The Dali Museum, less than a half mile from campus, offers free admissions USF St. Petersburg students. Brianna Rodriguez | The Crow’s Nest
By Anna Bryson and Brianna Rodriguez
Living on a budget in college can be difficult, but discounts create more affordable ways for USF St. Petersburg students to experience the downtown area.
Bulls in the Burg is a Student Government initiative in which local businesses offer students deals. It gives students a chance to become acclimated to the area and encourages them to get out and explore the town.
The program is run by SG’s Director of Community Outreach Gabrielle Donald, and in order to participate in the program, students must present their USF St. Petersburg ID.
The Hangar Restaurant and Flight Lounge
The Hangar, 540 1st St S, stationed next to Albert Whitted Airport, is across the street from campus. USF St. Petersburg students can watch planes land while they enjoy their meals and a 10 percent discount.
“We sure would love to see more USFSP students here,” Executive Chef Matthew Smith said. “Our famous cheeseburger is $6 every Wednesday so I’m sure that’s appealing to college students.”
Amped Fitness
Amped Fitness, 830 3rd Ave S, is a gym less than a mile from
campus with top of the line equipment. They are open 24/7 and have personal trainers available. USF St. Petersburg students can enroll for free. Memberships are
$10 a month.
Justine Ortiz, a junior political science major, goes to Amped for its cheap price and proximity to campus.
“I love Amped because I can go workout on my schedule even if that means a 10 p.m. sesh before I call it a night,” she said. “I sweat a lot so I usually just wear a sports bra and no one tells me to put on a shirt or that I don’t fit dress code.”
The Trunk Stylists
With boutique quality but department store prices, The Trunk
Stylists, 651 Central Ave, caters to expensive taste on a college student budget.
“I try to make it full of variety,” Kailey Wirth, store manager, said. “I want to make it not like the mall to allow people of all ages to come in and find something that they like.”
Dali Museum
The world-famous Salvador Dali Museum, 1 Dali Blvd, houses the largest comprehensive collection of Dali’s work outside of Europe. Right on the bay and less than a half mile from campus, the museum offers free admission to USF St. Petersburg students.
Grassroots
Grassroots Kava House, 957 Central Ave, is a local spot that features unique non-alcoholic beverages, a dog-friendly atmosphere and quiet study space.
The first floor emits a bar-like vibe where locals go to socialize. The second floor includes a study space that doubles as a spot for the business’ events take place, such as a variety of yoga classes, including dog rescue yoga. Participants practice yoga while adoptable dogs roam about during the class.
Grassroots grants USF St. Petersburg students a 10 percent discount.
“I feel like it’s a good place to hang out at any time of the day,” Kelton Brooks, 22, said. “It’s a nice place to come in and meet new people.”
Food
Acropolis Greek Taverna 10%
City’s Bistro 10%
Schokalad Chocolate Factory 10%
Dot’s Ice 15%
Dooners 15%
Flippers Pizza 15%
Lonnis Sandwiches Free chips and drink with sandwich purchase
Rollbotto 10%
The Hanger 10%
theAvenue 10%
Tijuana Flats Burrito Company 10%
Tropic Cool 10%
Westshore Pizza, 4th St. 20%
BellaBrava Program Participant
Kilwin’s Program Participant
Locale Market 5%
Pizza Box 10%
Old Southeast Market 15%
Pipos to Go 10%
Fresh Kitchen 10%
The Hyppo 10%
Drink
Avid Brew Company 10%
Community Cafe 10%
Infused Tea Company 15%
InterMezzo Coffee 10%
Kahwa Coffee 10% –
St. Pete Brewing Company 15%
Starbucks-Hilton Bayfront 25%
Tropical Smoothie 6th Ave S 15%
Grassroots Kava House 10%
Five Bucks Drinkery Program Participant
Green Bench Brewing Co. Program Participant- go there and ask how much
Stores & Services
Amped Fitness $0 Enrollment
Big Fish Printing Company 10%
Cricket Wireless 10-25%
CPR Cell Phone Repair $10 off repairs over $75
Fit2Run 15%
Helinger Advertising 20%
Iride Bike Shop 20%
Northeast Cycles 10%
Salon LaRu 20%
Savory Spice Shop 10%
Tervis 15%
The Trunk Stylists 25%
Kuaffmans Tire 10%
Pure Natural Nail Lounge Program Participant
Entertainment
Ferg’s 10% off and 2 for 1 bowling
Painting with a Twist Program Participant
The Chihuly Museum $12 tickets
The Dali Free Admission
The Ringling Museum Free Admission
The Rowdies $10 Tickets
The Fig Cafe 10%
Right Around the Corner (21+) Program Participant
Sunrise Lanes 10%
AMC Sundial Program Participant
The American Stage Program Participant
The Holocaust Museum Free Admission
Museum of Fine Arts- Students $10 and it’s $5 for anyone after 5 on Thursdays
