An $80 million environmental research center is coming to St. Pete

/
An $80 million environmental research center is coming to St. Pete

St. Petersburg is once again paving the way for environmental research. Thanks to funding efforts by local leaders and state legislators, the University of South Florida is planning a new environmental research center on its St. Petersburg campus - with a budget of $80 million.

The Center of Excellence in Environmental & Oceanographic Sciences will serve as a hub for pressing issues such as climate change, sea level rise, and environmental disasters. The northwest wing of the College of Marine Science, located at 830 First Street South, will be demolished to make way for construction. A four-story building will stand in its place, with research labs, classrooms, and teaching areas for future graduate and undergraduate studies.

The center will introduce unique programs for the university, from environmental chemistry degrees, coastal and ocean engineering majors, and more. Funds for the project will also be used to renovate the remainder of the existing Marina Science Complex.

Read More

French-inspired Cafe Clementine to open inside Museum of Fine Arts in downtown St. Pete

/
French-inspired Cafe Clementine to open inside Museum of Fine Arts in downtown St. Pete

For many St. Pete residents, Le Clementine Bakeshop’s pastries are a welcome treat. After serving the downtown scene for well over a year at the Saturday Morning Market and Pete’s General, owners Paulina and Vince Gervasi are excited to announce a new cafe nestled inside the Museum of Fine Arts at 255 Beach Drive in downtown St. Pete.

Opening April 30th, Café Clementine is an artisanal bakery and casual eatery that will serve a variety of fresh handcrafted pastries, all-day brunch items, salads, and soups. The seasonally rotating menu will utilize organic and locally sourced ingredients from all over Tampa Bay.

Read More

Roots to Crown bringing ecstatic dance and more to St. Pete

/
Roots to Crown bringing ecstatic dance and more to St. Pete

Have you ever wanted to find an environment where you could dance without inhibition? Where music was not just a series of vibrations, but a liberating feeling that sent you on a freeform movement journey?

Roots to Crown may be the place for you. Coming to 1741 1st Avenue North, this healing space, spearheaded by owner Tanner Roan, is bringing a different way to unwind to the St. Pete area–through ecstatic dance.

Although Roots to Crown currently hosts several events during the week, much more is coming soon with a grand opening slated for the summer solstice on June 20th.

Read More

The Collective, a wellness studio, brings yoga and meditation to 4th Street

/
The Collective, a wellness studio, brings yoga and meditation to 4th Street

A place to cultivate one’s inner zen might just be what 2020 ordered--and The Collective certainly delivers. For new yogis to seasoned experts alike, this space has something for everyone.

There’s something special about the Sunshine City--and Brittany George, co-owner of St. Pete’s newest wellness studio and gathering space, noticed. “The energy of the city was palpable,” George said. “There always seemed to be something going on and it felt like an inspiring place to be full time.”

After moving here nine years ago, George has certainly been busy, transforming from curious yoga student to resourceful wellness instructor. Add a certification in Ayurveda (traditional Indian medicine), and it’s clear she has an overarching goal in mind: connecting the mind, body, and spirit.

Read More

St. Pete’s first dog waterpark and bar coming to the Grand Central District

/
St. Pete’s first dog waterpark and bar coming to the Grand Central District

A passion for animals was all Natalie Conner needed to follow her dream: creating Mutts and Martinis, St. Pete’s first doggie waterpark and full-liquor bar, coming soon to 2900 Central Ave in the Grand Central District. Chris Featherston of Barkett Realty represented the landlord in the deal. A Floridian for over 20 years, Conner wants to provide man’s best friend a place to dip a paw in, while the owners enjoy a couple of rounds.

Although we don’t know all of the details yet, the facts we do know are exciting. The front patio will feature a zero-entry splash pool, water sprays, and fountains. While you catch the latest sports games at the bar, rest assured your dog will be entertained at one of the many indoor play areas around the property, under the watchful eyes of the Mutts and Martinis staff.

Read More