Via St. Pete Catalyst Tourism officials have $2 million to support events that showcase the area to a wide audience; however, they received 51 applications totaling $3 million, and just 21 were considered elite. Visit St. Pete-Clearwater (VSPC) presented Elite Event funding recommendations to the Tourist Development Council (TDC) at its July 17 meeting. The […]
St. Petersburg city council members recently discussed establishing a pilot program that would subsidize various transportation options and collect transit data to help inform policy decisions. Evan Mory, transportation and parking director, highlighted the benefits of a Universal Basic Mobility (UBM) program at a July 11 Housing, Land Use and Transportation Committee meeting. The initiative would help […]
Some people participate in timed public runs because they like to compete. Some do it for their health. Some, for fun. Still others enjoy being outdoors in the cool of the early morning – when that first flag drops – and admiring the scenery as it goes by. In St. Petersburg, that last reason is […]
St. Petersburg residents and visitors seeking a luxury personal shopping and styling service will soon have a new local resource – fittingly, on 5th Avenue – along the downtown waterfront. Saks Fifth Avenue officials recently announced that St. Petersburg will house a standalone Fifth Avenue Club by the end of the summer. The upscale retailer piloted the concept […]
Join Alello from June 13th-23rd for an exquisite multi-course prix fixe menu, all for just $75 per person (plus tax and gratuity). Savor every bite knowing that a portion of the proceeds benefits Feeding Tampa Bay. This reservation does not require advanced payment, you will pay in-house. If you have any allergies or aversions, please […]
The city of St. Petersburg is preparing to host its 22nd annual St. Pete Pride event, a celebration of the LGBTQ community, on Saturday, June 22. The festivities will take place at Allelo, a local venue, and are expected to draw a large crowd of participants and supporters. Pride Brunch Kicks Off the Festivities The […]
via St. Pete Catalyst Despite high-interest rates fueling a tight lending environment, Kolter Urban recently secured a $182 million construction loan for Art House, a 42-story luxury condominium tower in downtown St. Petersburg. Brian Van Slyke, regional president, credited the Palm Beach-based real estate development and investment firm’s reputation as an industry leader for its ability to close the […]
Via St. Pete Catalyst A local husband-and-wife duo is following a successful recipe to breathe new life into the space that once housed 400 Beach Seafood & Tap House in downtown St. Petersburg. Shawn and Jeanna Damkoehler, owners of the acclaimed Mediterranean restaurant Allelo, are transforming the location at the corner of 5th Avenue N. and Beach […]
A local nonprofit is bringing the Kentucky Derby to the St. Pete Pier. 13 Ugly Men is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with a mission to support Tampa Bay charities through large-scale events and volunteer efforts. According to its website, the nonprofit started “in the 1990s as a group of 13 founding members who hosted fantastic parties […]
Nestled in the heart of Beach Drive, Allelo stands out as a vibrant Mediterranean-Aegean restaurant that has quickly become a local favorite. This culinary gem offers a unique dining experience that combines exquisite flavors, a cozy ambiance, and a touch of Mediterranean charm. The name Allelo comes from the word ‘allelomimesis,’ which describes the phenomenon of a […]
