St. Pete Pier earns international award, adds $125M to local economy annually
The St. Pete pier was a 14-year project that cost $93 million to build. A new report, and award, make it all seem worth while.
Museum’s ‘Piers through the Years’ exhibit gives historic look at St. Pete's iconic structure
St. Petersburg’s first pier dates back to the late 1800s with the railroad pier that was built by Peter Demens and visitors to the current pier can learn about that story and more in a special exhibit from the St. Petersburg History Museum.
After 8 years, Kriseman's stamp on St. Pete is unmistakable
Mayor Rick Kriseman is a single day away from handing the keys to city hall to his successor, Ken Welch. He looks back on his many accomplishments and acknowledges the hard work that still needs to be done.
Winter Beach opens this weekend at St. Pete pier
A winter wonderland is coming to the St. Petersburg pier, starting this weekend.
St. Pete Pier announces outdoor ice rink, winter festival starting Nov. 20
Pinellas County residents don't have to drive to Tampa to get their fix of a winter wonderland this year. The St. Pete Pier announced it will open an outdoor ice rink as part of its inaugural Winter Beach celebration, starting November 20.
Drone show to celebrate St. Pete Pier anniversary rescheduled due to Elsa
The drone show to celebrate St. Pete Pier's one-year anniversary has been rescheduled for July 31.
Bird rescued from St. Petersburg Pier sculpture, activists fear more animals may get trapped
St. Petersburg leaders are considering ways to prevent animals from getting tangled in the pier’s hanging rope sculpture after a mallard duck had to be rescued on Friday.
St. Pete Pier celebrating anniversary with 300-drone light show
It’s almost been one full year since the new St. Pete Pier opened, and the city wants to celebrate in a unique.
St. Pete will host full weekend of events to celebrate Independence Day – fireworks included
The new St. Pete Pier will be the site of a new three-day event to celebrate the Fourth of July that will end with a fireworks display on the night of July 4.
Environmental stewardship and interactive learning at St. Pete pier's Tampa Bay Watch
Children and adults are learning more about the vast and complex Tampa Bay estuary, thanks to the Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center.
St. Pete monument honors world's first commercial flight, which took place in the Sunshine City
A monument came in for a landing Tuesday at the St. Pete Pier that is dedicated to the first flight of commercial aviation -- which took off from the area.
World Series watch party planned for St. Pete Pier
The World Series may be taking place in Texas, but Tampa Bay Rays fans can get a waterfront seat to watch Game One tomorrow. The new St. Pete Pier is hosting a watch party just blocks from Tropicana Field.
Monument to first airline flight to greet visitors of St. Pete pier
The final details on wings sculpted from steel tell the story of a pilot, a plane, and a flight that changed history.
St. Pete Pier will remain closed mornings of Aug. 24-25 for sculpture installation
The St. Pete Pier will not be open to the public on the mornings of August 24 and August 25 as workers will be permanently anchoring the massive net sculpture at the landmark.
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.