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Downtown concert venue Jannus Live up for sale

Jannus Landing, the downtown St. Petersburg building that includes the Jannus Live concert venue, is up for sale. The Jannus Landing Retail Building LLC has listed the two-story, 10,500 square foot structure at 200 1st Avenue N. for $11.5 million. The organization’s Registered Agent Megan Barnes is also Manager of...

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The Moon Under Water Pours Back Into Gulfport After Five Years Dark

The Moon Under Water — Approximate Site Of Scheduled Reopening. The Moon Under Water, the British pub that spent more than two decades pouring pints and serving curry on Beach Drive in downtown St. Petersburg, is set to reopen Monday at 5 p.m. at 2832 Beach Boulevard South in Gulfport. The new address puts the revived restaurant inside the building most recently occupied by The Drunken Taco, which closed in September 2025, marking the pub's return after nearly five years away.

Gulfport, FL · 2d

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Nanday Cafe, a new coffee, breakfast and lunch spot, opens in Gulfport

Known for its colorful personality and laid-back coastal charm, Gulfport has a way of making you want to slow down and enjoy a change of pace. From leisurely mornings to afternoons spent exploring its local shops and waterfront, the small town is full of character. Now, there’s a new neighborhood cafe to add to the mix.

Gulfport, FL · 3d

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Vintage Sister Wine Bar Bringing a New Wine Destination to Downtown Largo

Downtown Largo is getting a new place to unwind, with Vintage Sister Wine Bar preparing to open at 514 1st Avenue SW, just across from City Hall. The wine bar is the project of sisters Jessica and Nikki Bowey, who are bringing their shared passion for wine, hospitality and connecting with people together under one roof. Their idea is to create a comfortable, inviting space where guests can enjoy a good glass without feeling they need to be wine experts to appreciate it.

Largo, FL · 1d

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State licensing board rejects settlement for Modern Lux Pools qualifier, contractor calls police when questioned by WINK Investigates

SAFETY HARBOR, Fla. (WINK) — Florida’s Construction Industry Licensing Board on Thursday rejected a proposed settlement agreement with the former qualified license holder for Modern Lux Pools, a Southwest Florida pool contractor accused of abandoning at least 11 projects and leaving homeowners out tens of thousands of dollars.

Safety Harbor, FL · 1d

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St. Petersburg hard-water complaints drop 90% after added treatment

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The drought has changed the drinking water blend, increasing mineral levels that cause hard water which can lead to rust colored water and stains, according to St. Petersburg Public Works Administrator Claude Tankersley. “Our normal blend changed when the drought came, because then during the...

St. Petersburg, FL · 23h

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Florida reports fewer dengue investigations but Tampa Bay outbreak persists

The number of new locally acquired dengue cases under investigation has decreased in recent weeks, the Florida Department of Health said Friday. However, the agency’s weekly update of confirmed cases shows significant activity in the Tampa Bay area, where an outbreak of the mosquito-borne disease continues. Hillsborough, Pinellas and...

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St. Pete Mayor-elect Charlie Crist plans community conversations

St. Petersburg Mayor-elect Charlie Crist will hold a series of listening sessions with residents as he prepares to take over City Hall in January. Why it matters: The free public meetings will offer residents a chance to share their ideas with Crist ahead of his swearing-in on Jan. 7. State of play: The Collaborative Labs at St. Petersburg College will run each of the five sessions, which haven't been scheduled yet, per a news release from Crist's transition team. The dates and locations will be posted to Crist's transition website , which also includes a form for residents to share feedback. Crist's team is also seeking applicants interested in working at City Hall, on the transition team, on a city board or commission, or as a volunteer. Find information on how to apply here . Zoom in: Each conversation will revolve around one of Crist's five "Guiding Lights" for his administration, similar to current Mayor Ken Welch's " Pillars for Progress ." Open stands for a transparent City Hall that will establish an Office of Open Government "on day one," per the release. Steady stands for services and public safety, particularly as the city faces a projected $33 million shortfall

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Hundreds Pack St. Pete's The Factory as Tampa Bay Times Unveils Top 10 Restaurants

Hundreds of hungry locals packed The Factory St. Pete on Tuesday night as the Tampa Bay Times Food team pulled back the curtain on this year's Top 10 restaurants, capping off weeks of anticipation over who made the cut on the newspaper's closely watched annual list. The reveal event, held...

