Anthony Close

Earlier this month, The Blend opened its newest location at 3001 16th Street North in Magnolia Heights. The café’s other St. Pete locations are situated at 1211 4th Street North in the Old Northeast, 2760 34th Street North in Disston Heights, and 6730 Central Avenue in west St. Pete. The co

In a historic vote, St. Petersburg City Council voted 5-3 to approve an agreement to build a new 30,000-seat stadium for the Tampa Bay Rays and redevelop the 86-acre Historic Gas Plant District site in downtown St. Pete. The vote caps off decades of discussion surrounding the team’s future. Council

New details and preliminary renderings have been revealed for a proposed five-star hotel-branded luxury condominium tower planned for 150 2nd Avenue South in downtown St. Pete. Last month, the owners of the 12-story City Center office building sent a notice to its tenants that they w

The St. Petersburg Housing Authority (SPHA) marked a significant milestone in addressing affordable housing needs for seniors with the groundbreaking of a new residential project at 2323 9th Avenue North in North Kenwood. The project dubbed the Edward White Campus, a nod to the former Edward Whit

New York-based retailer Foot Locker has announced it will move its global headquarters to St. Petersburg, according to the company’s second quarter financial earnings report. “To further support strategic progress against the Lace Up Plan, Foot Locker, Inc. is also announcing that it will move its

Less than a month after St. Pete Rising exclusively reported plans for the 49-story Waldorf Astoria Residences at 150 2nd Avenue South in downtown St. Pete, the project has undergone a significant redesign. New plans, expected to be filed later this month, reveal that the luxury condo

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 supp

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

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

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 pr