While there is no “gay ghetto” there are many neighborhoods that are gay and lesbian friendly. Petersburg area is the diversity of the neighborhoods. One of the most beautiful aspects of the St. Petesrburg was named one of the “50 Fabulous Gay Friendly Places to Live” by Gregory Kompes. Petersburg’s diverse economy and increasing job opportunities all beckon for potential residents to take a closer look. Lower your stress levels with our laid back lifestyle and effective transportation networks. Public art murals have sprouted all through downtown spreading.
Over a dozen craft breweries have opened in the last few years. Downtown’s public parks host more than 200 events annually including Main Sail Arts Festival, 4th of July, RibFest, Caribbean Festival, Music Festivals, many concerts and more special events. The Warehouse Arts District west of downtown is booming area for artists and art lovers.
Petersburg’s expanding culture, including nine world-class museums, performing arts venues, unique galleries and stores. The Municipal Equality Index examines the laws, policies, and services of municipalities and rates them on the basis of their inclusivity of LGBTQ+ people who live and work there.Įxplore your creative side with St. Petersburg’s thriving downtown and proximity to the fabulous Gulf beaches with amazing sunsets has attracted visitors for a century! Beginning in 2014 and every year since, St Petersburg has scored a perfect 100 on the Human Rights Campaign's Municipality Equality Index (MEI). Petersburg, Florida remains the sunniest place to be gay! Just as in this 1926 Chamber of Commerce ad, St.