The most efficient tilt for photovoltaic panels in Saint Petersburg, Florida at a latitude of 27.79°:
Your photovoltaic panels need to be angled facing south.
If you're mounting the photovoltaic panels at a stationary angle, such as on your roof, the most efficient angle is 24.2°.
If you're planning to change the angle of your photovoltaic panels twice per year, the most efficient angle is 4.8° in summer months and 43.5° in winter months.
If you're planning to change the angle of your photovoltaic panels each season, the most efficient angle is 1.3° in summer months and 48.7° in winter months, and 24.9° in autumn and spring months.