March 04, 2025

Local furniture store Gibson’s on Central opens in the Grand Central District

March 04, 2025/ Veronica Brezina

St. Pete residents hunting for a new couch or dining set and resorting to shopping at giant retailers outside of the area now have a new local option.

With a keen eye for decor, flipping rooms into modern-style spaces with a blend of traditional architecture, local interior designer Tara Gibson has opened her own storefront selling furniture and home accessories in the Grand Central District.

Imported chairs and sofas, Himalayan blankets, rugs, and light fixtures fill the space at 2646 Central Avenue named Gibson's on Central.

The shop, currently open with a planned grand opening on March 8th, was formerly occupied by Salty Roots Salon and Boutique and is directly next to Bandit Coffee.

March 03, 2025

Amorino and its flower-shaped gelato is coming to the EDGE District

March 03, 2025/ Veronica Brezina

The first Florida brick-and-mortar location of French chain Amorino Gelato is headed for downtown St. Pete.

Opening at 1246 Central Avenue in the EDGE District, Amorino serves its gelato via spatula, famously shaped into a flower — with the option to add a macaron to the center.

The 1,800-square-foot shop will front 1st Avenue South, directly across from Tropicana Field, inside a 110-year-old building that will also house Bosphorus Turkish Cuisine.

The newly renovated building is part of the EDGE Collective, a mixed use development that will also include a 20-story tower with 360 apartments and 24,000 square feet of ground-floor commercial space.

February 28, 2025

Vintage Marche to expand with new cafe, more inventory in Skyway Marina District

February 28, 2025/ Veronica Brezina

Customers hunting for their next prized vintage treasure at St. Pete’s Vintage Marche will soon be able to enjoy a cup of coffee while browsing the expansive warehouse.

Tampa Bay’s largest monthly vintage market, which opens on the first Friday, Saturday, and Sunday of every month, will be taking over the neighboring wig shop at 2906 34th Street South in the Skyway Marina District.

Permits have been approved, and construction is already underway to renovate the 3,000-square-foot space that will house the new café.

February 27, 2025

Inside the 2025 Downtown Development Guide: Grappling with growth amid market headwinds

February 27, 2025/ Veronica Brezina

New zoning changes, the sweeping rise of commercial and residential development, and the promise of revitalizing neighborhoods are molding the ever-evolving identity of the Sunshine City.

This Tuesday, the St. Petersburg Downtown Partnership released its 2025 Downtown St. Pete Development Guide, an annual resource tool providing a snapshot of the latest economic and commercial activity to encourage public and private stakeholders to spur healthy growth in the area.

"The data, trends, and projects on the horizon really comprise the blueprint for how we continue to grow with purpose, intention, and resilience," Mayor Ken Welch said during the Partnership's Development Summit hosted at the new EDGE Collective office building next to the Moxy Hotel.

February 27, 2025

Here’s every concept coming to the new five-story Central Park Food Hall in downtown St. Pete

February 27, 2025/ Veronica Brezina

Whether you're craving a Wagyu steak, lobster pasta, or a refreshing cocktail, you’ll find it all at the upcoming five-story Central Park Food Hall in downtown St. Pete.

Hi Hospitality Group recently unveiled all 13 concepts coming to the expansive food hall, which broke ground in November 2021 at 551 Central Avenue—the former site of the longtime downtown breakfast staple, Dome Grill.

Hi Hospitality Group operates a collection of restaurants along Florida’s Gulf Coast, including Speaks Clam Bar, an American-Italian, speakeasy-inspired restaurant with locations in Lakewood Ranch and Sarasota; Kojo, a pan-Asian restaurant and bar in Sarasota; and Palm Avenue Deli, a New York-style delicatessen in Sarasota.