
Anthony Close
Founder and Writer at St Pete Rising
Founder of @StPeteRising. Working at @NeptuneFlood. Supporter of @YIMBYStPete. @UF alum.
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1 week ago |
stpeterising.com | Anthony Close
Foxtail Coffee Co. will soon bring its signature craft coffee and cozy aesthetic to downtown Largo, becoming the first tenant announced for Liberty Yards, a modern two-story retail and restaurant development set to rise at the southwest corner of 4th Street Southwest and West Bay Drive. Atlanta-based real estate investment firm The Ardent Companies, which acquired the site last year for $1.85 million from The Liberty Worship Center across the street, is behind the 11,175-square-foot project.
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3 weeks ago |
stpeterising.com | Anthony Close
St. Pete City Council, convening as the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), has unanimously approved plans for one of downtown’s largest residential projects to date: a transformative $225 million development featuring two 31-story towers at the former headquarters of UPC Insurance.
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1 month ago |
stpeterising.com | Anthony Close
Fit2Run, the beloved Florida-based running retailer, is taking a major step forward in downtown St. Pete. This May, the brand will open two side-by-side retail stores at 801 Central Avenue—an upgraded Fit2Run store and the launch of a brand-new lifestyle concept, 6Laps. The dual-storefront, spanning a combined 6,643 square feet on the ground floor of Camden Central, represents a new era for the company, which has been serving runners since 2006.
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2 months 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.
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2 months 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.
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I'm impressed with how the interior of Elliott Aster at The Vinoy turned out. The restaurant is stunning. It opens next week and is led by Chef Lee Wolen, a 2025 James Beard semifinalist and Michelin Star recipient. These are photos, not renderings: https://t.co/P4iv5J6XiT https://t.co/A4hBfgOPTz

RT @PeterSchorschFL: Introducing my new HQ.

RT @MattFaustini: This is great news. The one on East Bay is always slammed