1. With a purported average of some 360 days of sunshine each year, it is nicknamed "The Sunshine City." For that reason, the city has long been a popular retirement destination, especially for those in the United States from colder Northern climates.
   
   
2. The St. Petersburg Pier is a popular tourist attraction. It contains a small aquarium open to the public, retail shopping, adventure activities, and both casual and fine dining restaurants.
   
   
3. St. Petersburg boasts the third largest dedicated public waterfront park system in North America, with a waterfront park system that stretches seven miles and is used year round for public events, festivals and other activities.
   
   

By Race

White

Black

Native American

Asian

Hispanic

Total Population

71.36%

22.36%

0.31%

2.67%

4.23%

Because Hispanics could be counted in other races, the totals above could possibly be more than 100%. If you would like a detailed listing of all ethnic groups in the U.S., please Click Here.

A small percentage of the businesses listed on BlackCityInfo.com may not necessarily be black owned and operated but have received favorable reviews from users who have visited the establishment, or from the owners themselves who warmly seek out African American patronage.

BEAUTY CARE - BLACK HAIR SALONS - MULTICULTURAL

1. Bronze Touch -   11010 4th Street North - Saint Petersburg, FL 32129 (727) 577-6221
   
   
2. Da Shop -   3857 Central Avenue - Saint Petersburg, FL 34785 (727) 328-2805
   
   
3. Hair By Ahsile -   844 49th St N., - Saint Petersburg, FL 33710 (866) 574 6450 - (visit website)
   
   
4. Images By Anderson & Co. -  Category: Master Barber&Beauty Salon -  Natural CHair care specialist; Specializing in Locs; starting locs, maainting locs,( palm rolling and interlocking) coloring locs and styling locs; gel twist two strand twist and transitioning from perm to natural hair.   - 945 Central Ave No St. Petersburg, FL (727) 215-9145  - (visit website)
   
   
5. LaBella- The Beautiful One Salon and Boutique -  Category: Hair Salons -  3600 49th St. N. St. Petersburg, Florida (727) 329-8946  - (visit website)
   
   
6. Marsha & Meshalla's Facial and Hair Expressions -   3855 Central Avenue - Saint Petersburg, FL 33713 (727) 251-3091
   
   
7. Sally Beauty Supply -   5095 34th Street South - Saint Petersburg, FL 33711 (727) 864-2177
   
   
8. Sally Beauty Supply -   2010 66th Street N - Saint Petersburg, FL 33710 (727) 347-2713
   
   
9. Shades of Black Hair Studio -   901 16th Street South - Saint Petersburg, FL 33705 (727) 502-0855
   
   
10. Shelly's Braids And Locks -   1924 48th Street S - Saint Petersburg, FL 33711 (727) 323-7554
    
    
11. Simply Natural Braids & Boutique -   1622 Central Avenue - Saint Petersburg, FL 33712 (727) 820-0240
    
    
12. Sister Beauty Supply -   901 16th Street South Suite A - Saint Petersburg, FL 33467 (727) 897-9138
    
    

BLACK BUSINESSES - SERVICES - VENDORS ETC.

1. S.H.A.D.E.S. of Inspiration -  Category: Motivational -   Strength of Heaven Ambitiously Determined Encouraging Sisters is a group of professional or willing professional women who motivate, inspire and uplift other spiritually inclined professional women. Also find us on http://www.meetup.com/shades.   - PO Box 531876 St. Petersburg, FL (813) 447-2944  - (visit website)
   
   
2. Swiyyah -  Category: Motivational -   Swiyyah Nadirah Muhammad offers mental health motivational speeches to churches, University's, and major organizations,to end the stigma on mental illness. Swiyyah is a published author. Her book is entitled Don't Call Me Crazy! I'm Just in Love and is available at www.swiyyah.com.   - P.O Box 12706 St. Petersburg, FL (727) 776-0291  - (visit website)
   
   
3. The Weekly Challenger -  Category: African American Newspaper -  2500 Ninth Street South, Saint Petersburg, FL, 33705 (813) 896-2922
   
   
4. Tru_Essence Events & Planning -  Category: Events & Planning Services -   Affordable Event Planning & Consulting Services.   - PO Box 531876 St. Petersburg, FL (813) 447-3983  - (visit website)
   
