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Downtown St. Pete
What’s new in Downtown St. Pete: openings, restaurants, real estate, and the names on the ground — from Tampa Bay Certified.
Updated July 24, 2026
food
Rewind St. Pete opens in the former Who's On First space on 1st Avenue North
The '90s and 2000s throwback bar opens August 1 at 119 1st Avenue North in downtown St. Pete.
Jul 24, 2026
food
Biscuit Belly converts the Maple Street on Central Ave in downtown St. Pete
The Louisville chain acquired roughly 35 Maple Street locations from Cracker Barrel; the St. Pete switch is planned for Q1 2027.
Jul 23, 2026
events
Tampa Bay Ice Cream Festival returns to the St. Pete Pier on July 19
The third annual free event brings 30-plus vendors and a three-category competition to the Pier's Family Park.
Jul 17, 2026
real estate
Stock Development buys Tampa Bay Times site and Tramor in Downtown St. Pete for $32.5M
Stock Development paid $32.5M for the crane-damaged Times tower and Tramor in Downtown St. Pete, planning a condo high-rise.
Jul 16, 2026
real estate
Trinity Lutheran votes to sell its 1924 landmark at 401 5th Street North
After 115 years at 401 5th Street North, Trinity Lutheran has voted to sell its 1924 Gothic Revival landmark in downtown St. Pete.
Jul 16, 2026
food
Drink LX trades its mobile cart for a Downtown St. Pete storefront this fall
Natalie and Andrey Matsuk's 2024 mobile cart expands to a 21-foot bar in a shared wellness space in downtown St. Pete this fall.
Jul 15, 2026
openings
Penny Lane Beatles Museum relocates from Dunedin to downtown St. Pete on July 29
The 1,500-piece collection moves into a 2,100-square-foot space at 146 2nd Street N, four times the size of its prior Dunedin home.
Jul 8, 2026
events
Sunrise Sale returns to Downtown St. Pete for its 53rd year on July 16
More than 40 shops between Tropicana Field and North Shore Park offer one-day deals starting at 6:43 a.m.
Jul 7, 2026
food
The Winfield opens a 22-seat underground cocktail parlor on St. Pete's Central Avenue
The belowground bar at 551 Central Ave seats just 22 guests in a dark-wood, old-Florida-themed space.
Jul 6, 2026
food
Rreal Tacos acquires the former Red Mesa Cantina building in Downtown St. Pete
The Atlanta-founded, employee-owned taco brand plans a three-level, 800-seat flagship targeting an early 2027 opening.
Jul 1, 2026
events
Cordova Inn debuts its new rooftop with a Pride Party in downtown St. Pete
The hotel's newly renovated rooftop opens June 27 for a Pride weekend celebration steps from the parade route.
Jun 19, 2026
food
Chef Jeremy Duclut opens Marcel in the former Left Bank Bistro space in downtown St. Pete
The French-inspired Marcel takes over the former Left Bank Bistro with a roughly 25-dish menu planned for September.
Jun 19, 2026
food
Forbici Modern Italian opens June 24 at Sundial in the former Sea Salt space
The Tampa Italian concept debuts in a 12,000-square-foot, 350-seat room with daily live music in downtown St. Pete.
Jun 15, 2026
real estate
Waldorf Astoria Residences clears $200M in presales on St. Pete's waterfront
The 50-story tower has secured over $200 million in presales, including a record $27 million penthouse, before breaking ground.
Jun 12, 2026
food
Former Kōsen chef Alex Chamberlain opens Mei in Downtown St. Pete
Alex Chamberlain, formerly of Michelin-starred Kōsen, has opened Mei for soft-opening dinner service in downtown St. Pete.
Jun 4, 2026
food
Red Mesa Cantina closes on 3rd Street South as Veytia Ventures files for Chapter 11
The 16-year downtown St. Pete fixture shut abruptly June 3, one day after parent Veytia Ventures filed for Chapter 11 with up to $10M in liabilities.
Jun 2, 2026
food
Forbici Modern Italian takes over the former Sea Salt space at Sundial
Jeff Gigante's Hyde Park Italian brand brings Roman-style pizza and its signature happy hour to downtown St. Pete this month.
Jun 2, 2026
events
Celebrate Five Years of Exceptional Wine at Sauvignon Wine Locker
Join the festivities at one of downtown St. Pete's premier wine bars this May.
May 4, 2026
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