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Founded by Walter and Edie Loebenberg, the museum opened in 1992. It moved to its current site in 1998.
The Florida Holocaust Museum is a Holocaust museum located at 55 Fifth Street South in St. Petersburg, Florida. Founded in 1992, it moved to its current location in 1998. Previously known as the Holocaust Center, the museum officially changed to its name to the Florida Holocaust Museum in 1999. It is one of the largest Holocaust museums in the United States. It was founded by Walter and Edith Lobenberg both of whom were German Jews who escaped persecution in Nazi Germany by immigrating to the United States. Elie Wiesel, a Holocaust survivor and winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, was Honorary Chairman and cut the ribbon at the 1998 opening ceremony. The Florida Holocaust Museum is one of three Holocaust Museums that are accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. The museum works with the local community and survivors of the Holocaust to spread awareness and to educate the public on the history of the Holocaust.
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Built in 1888 Jannus Live is the oldest outdoor concert venue in Florida. Some of the largest bands come to play the small venue because of its unique look and feel. Formerly known as Jannus Landing.
Includes places to enjoy the areas fine dining, shopping and entertainment.
In 2011 the Dali museum opened in a new building on the downtown waterfront between the Mahaffey Theater & Albert Witted Airport and built to protect the collection from a Category 5 hurricane! From huge canvases to portraits of the Spanish artist, this museum hosts the largest collection of Dali artwork in the United States. Admission, as of 2011, is: $21 adults; $19 seniors 65+; $15 students 18+ (with acceptable student ID); $15 youth (13-17); $7 children (6-12); and free for children 5 and under. On Thursdays, admission is just $10 from 5PM to closing.
This tour boat accommodates 40 people. Dolphin sighting is guaranteed. The 90-minute boat tour takes you south from the St. Petersburg Pier area along Tampa Bay. You get to see dolphins, the city skyline, landmarks and upscale housing along the coast.
Takes place on a course running through downtown. The start/finish line and main grandstand are located on the main runway at Albert Whitted Airport. A portion of the course is named in memory of Dan Wheldon, an IndyCar driver and St. Petersburg resident who won the race in 2005.
A lush oasis of plant life in the heart of Saint Petersburg. The garden offers a maze of paths through dense vegetation, with the lowest point in the garden at least 15 feet below street level. It began as a lake drained by a plumber who charged nickels to enter, but became a roadside attraction for many years until falling into disrepair. In 1999 the city of Saint Petersburg bought the property and began restorations. The Great Explorations Children's Museum now inhabits a building on the property as well.