Bob’s Side Piece to open in original Dead Bob’s location in west St. Pete

Bob’s Side Piece to open in original Dead Bob’s location in west St. Pete

A pair of well-known St. Pete restaurateurs are teaming up to introduce a new neighborhood eatery that will offer old school Italian sandwiches, pizza, and more.

Bob’s Side Piece will open in early 2026 at 6716 Central Avenue, the original home of Dead Bob’s.

The new restaurant is a collaboration between Ben Scherlis, owner of the beloved local hangout Dead Bob’s, and Jim Breazeale, owner of DeLosa’s Pizzeria in John’s Pass Village on Madeira Beach.

As Scherlis prepares to reopen Dead Bob’s this Thursday at 6475 Central Avenue, he saw potential in keeping the old space alive.

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Done Deals: Largo shopping center sells, Old Northeast estate sells, New Year's Eve events around St. Pete

Done Deals: Largo shopping center sells, Old Northeast estate sells, New Year's Eve events around St. Pete

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Dick's Last Resort to bring its sass and Southern-style dishes to Madeira Beach

Dick's Last Resort to bring its sass and Southern-style dishes to Madeira Beach

Prepare to get roasted at Dick's Last Resort, the restaurant chain known for "purposely providing bad service" and poking fun at customers.

The foul-mouthed eatery is coming to 111 Boardwalk Place West at John's Pass Village on Madeira Beach. The 3,000-square-foot space was previously occupied by John's Pass Grille.

Dick's Last Resort will open by the end of this summer, according to broker Corinna Gattasso, RIPCO Real Estate's Vice President at the Tampa office.

Gattasso represented local real estate tycoon Ben Mallah, Principal and Founder at Equity Management Partners in Largo, who has owned the Madeira Beach property since 2019.

Today, John's Pass Village is one of the top tourist attractions in Tampa Bay, featuring numerous unique shops, restaurants, and a boardwalk overlooking the Gulf of Mexico.

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