The Palladium is St. Pete's premier community theater for up-and-coming artists. Its primary interest is live drama; nevertheless, you can always find music on offer, particularly in the winter season. Founded in 1998, the Palladium is housed in a Romanesque church.
Centrally located downtown, the Chamber represents and promotes the city and its businesses. The Chamber has several efforts to support members and to promote the city, including "Sunsational St. Pete." It is the largest chamber in the Tampa Bay region, with 2,400 members, who are individuals, companies and organizations. Chamber members work diligently to encourage job growth and business development locally and across the region. The group's Visitors' Guide has won industry honors. The Chamber also touts its Web site, which has been recognized for its ease of use and resources.