Jacqueline Drayer, Contributor, Travel St. Pete Beach is a barrier island community just west of St. Petersburg and home to a large swath of award-winning beaches. Pass-a-Grille Beach is a long ...

They also remind visitors to come prepared with plenty of water, food and sunscreen since the island is "truly off the grid." ...

A revitalized downtown has brought a new buzz to this beach-side community in St. Petersburg, Florida, sparking a new era.