Anthony Close

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

Nearly three years after being announced , an opening date is finally set for Sweetgreen in St. Petersburg’s trendy EDGE District. The Los Angeles-based, fast-casual restaurant, which serves made-to-order salads, leased space at 1114 Central Avenue will open on December 10th. The original plan

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 fa

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