Brian Zucker

1 week ago | onthetrail.klwines.com | Brian Zucker

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1 week ago | stpeterising.com | Brian Zucker

Cycle Brewing, the city's oldest craft brewery and a cornerstone of St. Petersburg’s craft beer scene, will be closing its downtown taproom this month. The cycling-themed brewery, which has served locals for the past 12 years, will not renew its lease at 534 Central Avenue, founder and brewmaster Doug Dozark announced earlier today on social media. “The taproom will close in as early as a week or as late as the end of the month,” said Dozark.

2 weeks ago | stpeterising.com | Brian Zucker

Just in time for International Sculpture Day on April 26th, New York developer and philanthropist John Catsimatidis Sr. is shining a bronze spotlight on his late in-laws — longtime St. Petersburg residents Albert “Lee” and Jane “Tatiana” Vondersaar. Catsimatidis and his wife, Margo, have commissioned an eight-foot-tall bronze sculpture, currently in the works, which will stand proudly outside the entrance of the new 46-story Residences at 400 Central in downtown St. Pete.

1 month ago | stpeterising.com | Brian Zucker

One of St. Petersburg’s most popular food trucks has found a semi-permanent home in the Grand Central District. Last month, Johnny Nevada’s quietly opened a pop-up inside Ride ‘em Cowboy at 2451 Central Avenue. The pop-up is expected to run for at least a year, according to owner James Shields. “We’re excited to be back in the Grand Central District,” Shields told St. Pete Rising.

2 months ago | stpeterising.com | Brian Zucker

This is a developing story. We'll give updates on the situation as we learn more. In a stunning turn of events, the Tampa Bay Rays have abandoned plans to construct a $1.37 billion stadium in downtown St. Petersburg, citing unforeseen challenges stemming from back-to-back hurricanes and delayed negotiations. The decision halts a long-negotiated deal to replace Tropicana Field and redevelop the Historic Gas Plant District, a project once seen as a catalyst for the city's future.