Farewell to the St. Petersburg Pier! The shops, businesses, and restaurants, including The Pier itself, closed on May 31, 2013. For the last few months, goodbye parties and celebrations have been in full swing including the final fireworks and Ultimate Memorial Day Celebration at the St. Petersburg Pier. This version ...

Since the St. Petersburg Pier will be closing on May 31, 2013, I didn't want to miss the opportunity to get out and about in Tampa Bay at the St. Petersburg Pier. The Pier that stands today opened in January, 1973. In the shape of an inverted pyramid, twelve ...