J.Crew to open store in Northeast Shopping Plaza in St. Pete

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J.Crew to open store in Northeast Shopping Plaza in St. Pete

One of the biggest names in clothing is opening a new location at Northeast Shopping Plaza, a Publix-anchored cluster of retail and service businesses at 226 37th Avenue North.

J. Crew will occupy a 4,982-square-foot space at the busy shopping center, according to documents filed with the City of St. Petersburg. The space was most recently a Play It Again Sports.

The New York-based clothing retailer, whose brands include J. Crew, Madewell, and J. Crew Factory, opened its first brick-and-mortar store in 1989 and now has more than 480 locations throughout the United States.

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New culinary hub Foodie Labs fosters aspiring chefs in Warehouse Arts District

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New culinary hub Foodie Labs fosters aspiring chefs in Warehouse Arts District

Breaking into the culinary scene and launching a successful restaurant while taking on overhead costs can be a challenge - one that a pair of entrepreneurs want to help local chefs overcome.

Jim Pachence, a former biotechnology scientist, and Kristin McKinney Zelinsky, owner of the Pro Kitchen Hub in Tampa, have joined forces to open Foodie Labs, a culinary hub with a mix of ghost kitchens and shared spaces in St. Pete's ArtsXchange campus in the Warehouse Arts District at 515 22nd Street South.

We saw there was a big part of the market that was missing. What happens to people who are interested in starting a culinary career? Do they try to go out and sell at farmers' markets?" Pachence said during the February 8th grand opening celebration of Foodie Labs, noting there isn't a consolidated shared commercial kitchen space in the city.

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Spellcrafter to bring ritual items and spiritual workshops to the Grand Central District

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Spellcrafter to bring ritual items and spiritual workshops to the Grand Central District

A Tarpon Springs metaphysical shop offering spiritual products like tarot and oracle cards, apothecary herbs, teas, tinctures, crystals is opening a sister shop at 2914 1st Avenue North in St. Petersburg’s Grand Central District. The space was formerly home to the Academy of Ballet Arts, which recently moved into the ArtsXchange at 515 22nd Street South in the Warehouse Arts District.

The new store will be called Spellcrafter and its soft opening is scheduled for Saturday, February 24th. A grand opening celebration will be held a month later, on Saturday, March 23rd.

“We can’t wait to bring our mission to St. Pete and join the vibrant community there,” Spellcrafter co-owner Madison Walsh stated in a news release.

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Home of the Week: Waterfront home overlooking Weedon Island lists for $3.6 million in Shore Acres

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Home of the Week: Waterfront home overlooking Weedon Island lists for $3.6 million in Shore Acres

A waterfront estate overlooking Weedon Island Preserve in St. Petersburg’s Shore Acres neighborhood is this week’s St. Pete Rising Home of the Week.

Located at 1841 Bayou Grande Boulevard NE, the home has open water views with direct access to Tampa Bay and no bridge restrictions.

With five bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms, this 5,119-square-foot Mediterranean-style home features generously sized living spaces, bedrooms, and a gourmet kitchen across three floors.  

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Done Deals: Iconic ice cream shop on the market, Developer purchases 1100 block, Central Avenue building sells

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Done Deals: Iconic ice cream shop on the market, Developer purchases 1100 block, Central Avenue building sells

Done Deals is a new weekly column by St. Pete Rising spotlighting recent real estate market insight and significant deals happening in the Sunshine City and beyond. The following information is sourced from public records and trusted intel.

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St. Petersburg College lists 32 acres for sale for potential redevelopment

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St. Petersburg College lists 32 acres for sale for potential redevelopment

St. Petersburg College is soliciting offers to sell off multiple properties in Pinellas County, including its Allstate Campus in south St. Pete.

SPC has hired CBRE as the listing agent for the sites at 32000 34th South in St. Petersburg, home of the Allstate Campus, and 7200 66th Street North in Pinellas Park, the site of the Health Education Center.

The two properties total 32 acres.  "These properties offer a rare opportunity to develop large mixed-use properties in the state's densest county," CBRE Executive Vice President David Conn said in a prepared statement.

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Club at Treasure Island owners outline plans for property

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Club at Treasure Island owners outline plans for property

The California-based ownership group that recently acquired the Club at Treasure Island, at 400 Treasure Island Causeway, has announced its vision for reactivating the property, which has been dormant since August 2023. 

According to Sam Tavakoli, a partner at Tavaco Properties, big changes are planned for the club, but it won’t be completely redeveloped, as former owner Bill Edwards tried — and failed — to do.

“We are not developers,” Tavakoli said in an interview with St. Pete Rising. “We have no intention of developing the site. What we’re actively trying to do is essentially run it like a pseudo-retail property. We’re looking for best-in-class operators to operate the restaurant, for example, and we are looking for a best-in-class event operator, as well. And then you have the pool and tiki bar. That’s another venue we’ve been discussing.”

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21-story apartment tower approved for Dr. MLK Jr. Street in downtown St. Pete

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21-story apartment tower approved for Dr. MLK Jr. Street in downtown St. Pete

A 21-story apartment tower will be erected on a surface parking lot along Arlington Avenue and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street, despite opposition from property owners of the abutting townhomes.

New York-based real estate investment firm Abacus Capital Group received site plan approval from the St. Petersburg Development Review Commission on Tuesday February 7th for the $109 million mixed-use project. 

The development calls for 292 market-rate apartments, ground-floor retail, and a 373-space parking garage at 825 Arlington Avenue North, a parcel the group purchased in 2022 for $10.75 million. 

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Luxury townhomes to rise at former Greyhound Station in downtown St. Pete

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Luxury townhomes to rise at former Greyhound Station in downtown St. Pete

Local developer Tampa Bay City Living plans to build a new upscale townhome community at the site of a former Greyhound Station and downtown food mart. 

A total of 23 luxury units will be constructed at 180 and 200 Martin Luther King Jr. Street North. Fifteen homes will rise at the former Greyhound bus station property and eight homes will be built at the former downtown food mart.

Craft and his team have developed over 700 townhomes in Tampa Bay, including The District on 9th, a neighboring townhome community which wrapped construction last year.

"Ever since I became involved with the District on 9th next door, I've been enamored by these two properties," said Jeff Craft with Tampa Bay City Living. 

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Drive-thru salad restaurant Greenlane to open on 4th Street in St. Pete

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Drive-thru salad restaurant Greenlane to open on 4th Street in St. Pete

St. Pete commuters can swap out greasy burgers from fast food joints for freshly-made salads at Greenlane's new drive-thru restaurant opening on 4th Street. 

Greenlane, a health-conscious-driven restaurant concept expanding into several Tampa Bay-area submarkets, is getting ready to turn dirt at 8001 4th Street for its third location.

The 1,200-square-foot bright green building will have a single drive-thru lane and pickup window where customers can quickly order sweet and spicy salads or build their own. 

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