A new chapter: The Book Rescuers opens massive used bookstore in Largo with over 100,000 books

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A new chapter: The Book Rescuers opens massive used bookstore in Largo with over 100,000 books

An encyclopedia of Greek mythology, recordings of wars from the frontlines, and children's books dating back to the 70s and beyond line the wooden shelves inside The Book Rescuers’ new 14,000-square-foot warehouse.

Husband and wife duo George and Sarah Brooks, who save over 10 tons (20,000 pounds) of books per week from the landfill, have relocated their massive book collection and store to 8325 Ulmerton Road in Largo.

The Book Rescuers, which is now open, is nearly quadruple the size of their previous 3,600-square-foot warehouse in Pinellas Park and features over 100,000 books.

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Done Deals: St. Pete shopping center sells for $20.5 million, New manufacturing hub debuts, Local car wash to expand

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Done Deals: St. Pete shopping center sells for $20.5 million, New manufacturing hub debuts, Local car wash to expand

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: Affordable apartment project moves forward, barbershop serving beers coming soon, Spectrum opens call center

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Done Deals: Affordable apartment project moves forward, barbershop serving beers coming soon, Spectrum opens call center

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: Sports center breaks ground in Pinellas Park, $80MM project nears completion in Largo, New restaurants open

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Done Deals: Sports center breaks ground in Pinellas Park, $80MM project nears completion in Largo, New restaurants open

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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Pinellas County approves $8 million for 164 new affordable apartments

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Pinellas County approves $8 million for 164 new affordable apartments

Two new residential projects that will create 164 affordable housing units are poised to receive millions of dollars through Pinellas County taxes and other funding sources. 

This week, Pinellas County Commission Commissioners unanimously approved two separate funding requests for the 80-unit Flats on 4th apartments in St. Petersburg and the 84-unit Cypress Grove Apartments in Largo.

Archway Partners, an affordable and workforce housing real estate company with offices in Miami and Orlando, will work with Pinellas County and both cities to invest more than $69 million in the two apartment communities. 

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