Family-friendly Swell Coffee debuts in Largo with house-made syrups and baked goods

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Family-friendly Swell Coffee debuts in Largo with house-made syrups and baked goods

A new cozy kid-friendly coffee shop has made its debut in Largo.

Swell Coffee, a specialty coffee shop with house-made syrups and pastries from local bakeries, celebrated its grand opening on Tuesday, January 28th, near the corner of Bryan Dairy Road and Starkey Road at 11148 Starkey Road.

The 1,500-square-foot space was previously occupied by Subway.

“We looked at more than 30 spaces in a six-month window. We've had this space in July, but the hurricanes set us back on the opening date,” Sarah Cerny said.

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Former pro tennis player opens indoor pickleball facility in Largo

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Former pro tennis player opens indoor pickleball facility in Largo

An industrial warehouse-turned-pickleball facility for professionals and amateur players is opening in Largo.

Former tennis professional and native Brandon Anandan has converted a 10,400-square-foot building at 8116 Ulmerton Road into Dink House, an indoor four-court asphalt pickleball club for players at all levels.

"The transition from tennis to pickleball was easy," Anandan said to St. Pete Rising. "I found myself competing and winning tournaments. With the long wait times and people not playing properly and hurting themselves, I saw a need for a place like this."

After completing the courts years ago, Anandan has finally got the green light through the permitting process for the club, which is currently open.

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Done Deals: Dali Museum expansion moves forward, Top law firm relocates due to crane collapse, Barbershop moves downtown

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Done Deals: Dali Museum expansion moves forward, Top law firm relocates due to crane collapse, Barbershop moves downtown

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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Done Deals: Group acquires more property on Salt Creek, Trop damage tops $55 million, Pin on Cafe moves next week

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Done Deals: Group acquires more property on Salt Creek, Trop damage tops $55 million, Pin on Cafe moves next week

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.

Have real estate news to share? Send us an email at hello@stpeterising.com.

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336-unit apartment development planned for Largo using Florida's Live Local Act

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336-unit apartment development planned for Largo using Florida's Live Local Act

Pinellas Park-based Belleair Development Group and global real estate firm Trammell Crow will deliver the first workforce housing project in Largo filed under Florida’s new Live Local Act.

The partners filed plans under the act in February to build Allora, a multi-phase apartment complex on a 15.5-acre property at 800 8th Avenue Southeast on the corner of 8th Avenue and Donegan Road. 

The first phase of Allora calls for 240 units with 40% slated for workforce housing.

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