Free or Almost Free

Scroll down for free and almost free recommendations in our area. For easier filtering, simply visit my LovingStPete blog. While some of my suggestions cost money, many are very affordable! Between nature parks and outdoor activities, there are many options for those of us on a budget around St Petersburg and the Tampa Bay Area.

I’m a Realtor in St Pete with a focus in Pinellas County. I started @LovingStPete on Facebook and Instagram and now over 15 thousand followers reference it for ideas. I’d love to earn your real estate business! Please contact me if you would like to discuss our area or St Petersburg Real Estate.

Upcoming Gulfport Florida Series – Information Collection

2022-12-06T14:25:34-05:00

Upcoming Gulfport Florida Series - Information Collection Published on 03/23/22: I'm excited to publish a series on Gulfport in the next couple weeks! Our family loves this waterfront community, located just 15 minutes from downtown St Pete! We appreciate you following along and exploring it with us. 🌴 In this series, we also want [...]

Upcoming Gulfport Florida Series – Information Collection2022-12-06T14:25:34-05:00

Al Nixon is a North Shore Park Regular in St Petersburg

2022-12-06T14:39:12-05:00

North Shore Park Regular - Al Nixon Published on 02/25/22: Today I visited North Shore Park to count some blessings and attempt to wrap my head around the turmoil overseas. When it became clear that Russia was invading Ukraine, I followed the coverage much of the night. I couldn’t stop. The gravity of the [...]

Al Nixon is a North Shore Park Regular in St Petersburg2022-12-06T14:39:12-05:00

Localtopia In Downtown St Petersburg 2022

2022-12-06T14:46:11-05:00

Localtopia 2022 in Downtown St Pete Published on 02/09/22: If you don’t have plans on Saturday, check out Localtopia in St Pete! This is of course St. Pete’s largest ‘Community Celebration of All Things Local’ - a FREE event! Colt and I posted a video recap of the 2021 Localtopia in the comments. Localtopia [...]

Localtopia In Downtown St Petersburg 20222022-12-06T14:46:11-05:00

Manatee Viewing Center in Apollo Beach

2022-12-06T14:55:36-05:00

Manatee Viewing Center in Apollo Beach - Free Published on 02/02/22: Has anyone been to the Manatee Viewing Center in Apollo Beach! We don’t normally have two ‘over the bridge’ adventures in such close succession, however this one is cool temperature sensitive, so posting it now. For my Wild Roots giveaway winners from @LovingStPete [...]

Manatee Viewing Center in Apollo Beach2022-12-06T14:55:36-05:00

Golf Cart Parades in St Petersburg – Holiday Golf Cart Tradition | Video

2022-12-13T17:25:15-05:00

Lights of Lake Park Estates in Largo Florida, Near St Petersburg Published on 12/28/21 (scroll down for video): As we wind down December posts, I’m finding that golf cart and boat parades are a hit with many of you. With that in mind, next year (late November) I’ll post a reminder with a list [...]

Golf Cart Parades in St Petersburg – Holiday Golf Cart Tradition | Video2022-12-13T17:25:15-05:00

Boat Parade at Smack’s Bayou in St Petersburg, Shore Acres | Video

2022-12-20T12:03:36-05:00

Boat Parade at Smack's Bayou in St Petersburg, Shore Acres | Video Published on 12/22/21 (scroll down for video): Boat parades are certainly a popular holiday activity around Pinellas County. Keep them on your radar if you’ve never been to one. If you’ve have, which one(s) do you typically attend? Treasure Island, Shore Acres, [...]

Boat Parade at Smack’s Bayou in St Petersburg, Shore Acres | Video2022-12-20T12:03:36-05:00

Oakdale Christmas House in St Petersburg Light Display | Video

2022-12-13T17:25:25-05:00

Oakdale Christmas House in St Petersburg - Light Display Published on 12/09/22 (Scroll down for video): Before I discuss the famous Oakdale Christmas House, who knows the leg lamp from a Christmas Story? Well, I have two brand new 20 inch replicas up for grabs! They light up gloriously, making for a great gift [...]

Oakdale Christmas House in St Petersburg Light Display | Video2022-12-13T17:25:25-05:00

North Shore Park St Petersburg

2022-12-06T16:34:46-05:00

North Shore Park St Petersburg Published on 09/15/21: Who knows North Shore Park? If you enjoy Downtown St Pete and are looking for the nearest park with an abundance of amenities, check out North Shore! In fact, this park offers potentially more amenities of any we’ve found thus far in Pinellas. Amenities North Shore [...]

North Shore Park St Petersburg2022-12-06T16:34:46-05:00

Boca Ciega Park in Seminole Florida

2022-12-06T16:54:08-05:00

Boca Ciega Park in Seminole, Just North of St Pete Published on 08/13/21: After a memorable summer, we’re now working to blend our ‘adventure’ schedule into the school routine, thus slow on posting. One of the easiest afterschool adventures has been to visit the local nature parks. We’re fortunate that #PinellasCounty has so many [...]

Boca Ciega Park in Seminole Florida2022-12-06T16:54:08-05:00

Drone Light Show in St Petersburg Florida, Near New Pier | Video

2022-12-20T10:50:56-05:00

Drone Light Show in St Petersburg Florida, Near New Pier | Video Published on 08/01/21 (scroll down for video): Last night’s St Pete Pier drone light show! The synchronization and light cast onto the water is incredible. This was a celebration was sponsored by Duke Energy to honor St. Pete Pier’s first anniversary. The [...]

Drone Light Show in St Petersburg Florida, Near New Pier | Video2022-12-20T10:50:56-05:00
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