First phase of luxury townhome project is complete near the EDGE District

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First phase of luxury townhome project is complete near the EDGE District

Two more townhome buildings will rise at 302 15th Street North, a site near St. Pete's bustling EDGE District where developer Onyx+East is building a 26-unit townhome community.

"The EDGE District is vibrant, and we are excited to be a part of its momentum. It was a target for us as we look to provide housing opportunities for all kinds of urban neighborhoods," Onyx+East CEO Kelli Lawrence said in a conversation with St. Pete Rising.

"All the townhomes in the Alante development have rooftop terraces on the fourth floor, providing views of the downtown skyline and Tropicana Field," she added. 

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First pop-up lesbian bar debuts in St. Pete

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First pop-up lesbian bar debuts in St. Pete

St. Petersburg is widely known for welcoming and embracing the LGBTQ+ community, and a local entrepreneur wants to further elevate the scene by introducing the first-ever lesbian pop-up bar experience. 

"I've always had this longing desire to create a space for the lesbian-identifying community," said LGBT travel blogger and comedian Rachel Covello. "You need the right people to open a lesbian bar in downtown St. Pete. There are lots of risks with overhead costs. By having pop-ups, we can still bring this experience."

Through her pop-up bar venture, LickHer Lounge, Covello is working with restaurateurs and venue operators to secure brick-and-mortar space on select evenings.

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St. Pete-Clearwater airport embarks on $110M terminal expansion amid stellar growth

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St. Pete-Clearwater airport embarks on $110M terminal expansion amid stellar growth

Passenger activity is soaring at the St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE), which welcomed nearly 2.5 million travelers last year and is preparing to handle even more.

"Because we are a strong tourism destination and have many direct flights with Allegiant Air [the leading airline at PIE], we are very fortunate to see such a recovery post-pandemic," said Airport Director Tom Jewsbury during a Tuesday, January 23rd airport event celebrating the historic passenger record. 

The airport, located northwest of Interstate I-275, has non-stop routes to over 65 cities, which is primarily offered through Allegiant Air.

"We are now reaching a point to start on a significant expansion of the terminal and to provide future connections with Allegiant and other airlines," added Jewsbury.

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80-unit affordable housing development proposed for 4th Street North

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80-unit affordable housing development proposed for 4th Street North

An 80-unit affordable apartment building that will provide much-needed low-cost housing for seniors has been proposed for the southwest corner of the intersection of 106th Avenue North and 4th Street North. The project is planned for a parcel that is currently undeveloped.

Dubbed Flats on 4th, the $37.5 million project will consist of a four-story, mid-rise building that will offer 52 one-bedroom units and 28 two-bedroom units. Residents whose income is between 40 to 60 percent of the area median income (AMI) will be eligible to apply for a lease.

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Pete's Bagels expands bagel production, adds coffee bar in Grand Central District

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Pete's Bagels expands bagel production, adds coffee bar in Grand Central District

St. Pete's beloved bagel shop Pete's Bagels, located at 2361 1st Avenue South, is expanding into a new production kitchen and adding more to its menu due to the ever-growing demand for their baked goods.

Owners Steven and Sara Peterman and Operations Manager Erica Gonzalez, who debuted Pete's General in 2019 in St. Petersburg’s Historic Uptown, have executed a lease for a 1,500-square-foot retail building in Gulfport.

They are currently converting the space at 1407 49th Street South, formerly home to Rico’s Pizza, into a production warehouse. 

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