Artist behind St. Pete pier's 'Bending Arc' invites you to 'lie down in the grass and look up'
The featured artwork at the St. Pete Pier is open to interpretation, at the insistence of the creator, Janet Echelman, who says the patterns of wind drew her to this form of art.
St. Petersburg Pier splash pad helps families beat the heat
If you’re looking to beat the heat this summer, then the new pier in St. Petersburg has something for you.
Know before you go: St. Pete Pier is finally opening, but there are some rules to follow
After years of planning, construction and delays, the new St. Petersburg Pier District will open 5 p.m. Monday, July 6. However, with the pandemic, things are going to be a little different than previously planned.
From the Railroad Era to the inverted pyramid, St. Pete's piers took on many forms since the 1800s
Landmarks are a source of pride for locals and a destination for others. Like the Space Needle in Seattle or the Gateway Arch of St. Louis, the Pier is a visual representation of St. Petersburg's identity and its history.
After seven years in the making, the St. Pete Pier opens this week
After more than seven years of design and construction and $92 million invested, the long-awaited St. Pete Pier officially opens to the public Monday.
Photo gallery: St. Pete's piers through the years
The new St. Pete Pier isn't the first of its kind. The landmark has played an integral part in the city -- even before it became a city.
Want to visit the new St. Pete Pier? A reservation is required, for now
The new St. Petersburg Pier District will open at 5 p.m. Monday, July 6, marking the end of 10 years of planning, debate, construction, and finally, delays due to COVID-19.
New St. Pete Pier will officially open July 6
After years of designs, construction, and delays, the new St. Pete Pier finally has an opening date. The Pier District and new pier will officially open to residents and visitors at 5 p.m. on Monday, July 6.
Despite nearing completion, St. Pete Pier will remain closed until further notice
The city of St. Petersburg originally gave a grand opening date of May 30 but fears about spreading the novel coronavirus have promoted the city to postpone until an unknown date.
Grand opening for the new St. Pete Pier will be delayed
First, construction caused the new St. Pete Pier's grand opening to be delayed. This time, it's because of the coronavirus.
After three years of construction, the new St. Pete Pier has a grand opening date: May 30
Finally, the long-awaited St. Pete Pier has an grand opening date, city officials announced Thursday morning. An event to introduce the new landmark to the public will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 30, 2020.
Massive hanging rope sculpture being installed at St. Pete Pier
Workers began the process of installing a massive hanging rope sculpture in downtown St. Petersburg Thursday as part of the final touches to new St. Pete Pier.
Open containers allowed on St. Pete's new pier
Thursday morning, the City of St. Petersburg decided it will allow open containers on the walkways of the new Pier District.
Owner gives sneak peek at pier restaurant venues
The owner of The Birchwood Restaurant, Chuck Prather has earned his reputation as being among the best when it comes to creating a fine dining experience in St. Pete.
St. Pete's $87 million Pier 'starting to come together'
The city of St. Petersburg is giving us a birds-eye-view of the progress made on the new Pier.
St. Petersburg Pier opening date pushed to 2020
The deadline for opening St. Pete’s new pier has been pushed to early 2020 and this week work began on the pier’s signature art piece.
St. Petersburg searching for new Pier vendors
St. Petersburg officials are searching for aspiring businesses to fill up shops at the new Marketplace at the St. Pete Pier.
Construction progresses on new St. Pete Pier
Design renderings of what St. Pete's new pier will look like have been public for nearly two years. But with construction underway, the structure of the pier is starting to come to life.
St. Pete Pier is slowly taking shape, now with a 2020 completion date
Crews still have a long way to go on until the new St. Petersburg Pier is complete, but they’ve come a long way. The concrete pier deck is now complete, which was a nine-month project by itself.
Renderings and name unveiled for St. Pete Pier's signature art piece
After months of waiting, debate, and concerns over funding, we are finally getting a glimpse into what the signature art piece on St. Pete’s pier will look like.