A Story-Driven Celebration of the Businesses Shaping Our City
The Best of St. Pete is a premium, coffee-table publication that highlights the entrepreneurs, brands, and organizations helping define the culture, character, and future of St. Petersburg.
This is not a list.
It’s not a popularity contest.
And it’s not disposable content.
It’s a carefully curated, editorial project designed to document this moment in the city’s evolution — through the stories of the people building it.
What Makes This Different
Most “Best of” projects focus on rankings.
We focus on stories.
Every featured business is treated as a profile, not a placement — with attention to narrative, photography, design, and voice.
The result is a publication that feels:
- Editorial, not promotional
- Designed, not templated
- Curated, not crowded
- Meaningful, not transactional
It’s a book people keep, display, and share — not one they discard.
What the Book Includes
Each edition of The Best of St. Pete features a curated mix of:
- Standout local businesses
- Entrepreneurs and executives
- Creative leaders and community builders
- Established brands and emerging companies
- Industries ranging from hospitality to real estate, wellness, tech, finance, design, and beyond
Every feature is crafted to answer the deeper questions:
- Who are these people?
- Why did they build this?
- What makes their business matter to the city?
Volume 2 (Now in Development)
We are currently producing Volume 2 of The Best of St. Pete.
Planned elements include:
- Approximately 200 featured businesses and executive profiles
- High-quality photography and editorial design
- Print run of approximately 5,000 copies
- Distribution throughout St. Petersburg and surrounding markets
- Select placement with partners, venues, and community organizations
This edition is focused on representing the breadth and depth of the city’s entrepreneurial ecosystem — from legacy brands to emerging voices.
How Businesses Are Selected
We are currently producing Volume 2 of The Best of St. Pete.
Planned elements include:
- Approximately 200 featured businesses and executive profiles
- High-quality photography and editorial design
- Print run of approximately 5,000 copies
- Distribution throughout St. Petersburg and surrounding markets
- Select placement with partners, venues, and community organizations
This edition is focused on representing the breadth and depth of the city’s entrepreneurial ecosystem — from legacy brands to emerging voices.
Why Participate
Businesses featured in the book receive more than exposure — they receive a permanent asset.
Benefits include:
- A professionally crafted brand story
- A premium print feature that lives beyond digital timelines
- Credibility and positioning within the local business community
- A tangible piece of media you can share with clients, partners, and your audience
- Association with other respected brands in the region
This is not about short-term promotion.
It’s about long-term positioning.
Ways to Get Involved
Nominate a Business
Know a company that deserves recognition? Submit a nomination.
Self-Nominate
If you’re building something meaningful, we believe you should own your story.
Sponsorship & Partnerships
We collaborate with aligned brands and organizations on larger placements, category features, and strategic partnerships.
A Project Built by Locals
The Best of St. Pete is produced by Greenbear Media, founded by entrepreneurs who are deeply connected to the business communities they serve.
This project was created not to capitalize on the city’s growth — but to document it thoughtfully, respectfully, and beautifully.