完美体育 is nestled between St. Pete Beach鈥攐ne of America’s top 25 beaches鈥攁nd downtown St. Petersburg, an arts, cultural and entertainment destination!
St. Petersburg has been ranked as one of the top cities to live, find a job, and start a business.
It also boasts dozens of trendy restaurants, outdoor festivals, concerts, restaurants, major league sports, theaters, galleries and museums, including the , home to the world’s most comprehensive collection of works by the late Spanish surrealist Salvador Dali.
As the New York Times puts it, St. Pete is “.” We agree!
St. Pete Buzz: , according to Forbes
St. Petersburg is ranked the .
St. Petersburg is one of ‘The 15 Happiest Places to Live in the U.S.’ according to
St. Petersburg earned a perfect score of 100 on the 10 years in a row,
2-minute video tour of St. Pete
Interactive tour of Eckerd and surrounding area
St. Petersburg鈥攁nd our home state of Florida鈥攐ffer an endless list of day-trip adventures, nature shows, sandy beaches, watersports activities, and recreational parks and trails to the resident and visitor alike.
Whether it’s by foot, bike, kayak or car鈥攚hether you’re the solo traveler or part of a group excursion鈥擡ckerd is at the center of it all!
Art and Theater
Attractions
Banner photo (top) courtesy Visit St. Pete/Clearwater
"My scholarship has broadened my ability to create opportunities for myself. Eckerd offers a community of welcoming individuals who embrace unique perspectives鈥攕omething that I admire. Access to the beach and a blooming natural environment nurtures my artistic and creative abilities, and I am more than grateful."
Mikhail Whyte '26
Major: Economics
Hometown: Largo, FL
