Tesla proposes 100,000 square foot facility in St. Pete

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Tesla proposes 100,000 square foot facility in St. Pete

Tesla Motors has proposed an expansive sales, service, and delivery center in St. Pete.

The electric vehicle company is under contract to purchase a 4.21-acre site at 4601 34th Street North. The property features an existing 100,000 square foot building that previously operated as a Kane’s Furniture liquidation center.

According to plans submitted to Pinellas County, Tesla will renovate the former Kane’s Furniture building with a 3,000 square foot showroom fronting 34th Street, a 35,000 – 45,000 square foot service center dedicated to maintenance and repairs, an 8,000 – 10,000 square foot parts department, and a 50,000 square foot vehicle storage facility.

The property resides in the Lealman Community Redevelopment Area Plan which was created to promote redevelopment and spur revitalization of blighted conditions and improve the overall quality of life.

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Gateway Subs' massive hoagies are headed to South Pasadena

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Gateway Subs' massive hoagies are headed to South Pasadena

St. Pete’s favorite sub shop is coming to South Pasadena this summer. Gateway Subs began serving their massive gourmet hoagies last August in Historic Kenwood. Ever since, the local eatery has received rave reviews, paving the way for a second location.

Gateway Subs’ new spot will be located at 2525 Pasadena Avenue South in the Village Plaza. The space was formerly home to Pasadena Personal Training. Jenna Malowany of KW Commercial represented Gateway Subs in the deal.

“We are so excited to announce our second sub shop located right off the Corey Causeway leading to St. Pete Beach,” said owner Grant Strayer. “Our first location has received so much love from the residents of Historic Kenwood and downtown St. Pete. We cannot wait to serve the South Pasadena and beach communities.”

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Construction begins on Modera St. Petersburg, a 20-story apartment building in downtown St. Pete

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Construction begins on Modera St. Petersburg, a 20-story apartment building in downtown St. Pete

Construction has begun on Modera St. Petersburg, a 20-story mixed-use apartment building in downtown St. Petersburg.

Modera St. Petersburg is being developed by Mill Creek Residential and will feature 383 rental units and 14,000 square feet of ground-floor retail and restaurant space. The development is located adjacent to Tropicana Field at 201 17th Street South at the intersection of Grand Central District, EDGE District and Warehouse Arts District.

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An $80 million environmental research center is coming to St. Pete

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An $80 million environmental research center is coming to St. Pete

St. Petersburg is once again paving the way for environmental research. Thanks to funding efforts by local leaders and state legislators, the University of South Florida is planning a new environmental research center on its St. Petersburg campus - with a budget of $80 million.

The Center of Excellence in Environmental & Oceanographic Sciences will serve as a hub for pressing issues such as climate change, sea level rise, and environmental disasters. The northwest wing of the College of Marine Science, located at 830 First Street South, will be demolished to make way for construction. A four-story building will stand in its place, with research labs, classrooms, and teaching areas for future graduate and undergraduate studies.

The center will introduce unique programs for the university, from environmental chemistry degrees, coastal and ocean engineering majors, and more. Funds for the project will also be used to renovate the remainder of the existing Marina Science Complex.

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Aerial St. Pete: Construction updates for six downtown St. Pete developments

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Aerial St. Pete: Construction updates for six downtown St. Pete developments

The latest edition of Aerial St. Pete shows the progress on several downtown developments. 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.

Earlier this month we reported on several of the high profile tower projects under construction in downtown. In this article we are taking a look at six other projects in downtown St. Pete which are in various stages of construction. Some are in the demolition stage while other are topped out and closer to completion. These projects include: Cordova Inn Expansion, Domus Urbana, Galaxy Hotel, Innovare, The Metro, and The Royal. We look forward to following these projects as they are completed.

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TeBella Tea Company opens this Friday in the EDGE District

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TeBella Tea Company opens this Friday in the EDGE District

TeBella Tea Company is ready for its debut in the EDGE District of downtown St. Pete. The specialty tea retail shop and full tea bar opens this Friday at 1445 Central Avenue.

The new 1,200 square foot shop will sell and serve an impressive selection of over 100 orthodox-grade teas. An array of options will be offered within each of the popular tea varieties, such as white, green, black, oolong, pu-erh, rooibos, mate, and herbal. Expect to see classics like Darjeeling, Sencha Hiki, and Matcha, along with creative blends like Carrot Cake, Florida Orange Blossom, and Blackberry Royale.

Not only will TeBella’s tea bar serve all 100+ teas either iced or hot, but specialty beverages will also be available. Look for drinks such as the London Fog, which consists of Earl Grey tea steeped in milk with vanilla and sugar, or the Salted Caramel Latte, a combination of caramel black tea, sea salt, caramel sauce, sugar, and a milky froth on top.

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Local deli Brooklyn South expands in the EDGE District

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Local deli Brooklyn South expands in the EDGE District

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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