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Vanessa Leikvoll
Florida Local Expert

Last Modified: February 24, 2026

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Broadwater Neighborhood Overview

Canal Chic, Boat-Lift Flex, Skyway Glow

🧭Bordered by: Boca Ciega Bay and canal lagoons west, Clam Bayou and the Gulfport city line north, 34th Street South east, 54th Avenue South and the Sunshine Skyway approach south

📌Widely recognized as the place for: Finger canals, dolphins, shamelessly photogenic sunsets

👕You can spot a Broadwater local by: tan lines, flip flops, and a neon floating keychain

👍Locals live here because: Direct bay access and cul de sac quiet

👎Don't say we didn't warn you about: flood insurance, mosquitoes, salt air eating metal

TLDR;: Salty sunlit cul de sac

dock dreamers and sunset collectors

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Vanessa Leikvoll Florida Local Expert

At Snappy Scout, I combine lived experience with real neighborhood data to cut through the hype and help you make clearer decisions about where to move.

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Moving to Broadwater - Make Sense Of Your Next Move

Whether you're new to St. Petersburg or deciding which part of the city fits you best, Snappy Scout cuts through the noise and shows you what living here is really like. If you're still finding your way, start with our Moving to St. Petersburg guide for the big-picture view — or compare Broadwater against other parts of the city in our St. Petersburg neighborhood guide.