Forbes magazine chronicles St. Petersburg's "before and after" transformation, detailing how the city changed from a downtown empty at night to a "vibrant, artsy, lively" community. The article notes that the rejuvenation is due in part to:
- -Young people buying homes in St. Pete's urban core
- -The opening of The Dali Museum, a global attraction
- -A national significant public arts portfolio
- -The most robust craft beer scene in Florida
- -Additional museums like the Chihuly Collection, the James Museum, the Museum of Fine Arts and the soon-to-open American Arts & Crafts Museum
- -The orchestra and the opera
- -Restaurants, bars, hotels, art galleries and boutiques -
- -New residential towers
- -The new St. Pete Pier
- -Carefully managed growth
For the complete story, visit "Culture Continues Fueling Ascension of St. Petersburg."
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