October 31, 2024

Brewed Awakening's cold brew coffee bar and bottle shop debuts in Historic Kenwood

October 31, 2024/ Veronica Brezina

A Cuban-style cold brew coffee bar quietly debuted this morning in the Historic Kenwood neighborhood of St. Pete.

Brewed Awakening’s, known for its fun flavors and infused coffee cocktails, has opened inside Cybel, a new French Moroccan restaurant, at 2735 5th Avenue North.

“Brewed Awakening’s at Cybel feels more like a cocktail experience than a coffee bar,” Brewed Awakening’s Owner Chris Zamora said to St. Pete Rising. “We do not have an espresso machine. All of our cold brews are bottled, and we are using cocktail shakers for our made-to-order drinks.”

October 29, 2024

Pete's Bagels debuts co-working space in Gulfport

October 29, 2024/ Veronica Brezina

Steven Peterman, owner behind the beloved St. Pete bagel shop Pete's Bagels, is launching a new venture—a co-working space in Gulfport.

Monday Morning Club will be designed to resemble a vintage diner, bringing a taste of fun nostalgia to 1401 49th Street South.

Members will enjoy free WiFi, complimentary coffee from St. Pete-based Look Alive Coffee, free bagels from Pete’s every Friday, and discounts on events and space rentals.

“I have always wanted to open a diner,” Peterman said to St. Pete Rising. “But this space isn’t really set up for a restaurant.”

October 29, 2024

Downtown St. Pete apartment complex 930 Central Flats sells for $81 million

October 29, 2024/ Veronica Brezina

930 Central Flats, a luxury six-story 218-unit apartment community in Downtown St. Pete’s EDGE District, has a new owner.

Texas-based residential real estate management group Olympus Property, which owns multiple apartment complexes across Florida, has acquired the upscale apartment complex at 930 Central Avenue for $81 million, according to a deed published on October 28th.

The group purchased the complex from White Oak Partners, which purchased the property in 2020 for $64 million.

October 28, 2024

Cold-pressed juice and smoothie bar Pure Green to open in the EDGE District

October 28, 2024/ Veronica Brezina

A cold-pressed juice and superfood smoothie bar is opening its first Tampa Bay location in downtown St. Pete.

New York City-based franchise Pure Green is preparing to debut at 1041 Central Avenue in the EDGE District. The space was formerly occupied by dessert shop Cecelia's Sweets & Vampire Penguin, which closed in late September.

Pure Green sells nutrient-packed juices, made-to-order smoothies with superfood ingredients, and oatmeal and fruit bowls.

October 28, 2024

Upscale cigar and wine lounge Black Leaf to open in downtown St. Pete

October 28, 2024/ Veronica Brezina

After a long day, workers and residents will soon be able to unwind with a stogie and a glass of wine inside a new sophisticated cigar and wine lounge coming soon to downtown St. Pete.

The 4,000-square-foot Black Leaf Cigar and Wine Lounge is slated to open on November 30th at 237 2nd Avenue South. The space was previously occupied by arts and crafts shop Whim So Doodle, which closed in 2019 after 27 years and has since relocated to 2232 2nd Avenue South.

The new swanky lounge will offer top international cigar brands and a curated selection of wines via self-serve machines with 24 drinks on tap.