St. Petersburg

With a population of around a quarter of a million people, St. Pete's ranks as the fifth largest city in Florida; it also counts as part of the Tampa Bay metro area. The city is noted for its active festival scheduleùfrom environmental beautification to music to LGBT events to athletics. The city's farmer's market includes artists and live music as well. The cultural scene is represented by museums, theaters and the popular Chihuly Collection, featuring the work of glass artist Dale Chihuly.