rates them on the basis of their inclusivity of LGBTQ+  people who live and work there.

                 Explore your creative side with St. Petersburg’s expanding culture, including nine world-class museums, performing arts venues, unique galleries and stores. The Warehouse Arts District west of downtown is booming area for artists and art lovers.  Downtown’s public parks host more than 200 events annually including Main Sail Arts Festival, 4th of July, RibFest, Caribbean Festival, Music Festivals, and more special events.  Dozens of craft breweries have opened in the last decade.  Shine Mural Festival  was created to highlight the huge number of public art murals in the city. 

                Lower your stress levels with our laid back lifestyle and effective transportation networks. St. Petersburg’s diverse economy and increasing job opportunities all beckon for potential residents to take a closer look.  In 2006 St. Petesrburg was named one of the “50 Fabulous Gay Friendly Places to Live” by Gregory Kompes.

                One of the most beautiful aspects of the St. Petersburg area is the diversity of the neighborhoods.  While there is no “gay ghetto” there are many neighborhoods that are gay and lesbian friendly.   The price ranges and styles differ greatly. Nearby communities such as Gulfport, Largo, Dunedin and Safety Harbor also provide a welcoming community on a smaller scale.  The Grand Central District is an urban village in the heart of St. Petersburg and home to many LGBTQ+ businesses and the annual St. Pete Pride Celebration in June and Winter Pride St Pete in February.   We hope you will explore the Greater St. Petersburg Area.  Come and play, indeed!

Brian Longstreth