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Read MoreThe Savannah Bananas will bring Banana Ball to St. Petersburg during their 2025 World Tour! The team has announced it will play at Tropicana Field on March 15 and 16, 2025.
For those unfamiliar, the Savannah Bananas have become a national sensation, transforming America’s pastime into a high-energy, theatrical event that blends baseball with fun and flair. "Banana Ball" features a fast-paced format with unconventional rules that keep fans on the edge of their seats.
Read MoreA new specialty coffee and tea shop is just days away from opening in downtown St. Pete. Daycation will make its debut next week, bringing crafted drinks with a touch of Asian influence to 189 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street North.
Signage is up and owner Rachel Zhang has been putting the finishing touches on the interior of the new spot, which is situated just north of Central Avenue next to the popular Venezuelan restaurant 11 Chicks Yummy Creations.
Upon arriving, customers will be greeted by a dancing Frenchie which adorns the front door, painted by local St. Pete artist Jeff Williams of Sun Signs.
“He’s our mascot,” Zhang said with a smile in a conversation with St. Pete Rising. “When I lived in Los Angeles, I would always take my baby Dango with me to get coffee. He's my little coffee buddy.”
Read MoreThe Cross Bay Ferry that links St. Pete and Tampa commuters will return this week - this time with year-round service.
Starting October 4th, the Cross Bay Ferry will resume operations, shuttling passengers from the local terminus at Port St. Pete (250 8th Avenue SE) and the Tampa Convention Center via a 50-minute ride.
The 149-passenger ferry, which is typically in service from October to May, will be available year-round, according to operator HMS Ferries.
Read MoreRetail giant J.Crew is preparing to open its store at the Northeast Shopping Plaza, a Publix-anchored retail center at 226 37th Avenue North, near the crossroads of 4th Street and 38th Avenue North.
The new and first-ever St. Pete J.Crew Factory store will open on October 31st, Store Director Allison Hawk Fabian said to St. Pete Rising.
Earlier this year, Rising reported that the New York-based retailer would likely open a J.Crew Factory store in the plaza, leasing around 5,000 square feet at the busy shopping center in the space previously occupied by Play It Again Sports, which closed in 2018.
Read MoreThe City of St. Petersburg, in collaboration with the Pinellas Community Foundation, has introduced the "We Are St. Pete Fund" to support disaster relief efforts for residents, small businesses, and city employees affected by Hurricane Helene.
The fund allows donors to specify how they want their contributions used, and all donations will be allocated directly to those impacted by the hurricane.
Mayor Kenneth T. Welch emphasized the importance of community solidarity, stating, "Many of our St. Pete residents and small businesses are facing devastation after Hurricane Helene—now is the time to come together as a community.”
Read MoreA Scandinavian-inspired cold plunge spa and sauna is coming to St. Pete's Warehouse Arts District.
Nordic Spa Klub, the European-based concept "where ancient Nordic rituals meet modern-day connection," has signed a lease to occupy 2,500 square feet in the newly constructed building at 502 28th Street South.
The Nordic Spa Klub will feature cold plunge pools, infrared saunas with red light therapy, a lounge area, a boutique, and a cafe serving healthy treats.
Read MoreAs Helene barreled through Florida making landfall as a Category 4 hurricane Thursday evening in the Big Bend region, it brought a sweeping storm surge to Tampa Bay, turning roads into rivers, causing catastrophic flooding, and leaving thousands without power. Helene has been called the worst storm in a century for the Tampa Bay region.
In the aftermath of the storm, local governments have initiated recovery efforts.
The surrounding cities and counties are deploying as many resources and supplies as possible. Likewise, local businesses and volunteer groups are doing the same - whether it's donating essential items or providing a temporary shelter.
Here are the resources you should know about and what you can do to lend a helping hand.
Read MoreJust off Interstate 275 and Gandy Boulevard, a new five-building warehouse complex housing exotic and rare sports cars has opened.
In what is dubbed as St. Petersburg's first “car condo community,” Motocave is a new destination designed for car enthusiasts needing secure car storage with a custom “man cave.”
The concept was brought to life by real estate developers Bowen Arnold of Tampa-based DDA Development, Scott Clendening of St. Petersburg Commercial Partners Realty, and Matt Mosk of Largo-based Mosk Development Co.
Read MoreSouthern fast-food chain Cook Out will bring its char-grilled burgers and milkshakes to St. Petersburg. The restaurant will be the first Cook Out in Pinellas County.
An entity connected to Jeremy Reaves, CEO and son of the chain's founder, purchased the property at 9595 4th Street North for $2.6 million, according to a deed of sale filed with Pinellas County.
The site was previously home to a 3,146-square-foot Boston Market restaurant, which closed in 2023, and is across from Baypoint Commerce Center, an office park.
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