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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Authentic Mexican taqueria Jimmy's Tacos to open in the Grand Central District

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Authentic Mexican taqueria Jimmy's Tacos to open in the Grand Central District

Jimmy’s Tacos, an authentic Mexican eatery that was started by Jimmy Nunez over 35 years ago in Los Angeles, is expanding to St. Pete.

The family owned and operated restaurant, which relocated to Ybor City a few years ago, will join St. Pete’s Grand Central District at 2536 Central Avenue, currently home to The Foundry vintage furniture store which will stay open until the end of May.

Jimmy’s Tacos is expected to open in August.

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Popular St. Pete chef to open new casual eatery Sunshine City Tavern on 4th Street

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Popular St. Pete chef to open new casual eatery Sunshine City Tavern on 4th Street

One of Tampa Bay’s most celebrated chefs, Ted Dorsey, will debut a new throwback neighborhood restaurant and bar early next year with fellow restaurant industry veteran Teddy Skiadiotis.

Sunshine City Tavern, which will pay homage to the history of St. Pete, will be located at 4351 4th Street North, most recently home to Oaks on 4th which closed in late 2023.

The tavern will be a dream realized for Dorsey, who has wanted to open a neighborhood bar in St. Pete for 20 years.

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Owner of Crabby Bill's opens New England-inspired seafood restaurant in Indian Rocks Beach

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Owner of Crabby Bill's opens New England-inspired seafood restaurant in Indian Rocks Beach

Want some wicked chowder? The family behind the Crabby Bill's restaurant brand has opened a New England-style seafood restaurant and bar on Indian Rocks Beach.

Just a mere few blocks from the original Crabby Bill's restaurant, founder Matt Loder Sr. and his family have converted the former JD's Restaurant and Lounge space at 125 Gulf Boulevard into their newest restaurant brand - Monstah Lobstah - a full-service New England-style Maine Lobster house.

The new restaurant, which held a soft opening this month, has a robust seafood menu with both New England and Florida seafood delicacies.  

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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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