Voodoo Brewing opens this weekend on 4th Street in downtown St. Pete

Voodoo Brewing opens this weekend on 4th Street in downtown St. Pete

After years of setbacks, a Pennsylvania-based brewpub is days away from opening in downtown St. Pete

The punk rock-themed Voodoo Brewing Co. will serve high-quality craft beers, seltzer cocktails, and pub fare when the doors open this Saturday, October 26th at 220 4th Street North.

The 7,300-square-foot building, which formerly housed Orange Blossom Catering, is owned by St. Petersburg Hollander Hotel owner Michael Andoniades.

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801 Conway Residences Destined for Downtown St. Pete

801 Conway Residences Destined for Downtown St. Pete

The residential boom in Downtown St. Petersburg is showing no signs of slowing down.  One more project will add to the 2,000+ residential units that are either under construction or proposed for the downtown area.  This summer, construction will begin on 801 Conway, a new 35-unit townhome community located on the corner of Burlington Street and 8th Street North, just four blocks from the bustling Central Avenue.  Each residence will range from around 1,300 to 2,200 square feet.  

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High Demand Drives Downtown St. Pete Townhome Development

High Demand Drives Downtown St. Pete Townhome Development

Over a thousand new residential units will be coming to Downtown St. Pete over the next couple of years. With over 15 developments either under construction or proposed, the combined impact of these projects is creating Tampa Bay’s best community to live, work, and play.

Showing confidence in the Downtown St. Pete market, investor Jeff Craft with NV Holdings is embarking on multiple projects in and around St. Pete’s urban core.

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Authentic Brownstones Coming to Downtown St. Pete

Authentic Brownstones Coming to Downtown St. Pete

Downtown St. Pete’s newest residential community will bring a bit of northeast charm to the Sunshine City.  The Brownstones St Petersburg will pay homage to an architectural style found frequently in cities such as Chicago, Boston, and New York City.  Located on the corner of 4th Ave N and 1st St N, these new homes will be only one block away from the popular Beach Dr. and at the site of formerly proposed condo project Maranatha by the Bay.

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Reservations Remain Strong as ONE St. Petersburg Releases New Penthouse Renders

Reservations Remain Strong as ONE St. Petersburg Releases New Penthouse Renders

With the tailwinds of a red hot downtown real estate market at its back, ONE St. Petersburg has continued to far exceeded expectations.

Since having an official grand opening event in February around 120 units have been reserved, representing sales of over $126 million. Dave Traynor, of Smith & Associates, said about a third of the reservations have come from existing St. Pete residents while another third have come from other areas in Tampa Bay. The remaining third have come from out of area buyers primarily from the Northeast and the Midwest.

Soaring over 450 feet, ONE St. Petersburg will be the tallest building in St. Petersburg and in Pinellas County. The 41-story, 253 unit condo tower, which is expected to break ground in the first quarter of 2016, will be located at 100 First Ave N. 

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Brick and Mortar Restaurant Opens on the 500 Block in Downtown St. Pete

Brick and Mortar Restaurant Opens on the 500 Block in Downtown St. Pete

For years, Tampa has arguably had a better selection of dining options than its brother across the bay, St. Petersburg.  Jason Ruhe and Hope Montgomery opened Brick and Mortar to the public last week, simultaneously elevating St. Pete’s culinary game.

The restaurant and catering company is located at 539 Central Avenue in Downtown St. Pete, taking over the parcel previously vacated by St. Pete Brasserie in September 2013. Holding 50 people inside and 17 on the patio outside, the space feels very intimate.The decor is flush with rustic charm.Raw unfinished wooden tables are lit up by vintage light fixtures hanging from the ceiling and natural sunlight spilling inside from the floor-to-ceiling windows.

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The Blue Goose Bar Opening Early April in EDGE District

The Blue Goose Bar Opening Early April in EDGE District

During the past year, over twenty businesses have opened in the blossoming EDGE District of downtown St. Petersburg.And in a few days, The Blue Goose will join Green Bench Brewing, The Amsterdam, The Bends, and more in what is becoming a new hub for nightlife.

“It started out as a whiskey bar.Now we are going to do craft cocktails and a good selection of beer. We are not going to be a whiskey bar, but we will have an above average selection of whiskey and scotch,” says Alex Gahhos, co-owner along with Dan Wing. 

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Pom Pom's Brings Wild Sandwiches & Tea to St. Pete

Pom Pom's Brings Wild Sandwiches & Tea to St. Pete

This Monday, your new favorite local eatery will open in the Grand Central District of St. Petersburg: Pom Pom’s Teahouse and Sandwicheria.This marks Pom Pom’s second location, the other being in Orlando, where it enjoys a cult-like following. 

Walking into the brand new location, it quickly becomes apparent that this isn’t your average sandwich and tea shop.  You are immediately greeted by bright green and orange floors and royal blue walls adorned with local art.

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St. Pete Pier Public Survey Opens Today

St. Pete Pier Public Survey Opens Today

Today, St Petersburg is another step closer to having a brand new pier.  A public survey opened this morning on the city’s official website encouraging residents over the age of 18 to vote on up to three of their favorite pier designs.  Residents will have until March 6th to cast their vote.

City officials are hoping to receive input from 40,000-50,000 residents in the two weeks the poll is open.

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Project: Quattro Beach Drive

Project: Quattro Beach Drive

Just 400 steps from Beach Drive is a new project named Quattro Beach Drive. Quattro, meaning four in Italian, is a development of 4 two-story town homes located in the Old Northeast neighborhood but within walking distance to Downtown St.Pete.  Each town home will be around 3300 square feet and will feature a private courtyard separating the main home from the guest house. 

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