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Grand Central District — Openings, Food & Things to Do · Tampa Bay Certified

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Grand Central District

What’s new in Grand Central District: openings, restaurants, real estate, and the names on the ground — from Tampa Bay Certified.

Updated June 26, 2026

real estate
13,500-sq-ft building breaks ground at 2801 Central, replacing a 1957 Citgo station
Construction is underway on a two-story, three-concept development in St. Pete's West Grand Central corridor.
Jun 26, 2026

Briefs

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OPENINGS · GRAND CENTRAL DISTRICT
Lakeland Film Lab opens second location on Central Ave with a public darkroom
The Buttreys open a second Film Lab at 2821 Central Ave on Oct. 10, adding a public darkroom absent from their Lakeland original.
Oct 2, 2026
FOOD · GRAND CENTRAL DISTRICT
Pete's Bagels takes over the former Good Intentions space on 1st Ave S
The St. Pete bagel shop trades six years in a structurally damaged building for 4,200 square feet four blocks west.
Oct 1, 2026

Places in Grand Central District

3 Daughters Brewing Tropicana Field Pinellas Ale Works Crispy Avenue

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EVENTS · GRAND CENTRAL DISTRICT

Taste of Grand Central marks the district's centennial at Coastal Creative Thursday

More than 12 district restaurants pour at 2201 1st Ave S from 6 to 9 p.m., with proceeds funding beautification and the annual events calendar.

Sep 12, 2026

FOOD · GRAND CENTRAL DISTRICT

Nah Dogs opens first brick-and-mortar on 22nd Street South in Grand Central

Jeff and Jenny Howe's seven-year-old vegan hot dog cart opens its first fixed room at 18 22nd St. S. in St. Pete.

Aug 12, 2026

EVENTS · GRAND CENTRAL DISTRICT

Grand Central District marks 100 years with a tasting night at Coastal Creative

Taste of Grand Central: Cheers to 100 Years brings a dozen district restaurants to Coastal Creative on September 17.

Aug 1, 2026

FOOD · GRAND CENTRAL DISTRICT

Neighborhood Wine Shop's owners open Nightwatch in St. Pete's Grand Central

Bryce Kennedy and Sydney Knowlton are bringing Nightwatch, a 250-to-300-label wine bar, to St. Pete's Grand Central District.

Jun 3, 2026

FOOD · GRAND CENTRAL DISTRICT

Buttermilk Eatery takes over Urban Brew & BBQ's Central Ave address in St. Pete

The Pinellas County brunch chain brings robot servers and a full bar to the Grand Central District this summer.

May 26, 2026

EVENTS · GRAND CENTRAL DISTRICT

Pinellas Ale Works turns 10 in Grand Central with a two-day anniversary weekend

The Grand Central taproom marks a decade this Saturday with themed beer releases, free admission, and dogs on the floor.

May 15, 2026

FOOD · GRAND CENTRAL DISTRICT

Cousin Vinny’s Sandwich Co. Expands to St. Pete: A Culinary Delight for Central Avenue

The beloved sandwich shop brings authentic Italian-American flavors to the Grand Central District.

May 7, 2026

FOOD · GRAND CENTRAL DISTRICT

Say Coffee House Opens Its Doors in St. Pete, Bringing Authentic Vietnamese Brews to Central Ave

A new destination for coffee enthusiasts in the Grand Central District has arrived.

Apr 30, 2026

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