Mixed-use project with 163-key Moxy Hotel to break ground in St. Pete's EDGE District

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Mixed-use project with 163-key Moxy Hotel to break ground in St. Pete's EDGE District

A mixed-use development planned for downtown St. Pete’s EDGE District is moving forward and will break ground later this year.

The project, known as the Edge Collective, is a joint venture between Miami-based PTM Partners (PTM) and Fort Lauderdale-based and DoveHill Capital Management (DoveHill).

The Edge Collective will be built on a 1.6-acre site at 1234-1246 Central Avenue that PTM purchased in October 2019 for $13 million. The parcel is currently home to the EDGE Collective Urban Market Place, a temporary market that opened in 2021 just before the Super Bowl.

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Bin 6 South to debut curated fine dining, wine, and sake experience in downtown St. Pete

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Bin 6 South to debut curated fine dining, wine, and sake experience in downtown St. Pete

An immersive fine dining concept is coming soon to downtown St. Pete. Set in an intimate wine cellar and offering a culinary experience unlike any in the area, Bin 6 South is currently under construction at 330 6th Street South, and if completed as scheduled, the grand opening is slated for March, 2022.

The seasonally focused, rotating food and beverage program is the brainchild of seasoned restaurateur, culinary connoisseur, and Executive Chef/Owner of Bin 6 South Bren K. Ankrum, who has owned and managed restaurants in Atlanta and Philadelphia. With Bin 6 South, Ankum is set on creating, “St. Petersburg’s most innovative wine cellar and tasting bar.”

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Mayor Kriseman picks Dynasty Financial to redevelop 2-acre site near Tropicana Field

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Mayor Kriseman picks Dynasty Financial to redevelop 2-acre site near Tropicana Field

In one of the final working days of his administration, Mayor Kriseman has announced the selection of a proposal from a group comprised of Dynasty Financial Partners, ARK Invest, and GF Investments to redevelop a city-owned lot at 910 2nd Avenue South in downtown St. Pete. The lot currently is a dirt parking lot serving Tropicana Field.

In early November, the City of St. Petersburg received an unsolicited offer from Atlas Real Estate Partners, which owns The Wayland, a 481-unit apartment complex at 300 10th Street South, to purchase and develop a mixed-use project on the 2.02-acre lot.

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New courthouse for Second District Court of Appeal to be built in downtown St. Pete

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New courthouse for Second District Court of Appeal to be built in downtown St. Pete

On Thursday, Florida House Speaker Chris Sprowls announced the decision to construct a new courthouse for Florida’s Second District Court of Appeal (DCA) in downtown St. Petersburg.

The new $50 million courthouse will be built at 525 Mirror Lake Drive, near the Pinellas County Clerk of Court and various other government buildings. The site is currently home to the Sebring Building, which will be demolished to make way for the new courthouse.

“We are delighted that legislative leaders recognized the need for this critical facility,” said Jason Mathis, CEO of the St. Petersburg Downtown Partnership. “A downtown location in Pinellas County’s most populous city will be a prominent and smart location for the new courthouse.”

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Mixed-use development with 1,500 residential units planned for Skyway Marina District

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Mixed-use development with 1,500 residential units planned for Skyway Marina District

A 34-acre office park in the Skyway Marina District has been sold. Coral Gables-based real estate firm Altis Cardinal closed today on the Ceridian campus located at 3201 34th Street South in a $40 million all cash acquisition. The deal represents the Sunshine City’s largest land purchase in decades.

“We’ve been developing in St. Petersburg for nearly a decade and are pleased to continue our presence here for another decade while working on this multi-phase development,” said Frank Guerra, Principal and Founder of Altis Cardinal. “This area is booming with growth, maturing as a world class city, and we’re excited to be a part of it.”

The firm’s next step will be the submission of a master plan for the property. Preliminary development plans call for an urban mixed-use project which keeps a portion of the property’s existing 380,000 square foot office complex while adding multi-family units and retail space along 34th Street.

