August 13, 2024

Mexican restaurant chain Qdoba to open on 4th Street

August 13, 2024/ Veronica Brezina

Qdoba Mexican Eats, a restaurant chain known for its build-your-own burritos and bowls, is opening its first St. Pete location on 4th Street North.

The Denver, Colorado-based chain plans to open at 1330 4th Street North next to the Pearle Vision eye care center in the space formerly occupied by Bolay Fresh Bold Kitchen. Curated bowl and pita restaurant CAVA and an AT&T store are also located in the plaza.

Chris Gannon, son of Outback Steakhouse Founder Tim Gannon, opened Bolay on 4th Street in 2021 in the 4,800-square-foot building. Bolay permanently closed earlier this year.

August 12, 2024

Controversial 60-unit residential development approved for church property in west St. Pete

August 12, 2024/ Veronica Brezina

After a four-hour discussion about a new residential development proposed for the quiet Old Pasadena neighborhood in west St. Pete, St. Petersburg City Council voted to approve the contentious project.

During a Thursday meeting, the council members cast a 5-2 vote, approving the Pasadena Community Church's appeal of a prior denial to rezone the property at 6942 1st Avenue South. The rezoning will allow Indianapolis-based developer Onyx+East to build a 60-unit residential development containing 40 townhomes and 20 single-family homes on the site.

Councilmembers Copley Gerdes and Councilmember Lisset Hanewicz cast the opposing votes. Councilmember John Muhammad was absent.

August 09, 2024

Done Deals: Demolition commences on Coquina Key Plaza, Waterfront home sale sets record, Largo Golden Corral sells

August 09, 2024/ Veronica Brezina

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August 08, 2024

Moxy Hotel makes grand debut in the EDGE District of downtown St. Pete

August 08, 2024/ Veronica Brezina

The new Moxy Hotel by Marriott, St. Pete’s first lifestyle hotel that has been under construction in the EDGE District since 2022, is now ready to welcome guests.

Miami-based PTM Partners, the group behind the EDGE Collective development in downtown St. Pete, and joint venture partner DoveHill Capital Management have officially opened the 163-key hotel at 1234 Central Avenue.

“This is a one-of-a-kind lifestyle hotel that not only works within St. Pete’s local traditions and culture but also adds to the neighborhood,” said PTM Partners COO Nick Pantuliano.

August 07, 2024

St. Pete's first cat-friendly co-working space Whiskers Workspace will open this summer

August 07, 2024/ Veronica Brezina

Working the traditional nine-to-five job can be stressful, but what if your coworkers were cute cuddly cats instead of Bob and Joan from Accounting?

Whiskers Workspace, St. Pete’s first-ever cat-friendly co-working space that lets you play with adoptable cats while you work, opens August 15th at 4699 Central Avenue.

"We cannot wait to introduce Whisker’s Workspace to the St. Pete community," said Diane Emery, who owns the two-story brick building alongside other partners.

Whiskers Workspace will have seven rooms, including the Whiskers Oasis room for the public to play with the feline friends. Visitors can reserve the room for $15 per hour for up to three hours.