400 Central developer Red Apple Group acquires Mirror Lake tower site in downtown St. Pete

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400 Central developer Red Apple Group acquires Mirror Lake tower site in downtown St. Pete

New York-based developer Red Apple Real Estate has closed on the purchase of a 0.94-acre parcel in downtown St. Petersburg.

The acquisition comes weeks after the company told St. Pete Rising it was under contract to purchase the site at 233 5th Street North. The purchase closed on December 13th for $13 million — $200,000 lower than the previously announced price of $13.2 million.

The sellers acquired the property in December 2021 for $15.5 million.

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Savage Coffees to debut trendy cafe in downtown St. Pete

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Savage Coffees to debut trendy cafe in downtown St. Pete

A new boutique coffee shop is set to open in downtown St. Petersburg at the base of The Nolen condominium building, located at 126 4th Avenue Northeast.

The building’s developer, DDA Development, has announced an agreement to sell its ground-level retail space to Savage Coffees, a renowned family-operated coffee producer and roastery from the Republic of Panama. The company operates a roastery at 2756 25th Street North in St. Pete.

This café will mark Savage Coffees’ first retail location in the United States and is scheduled to open in 2025.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.”

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