Neighborhood Partnership	Modified: Feb 17, 2008 03:42 AM

Old Bayside Neighborhood and Marina

History of Neighborhood

The St. Petersburg Municipal Marina was built in 1963. It was enlarged as a bicentennial project in 1977. There are currently 610 slips for vessels, from dinghies to 70 plus feet in length. The occupancy is 100 percent with approximately 110 live aboard families year round. Many of the tenants have been in the Marina since it was built.

Area Amenities/Character

The Marina is located in downtown St. Petersburg. The Marina is within walking distance of a wide variety of restaurants, museums, shops, clubs, parks, hotels, and in the near future a Publix grocery store.


The St. Petersburg Marina receives many visiting vessels from all over the World. Many of the tenants have begun around the world cruises from St. Petersburg and returned home years later. Other vessels sail only in Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. This diversity makes the Marina a fascinating place to live or visit.

Architectural Styles

The architectural styles in the Marina range from classic old wood boats to modern high tech racing sailboats.

The coverered slip area of the Marina houses most of the powerboats, while sailboats and trawlers occupy the majority of the other slips.

The boats enhance the waterfront view with their character and beautiful lines. During the Christmas holidays, the lights on the boats add a festive glow to Tampa Bay.

History of Association

The Old Bayside Marina and Neighborhood Association was originally incorporated as the St. Petersburg Municipal Marina Tenant Association (SPMMTA) in 1990 as a Florida nonprofit organization. The name was changed in 2001 to reflect the prominence this association brings to the downtown area. Old Bayside forms the organizational framework for this neighborhood.

Association Activities

In 2002, the Marina received the Clean Marina Certification. The association worked with the City to obtain this certification by sponsoring a dock cleaning party..The association also worked with Florida Blood Services to have our first blood drive in 2002. Other social, sailing, and volunteer events occur on a routine basis.

Association Boundaries

South of 2nd Avenue North, east of Bayshore Boulevard, north of Albert Whitted Field.