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St. Pete
What’s new in St. Pete: openings, restaurants, real estate, and the names on the ground — from Tampa Bay Certified.
Updated August 12, 2026
openings
Rare Body Studio opens third location on Dr. MLK St. N in St. Pete
The Cadillac and Chair Pilates studio pairs with a DRINK LX cafe at its September address at 290 Dr. MLK St. N.
Aug 12, 2026
openings
Rare Body Studio brings its third home to St. Petersburg this September
Founded in New York City in 2018, Colette Delangre's Pilates studio has earned a Best of the Bay win and a devoted Tampa Bay following, and it is still growing.
Aug 12, 2026
food
Red Mesa shuts down Mercado West at 6001 Central, second closure in two months
The Cali-Mex concept closes Aug. 16, making it the third restaurant in a row to come up short at 6001 Central Ave.
Aug 9, 2026
food
Evangeline's Cafe debuts as a converted kei-truck coffee bar in St. Pete
Owner Evangeline Fox, who spent years in St. Pete's coffee scene, is launching a mobile specialty bar built inside a Japanese mini truck this summer.
Aug 5, 2026
events
Bar Terroir and Philip Cleary take over Cheeky's in St. Pete for Bastille Day
Max McKee and Chef Philip Cleary serve moules frites, foie gras burgers, and escargot at Cheeky's in St. Pete on Bastille Day.
Jul 12, 2026
food
Zee's Barbeque soft-opens in St. Pete with Texas and Carolina wood-smoked meats
The new BBQ operation launched July 2 with a 50-percent soft-open discount and is donating all tips to Friends of Strays Animal Shelter through July 7.
Jul 2, 2026
food
Naked Farmer takes over former EVOS space on 4th Street North in St. Pete
The farm-to-table chain's second St. Pete location will be its 4th Tampa Bay outpost and 8th statewide, planned for summer 2026.
Jun 23, 2026
food
Chef Andrew Duncan closes Baba, launches Kaixo and Barra Barra in St. Pete
The seven-year Mediterranean standout is being replaced by two Iberian concepts from the same ownership team under the same roof.
Jun 19, 2026
food
Mark Ferguson and John Delladonna acquire The Chattaway in St. Pete
The founders of Ferg's and Shrimpy's have purchased the 75-year-old St. Pete restaurant after an uncertain period for its future.
Jun 16, 2026
food
Good Intentions closes in St. Pete after four years as a vegan and community anchor
The plant-based restaurant and LGBTQ+ gathering space cited ongoing economic challenges in its closing announcement.
Jun 15, 2026
openings
PGA TOUR Superstore debuts at Crosswinds Shopping Center, Pinellas County's first
The 29,600-square-foot golf retailer opens June 13 at 2020 66th Street, St. Pete, as the chain's twelfth Florida location.
Jun 12, 2026
food
Idyll Vice opens a dirty soda bar on Central Avenue in St. Pete
Idyll Vice brings customizable soft drinks, coffee, baked goods, and a rotating wine program to Central Avenue in St. Pete this June.
Jun 8, 2026
real estate
St. Pete directs $42M in federal storm recovery funds to affordable rental housing
The city approved an Affordable Rental Housing Program using hurricane recovery dollars to fund new construction and rehabilitation for income-qualified renters.
May 30, 2026
events
Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series debuts in Florida at St. Pete's Vinoy waterfront
Twenty-four elite divers will launch from 90-foot platforms over Tampa Bay in the series' first-ever Florida stop, June 5–6.
May 22, 2026
events
Tampa Bay Barbecue Festival returns to Vinoy Park with Blackberry Smoke on the bill
The competition returns to St. Pete's bayfront on May 23–24, with pitmasters from across the South and a full country music lineup.
May 21, 2026
events
St. Pete Italian Fest returns to Vinoy Park for its third year this Saturday
The waterfront festival spans eight hours of food vendors, wine tastings, live music, and an Italian car show on May 16.
May 13, 2026
events
Last Chance to Experience Mezzo Market Before Its Seasonal Hiatus
Don’t miss out on St. Pete’s vibrant local market this Saturday!
May 6, 2026
Briefs
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EVENTS · ST. PETE
Steve Hackman brings Taylor Swift: The Symphony Era to the Mahaffey September 12
The Florida Orchestra's season opener features four vocalists splitting Swift's catalog with Hackman's orchestral arrangements.
Sep 10, 2026
FOOD · ST. PETE
Storm brings its Tampa energy-drink concept to 4th Street in St. Pete
The Tampa chain, open since 2020, is planning a fourth location on 4th Street in St. Pete — no address or opening date confirmed.
Sep 7, 2026
EVENTS · ST. PETE
Halfway There Fest brings 30-plus breweries to 3 Daughters Brewing in St. Pete
More than 30 Tampa Bay breweries pour at 3 Daughters Brewing, with a free after party at Grand Central Brewhouse to follow.
Sep 4, 2026
EVENTS · ST. PETE
Taste of Pinellas returns to Tropicana Field in St. Pete after a 13-year absence
The charity food festival, on hiatus since 2014, comes back February 6, 2027 with 20 to 30 local restaurants and national musical acts.
Aug 31, 2026
EVENTS · ST. PETE
Baby Gravy returns to Jannus Live in St. Pete on October 26
Yung Gravy and bbno$, recording together since 2017, bring the Baby Gravy project back to the First Avenue North courtyard.
Aug 26, 2026
EVENTS · ST. PETE
On High Fest debuts at Spa Beach Park on Aug. 28, days after its Oregon launch
The Reggae Rise Up team brings Pepper, The Movement, and Surfer Girl to the St. Pete Pier for an all-ages show.
Aug 16, 2026
OPENINGS · ST. PETE
Velvet Coupe Pours a Sustainable, Organic List in the EDGE District
A 30-seat wine lounge holding every wine and beer it pours to sustainable or organic opened June 4 at 25 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street South.
Jul 14, 2026