November 05, 2024

New indoor pickleball facilities are coming to St. Pete

November 05, 2024/ Veronica Brezina

Tampa Bay pickleball enthusiasts will soon have more indoor courts to choose from as a growing pickleball club franchise has inked a deal to expand to the Sunshine City.

St. Pete residents Kevin and Lisa Goettel have signed on to bring Dill Dinkers, a Columbia, Maryland-based chain of pickleball clubs, to Pinellas County.

Founded in 2022 by pickleball enthusiasts Will and Denise Richards (no, not that Denise Richards), Dill Dinkers was born from the founders’ frustration with weather-related disruptions, long wait times, and mixed-use facilities that were not ideal for pickleball play.

The local husband-and-wife team plan to open at least 10 Dill Dinkers pickleball clubs throughout the county, spanning from St. Petersburg to Tarpon Springs.

November 04, 2024

Cinnaholic gourmet cinnamon rolls coming to 4th Street North

November 04, 2024/ Veronica Brezina

Cinnaholic, a vegan bakery franchise specializing in customizable gourmet cinnamon rolls, is expanding in Tampa Bay with its first St. Petersburg sweet shop.

The Berkeley, California-based franchise will open a 1,225-square-foot shop at 5250 4th Street North in a space previously occupied by Nutrishop, which relocated to 10338 Roosevelt Boulevard North in the Ibis Walk Shopping Center.

An opening date has not yet been announced.

Cinnaholic, which has a South Tampa location, serves "create your own" cinnamon rolls with over 20 frosting flavors and more than 20 topping choices to select from.

November 01, 2024

Done Deals: Big Lots to close St. Pete stores, Dispensary replaces art gallery, Sundial signs another lease

November 01, 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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November 01, 2024

49-story Waldorf Astoria Residences condo tower preliminarily approved for downtown St. Pete

November 01, 2024/ Anthony Close

The St. Petersburg City Council, acting as the Community Redevelopment Agency, has approved preliminary plans for the 49-story Waldorf Astoria Residences at 150 2nd Avenue South in downtown St. Petersburg.

The council unanimously voted to advance the project, following discussions on hurricane preparedness, crane safety protocols, and pushback from residents of the neighboring Saltaire condo tower. These concerns were highlighted by a recent crane collapse at the nearby 46-story Residences at 400 Central construction site.

The Waldorf Astoria Residences will be St. Petersburg’s first hotel-branded luxury condominium, offering 164 residential units. The development will also feature approximately 63,251 square feet of Class A office space and 14,398 square feet of ground-floor retail.

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.