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St. Pete Pier draws rave reviews on social media
Barely one day old, the St. Pete Pier is already a social media darling. Both professional photographers and amateurs with iPhones have flocked to the $92 million site to capture everything it has to offer, from the pelicans to the play areas and everything in between.
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Reservations are required to visit the 26-acre pier until July 12 and can be made by clicking here. Trolley service is available from one end of the pier to the other.
You should be proud @StPeteFL – the @StPetePier is a remarkable addition to the community! 😻 pic.twitter.com/sFknVyZB1p
— Reuben Pressman (@reubenpressman) July 7, 2020
The brown pelican was named the official city bird of St. Pete in January. Perhaps this more colorful version is a second cousin.
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Mayor Rick Kriseman and Deputy Mayor Kanika Tomalin greet visitors Monday. Completing the pier was a campaign priority for Kriseman.
Welcoming residents to the new @StPetePier! pic.twitter.com/HNw0j2Qbc6
— Rick Kriseman (@Kriseman) July 6, 2020
The splash pad is a popular hangout for kids looking to beat the heat. The pier also features a playground, a picnic area and a fishing deck. In other words, there’s something for everyone.
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Art is an essential element at the St. Pete Pier. In addition to Nick Ervinck’s Olnetopia, the pier is blanketed by Janet Echelman’s Bending Arc aerial sculpture, which spans 424 feet and measures 72 feet at its tallest point.
When you are #exPIERiencing the pier, keep an eye out for the unique art pieces that have been installed at the new St. Pete Pier.
To learn more about the art at the new #StPetePier, click here: https://t.co/SeBSuUb5jH
Art 📸: “Olnetopia” by Nick Ervinck pic.twitter.com/umFmBLTFn4
— St. Pete Pier™ (@StPetePier) July 3, 2020
The pier features six places to grab food and drinks. There’s also a marketplace where local vendors can sell their wares.
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Will Car
July 8, 2020at10:57 pm
This is really awesome! but you know what would have been even more amazing? if they did a boardwalk with games, bars, and restaurants. Give a chance for small businesses and boost the st Pete economy a bit.