Rays and Hines release new renderings of Gas Plant District redevelopment

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Rays and Hines release new renderings of Gas Plant District redevelopment

New renderings released today by the Tampa Bay Rays and Hines reveal an activated Booker Creek, Class A office space, and an art installation that will pay homage to the history of the Historic Gas Plant District.

The detailed renderings were unveiled during a Committee of the Whole meeting as councilmembers were beginning to examine and inquire about the terms and language of the draft development agreement with the joint venture partners.

In total, the project will include nearly 8 million square feet of mixed-use development and cost north of $6.5 billion over 20 years.

It will be the largest mixed-use development project in Tampa Bay history.

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Postcard Inn proposes new five-story, 87-room expansion on St. Pete Beach

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Postcard Inn proposes new five-story, 87-room expansion on St. Pete Beach

The nostalgic Postcard Inn on St. Pete Beach - one of the first hotels developed in the city - may undergo a significant renovation and expansion.

The owners of the 196-key beachfront resort are seeking a conditional use permit (CUP) from the City of St. Pete Beach for the renovation of the resort, built in 1957 at 6300 Gulf Boulevard, and the construction of a new five-story 87-room hotel on the property.

The new building would be constructed on an existing surface parking lot.

"Here at Postcard Inn on St. Pete Beach, we're not just renovating; we're reinvesting in the heartbeat of our community. Our upcoming renovation isn't just about improving our space; it's about giving back to the very community that has given us so much," General Manager Jeremy DaSilva said in a prepared statement to St. Pete Rising.

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New details revealed for massive five-story food hall coming to downtown St. Pete

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New details revealed for massive five-story food hall coming to downtown St. Pete

Construction is progressing on the long-awaited five-story Central Park food hall in the heart of downtown St. Pete.

Hi Hospitality Group has been working on transforming the nearly 28,000-square-foot space at 551 Central Avenue, formerly the Dome Grill. The highly anticipated venue will feature a variety of cuisines, price points, experiences and live events that will offer the community endless possibilities within the space.

"We are creating all of the concepts internally, with Culinary Director Chef Hart Lowry at the helm of recipe development” said Natalia Levey, founder at Hi Hospitality Group, in a conversation with St. Pete Rising.

“People have high expectations, and we are committed to bringing the same level of quality to Central Park St. Pete as we have to our other restaurants, and also create a seamless dining experience," added Levey.

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St. Pete Beach's Grove Surf and Coffee to open new cafe on Indian Rocks Beach 

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St. Pete Beach's Grove Surf and Coffee to open new cafe on Indian Rocks Beach 

Riding a wave of growth, the owners behind the popular retail surf shop and specialty coffee bar Grove Surf + Coffee in St. Pete Beach are expanding into Indian Rocks Beach with an entirely new concept.

Unlike its sister shop, which only serves coffee, pastries, and baked goods, the new Grove Surf Cafe will be equipped with a full commercial kitchen, offering a full food and drink menu when it opens this Wednesday at 1309 Gulf Boulevard on Indian Rocks Beach.

The space previously housed Salt Public House and shares the same building with the Nekton Surf Shop.

"Indian Rocks Beach is our home. We always said if we were going to expand, we would do it here," founder Lindsey Gottschling said to St. Pete Rising.

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Exclusive: Pedestrian-only retail village and apartments planned for YMCA property near downtown St. Pete

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Exclusive: Pedestrian-only retail village and apartments planned for YMCA property near downtown St. Pete

Longtime St. Pete investor Blake Whitney Thompson and multifamily developer Greystar Real Estate Partners plan to create a thriving live-work-play neighborhood on 4.5 acres in St. Pete’s Grand Central District just west of downtown St. Pete. 

Blake Investment Partners (BLAKE), which was selected in early 2023 to redevelop a portion of the Jim & Heather Gills YMCA at 3200 1st Avenue South, has formed a joint venture with Greystar and submitted a special exception application to the City of St. Petersburg’s Development Review Committee to redevelop the property. 

The proposed redevelopment, dubbed Whitney Village, will add 375 apartments, a parking garage, and 32,000 square feet of retail space to the property.

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Karma Juice Bar and Eatery celebrates 10-year anniversary and its journey to success

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Karma Juice Bar and Eatery celebrates 10-year anniversary and its journey to success

St. Pete's beloved Karma Juice Bar & Eatery is celebrating its 10-year anniversary, but for founder Josie Barber, the landmark anniversary represents much more than a successful restaurant.

Karma Juice Bar and Eatery’s humble beginnings began in 2014 when mother-and-daughter duo, Barber and April Lupkey, opened up shop in downtown St. Pete at 209 1st Street NE, now home to Lily Rose Jewelry Co.

Today, Karma operates two locations in St. Petersburg at 490 1st Avenue South in downtown St. Pete and at 1804 4th Street North. A third outpost is located in Clearwater.

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Done Deals: $182M loan secured for condo tower, 8-story hotel coming to Madeira Beach, St. Pete estate sells for over $9M

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Done Deals: $182M loan secured for condo tower, 8-story hotel coming to Madeira Beach, St. Pete estate sells for over $9M

Done Deals is a 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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Move-ins begin at Lake Maggiore mixed-income housing development

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Move-ins begin at Lake Maggiore mixed-income housing development

Local developer Stoneweg US is putting the finishing touches on a mixed-income apartment community situated east of Lake Maggiore in south St. Pete.

The Lake Maggiore Apartments, located at 825 32nd Avenue South, feature 330 rental apartments, including 14 townhomes with units starting at $1,433.

The community, which is expected to fully open in August, will consist of seven garden-style apartment buildings, two townhome-style buildings, a pool, an outdoor amenity area, a clubhouse with a community room, and a leasing office.

The project, which broke ground in 2022, was developed by Stoneweg US, a St. Pete-based investment firm specializing in multifamily development and acquisitions, and is the same group redeveloping Coquina Key Plaza.

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St. Pete Beach's Miramar Resort unveils 1950s-inspired expansion plan

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St. Pete Beach's Miramar Resort unveils 1950s-inspired expansion plan

The Miramar Resort, built in 1953, was set to be completely demolished when the City of St. Pete Beach approved a $40 million redevelopment of the aging waterfront property in 2021; however, the owner is now scaling back those plans to save the 71-year-old buildings from the wrecking ball.

As the sun was setting Tuesday evening, Miramar Resort owner Kevin Bowden walked around the hotel property at 4200 Gulf Boulevard, pointing out to residents and community stakeholders where a new seven-story 30-unit building will rise just behind the towering dunes shielding the resort.

"Guests want new beds and bathrooms, but want the resort to still have that same historic feeling," said Bowden, who also owns the Cambria Hotel on Madeira Beach.

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10-unit townhome development proposed for St. Pete's Central Oak Park neighborhood

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10-unit townhome development proposed for St. Pete's Central Oak Park neighborhood

In St. Pete's Central Oak Park neighborhood, plans are underway to replace a dilapidated 1938 Tudor home with a modern 10-unit townhome development.

Local architectural firm Behar + Peteranecz, representing Seattle, Washington-based development group Heron Properties, has filed proposals with the city for a garden-style townhome project at 3601 1st Avenue North.

Named Junction Townhomes, the complex will feature two duplexes and two triplexes encircling a lush, landscaped courtyard.

"We are trying to be mindful of the neighborhood and limit the townhomes to two stories instead of three," stated Grace Johnson, Principal at Heron Properties, in an interview with St. Pete Rising.

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