St. Pete Rising

Covering what’s new and coming soon in St. Petersburg, FL including retail, restaurants, real estate, and more! 🌴☀️🌊

[Rep. Lindsay Cross @LindsayCrossFL]

St. Pete city council is set to finalize affordable housing awards on September 17th, 2026, totaling $40.85 million in HUD disaster-recovery funds. The money will build or preserve 645 affordable apartments across 6 local projects.

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The Blend closes flagship coffee shop on 4th Street North after six years 😔☕️
https://t.co/JpmaoWBjT6

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Mrs. Thelma’s Southern Cuisine will bring homestyle soul food to St. Pete later this year https://t.co/eZnSqToyTs

[J. Willson @jimbowilstone]

New express bus will connect downtown St. Pete directly to Tampa International Airport https://t.co/an5fl2FEXa

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Getting from downtown @StPeteFL to Tampa International Airport (@FlyTPA ) without a car is about to become much easier!

@RidePSTA

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St. Pete considers upgrading Pier Marketplace, replacing tents with permanent kiosks https://t.co/UKqDQeNi87

[J. Willson @jimbowilstone]

New breakfast chain Biscuit Belly to replace Maple Street Biscuit Company in downtown St. Pete https://t.co/YA3s4yIvoc

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Army Corps to work with St. Pete to address canal-based flooding in Riviera Bay and other neighborhoods https://t.co/1cfItRvvwk

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Thirsty First, local hangout and sports bar, to close after 10 years in downtown St. Pete
https://t.co/8uIBgsnJPm

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Hanalei Shave Ice relocates to St. Pete, bringing authentic Hawaiian dessert and coastal vibes 🥥🌴🍧

https://t.co/K9zq9PezUK

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Dutch Bros Coffee and PNC Bank proposed for former SunTrust property in Seminole https://t.co/Ry8aBTORcO

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State awards St. Pete $2 million for Shore Acres stormwater improvements https://t.co/Oy2gPkNXYQ

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Community-centered Café Ora to open this fall at Looking Glass Initiative in south St. Pete https://t.co/azF10EhrCD

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Six-story Marriott hotel approved for John’s Pass Village on Madeira Beach https://t.co/pagwjWP8Cd

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One of the world's largest Beatles collections opens next month in downtown St. Pete https://t.co/OgOP3rII7j

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Lucky Cup Coffee to open second St. Pete location at The Factory after whirlwind first year ☕️ https://t.co/lMtXK4pKqY

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Hidden beneath Central Park, 22-seat cocktail parlor The Winfield opens in downtown St. Pete https://t.co/5aXAOrIeGu

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Heart + Paw veterinary clinic opens first Florida location in restored historic St. Pete home https://t.co/FeKYttozNy

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Mayor Welch selects team to redevelop Historic Gas Plant District in downtown St. Pete https://t.co/5rhNhVqvoN

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Big news! 🌮

Rreal Tacos (@RrealTacosATL) acquires former Red Mesa Cantina building in downtown St. Pete
https://t.co/COFO7XI6ST