Local News in Pinellas County

Dutch Bros could set up at busy Seminole corner

Lucky Cup Coffee to open second St. Pete location at The Factory after whirlwind first year

When longtime friends April Lupkey and Lauren Kirk quietly opened Lucky Cup Coffee Co. inside the Galaxy Hotel in downtown St. Pete last summer, most of their customers were hotel guests. Some days, they made just two drinks. Then a friend ordered a matcha latte that wasn't even…

Heart + Paw veterinarian clinic opens in historic St. Pete building

This is the Pennsylvania-based organization’s first location in Florida.

Beauty bar, café, and local makers market BB House opens in Seminole

Residents can now grab a specialty coffee, browse locally made goods, and book a beauty appointment all under one roof in Seminole. BB House, which celebrated its grand opening last month at 6080 Seminole Boulevard, combines a beauty bar, specialty café, and local vendor market…

Hidden beneath Central Park, 22-seat cocktail parlor The Winfield opens in downtown St. Pete

The Winfield, a 22-seat cocktail parlor hidden beneath downtown St. Pete's sprawling Central Park food hall, opens today. While Central Park occupies nearly 27,700 square feet over five stories at 551 Central Avenue, its newest concept seats just 22 guests, offering an intimate…

Kahwa Coffee opens Palm Harbor location

The new store, at 32700 US Hwy 19 N., opened its doors last month.

Intelligence Ventures to launch accelerator program

The initiative, which will begin its first cohort in September, is a 10-week program.

Heart + Paw veterinary clinic opens first Florida location in restored historic St. Pete home

A historic home along Central Avenue has found a new purpose as the first Florida location for veterinary care provider Heart + Paw. Heart + Paw is now open at 6366 Central Avenue inside the restored 1925 Strum House, the preserved centerpiece of Strum Place, a nine-unit luxury…

Rreal Tacos acquires former Red Mesa Cantina building in downtown St. Pete

One of downtown St. Pete's most recognizable restaurant properties has a new owner. Atlanta-based Rreal Tacos has purchased the former Red Mesa Cantina building at 128 3rd Street South, where it plans to open three restaurant and bar concepts under the Rreal Tacos brand. The…

Owners of Malio’s Prime Steakhouse to open coastal seafood restaurant Moon by Malio’s in Pass-a-Grille

A fine dining restaurant focused on wild-caught seafood will take over a prized location in St. Pete Beach's Pass-a-Grille. Moon by Malio's will open at 109 8th Avenue on the ground floor of the boutique Berkeley Beach Club hotel. The space was formerly home to The Dewey, which…

Cheesesteak Company to open brick and mortar restaurant on 4th Street in St. Pete this fall

North St. Pete is getting a taste of Philadelphia this fall, courtesy of a local food truck couple who have spent years perfecting the cheesesteak. Cheesesteak Company will open this fall at 6835 4th Street North, around the corner from the new Detroit-style pizzeria SoDough…

Construction begins on Naked Farmer's second St. Pete location

Farm-to-table restaurant Naked Farmer has begun renovations on a second St. Pete location. The fast-casual restaurant is slated to open in November at 2631 4th Street North, the former home of EVOS, a health-conscious fast-food chain that operated at the site for 22 years before…