   
5. Tyson Rollins Realtor, SFR -  Category: Realtor -  3401 4h St. N. St. Petersburg, FL 33704 (727) 644-9387  - (visit website)
   
   

DINING - CATERING

1. Buffy's Southern Pit Bar-B-Que -  Category: BBQ -  3911 49th St N St. Petersburg, FL 33704 (727) 522-0088
   
   
2. Chappy's Creole Soul Restaurant -   247 Central Avenue, - St Petersburg, FL 33701-3325 (727) 896-5118
   
   
3. Dirty South Soul Food -  Category: Soul Food -  2924 5th Ave N St. Petersburg, FL 33704 (727) 209-1800
   
   
4. Shirley & Lee's Soul Food -  Category: Soul Food -  1789 34th St S St. Petersburg, FL (727) 328-9467
   
   
5. Tony Mac's BBQ -   Home-Made Award Winning Hot Or Mild BBQ Sauce.  2805 38th Ave N, - St Petersburg, FL 33713 (727) 329-9052
   
   

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BLACK CHURCHES

1. Bayboro Church Of God in Christ -   556 MLK Street South, - St Petersburg, FL 33701 (727) 898-8616
   
   
2. Bethel AME Church -   912 3rd Avenue North, St Petersburg, FL 33705-1414 (727) 822-2089
   
   
3. Grand Central Progressive Missionary Baptist -   (visit website)
   
   
4. Greater Mount Zion AME -   1045 16th Street South,- St Petersburg - (727) 894-1393 - (visit website)
   
   
5. St Mark Ame Church -   923 9th Avenue South, - St Petersburg, FL 33705-2105 (727) 823-6666
   
   
6. The Upper Room Church of God in Christ -   881 22nd Avenue South,- St Petersburg FL 33705 - (727) 896-7534 - (visit website)
   
   
7. Triumph Miracle C.O.G.I.C. -   916 Union Street South,- St Petersburg FL 33712 - (813) 677-2950 - (visit website)
   
   

ENTERTAINMENT

1. Camel Club -   Form of electronica or hip-hop.   1110 Central Ave., - St. Petersburg, FL 33705 (727) 821-6470
   
   
2. Club 54 -   Beer, Bars, Night clubs, Sports bars   2595 54 Ave North, - St. Petersburg, FL (727) 526-2146
   
   
3. Coconuts Comedy Clubs -   6000 Gulf Blvd., - St. Petersburg, FL 33706 (727) 360-5653 - (visit website)
   
   
4. Dino's Jazz Piano Bar & Grille -  Live Music Club/ Jazz Club   16 2nd Street North, St. Petersburg, FL; Tel. (727) 896-3466
   
   
5. Push Ultra Lounge -   Hip hop, top 40 dance, and house.   128 3rd St. South, - St. Petersburg, FL 33701 (727) 871-7874 - (visit website)
   
   
6. Ringside Café -  Jazz Club/ Local Bar  2742 4th St. North, St. Petersburg, FL; Tel. (727) 894-8465
   
   
7. The Rare Olive -   300 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, FL; Tel. (727) 822-7273
   
   

ANNUAL EVENTS

1. Cajun-Zydeco Crawfish Festival
   Held at Vinoy Park - Bayshore Drive NE & 7th Ave. - St. Petersburg, FL 33701 (727) 892-5767
   
   Celebrate Louisiana culture with the Cajun-Zydeco Crawfish Festival, live bands, dance instruction, arts and crafts, kids activities, and plenty of mouth watering spicy crawfish!
   
   
   
2. MLK Drum Major For Justice Festival of Bands & Parade
   Held at Tropicana Field - 1 Tropicana Dr., - St. Petersburg Florida 33705 (727) 327-0085
   
   Renowned marching bands from across the country perform their half-time drill routines in the Festival of Bands honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
   
   
   
3. Tampa Bay Blues Fesival
   Vinoy Park - 501 5th Av NE - St. Petersburg, FL 33701 - (visit website)
   
   Three day music festival features spectacular waterfront views and some of the finest blues music in the world.
   
   
   
4. Tampa Bay Caribbean Carnival
   Vinoy Park - Bayshore Drive NE & 7th Ave. NE, - St. Petersburg, Florida 33701 (727) 522-1263
   
   A two-day June festival celebrating Caribbean culture.