As the 5th largest city in Florida and the second largest in the Tampa Bay Area (which has more than 3 million residents), St. Pete is a city on the rise. Located on Florida's Gulf coast and nicknamed "The Sunshine City," St. Pete offers a vibrant mix of tropical weather, arts and culture, shopping, dining, sports and outdoor recreation all along a stunning shoreline that features some of the nation's top-ranked beaches. With weather that sees averages of 74°F and 361 days of sunshine per year, St. Pete attracts tourists, new residents and investments from across the country and beyond. In recent years, the City was named one of the ‘Best U.S. Cities' by Conde Nast Traveler, ‘4th Best City for Women Entrepreneurs' and the ‘Best Place to Visit in Florida' by Travel and Leisure. Visit stpete.org/aboutstpete to learn more.