Everyone in the Whine and Cheese household is a native of St. Petersburg. Often people find that unusual as St. Petersburg is often referred as God's waiting room. Both Chris and I have parents from other parts of the country (hence the obsession with the Packers and Alabama Football). Many people come to St. Petersburg to vacation but "couldn't imagine living there". For many of the same reasons people come here, we choose to keep this our home. Here are some of our favorite Hometown sites:
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| St. Petersburg Pier (soon to be redone) |
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| The Vinoy Hotel This was a mysterious abandoned building when I was a child that was renovated in the 90's. Chris and I had our wedding reception at the Vinoy's Golf Club. |
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| The Sunshine Skyway Bridge All natives (born before 1980) know where they were when the original bridge collapsed. |
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| Home of the Tampa Bay Rays! The outdoor stadium is where they used to have Spring Training games. In the far back is the indoor stadium for regular season. |
There are thousands of reasons people come from far and wide to visit St. Petersburg and natives choose to stay. However, it's supporting the local businesses that will help keep St. Petersburg a beautiful place to visit and live in.
Some favorite local businesses:
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| Kindness Closet is our family online business. Please like us on Facebook! |
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| Baby Boot Camp is a fantastic workout option for moms. My first class I had to sit out parts but 9 months later I completed a half-marathon |
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| The Westy is truly a local hangout. Great food and wonderful atmosphere. Perfect for the entire family. |
What are some of your favorite local places and activities?? Mention them in the comments and I'll try to feature them in future blogs.
We just recently discovered Clam Bayou. It is a beautiful and serene place.
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