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Aerial St. Pete: Construction updates from St. Pete's Grand Central District

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Aerial St. Pete: Construction updates from St. Pete's Grand Central District

This edition of Aerial St. Pete shows the latest progress on several developments in St. Pete’s Grand Central District. Aerial St. Pete is a column by St. Pete Rising which features exclusive aerial photography of projects under construction in St. Petersburg, FL.

To accomplish this, we team up with Anthony Bove at AB3 Visuals. In the past, Aerial St. Pete has once a quarter; however, in the future we plan on running the column more frequently to cover more projects in more neighborhoods of St. Pete.

In this column, we are looking at four projects in the Grand Central District which is comprised of the area from 16th Street west to 31st Street between 1st Avenues North and South.

These projects include: Six Point Row, Gallery 3100, Driftwood on Central, and the townhomes at 2801 1st Avenue South.

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City receives six additional proposals to develop two acres in downtown St. Pete

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City receives six additional proposals to develop two acres in downtown St. Pete

In early November, Atlas Real Estate Partners, which owns The Wayland, a 481-unit apartment complex at 300 10th Street South, submitted an offer to the City of St. Petersburg to purchase a 2.02-acre site located at 910 2nd Avenue South in downtown St. Pete.

The parcel is bound by 2nd Avenue South and 3rd Avenue South between Dr. MLK Jr Street and 10th Street.

On the site, Atlas proposed to build a 10-story mixed-use building that would include 310 residential units along with 20,000 square feet of ground floor retail and 15,000 square feet of co-working space. Atlas offered $5.5 million for the land.

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Kahwa Coffee announces new location in west St. Petersburg

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Kahwa Coffee announces new location in west St. Petersburg

Popular St. Pete-based coffee roasters, Kahwa Coffee, has announced the opening of a new storefront in West St. Petersburg near Bay Pines. Slated to open before the end of the year, the store will be the fourteenth location for the boutique coffee house. The 1,700 square foot store, located at 4850 Park Street North, will feature a drive-thru window and was formerly a Starbucks.

“We are so excited to open this new location and fill the need for a Kahwa in this area,” shared Raphael and Sarah Perrier, Founders of Kahwa Coffee Roasters. “We’re also delighted this location will feature a drive-thru, in addition to indoor and outdoor seating!”

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Castille Urbana to bring 40 units to 3rd Avenue South in downtown St. Pete

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Castille Urbana to bring 40 units to 3rd Avenue South in downtown St. Pete

Following the news of Domus Urbana’s sellout, NJR Companies has announced their next condo project: Castille Urbana.

On Tuesday, St Pete Rising exclusively reported that Domus Urbana, a 40-unit condominium development coming to 3rd Avenue South, has officially sold out. The five-story building launched sales last August and broke ground in early 2021.

“We like everything about the St. Petersburg market,” said Neil J. Rauenhorst, President and CEO of NJR Companies. “Downtown St. Pete is very walkable and extremely well laid out. For years, we’ve had parks, the water, and Beach Drive. Now you have the spine of Central Avenue which is populated with very nice shops, res­taurants, bars, and entertainment venues.”

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Community-focused restaurant Zoie’s coming soon to the Grand Central District

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Community-focused restaurant Zoie’s coming soon to the Grand Central District

A new restaurant is coming soon to the Grand Central District with the aim of creating an immersive dining and entertainment experience that celebrates all beliefs and walks of life. Located at 2245 Central Avenue, which was formerly Father and Son’s A/C and Heating, Zoie’s hopes to use community and events to spread a message of inclusivity.

“With so much uncertainty and chaos in the world, I want Zoie’s to be a place where everyone is comfortable no matter how different or displaced they may feel,” said Zoie’s owner, Jeff Baker.

At Zoie’s, which was named after Baker’s pup, everything from the food, drinks, service, and décor will make customers feel like they’re enjoying a warm and cozy meal at home with their family and loved ones.

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