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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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  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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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Anthony Close ☀️
Anthony Close ☀️ @AnthonyClose
13 May 25

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

Anthony Close ☀️
Anthony Close ☀️ @AnthonyClose
13 May 25

RT @PeterSchorschFL: Introducing my new HQ.

Anthony Close ☀️
Anthony Close ☀️ @AnthonyClose
13 May 25

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