September 24, 2024

Historically St. Pete: The amazing history of the iconic Skyline Building on Dr. MLK Jr. Street North

September 24, 2024/ Rui Farias

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.

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

This month we explore the amazing history of one of the first towers constructed on Dr. MLK Jr. Street North — the Skyline Building.

September 23, 2024

Inside Reflection, the newly completed 18-story condo tower soaring above Mirror Lake

September 23, 2024/ Veronica Brezina

Soaring 18 stories above Mirror Lake, the newly-completed Reflection condominium tower has started welcoming its first wave of residents.

At 200 feet tall, Reflection is the tallest building in the Mirror Lake neighborhood with 88 condominium residences, a rooftop pool and entertainment area, and 2,800 square feet of retail space at 777 3rd Avenue North in downtown St. Petersburg.

"We just received our Certificate of Occupancy [CO] for the full tower and clearance for the rooftop pool," HP Capital Principal Fred Hemmer said to St. Pete Rising while doing a walkthrough tour of the luxury tower.

September 23, 2024

Fresh-cut fruit cart serving Mexican-style fruit cups coming to downtown St. Pete

September 23, 2024/ Veronica Brezina

Spend any amount of time in a big city and you’ll notice an array of street vendors selling everything from hot dogs to snow cones, knock-off watches to fake handbags.

One of the most ubiquitous street vendors are fruit stands (or fruteros) serving fresh-cut fruit cups sometimes garnished with toppings and spices.

The fruit stands have become a civic symbol of cities like Los Angeles and New York City. Every morning, thousands of carts fan out across the city and become part of the urban landscape.

In a few short weeks, The Little Fruit Cart will wheel its way into downtown St. Pete. It’s the first of its kind in the Sunshine City and owners Jen and Charles Little hope it’ll be a hit with residents, workers, and visitors wanting a refreshing, healthy, quick, and affordable snack.

September 20, 2024

Done Deals: New sports bar debuts on 4th Street, Industrial center sells for $27.2M, Horizon West Bay secures first tenant

September 20, 2024/ Veronica Brezina

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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September 20, 2024

St. Pete releases tool to help homeowners build accessory dwelling units

September 20, 2024/ Anthony Close

The City of St. Petersburg has launched a new tool to assist homeowners in determining if they can build an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) on their property.

The initiative aims to increase awareness about ADUs and ultimately boost their numbers, thereby expanding the city’s housing supply.

ADUs are independent living spaces located on the same property as a primary residence. These units can vary in form and size, including garage apartments, granny flats, pool houses, backyard cottages, and more.

The size of an ADUs can range from small efficiencies to two-bedroom units, which may be either owner-occupied or rented. In St. Petersburg, ADUs are restricted to 800 square feet or 67% of the primary home’s size, whichever is smaller.