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Done Deals: Miami investors buy downtown retail space, Saks Fifth Avenue opens in the Vinoy, Bayou Court tops out
Done Deals is a weekly column by St. Pete Rising spotlighting recent real estate market insight and significant deals happening in the Sunshine City and beyond. The following information is sourced from public records and trusted intel. Have real estate news to share? Send us an email at hello@stpeterising.com. Torose...
The historic Beauchemin house in St. Pete’s ‘Pink Streets’ district is now for sale
A near century-old home built for a prominent St. Petersburg architect and developer is now on the market in the Pink Streets area of Pinellas Point. Located at 1535 Manor Wy. S, the English Tudor-style home was built around 1928 for Joseph S. Beauchemin and his wife Elizabeth, who moved to the area a few years earlier "for each other's health" from Springfield, Massachusetts, according to a 1926 article from the St. Petersburg Times.
Tampa-area food pantries see increase in families experiencing food insecurity
Local food pantries are struggling to keep up with demand as more families experience food insecurity. Love Thy Neighbor prides itself on feeding those in need, but lately their shelves are emptier.
Inside the youth movement forming at the Tampa Bay Rowdies
After opportunities for Nate Worth, Cristian Ortiz, arrival of Endri Mustali adds another young local talent for the future. When the Tampa Bay Rowdies were in discussions with Robbie Neilson about becoming the club’s new Head Coach, there was a specific focus for the Scottish manager. “The first question...
St. Petersburg officials receive big bonuses following Rays stadium deal
City employees who had a hand in negotiating and crafting a Tampa Bay Rays stadium and redevelopment deal hauled in big checks this week. According to payroll records obtained Friday by the Tampa Bay Times in a public records request, 17 high ranking employees received bonus checks Thursday totaling $250,000.
St. Pete City Council moves to help strengthen tenant rights for renters in affordable housing developments
"We anticipate it being included in a lot of affordable housing developments, and housing developments that get city subsidies in the future.”
Council approves replacing deteriorating St. Pete bridge
A St. Petersburg neighborhood adjacent to flood-prone Shore Acres will soon receive a much-needed new bridge as part of an over $5 million project. City council members unanimously approved multiple agreements for the Venetian Boulevard NE Bridge replacement project Thursday afternoon. Background documents note that Tampa-based Cone & Graham, the lead contractor, was the “only responsive and responsible bidder.”
Blue Dog PAC backing Democratic challenger to Rep. Anna Paulina Luna
The Blue Dog Coalition’s Blue Dog PAC is backing Whitney Fox, the Democratic challenger to Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) in Florida’s 13th Congressional District. The Blue Dogs are a group of moderate-to-centrist Democrats led by Reps. Mary Peltola (D-AK), Marie Glusenkamp Perez (D-WA), and Jared Golden (D-ME). “Whitney Fox is the right person to […]
Residents take advantage of early voting for Florida primary
LEE COUNTY, Fla. — Saturday was the last day for early voting in several counties around Southwest Florida. In Lee County, Tyson Davis a Fort Myers resident recently turned 18 and he wasted no time voting. "It was kind of like a surprise I wasn’t expecting it, I was...
Expect Showers and Thunderstorms Across South Florida This Sunday
Miami, FL – South Florida residents should brace for another day of storms and high temperatures as the weekend wraps up. Showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop from late morning into the afternoon, mainly affecting areas south of I-75, known as Alligator Alley. The storms are forecast to be slow-moving, increasing the risk of localized flooding, particularly in regions with poor drainage or those that have recently experienced heavy rainfall.
Suspected Murder-Suicide Under Investigation in Central Florida
A suspected murder-suicide is under investigation in Central Florida. On August 14th at 6:37pm, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office Communications Center received a call regarding two possible deceased individuals in a parking lot at HCA Florida West Tampa Hospital located at 6001 Webb Road. Once deputies arrived on the...
Florida Lottery Powerball, Lotto, Cash4Life results for August 17, 2024
The Florida Lottery offers several draw games for those hoping to win one of the available jackpots. Here’s a look at the winning numbers for games played on Saturday, August 17, 2024 Winning Powerball numbers from August 17 drawing ...
Report: 11,100 apartment units to open in Tampa Bay this year
As local leaders continue to worry about a lack of housing in the Tampa Bay market, there may be some hope. According to RentCafe's annual National Construction Report, the market is on track to see more than 11,111 new apartment units open by the end of the year. The majority of the new units, 4,031, will be in Tampa, with another 1,359 in St. Petersburg and 1,156 in Wesley Chapel, the report found.
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