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Read MoreSamurai Cat, a new Japanese bakery and cafe concept, has officially opened in downtown St. Petersburg.
The 1,315-square-foot space at 407 Central Avenue, the former home of Beans & Barlour cafe and dessert shop that closed in November 2023, now boats Japanese wall art and decor featuring a fierce feline warrior.
Samurai Cat is the newest foodie concept from Majestic Restaurant Group, the hospitality force behind concepts such as Zukku Sushi, Ling's Dumplings, and KH BBQ, along with the upcoming Tampa Bay debut of Japanese-born experimental fast-casual concept Pepper Lunch.
Read MoreThe residential boom in Downtown St. Petersburg is showing no signs of slowing down. One more project will add to the 2,000+ residential units that are either under construction or proposed for the downtown area. This summer, construction will begin on 801 Conway, a new 35-unit townhome community located on the corner of Burlington Street and 8th Street North, just four blocks from the bustling Central Avenue. Each residence will range from around 1,300 to 2,200 square feet.
Read MoreYesterday, St. Pete Rising broke the news of a proposal for a 22-story luxury apartment tower at the former Onyx nightclub site in Downtown St. Pete. Today, directly west of that block, there is another proposal for a 9-story luxury rental building being developed by The NRP Group.
The NRP Group is no stranger to Downtown St. Pete. They also developed Beacon 430, which is one block south of this project. In September 2015, Beacon 430 sold for $84.5 million — which works out to around $259,000 per apartment at the 324-unit property.
Read MoreDowntown St. Pete’s newest residential community will bring a bit of northeast charm to the Sunshine City. The Brownstones St Petersburg will pay homage to an architectural style found frequently in cities such as Chicago, Boston, and New York City. Located on the corner of 4th Ave N and 1st St N, these new homes will be only one block away from the popular Beach Dr. and at the site of formerly proposed condo project Maranatha by the Bay.
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