November 18, 2024

Sweetgreen announces opening date for downtown St. Pete location

November 18, 2024/ Anthony Close

Nearly three years after being announced, an opening date is finally set for Sweetgreen in St. Petersburg’s trendy EDGE District.

The Los Angeles-based, fast-casual restaurant, which serves made-to-order salads, leased space at 1114 Central Avenue will open on December 10th.

The original plan was for the popular salad restaurant to open in late 2022, but construction issues delayed the opening.

Sweetgreen’s menu includes an assortment of healthy meal options such as protein plates, bowls, and salads. It also offers kids’ meals and dishes made with locally sourced ingredients.

November 01, 2024

49-story Waldorf Astoria Residences condo tower preliminarily approved for downtown St. Pete

November 01, 2024/ Anthony Close

The St. Petersburg City Council, acting as the Community Redevelopment Agency, has approved preliminary plans for the 49-story Waldorf Astoria Residences at 150 2nd Avenue South in downtown St. Petersburg.

The council unanimously voted to advance the project, following discussions on hurricane preparedness, crane safety protocols, and pushback from residents of the neighboring Saltaire condo tower. These concerns were highlighted by a recent crane collapse at the nearby 46-story Residences at 400 Central construction site.

The Waldorf Astoria Residences will be St. Petersburg’s first hotel-branded luxury condominium, offering 164 residential units. The development will also feature approximately 63,251 square feet of Class A office space and 14,398 square feet of ground-floor retail.

October 03, 2024

Savannah Bananas to bring their viral baseball show to Tropicana Field in March

October 03, 2024/ Anthony Close

The Savannah Bananas will bring Banana Ball to St. Petersburg during their 2025 World Tour! The team has announced it will play at Tropicana Field on March 15 and 16, 2025.

For those unfamiliar, the Savannah Bananas have become a national sensation, transforming America’s pastime into a high-energy, theatrical event that blends baseball with fun and flair. "Banana Ball" features a fast-paced format with unconventional rules that keep fans on the edge of their seats.

October 02, 2024

St. Petersburg launches the “We Are St. Pete Fund” to aid in Helene recovery efforts

October 02, 2024/ Anthony Close

The City of St. Petersburg, in collaboration with the Pinellas Community Foundation, has introduced the "We Are St. Pete Fund" to support disaster relief efforts for residents, small businesses, and city employees affected by Hurricane Helene.

The fund allows donors to specify how they want their contributions used, and all donations will be allocated directly to those impacted by the hurricane.

Mayor Kenneth T. Welch emphasized the importance of community solidarity, stating, "Many of our St. Pete residents and small businesses are facing devastation after Hurricane Helene—now is the time to come together as a community.”

September 20, 2024

St. Pete releases tool to help homeowners build accessory dwelling units

September 20, 2024/ Anthony Close

The City of St. Petersburg has launched a new tool to assist homeowners in determining if they can build an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) on their property.

The initiative aims to increase awareness about ADUs and ultimately boost their numbers, thereby expanding the city’s housing supply.

ADUs are independent living spaces located on the same property as a primary residence. These units can vary in form and size, including garage apartments, granny flats, pool houses, backyard cottages, and more.

The size of an ADUs can range from small efficiencies to two-bedroom units, which may be either owner-occupied or rented. In St. Petersburg, ADUs are restricted to 800 square feet or 67% of the primary home’s size, whichever is smaller.