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2 weeks 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.
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1 month 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.
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1 month ago | 
stpeterising.com | Brian Zucker
Pinellas County is once again seeking a partner to develop the decommissioned 235-acre "Toytown" landfill in north St. Petersburg. The expansive site, located at 10540 16th Street North near Interstate 275 and Roosevelt Boulevard, operated as a landfill from the 1960s until its closure by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) in 1990.
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1 month ago | 
stpeterising.com | Brian Zucker
This week’s featured Home of the Week is a five-bedroom, five-bathroom Great Gatsby-era estate at 1925 Beach Drive SE in Old Southeast, a neighborhood known for historic hex-block sidewalks and brick streets lined with palm trees and laurel oaks. Just minutes from downtown St. Pete, this 1920s waterfront residence offers 5,762 square feet of living space, boasting water views from every room and seamlessly combining historic charm with modern luxury.
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1 month ago | 
stpeterising.com | Brian Zucker
Today, the City of St. Pete launched a new initiative, called Sunrise St. Pete, to determine how to spend $159.8 million the city was awarded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to support long-term recovery efforts from Hurricane Idalia (August 2023) and Hurricane Helene (September 2024).
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2 months ago | 
stpeterising.com | Brian Zucker
This week’s Home of the Week is a 1940s bungalow at 828 17th Avenue North that blends historic character with modern updates in St. Petersburg’s Crescent Lake neighborhood, known for its tree-lined streets, walkability, and proximity to the 56-acre Crescent Lake Park. With 1,252 square feet of living space, the home includes two bedrooms, one bathroom, and a bonus room suitable for an office or den.
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2 months ago | 
stpeterising.com | Brian Zucker
The YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg has sold a portion of its property in St. Pete’s Grand Central District to a group of developers planning to build a new pedestrian-only retail village and residential complex. Last Thursday, GS Blake Owner, LLC, an entity connected to national multifamily developer Greystar Real Estate Partners, purchased 4.5 acres on the east side of the Jim & Heather Gills YMCA at 3200 1st Avenue South for $12 million.
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2 months ago | 
stpeterising.com | Brian Zucker
This week’s featured home is a former historic inn located at 635 Bay Street Northeast in the heart of St. Petersburg’s Old Northeast neighborhood, just a block from Downtown St. Pete and The Vinoy. Built in 1914, this home blends Prairie and Craftsman architectural styles and is listed for $3,200,000. Originally known as the Boyce Guest House, this home has a rich history of providing comfort to visitors.
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2 months ago | 
stpeterising.com | Brian Zucker
A new fast-casual restaurant by Arizona-based P.F. Chang’s has debuted in west St. Pete. Pagoda Asian Grill held a grand opening celebration on Saturday at 1550 66th Street North in a space previously occupied by Rib City, which closed in early 2020 during the Coronavirus pandemic and never reopened. The new concept is P.F Chang’s answer to chains such as Chipotle or Cava, offering counter-service and take-out.
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Dec 3, 2024 | 
stpeterising.com | Brian Zucker
Paddy Fest St. Pete is returning to Williams Park in downtown St. Pete on Saturday, March 15th, 2025 for the 3rd year in a row with loads of Irish food, drinks, music, and family fun festivities. The Irish festival will feature a day full of entertainment from 11:00 am to 9:00 pm with the local bagpipers Rising Young Pipers, St. Pete Irish Dancers, leprechaun wrestling, and much more.
