There’s something
different
about
St. Pete.
It’s the kind of place
where every good conversation
starts with – or ends
with – “I love St. Pete.”
It’s easy to assume it’s our
naturally beautiful environment
- a place where one
can never wander farther than 3 miles away from a coastline
or go for too many days without feeling the warm embrace
of the well-earned moniker the “Sunshine City”.
And yes, the climate is naturally right and will continue
to attract those wanting to spend their most sacred time-off
from their current daily patterns to discover ours.
But it’s not just the weather we are in love with – I do
believe it’s the kind people in the pages of “Burg Life” and
throughout our city that have us hugging wherever we go.
passion.
These are the creators who’ve been here for generations,
as well as those who literally just showed up a few weeks
ago.
They are the ones risking it all to try something new –
banded together, supporting each other’s dreams to con-
Pete Just Weird Enough.”
And it’s the connection with each other that ignites the
special moment when you realize it’s what you’ve always
been looking for: to belong to a community where you
matter.
So, chances are if you’re reading this – you’re considering
the move down here too.
We offer you a sincere “Welcome to the ‘Burg Life.”
Just remember - while we are excited to attract more
consumers for St. Pete – our hope is to inspire you too to
become one of our newest creators of St. Pete.
The best part - you can be both. It's why I Love St. Pete.
— CHRIS STEINOCHER
PRESIDENT, ST. PETERSBURG AREA
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
A publication of the
St. Petersburg Area Chamber of
Commerce
100 2nd Avenue North, Suite 150
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
(727) 821-4069 | stpete.com
2017-2018
Chris Steinocher
President & CEO
St. Petersburg Area
Chamber of Commerce
csteinocher@stpete.com | stpete.com
727.388.0000
Ariel Canchani
Marketing & Communications
Coordinator
St. Petersburg Area
Chamber of Commerce
acanchani@stpete.com | stpete.com
727.388.2908
Melissa Leduc
Art Director
melissamellert@gmail.com
melissaleduc.com
Janan Talafer
Editor/Writer
President & CEO,
JVT Communications
jvt916@verizon.net
Nanette Wiser
Contributor
Photography
Cover photo by Brian James
All others courtesy
of the City of St. Petersburg and Visit
St. Pete/Clearwater unless
otherwise noted.
CHRIS' CORNER
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