I lived in Gulfport, which is practically surrounded by St. Pete when I was in law school. I was 26 and my daughter was 5 years old. The average age in St. Pete at that time was 72. The AVERAGE age was 72 years old. That tells you exactly how many very, very, very elderly folks live in that area. As native Floridians, we were appalled that these old folks would feel compelled to comment on the foods we were buying in the local super market or the clothes we were wearing. We quickly learned that we would always be seated in the "kids section" in the local restaurants even when the adults at the table outnumbered the one (1) child. Most of the population didn't want to see or hear children at all for any purpose and that even applied to the local churches, regardless of denomination. We also learned that everyone wants free advice from law students although it's illegal for students to give advice except under specific circumstances with proper oversight. I lived in St. Pete for 3 very long years and could not wait to move! The law school would not allow me to live in "family housing" as we had no male head of household attending the law school. I wanted to shout, "What about me? I'm a student here! Don't I count as a student after paying your very high priced private law school tuition but no I was not eligible for any housing from the school. Yes, this is a law school denying housing to a divorced lady and her child who was born within a valid Florida marriage. At that time, the "housing specialist" asked if my child was legitimate. Lots of apartments and condos are age restricted as well. they would take my 60 lb. dog but not my 40 lb. very well behaved child. So I rented a private home for 3 years at double the cost of "family housing" provided by the law school. My awful landlady, who had walked out of Lithuania with 2 small boys during WW2, was constantly showing up for one thing or another, and subsequently, a neighbor told me that she was going in while we were gone during the day so I had the locks changed. Eventually, I moved away and had to sue the landlady for my deposit even though I had completely replaced a broken window that was broken when we moved in, paid out-of-pocket for the heater to be repaired, hired multiple A/C repairmen and even replaced the fridge. Yes the beaches are beautiful but the morose old folks aren't ever going to be the happiest people on the block, they resented our very existence and both of us hated living there. Don't move to St. Pete if you are a Florida native. Instead, move to Clearwater or Sarasota. There are plenty of people there who are not natives either but they trend younger and are more realistic when it comes to others' children. Thank you!
Don Cesar and Indian Rocks Beach are two of my favorite stops! Unless it was the time of year (January), it was very hard to find any restaurant/bar in St. Pete's Beach open past 9pm. Is it better in the summer? Parking was also not as plentiful compared to other places. Great video Adam!!
Thanks as always. Yes beach times are seasonal, but it’s also beach life… places don’t typically stay open too late at night. Parking can be tough but as you learn the area you will know where to go. FYI, st Pete also has a free golf cart Uber type service that you can call and they cart you around the area. It’s free but they work on tips.
The Don CeSar Hotel is located within the confines of St. Pete Beach - which is a different place by zip code from mere St. Pete. Also, Indian Rocks Beach isn't in St. Pete. It too is it's own separate entity. All the little towns run together, there is no rural area between towns. Just one gigantic sprawl. Don't do it. Select Clearwater or Sarasota instead.
Here's the most important thing to know about St. Petersburg: "sea-level rise caused by global warming" is not a liberal myth. The city of St. Petersburg is already wasting taxpayer money by trying to rescue homes in Shore Acres. Sea-level rise over the next 50 years will flood most of St. Petersburg along with most of coastal Florida. Homes all over coastal Florida are doomed. Millions of people who live on or near the beach in Florida will have to flee and let the waters take over their homes unless they can come up with more than a trillion dollars to save them.
I liked the cut aways. 😂 Kept an informative video fun. Best Video I've seen on St Pete yet.
