ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (January 28, 2025) – The largest and longest running boat show on Florida’s west coast, the 47^th Annual St. Petersburg Power and Sailboat Show took place from January 16-19, 2025, at the city’s downtown waterfront. Boating enthusiasts viewed nearly 100 more boats than previous years, as the number of exhibitors increased. It was the largest number yet, both on land and in the water. A number of sold signs appeared by the final date of the show, restoring life on the water for many people who lost vessels during Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

A portion of the proceeds from ticket sales generated $2,885 in donations for Feeding Tampa Bay, to help provide relief to Tampa Bay residents still reeling from the devastation of the hurricanes. “Donations help people in the Tampa Bay community build resilience and recover from hardships. Feeding Tampa Bay works immediately in the areas hit hardest, providing essential resources and pathways back to stability in the months following the storm,” said Jenny Gonzalez Bohnert, Director of Development for Feeding Tampa Bay.

Sponsors for the St. Petersburg Power & Sailboat Show included Progressive, as the presenting sponsor, Goslings Rum, and Stella Artois.

Informa U.S. Boat Shows has announced January 15-18, 2026 for next year’s boat show in St. Petersburg. Coming up this Spring on the west coast of Florida is the Suncoast Boat Show, Presented by Boat Owners Warehouse, April 25-27, 2025, at Marina Jack in Sarasota. Tickets must be purchased in advance. For more information, visit the website https://www.suncoastboatshow.com/en/home.html

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