“There’s so much that you can do each time that’s different,” St. Pete Mayor Rick Kriseman said of the Pier. “And I think that’s why people keep coming back over and over again as opposed to one and done which is what we did not want.” (Spectrum News image) St. Pete Pier Honored With National Recognition PUBLISHED 11:04 AM ET Jan. 12, 2021 PUBLISHED 11:04 AM EST Jan. 12, 2021 SHARE USA Today describes it as one of the best new destinations in the country. St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman said it’s an amazing honor. What You Need To Know St. Pete Pier named #2 on USA Today's list if Top 10 new destinations