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The story behind St. Pete's Skyline Building, now a SHINE mural canvas

St. Petersburg 's Skyline Building has lived many lives since it opened in 1961. Why it matters: This week, it's a giant canvas for artists participating in the 12th-annual SHINE Mural Festival . The big picture: By this weekend, four new murals will cover the cylindrical office building and surrounding walls on Dr. Martin Luther King Street North, said Helen French, executive director of the St. Petersburg Arts Alliance, which organizes the festival. Alyssa Marie with the Happy Mural Project worked with more than 500 locals to paint a floral-themed piece on the north wall of the property. The back and side walls of the building feature a moody black-and-white piece by REIVER , a self-taught artist from the United Kingdom, and a burst of color by Virginia artist Jon Murrill . And North Carolina-based artist Osiris Rain is painting the seven-story cylinder that, rumor has it, was inspired by the Guggenheim Museum in New York City, according to St. Petersburg Museum of History executive director Rui Farias. Community members work on the Happy Mural Project mural on St. Pete's Skyline Building. Photo: Todd Burgess Sunsation Media Artists REIVER and Jon Murrill work on their murals. Photo: Todd Burgess Sunsation

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St. Petersburg company strikes deal to launch military rockets from open ocean

St. Petersburg-based Seagate Space has signed a long-term agreement with defense contractor Kratos Defense & Security Solutions to launch rockets from a vessel stationed offshore, with the first mission planned for 2027 and additional launches expected in subsequent years. The agreement, announced Nov. 10, comes as Seagate has signed its...

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New outdoor cocktail lounge Drift Bar opening in downtown St. Pete

Next Level Brands, the team behind popular local spots like Boulon Brasserie, Forbici Modern Italian, and Union New American, will debut a new “open-air cocktail bar” at The Sundial in downtown St. Petersburg next week. Located at 155 Second Ave. N., Drift Bar will celebrate its official grand opening at 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28, […] The post New outdoor cocktail lounge Drift Bar opening in downtown St. Pete appeared first on Creative Loafing Tampa .

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St. Pete’s condo boom brings a wave of commercial space

Downtown St. Petersburg has added hundreds of luxury condominiums in recent years, but the new towers aren’t just places to live. They also bring office space, restaurants and storefronts that developers are trying to fill. At 400 Central, about 25,000 square feet of ground-floor commercial space remains available, including...

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Kojo modern Asian debuts in St. Pete, Tampa Bay Burger Week is back and more local food news

OPENINGS/CLOSINGS New St. Pete modern Asian restaurant Kojo opens this weekend It’s been nearly five years since it was first announced, but St. Pete’s new modern asian restaurant Kojo is finally ready to make its debut this weekend on the third floor of the Central Park Food Hall. Located at 551 Central Ave, Kojo will […] The post Kojo modern Asian debuts in St. Pete, Tampa Bay Burger Week is back and more local food news appeared first on Creative Loafing Tampa .

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Charlie Crist’s ‘Guiding Lights’ for St. Petersburg spotlight recruitment and budget

St. Pete Mayor-elect Charlie Crist unveiled his “Five Guiding Lights” Thursday, outlining the priorities that will inform his transition into office. Two things stand out: a recruitment pipeline and the challenge of offsetting budgetary losses from Amendment 3’s passage. Crist’s plan states that “Anyone interested in serving...

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St. Petersburg jazz vocalist Raffy Bleu serves up ‘Love Set’

Raffy Bleu understands love. He’s experienced it through his craft, community and country. Each has played a significant role in his life on and offstage. The jazz vocalist earned a degree in music education in his native Philippines, going on to teach there, Singapore and eventually the U.S. He focused on helping others hone their skills because he was “never taken seriously as a performer.”

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Five Real Estate Agents Across the USA Recognized for Local Expertise and Client Service

St. Petersburg, Florida, United States - November 14, 2026 - Real estate remains a local business, shaped by neighborhood dynamics, property types, and market conditions that vary widely from one region to the next. The five professionals profiled here work in different states and different segments of the market, and each has built an established practice on detailed local knowledge and long term client relationships.

St. Petersburg, FL · 16h

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Ferg’s owner discusses entrepreneurship at USF forum

Ferg’s Sports Bar and Grill owner Mark Ferguson was not initially a restaurateur. Prior to opening his St. Petersburg-based establishment, Ferguson was a physical education teacher at Southside Fundamental Middle School. However, he saw an opportunity to create a space to bring sports fans together. The entrepreneur eventually acquired...

Tampa, FL · 13h

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St. Petersburg approves zoning appeal for Fourth Street Chick-fil-A expansion

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The St. Petersburg City Council approved a zoning appeal for the Chick-fil-A on Fourth Street last Thursday, clearing one step in the restaurant’s plan to expand its parking lot and drive-thru area. The expansion is needed because the drive-thru line often backs up onto...