FLORIDA’s FAMOUS St. Pete PIER
Aerial view of the St. Petersburg Pier
It’s one-stop fun at this Tampa Bay landmark By Nancy Foster
Dating back to 1889, the St. Pete Pier has overlooked Tampa Bay’s beautiful shoreline at the far east end of St. Petersburg. Developed as an environmentally conscious multiplex to encourage public interaction with Tampa Bay’s natural resources, it is an enjoyable and vibrant experience for all ages. The 26-acre, family-friendly Pier complex has been transformed into a trendy waterfront entertainment district. Popular features include a kid’s playground, beach area, history museum, retail outlets, picnic areas, fishing pier and multiple food and beverage outlets.
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Among four internationally renowned artists, whose works can be found at select locations around the facility, is Tampa Bay native Janet Echelman, who’s aerial sculpture “Bending Arc” is made with over 1.6 million knots of lightweight fiber that ebb and flow with the changing wind and light. In addition, a full-size sculpture of the Benoist Airboat used
