Pictured Above: The Bulls in the Burg program partners with local businesses to provide discounts to USF St. Petersburg students.
Courtesy of Bulls in the Burg on Twitter
By Savannah Carr
Let’s face it – being a college student can be expensive. Between textbooks and tuition, it can seem impossible to go out on the town. Luckily, the student government initiative “Bulls in the Burg” has your back.
The Bulls in the Burg initiative teamed up with local restaurants and attractions in the St. Petersburg area. The goal was to increase student involvement in the community, while making it more affordable for students.
All you have to do is show a current USF St. Petersburg student ID at any of the participating businesses to receive a special offer or discount.
Here are just a few businesses on the list:
The Dali Museum (free admission):
1 Dali Blvd.
Do you love art but not those steep museum prices? The Dali Museum offers free admissions when you show your student ID. You can view the artwork, stroll through the maze or just relax in the garden. The Dali is a great place to go to when you are looking for something to do.
The Dali asks guests to book reservations before coming into the museum. Students are unable to reserve tickets and must ask guest services if there is available space.
Cider Press Cafe (10 percent off)
601 Central Ave.
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If on-campus dining is becoming a drag, Cider Press Cafe offers a wide variety of plant-based comfort foods. Students with ID receive 10 percent off their meal for either dine-in or takeout. Cider Press Cafe has been rated one of the best vegan restaurants in Tampa Bay and has abundant outdoor seating available.
The Hangar (10 percent off):
Albert Whitted Airport, 540 First St. S
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In the Albert Whitted Airport Terminal across the way from Pelican Apartments, The Hangar has great food with an even better view. You can eat while watching the planes come and go. The Hangar also offers 10 percent off your tab when you show your student ID.
Kahwa Coffee (10 percent off)
204 Second Ave. S
$
Find tasty coffee, tea and breakfast sandwiches at Kahwa Coffee. Students with ID receive 10 percent off their order at all Kahwa locations. The local coffee chain offers outdoor seating at its Second Avenue location.
Maple Street Biscuit Company (15 percent off):
662 Central Ave.
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Head to Maple Street Biscuit Company for a fresh, filling breakfast. Make sure to try their apple-butter, which is made in house. Wake up too late for breakfast? They also serve lunch. Show your ID for 15 percent off.
Starbucks-Hilton Bayfront (25 percent off):
333 First St. S
$
Get away from the computer and books to grab a cup of coffee. The Starbucks located in the Hilton gives 25 percent off your order.
Painting with a Twist, Rollbotto Sushi, Grassroots Kava House, Flipper’s Pizza and Mad Hatter’s, which were previously part of the initiative, no longer accept student IDs for a discount. Some offers may change due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sophie Ojdanic and Annalise Anderson contributed to this report.