I lived in Gulfport, which is practically surrounded by St. Pete when I was in law school. I was 26 and my daughter was 5 years old. The average age in St. Pete at that time was 72. The AVERAGE age was 72 years old. That tells you exactly how many very, very, very elderly folks live in that area. As native Floridians, we were appalled that these old folks would feel compelled to comment on the foods we were buying in the local super market or the clothes we were wearing. We quickly learned that we would always be seated in the "kids section" in the local restaurants even when the adults at the table outnumbered the one (1) child. Most of the population didn't want to see or hear children at all for any purpose and that even applied to the local churches, regardless of denomination. We also learned that everyone wants free advice from law students although it's illegal for students to give advice except under specific circumstances with proper oversight. I lived in St. Pete for 3 very long years and could not wait to move! The law school would not allow me to live in "family housing" as we had no male head of household attending the law school. I wanted to shout, "What about me? I'm a student here! Don't I count as a student after paying your very high priced private law school tuition but no I was not eligible for any housing from the school. Yes, this is a law school denying housing to a divorced lady and her child who was born within a valid Florida marriage. At that time, the "housing specialist" asked if my child was legitimate. Lots of apartments and condos are age restricted as well. they would take my 60 lb. dog but not my 40 lb. very well behaved child. So I rented a private home for 3 years at double the cost of "family housing" provided by the law school. My awful landlady, who had walked out of Lithuania with 2 small boys during WW2, was constantly showing up for one thing or another, and subsequently, a neighbor told me that she was going in while we were gone during the day so I had the locks changed. Eventually, I moved away and had to sue the landlady for my deposit even though I had completely replaced a broken window that was broken when we moved in, paid out-of-pocket for the heater to be repaired, hired multiple A/C repairmen and even replaced the fridge. Yes the beaches are beautiful but the morose old folks aren't ever going to be the happiest people on the block, they resented our very existence and both of us hated living there. Don't move to St. Pete if you are a Florida native. Instead, move to Clearwater or Sarasota. There are plenty of people there who are not natives either but they trend younger and are more realistic when it comes to others' children. Thank you!
As one of the Old Folks here in St Pete, we’re glad you moved. Way too many lawyers here making our insurance continually rise.
I just busted out laughing at this comment 😂@t-bone3657
Thanks for the info. Yes, a little lesser cutaways for focus on content that matters :)
I think we're all adults and the editing is not necessary
I live in Pinellas Park! Not Saint Pete, but close enough!
Don Cesar and Indian Rocks Beach are two of my favorite stops! Unless it was the time of year (January), it was very hard to find any restaurant/bar in St. Pete's Beach open past 9pm. Is it better in the summer? Parking was also not as plentiful compared to other places. Great video Adam!!
Thanks as always. Yes beach times are seasonal, but it’s also beach life… places don’t typically stay open too late at night. Parking can be tough but as you learn the area you will know where to go. FYI, st Pete also has a free golf cart Uber type service that you can call and they cart you around the area. It’s free but they work on tips.
The Don CeSar Hotel is located within the confines of St. Pete Beach - which is a different place by zip code from mere St. Pete. Also, Indian Rocks Beach isn't in St. Pete. It too is it's own separate entity. All the little towns run together, there is no rural area between towns. Just one gigantic sprawl. Don't do it. Select Clearwater or Sarasota instead.
FIRST FRIDAY
Great video!!
Thanks I appreciate the comment!
Does walkability include things other than attractions? Like grocery stores etc
Not all the times but yes. For the most part having a car is a must for most people
My stepdad works for the Don’cesar resort
Step one meet someone with a boat
Ha ha ha
Way too many cut aways
Sound effects are so annoying!
Hey awesome vid. Just got a job down there any apartment recommendations?
Appreciate the comment, unfortunately I don’t have any recommendations for rentals as most realtors in Tampa don’t consistently work with them.
St Pete beach is not in St Petersburg. it is on the gulf beaches. St Petersburg is located directly across the Tampa Bay.
Yes that’s very clear! Thanks for the comment!
Toooo many effects and cutaways.
Here's the most important thing to know about St. Petersburg: "sea-level rise caused by global warming" is not a liberal myth. The city of St. Petersburg is already wasting taxpayer money by trying to rescue homes in Shore Acres. Sea-level rise over the next 50 years will flood most of St. Petersburg along with most of coastal Florida. Homes all over coastal Florida are doomed. Millions of people who live on or near the beach in Florida will have to flee and let the waters take over their homes unless they can come up with more than a trillion dollars to save them.
Please don’t move here. It’s already too crowded and the costs have increased approx 500% since 1990.
Bro took 9 minutes to say anything 😮