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‘Significant revisions’ unveiled for Waldorf Astoria project

The development group planning to bring a Waldorf Astoria-branded condominium tower to downtown St. Petersburg has dramatically redesigned what would become the city’s tallest building. According to documents obtained by the Catalyst, New York-based SLCE Architects will no longer design the Waldorf Astoria Residences St. Petersburg. CUBE 3 Studio, headquartered in Miami, will now fill that role. Katie Cole, a prominent […]

First look: Beach Drive’s Juno and the Peacock

The grand opening of St. Petersburg’s latest upscale restaurant is still nine days away; however, the husband-and-wife duo behind Juno & the Peacock couldn’t wait to unveil the much-anticipated concept. While about two months behind schedule, the transformation at 400 Beach Drive is complete. Shawn and Jeanna Damkoehler, who also own the Mediterranean restaurant Allelo, celebrated […]

Tourism officials debate Elite Event funding recommendations

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 list annually sparks debate. […]

Should St. Pete subsidize transportation options?

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 […]

Saks Fifth Avenue moves into the Vinoy

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 […]

Get Ready for Tampa Bay Restaurant Week

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 […]

Kolter closes $182 million loan for St. Pete tower

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 […]