St Pete Rising

St. Pete Rising was launched in May 2013 to provide the newest news on urban development in Downtown St. Petersburg. Our mission is to keep you informed about real estate, retail, and restaurant news, and to inspire you to share why Downtown St. Pete is such a fantastic place to be. As the city continues to thrive, we invite you to join us in witnessing the exciting growth of Downtown St. Pete.

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New kava lounge Cozy Kava opens in the Grand Central District

5 days ago | stpeterising.com | Veronica Brezina

A new bar has opened in St. Pete, but instead of shots and cocktails, it’s pouring shells of kava. Derived from the ground roots of a South Pacific pepper plant, kava is known for its calming, anxiety-reducing effects—and it’s at the center of a growing scene in Pinellas County, where more than 50 kava bars have opened in the last decade. This surge reflects a broader nationwide trend, as younger generations increasingly turn toward wellness-focused, alcohol-free social spaces.
Florida Holocaust Museum announces reopening date for remodeled and reimagined museum in downtown St. Pete

6 days ago | stpeterising.com | Veronica Brezina

After more than a year of closure, The Florida Holocaust Museum has announced it will welcome visitors back starting Tuesday, September 9th following an extensive renovation. With a collection of over 25,000 artifacts, The Florida Holocaust Museum, located at 55 5th Street South in downtown St. Pete, is one of the largest Holocaust museums in the country and one of only three nationally accredited Holocaust museums.
Here are the first renderings of Forbici Modern Italian coming to Sundial in downtown St. Pete

1 week ago | stpeterising.com | Veronica Brezina

Main Dining Room at Forbici St. Pete Next Level Brands Main Bar at Forbici St. Pete Next Level Brands Open Kitchen at Forbici St. Pete Next Level Brands Dining Lounge at Forbici St. Pete Next Level Brands Outdoor Patio at Forbici St. Pete Next Level Brands Outdoor Patio at Forbici St. Pete Next Level Brands Hand Washing Antechamber at Forbici St. Pete Next Level Brands In February, Tampa Bay restauranteur Jeff Gigante announced his popular modern Italian restaurant Forbici would take over the...
Construction begins on 325-unit apartment community near YMCA in Grand Central District

1 week ago | stpeterising.com | Veronica Brezina

The Henry at Whitney Village FK Architecture The Henry at Whitney Village FK Architecture The Henry at Whitney Village FK Architecture Construction has officially commenced on a 325-unit apartment community that will anchor a new live-work-play neighborhood in St. Pete’s Grand Central District.
Green Turtle Brewery to replace Cycle Brewing in downtown St. Pete

1 week ago | stpeterising.com | Veronica Brezina

A British-style brewery featuring traditional brewing methods and British fare is set to open next month in the space that Cycle Brewing, St. Pete’s first brewery, has occupied for the past 12 years. Cycle Brewing will close its taproom sometime this month, but will continue to brew beer at its production warehouse at 2135 5th Avenue South.
Cycle Brewing to close downtown taproom this month after 12 years

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.
Seven-story Frontier building set for major transformation in downtown St. Pete

1 week ago | stpeterising.com | Veronica Brezina

After sitting underutilized for years, the windowless Frontier building at 821 1st Avenue North is finally set to see new life. Plans have been filed with the City of St. Petersburg to redevelop the seven-story, 233,590-square-foot office and data center, which is partially leased by Frontier Communications. The proposed redevelopment includes 41,333 square feet of ground-floor retail space, 137,663 square feet of self-storage, and 54,594 square feet of office space.
New renderings reveal Foot Locker’s $20 million global HQ in north St. Pete

1 week ago | stpeterising.com | Veronica Brezina

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50-story Waldorf Astoria Residences in downtown St. Pete launch sales starting at $2.5 million

2 weeks ago | stpeterising.com | Veronica Brezina

Waldorf Astoria Residences St. Petersburg CUBE 3 Architecture Waldorf Astoria Residences St. Petersburg CUBE 3 Architecture Waldorf Astoria Residences St. Petersburg CUBE 3 Architecture Waldorf Astoria Residences St. Petersburg CUBE 3 Architecture Waldorf Astoria Residences St. Petersburg ARX Creative Waldorf Astoria Residences St. Petersburg ARX Creative Sales have launched for the Waldorf Astoria Residences in downtown St. Petersburg, a project that will become the city’s tallest tower and...
80-unit affordable housing project Flats on 4th moves forward in north St. Pete

2 weeks ago | stpeterising.com | Veronica Brezina

An undeveloped parcel at the southwest corner of the intersection of 106th Avenue North and 4th Street North will be developed into 80 affordable apartments reserved for seniors. The project, dubbed Flats on 4th—a previously approved four-story mid-rise building designed for low-income seniors earning between 40% and 60% of the area median income (AMI).