March 30, 2022

Local deli Brooklyn South expands in the EDGE District

March 30, 2022/ Alexia Gonzalez

For those familiar with the businesses along Central Avenue, there’s no doubt that Brooklyn South rings a bell. The meat and cheese-focused deli has been operating in the same EDGE District location at 1437 Central Avenue for eight years. Thanks to years of success, the shop decided to expand into the adjacent storefront when it recently became available.

The original owner, Matt Bonano, was a New York transplant who opened the deli and named it after his belief that the local area reminded him of the “Brooklyn of the South.” While not necessarily focused on “New York-style” cuisine, Brooklyn South brings a variety of fresh sandwiches, charcuterie boards, international meats, cheeses, accouterments, and libations to downtown St. Pete.

March 25, 2022

Mixed-use building breaks ground at 2700 Central Avenue in the Grand Central District

March 25, 2022/ Anthony Close

Construction has begun on a mixed-use building at 2700 Central Avenue in St. Pete’s Grand Central District.

Simply known as 2700 Central, the project is being developed by MTB Urban, a sister company of builder Modern Tampa Bay Homes, and will feature three 3-bed and 3.5-bath homes ranging between 2,500 and 4,500 square feet. The building will also have 2,500 square feet of ground floor retail space fronting Central Avenue.

Located in the heart of St. Pete’s vibrant Grand Central District, 2700 Central will be within walking distance of some of St Pete’s most popular restaurants, bars, cafes, art establishments, entertainment venues, and shops - including local favorites like Bandit Coffee Co, Baba Restaurant and Bakery, and Wild Child.

March 24, 2022

Sales launch for The Residences at Orange Station in downtown St. Pete

March 24, 2022/ Brian Zucker

Five months after demolition commenced, the former St. Pete Police Department headquarters is now completely razed paving the way for a new mixed-use project in downtown St. Pete – Orange Station at the EDGE.

The project will feature five buildings containing 50,000 square feet of Class A office space, 14,000 square feet of ground-level retail, and over 100 residential units. A 600-space parking garage will also be included with 400 of those spaces open to the public.

A 16-story tower facing Central Avenue will house 61 modern condominiums named The Residences at Orange Station. Additionally, a 42-unit workforce apartment building named The WYE will be situated off 1st Avenue North.

March 24, 2022

French-inspired Cafe Clementine to open inside Museum of Fine Arts in downtown St. Pete

March 24, 2022/ Stephanie Stott

For many St. Pete residents, Le Clementine Bakeshop’s pastries are a welcome treat. After serving the downtown scene for well over a year at the Saturday Morning Market and Pete’s General, owners Paulina and Vince Gervasi are excited to announce a new cafe nestled inside the Museum of Fine Arts at 255 Beach Drive in downtown St. Pete.

Opening April 30th, Café Clementine is an artisanal bakery and casual eatery that will serve a variety of fresh handcrafted pastries, all-day brunch items, salads, and soups. The seasonally rotating menu will utilize organic and locally sourced ingredients from all over Tampa Bay.

March 22, 2022

Roots to Crown bringing ecstatic dance and more to St. Pete

March 22, 2022/ Stephanie Stott

Have you ever wanted to find an environment where you could dance without inhibition? Where music was not just a series of vibrations, but a liberating feeling that sent you on a freeform movement journey?

Roots to Crown may be the place for you. Coming to 1741 1st Avenue North, this healing space, spearheaded by owner Tanner Roan, is bringing a different way to unwind to the St. Pete area–through ecstatic dance.

Although Roots to Crown currently hosts several events during the week, much more is coming soon with a grand opening slated for the summer solstice on June 20th.

March 22, 2022

A tiny home village and affordable townhomes proposed for South St. Pete

March 22, 2022/ Brian Zucker

Since Ken Welch was sworn into office as the 54th Mayor of the City of St. Petersburg, there has been a noticeable uptick in the number of City-owned lots being considered for residential development. This should come as no surprise, as affordable housing has always been high on Mayor Welch’s list of issues to tackle.

“As you all know, increasing access to affordable and workforce housing was a top priority in my campaign, and it remains a top priority in my administration,” said Mayor Ken Welch in response to a comprehensive affordable housing study recently completed by a team of students from the Harvard Kennedy School.

March 21, 2022

10-unit townhome community to be built in St. Pete's Warehouse Arts District

March 21, 2022/ Anthony Close

A new townhome development is in the works for one of St. Pete’s growing downtown neighborhoods.

Canvas City Homes is a 10-unit community being developed by Tampa-based Sight Real Estate at 2700 5th Avenue South in St. Pete’s Warehouse Arts District.

"Sight Development is excited to launch Canvas City Homes St Pete, a 10-unit project inspired by neighboring warehouse buildings that have been converted to artist workshops and studios,” says Chase Moore, Director of Sales & Marketing at Sight.

March 18, 2022

Affordable housing community Delmar 745 opens in downtown St. Pete

March 18, 2022/ Brian Zucker

Last week, excited families were given the keys to their new homes in a recently completed affordable apartment community located in downtown St. Pete.

Residents started moving into Delmar 745 on March 9th. The 12-story, 65-unit apartment community is located just five blocks from Central Avenue at 745 Delmar Terrace South.

“This project is a perfect example of affordable housing progress,” said St. Pete Mayor Ken Welch. “With units targeted toward working-class families and the formerly un-housed, this project truly provides opportunity to those who need it most.”

March 17, 2022

40-unit condominium Domus Urbana tops out in downtown St. Pete

March 17, 2022/ Brian Zucker

Only five months after breaking ground, Domus Urbana has topped out. The new 40-unit mid-rise condominium is coming soon to 644 3rd Avenue South in Downtown St. Petersburg.

Domus Urbana is the latest development from NJR Companies, which developed the 20-unit Regent Lane Townhomes near Beach Drive in 2018.

The five-story building will feature four floors of residential space on top of ground floor vehicular parking, bike parking, lobby, and fitness center. The community will also include a dog park.

March 11, 2022

376-unit mixed-use development approved for Gandy Blvd in St. Pete

March 11, 2022/ Anthony Close

Last Week St. Pete’s Development Review Commission approved a redevelopment plan that will bring a 376-unit multifamily community along with a new marina and restaurant to a 39-acre parcel at 1200 Gandy Boulevard.

The property in being developed by Miami-based Key International. Key International’s real estate portfolio features a mix of residential, commercial, and hospitality properties scattered across the southeastern United States and southern Europe. In October 2021, the company sold a Residence Inn by Marriott and SpringHill Suites on Clearwater Beach.