Hurricane Milton plows through St. Pete, city commences recovery efforts

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Hurricane Milton plows through St. Pete, city commences recovery efforts

Making landfall Wednesday evening near Siesta Key as a Category 3 storm, Milton unleashed its wrath throughout Florida with its outer bands also causing immense storm surge and property damage.

"It’s been a tough few weeks, but we’re still with you - we’re ready to recover and rebuild," the City of St. Petersburg team wrote on Facebook.

"City crews began accessing damage at daybreak and we’re encouraging all residents to stay off the roads until public safety officials deem it safe."

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Done Deals: Caddy’s temporarily closes all locations, St. Pete apartment building sells, Pilates studio coming to Central Ave

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Done Deals: Caddy’s temporarily closes all locations, St. Pete apartment building sells, Pilates studio coming to Central Ave

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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Savannah Bananas to bring their viral baseball show to Tropicana Field in March

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Savannah Bananas to bring their viral baseball show to Tropicana Field in March

The 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.

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Specialty coffee and tea shop with Asian influence debuts next week in downtown St. Pete

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Specialty coffee and tea shop with Asian influence debuts next week in downtown St. Pete

A 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.”

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Cross Bay Ferry returns with year-round service between St. Pete and Tampa

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Cross Bay Ferry returns with year-round service between St. Pete and Tampa

The 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.

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