April 28, 2015

Brick and Mortar Restaurant Opens on the 500 Block in Downtown St. Pete

April 28, 2015/ Brian Zucker

For years, Tampa has arguably had a better selection of dining options than its brother across the bay, St. Petersburg. Jason Ruhe and Hope Montgomery opened Brick and Mortar to the public last week, simultaneously elevating St. Pete’s culinary game.

The restaurant and catering company is located at 539 Central Avenue in Downtown St. Pete, taking over the parcel previously vacated by St. Pete Brasserie in September 2013. Holding 50 people inside and 17 on the patio outside, the space feels very intimate.The decor is flush with rustic charm.Raw unfinished wooden tables are lit up by vintage light fixtures hanging from the ceiling and natural sunlight spilling inside from the floor-to-ceiling windows.

April 06, 2015

The Blue Goose Bar Opening Early April in EDGE District

April 06, 2015/ Brian Zucker

During the past year, over twenty businesses have opened in the blossoming EDGE District of downtown St. Petersburg.And in a few days, The Blue Goose will join Green Bench Brewing, The Amsterdam, The Bends, and more in what is becoming a new hub for nightlife.

“It started out as a whiskey bar.Now we are going to do craft cocktails and a good selection of beer. We are not going to be a whiskey bar, but we will have an above average selection of whiskey and scotch,” says Alex Gahhos, co-owner along with Dan Wing.

March 19, 2015

Pom Pom's Brings Wild Sandwiches & Tea to St. Pete

March 19, 2015/ Brian Zucker

This Monday, your new favorite local eatery will open in the Grand Central District of St. Petersburg: Pom Pom’s Teahouse and Sandwicheria.This marks Pom Pom’s second location, the other being in Orlando, where it enjoys a cult-like following.

Walking into the brand new location, it quickly becomes apparent that this isn’t your average sandwich and tea shop. You are immediately greeted by bright green and orange floors and royal blue walls adorned with local art.

March 12, 2015

Feldman Equities is Making Their Mark on Downtown St.Pete

March 12, 2015/ Anthony Close

With the hustle and bustle of Downtown St.Pete's residential real estate market, you may never notice the impact that the boom is having on downtown's office market. Over the past few years Feldman Equities, led by CEO Larry Feldman, and their partners, have been making their mark on Downtown St.Pete's office scene by scooping up underperforming office buildings.

February 23, 2015

St. Pete Pier Public Survey Opens Today

February 23, 2015/ Brian Zucker

Today, St Petersburg is another step closer to having a brand new pier. A public survey opened this morning on the city’s official website encouraging residents over the age of 18 to vote on up to three of their favorite pier designs. Residents will have until March 6th to cast their vote.

City officials are hoping to receive input from 40,000-50,000 residents in the two weeks the poll is open.

January 14, 2015

Project: Quattro Beach Drive

January 14, 2015/ Anthony Close

Just 400 steps from Beach Drive is a new project named Quattro Beach Drive. Quattro, meaning four in Italian, is a development of 4 two-story town homes located in the Old Northeast neighborhood but within walking distance to Downtown St.Pete. Each town home will be around 3300 square feet and will feature a private courtyard separating the main home from the guest house.

December 31, 2014

To the Readers of St.Pete Rising:

December 31, 2014/ Anthony Close

December 23, 2014

Project: Towns on Fifth

December 23, 2014/ Anthony Close

If you follow this blog or any local news site you're probably very aware of the building boom going on in Downtown St.Pete. From apartments to condos to hotels and office there's a very strong wave of new development that is transforming downtown. Adding to the building boom is a new project: The Towns on Fifth. Located just one block from Beach Drive at 145 5th Ave NE, the Towns on Fifth is a development of 8 luxury town homes. Each unit will feature 3 floors with a rooftop terrace and a two car garage that opens to a private central driveway.

December 04, 2014

Project: Central & 16th Redevelopment

December 04, 2014/ Anthony Close

On the western edge of Downtown St. Petersburg lies the appropriately named Edge District, a Florida Main Street Community of shopping, dining, and living. If you haven't explored the Edge District you're missing out, they have a ton of restaurants and cool antique shops. This area has been booming and has become a unique destination.

November 24, 2014

Project: ONE St. Petersburg

November 24, 2014/ Anthony Close

I'm a little late with this post but nonetheless I'm very excited to tell you about ONE St.Petersburg, a huge new project in the heart of downtown. ONE St.Petersburg will be a 41 story, 253 unit condo tower complemented by a garage and retail base along with a second tower featuring 174 hotel rooms.

The Kolter Group is developing this $120 million project that will likely become St.Petersburg's tallest building.