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32 | FLORIDA HOMES MAGAZINE S WHERE TO EAT The former YWCA is transformed into a classically elegant and sophisticated Baroque ar t themed restaurant. Rococo's Steakhouse serves mouthwatering corn and grass fed, dry-aged cuts of meat, seafood and chicken daily, along with an array of specialty cocktails and extensive wine selection. rococosteak.com WHAT TO DO Spend an afternoon strolling through the largest collection of Salvador Dali paintings in the world at the Dali Museum. The museum is located in the hear t of St. Pete on the Tampa Bay shoreline. For more information you can visit thedali.org PLACES TO STAY Stay at the recently renamed boutique hotel, The Cordova Inn (formerly the Pier Hotel). The hotel is undergoing a facelift to enhance the 32 guest rooms, patio and lobby. Rent bicycles and explore the downtown area and enjoy picnic lunch just a few blocks away on the bayfront. thepierhotel.com Take a 10-minute boat ride to a private island to go "shelling." You can relax in the sun or pick up sand dollars! shellkeyshuttle.com DOWNTOWN ST. PETERSBURG D est inat ion St. Petersburg is a city in the middle of an urban redevelopment and it's garnering aention from domestic and international visitors. e city continues efforts to revitalize its downtown core, focusing on opening new boutique shops and restaurants. In addition, the recent emergence of the the city's growing cra beer scene is drawing locales and visitors of all ages. e downtown area has an eclectic and independent vibe with artists, entrepreneurs and business owners opening their doors along historical Central Avenue. e city, home to the world-famous Dali Museum, is also a big draw for local and international artists to live and "Work Where A rt is Made." In addition to the Dali Museum, St. Petersburg is home to seven museums and more than two dozen art galleries. e community offers reduced housing costs and studio incentives to court artists, and a growing collection of them are calling the Warehouse A rts District home. e efforts are paying off, with accolades from the media elevating the profile of the city with a rich histor y of baseball spring training and world-class beaches. Downtown St. Petersburg also hosts more than 900 events ever y year, drawing over 10 million people to the area for yacht races, triathlons, baseball, basketball, cycling , cultural ex hibits and music. e historic streets, mixed with brick facades, alleys and iv y-covered walkways, introduce visitors to boutique shops, outdoor eateries and fine dining options. Hop aboard the Downtown Looper Trolley to connect to all of the city's museums, aractionsand other amenities.

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