St. Pete speakeasy The Saint to be replaced with new concept

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St. Pete speakeasy The Saint to be replaced with new concept

Upscale speakeasy The Saint, a nightlife hot spot in St. Pete's Grand Central District, will close and rebrand into a new concept.

Owner David Fischer, who founded a string of St. Pete LGBTQ-focused bars and destinations such as the Cocktail St. Pete nightclub and The Wet Spot pool bar, announced that after a four-year saga, The Saint will officially close its doors at 49 24th Street North later this year.

"Themed bars have become the norm in St. Petersburg and we wanted to make sure The Saint went out on top. The Saint is a completely unique place and the first speakeasy of its kind in St. Pete; we have so many amazing memories and moving on is bittersweet," Fischer wrote in a press release.

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Done Deals: Engineering firm to relocate HQ, Contractor selected for $110M airport expansion, 15-story apartment tower lists

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Done Deals: Engineering firm to relocate HQ, Contractor selected for $110M airport expansion, 15-story apartment tower lists

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.

Have real estate news to share? Send us an email at hello@stpeterising.com.

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Historically St. Pete: The incredible history of St. Pete High, Florida’s first million dollar high school

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Historically St. Pete: The incredible history of St. Pete High, Florida’s first million dollar high school

At St. Pete Rising, we are constantly providing comprehensive coverage on everything new and coming soon to the Sunshine City, but we think it’s also important to take a look back at our city's rich history.

Introducing Historically St. Pete, a new monthly column on St. Pete Rising written by Rui Farias, Executive Director of the St. Petersburg Museum of History, which will cover everything from the legend of underground mobster tunnels to the buildings and people that created the Sunshine City.

Follow us each month as we explore how these projects shaped St. Pete into the city we know and love today.

This month we delve into the incredible history of Florida’s first million dollar high school — St. Petersburg High’s 98-year-old campus on 5th Avenue North.

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Bar Mezzo, a new elevated cocktail bar concept from the owner of Intermezzo, to debut in the EDGE District 

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Bar Mezzo, a new elevated cocktail bar concept from the owner of Intermezzo, to debut in the EDGE District 

The owner behind Intermezzo Coffee and Cocktails is bringing a new sister concept to the bustling EDGE District in downtown St. Pete this summer. 

Owner Jarrett Sabatini is opening a new intimate cocktail bar named Bar Mezzo at 1049 Central Avenue, formerly home to Independent Bar and just steps away from Intermezzo.

"Intermezzo will still be that low-key neighborhood bar with drinks you might find in Rome - Spritz, Americano, Negroni - simple cocktails done very well,” Sabatini said in a conversation with St. Pete Rising. “Whereas, Bar Mezzo will be a sophisticated cocktail experience.”

"We want this location to be a go-to nightlife cocktail bar with live music and DJs playing on the weekends," added Sabatini. 

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Tampa Bay Rays win approval of Pinellas County funding for new $1.37 billion stadium in downtown St. Pete 

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Tampa Bay Rays win approval of Pinellas County funding for new $1.37 billion stadium in downtown St. Pete 

It's official - The Tampa Bay Rays have secured local government funding for a new $1.37 billion baseball stadium in a deal that will keep the team in St. Petersburg for decades to come.

In a 5-2 vote on Tuesday afternoon, Pinellas County Commissioners approved contributing $312.5 million of tourism tax revenue towards the construction of the stadium.

The tourism tax revenue is generated by a bed tax restricted to funding tourist-related development such as hotel expansions and other projects driving economic prosperity.  

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Developer proposes 60-unit residential project on Pasadena Community Church property in west St. Pete

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Developer proposes 60-unit residential project on Pasadena Community Church property in west St. Pete

Developer Onyx & East is seeking to rezone a property in west St. Petersburg in order to build a 60-unit development that includes 40 townhomes and 20 single-family homes. 

The 5.77-acre property at 6942 1st Avenue South, currently developed with a couple buildings and a soccer field, is owned by Pasadena Community Church (PCC), which is selling the property in order to reinvest in the church’s campus. 

Pasadena Community Church, founded in 1925, is part of the United Methodist denomination. The church’s main sanctuary building is located at 227 70th Street South and will remain on the site.

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Florida Orchestra plans new performance and music center at the Mahaffey Theater in downtown St. Pete 

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Florida Orchestra plans new performance and music center at the Mahaffey Theater in downtown St. Pete 

The Florida Orchestra, which plays the majority of its concerts at the city-owned Mahaffey Theater, plans to build a new home in St. Petersburg. 

The organization is seeking funds to build a Center for Music Education and Innovation in a new four-story building connected to the existing Mahaffey Theater performing arts facility and concert hall at 400 1st Street South on the downtown waterfront 

The Center for Music Education and Innovation would have a rooftop performance stage, classrooms, multipurpose spaces for community events, a new loading dock, and additional storage, according to documents from the Pinellas County Tourist Development Council obtained by St. Pete Rising.

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Beloved St. Pete dive bar and restaurant Dead Bob's to relocate to bigger space this winter

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Beloved St. Pete dive bar and restaurant Dead Bob's to relocate to bigger space this winter

A month after celebrating its 10-year anniversary, beloved St. Pete dive bar and restaurant Dead Bob's will continue its legacy at a new, expanded location in west St. Pete.

The down-to-earth neighborhood hangout, known for its affordable menu and late hours, is typically buzzing with locals chowing down on comfort food and watching everything from live sports to mullet hair competitions.

That same energized and funky bar vibe that can always be found at 6716 Central Avenue will carry on just three blocks away at 6475 Central Avenue, the former home of Kay's Family Restaurant.

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Done Deals: St. Pete vintage clothing store opens, Apartments sell for nearly $30M, FreeFall Theatre sells property 

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Done Deals: St. Pete vintage clothing store opens, Apartments sell for nearly $30M, FreeFall Theatre sells property 

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.

Have real estate news to share? Send us an email at hello@stpeterising.com.

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Secret bourbon bar opens on 1st Avenue North in St. Pete's EDGE District

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Secret bourbon bar opens on 1st Avenue North in St. Pete's EDGE District

A new bourbon bar hidden inside a liquor store has made its debut in St. Pete's EDGE District.

The 1st Ave Clubhouse Bourbon Bar is tucked away inside the newly relocated 1st Ave Liquors store at 1211 1st Avenue North in Suite 100, adjacent to the Zubrick Magic Theatre.

The Clubhouse, described as a speakeasy-style hangout for bourbon enthusiasts, serves expertly crafted cocktails and rare bourbon.

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