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Anthony Close

St. Petersburg, FL, USA

Founder and Writer at St Pete Rising

Founder of @StPeteRising. Working at @NeptuneFlood. Supporter of @YIMBYStPete. @UF alum.

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  • Inside Elliott Aster, The Vinoy’s new signature restaurant opening mid-May

    2 weeks ago | stpeterising.com | Anthony Close

    The Vinoy Resort & Golf Club, a landmark on downtown St. Petersburg’s waterfront, is set to unveil its new signature restaurant, Elliott Aster, in mid-May. This opening marks the completion of the first phase of an extensive renovation of the historic hotel. Located at 501 5th Avenue Northeast, The Vinoy has been a defining feature of downtown St. Petersburg since its construction in 1925.

  • 86-acre waterpark proposed for Tropicana Field site after Rays stadium deal collapses

    3 weeks ago | stpeterising.com | Anthony Close

    Just when you thought the Tropicana Field saga couldn’t take another wild turn, an unexpected proposal has surfaced—one that’s making a splash in the local development world. Following the collapse of the Tampa Bay Rays and Hines redevelopment deal on March 31, 2025, a new developer has stepped forward with a bold vision: converting the entire 86-acre site into Florida’s largest waterpark.

  • Habitat for Humanity moves forward on two affordable housing projects in Pinellas County

    1 month ago | stpeterising.com | Anthony Close

    The Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners has approved $3 million in funding to support two significant affordable housing projects by Habitat for Humanity Tampa Bay Gulfside. These developments—located in Lealman and Clearwater—will provide more than 80 new homes for families in need, advancing the county's commitment to affordable housing solutions.

  • Home of the Week: A 1925-built bungalow in Campbell Park near downtown

    2 months ago | stpeterising.com | Anthony Close

    This week’s featured Home of the Week is a three-bedroom, two-bathroom bungalow at 951 9th Avenue South in Campbell Park. Built in 1925, the 1,486-square-foot home retains much of its historic character while incorporating modern updates. The home features original hardwood floors, vintage pushbutton light switches, and period-style fixtures.

  • Aerial St. Pete: The Sunshine City continues to rise as major projects progress

    2 months ago | stpeterising.com | Anthony Close

    This month’s edition of Aerial St. Pete shows the construction progress on six major real estate projects currently under construction in St. Petersburg. Aerial St. Pete is a column by St. Pete Rising which features exclusive aerial photography of projects under construction in St. Petersburg, FL. To accomplish this, we have teamed up with AB3 Visuals who captured these photos in December.

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Anthony Close ☀️ @AnthonyClose
11 Apr 25

"More and more companies are talking about instituting a “tariff surcharge” to customer receipts, one that would offset the newly conjured expenses spurred by new import duties." https://t.co/7VmpQltp3M

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10 Apr 25

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Anthony Close ☀️
Anthony Close ☀️ @AnthonyClose
10 Apr 25

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