Latest news from St. Pete-Clearwater, including events, a centenary celebration, new accommodations and restaurants, musical performances, and more.

AMERICA'S FAVORITE BEACHES With 35 miles of sugar white sand, St. Pete-Clearwater Beaches annually stand out as a top beach destination in Florida, the USA, and across the globe! Family-friendly resorts, boutique hotels and hidden getaways await up and down the majestic stretch. Cap each day with a sunset celebration at Clearwater Beach's Pier 60, featuring local artists and street performers. - Recent accolades for America's Favorite Beaches:  o Clearwater Beach –  Travel + Leisure - 2025 Top 15 Best White-Sand Beaches in the World   Travel + Leisure - 2025 20 Best Beaches in Florida   USA Today - Best Beach in the South  US News and World Report - Best Beaches in America   Ranked among Tripadvisor's Best Beaches  o St. Petersburg –  Southern Living - Best Places for a Weekend Getaway  Southern Living - Best Cities in the South As if America's Favorite Beaches couldn't get better...somehow they have with the destination just completing a $125 million beach nourishment project, nearly doubling the size of many beaches along the southern portion of the destination. The award-winning white sugar sand stretches are now even bigger, more beautiful and better for our visitors! 

VINTAGE URBAN LUXURY CELEBRATION IN 2026 The Vinoy Resort and Golf Club, an Autograph Collection, in downtown St. Pete is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2026. The recent renovations ensure the property - which appears on the National Register of Historic Places - remains pink, proud, and perfectly preserved. The Vinoy reflects the architectural influences of the Mediterranean coast, capturing its essence down to every detail delivering thoughtfully curated and inspiring experiences. - In 2025, The Vinoy added an equally luxurious dining experience with the addition of Elliott Aster. Helmed by award-winning Chef Lee Wolen, a James Beard semifinalist and Michelin Star recipient, the restaurant brings a refined dining experience with restored architecture and a walk through the storied history of St. Pete.

NEW ADDITIONS ON THE HORIZON o Scheduled to re-open their doors in early 2026, The Luce, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, brings the perfect blend of modern hospitality highlighted with vintage Florida vacation vibes. With 200 beachside room, the property formerly known as the Postcard Inn on the Beach creates a unique coastal retreat for locals and travelers in search of eclectic and illuminating hospitality. o Clearwater Beach is set to welcome the CW Resort & Marina this spring. The 91unit condo hotel provides a perfect perch above Mandalay Bay. o In downtown St. Pete, the Cordova Inn is scheduled to complete expansion in early 2026, growing from 32 to 97 rooms. The boutique property merges modern amenities with historic ambiance with the city's art and dining just steps away. o The Sirata Beach Resort has joined Hilton's Tapestry Collection, as they complete their full renovation in early 2026 to include a $25 million update