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City commits $1.7 million to start work on Trop roof repairs

While there's a still cloud of uncertainty concerning the future of the Tampa Bay Rays in St. Pete, the City of St. Petersburg is moving forward on repairing Tropicana Field's domed roof and other storm-related damages.  

During Thursday’s City Council meeting, the council members unanimously approved $1.66 million worth of contracts for the pre-construction and architectural plans to replace the stadium roof, which was destroyed during Hurricane Milton.

The total cost to repair the aging stadium is at least $55.7 million, according to a damage assessment report by Hennessy Construction. However, paying for the roof repair satisfies the city's obligations of its current use agreement with the Rays by providing a ballpark suitable for play.

The City will pay St. Petersburg-based Hennessy Construction $1.45 million for the pre-construction phase and planning services. Additionally, the City will also pay $206,000 to Indianapolis-based AECOM Hunt for architectural and engineering services.

City Architect Raul Quintana said the membrane of the previous fabric roof has been removed, water-protecting measures are nearly complete, and city staff has met with FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency).

The roof will be replaced with a weather-resistant fiberglass membrane material sourced from Europe and fabricated in Asia that's been widely used in sports complexes.

An engineer will oversee the acoustics and lighting repairs. Quintana said the MLB organization must approve the changes.

The approval comes after the city delayed another vote on the repairs in November when Rays co-president Brian Auld informed the council that the team was not financially equipped to absorb the cost overruns for a new stadium in the reimagined Gas Plant District. 

While the stadium repairs are expected to soon be underway, the Rays will play their home games at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa during the 2025 season. 

Warehouse Arts District retail plaza lists for sale

A warehouse complex-turned-retail plaza in St. Pete's Warehouse Arts District is now on the market.

The Seaboard Crossing retail plaza, located at 2400-2462 5th Avenue South, consists of 47,346 square feet of commercial space housing multiple tenants including virtual golf simulator facility Golfology, Rad Power Bikes, fitness studio MADabolic, and vegan cafe HaleLife Bistro (which recently replaced The Chelsea coffee shop).

Levelan Partners purchased the 2.4-acre industrial property for $5 million in 2021, converting the warehouses and rebranding the block as Seaboard Crossing - a nod to the old Seaboard Rail line that serviced the district.

The asking price is not publicly disclosed in the listing.

Spencer Henderson and Camille Renshaw with New York-based investment brokerage firm B + E are the listing agents.

Sweetgreen opens in the EDGE District

Popular salad chain Sweetgreen has made its debut in downtown St. Pete.

Sweetgreen opened its new 2,975-square-foot restaurant at 1114 Central Avenue in the EDGE District.

The Los Angeles-based, fast-casual restaurant, which serves made-to-order salads, 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. 

Local businesses relocate in downtown St. Pete

The closing of The Canary gift store on the 600 block of Central Avenue has caused a handful of local businesses to swap spaces.

Three Dog Bakery and Grooming, which was previously located at 659 Central Avenue, has moved two doors down and taken over The Canary’s former space at 655 Central Avenue.

Meanwhile, Gopali Imports, known for its healing sound bath classes and products from Nepal and Tibet, which previously occupied a space at 645 Central Avenue within the Crislip Arcade. They have now moved onto Central Avenue in Three Dog Bakery’s former space at 659 Central Avenue.

Lastly, Christy’s Enchanted Notions Metaphysical and Spiritual Shop, a metaphysical shop, which offers tarot readings, a large selection of gemstones, has moved out of their space at 633 Central Avenue and into Gopali Imports former space at 645 Central Avenue inside the Crislip Arcade.

Christy’s Enchanted Notions former spot at 633 Central Avenue is currently vacant.

TV personality sells Snell Isle estate

Rhonda Shear, former TV personality and owner of St. Pete-based Shear Enterprises, has sold her 9,722-square-foot waterfront home.

Shear, best known for her role as a host of the USA Network’s USA "Up All Night" show in the 1990s, sold her grand Mediterranean home at 2020 Brightwaters Boulevard NE for $6.8 million.

A listing states the two-story full concrete block home, which has a newer 2018 hurricane-protected tile roof, didn't suffer any damage from the recent hurricanes.

The five-bedroom, nine-bathroom home in the Snell Isle neighborhood was designed by renowned builder Jeff Wolf in 1995.  

Inside, guests are immediately greeted by a grand foyer adorned with bespoke millwork, a grand staircase, and soaring 20-foot ceilings.

The home features floor-to-ceiling glass overlooking the resort-style pool and harbor. It offers an executive chef's kitchen, an eight-seat movie theater room, a gym with a full sauna, a spa room, a billiards game room, an elevator with mahogany-lined walls and a chandelier.

There are also full private staff quarters doubling as an in-law suite complete with a kitchen, walk-in closet, full bath, and private entrance. 

Justin Smith with Smith & Associates Real Estate represented the sellers. Alona Dishy with RE MAX Metro represented the buyers.