Hot foot: St. Pete-inspired shoe to launch in March
For brothers Will and Joe Llewellyn, starting a business together was the realization of a childhood dream. Their company Moondeck began pre-orders for the Lunar Tide 1 shoe on funding platform Kickstarter Oct. 14. It will be available in March 2026. The shoe will also be sold at select St....
Three Florida restaurants make OpenTable’s 2025 top 100 list
ORLANDO, Fla. - OpenTable has released its Top 100 Restaurants in America for 2025, highlighting the year’s most coveted dining destinations as determined by real diner feedback and insights. Drawn from more than 10 million diner reviews—as well as ratings, reservation patterns, and the share of five-star...
Places This Week: Warehouse Arts District flex space
A 2,368 square-foot industrial space at 2732 6th Avenue S. in the Warehouse Arts District of St. Petersburg has listed for $727,000. Situated on a 0.14-acre plot of land, the concrete structure, built in 1950, is fully air-conditioned and features 220-volt power and one grade-level door for loading. Inside is...
Pinellas Residents Offered Ambulance Membership Savings for 2026 Through Sunstar FirstCare Program
It's that time of year again to consider how you might save on those pesky, and often pricey, ambulance costs. Sunstar FirstCare is back, offering residents a chance to enroll in its ambulance membership program for 2026. Coverage kicks in at the start of the New Year and remains effective through the end of March...
Electrical contracting company custom-builds workforce
Key takeaway: An electrical contracting company is building its own workforce, launching its own four-year apprenticeship school. Core challenge: Finding skilled workers in the trade. What’s next: NCN Electric may expand its footprint in the future. A $12 million electrical contracting company with offices in Venice...
Couples can tie the knot in winter wonderland at Pinellas Clerk’s Office
The Pinellas County Clerk of the Circuit Court invites couples to celebrate their special day by joining them in their Winter Wonderland Wedding Ceremony room.
St. Pete Beach’s Category 36 Taphouse & Kitchen reopens in new Corey Ave spot
After almost a year away, a local favorite in St. Pete Beach is back. Category 36 Taphouse & Kitchen has officially reopened in a new location at 348 Corey Avenue. The popular pizza spot was shuttered after damage from last year’s hurricanes eventually caused the property owner to terminate their lease. The debut of...
Fake Florida Realty Firm At Center Of $4 Million AI Chip Smuggling Ring
TAMPA, Fla. – A Tampa-based business named “Janford Realtor, LLC” never listed a home or closed a sale. Instead, federal prosecutors say the company was merely a shell used to funnel restricted, high-powered NVIDIA computer chips to China. On Wednesday, federal authorities unsealed charges against four men—two...
Mosquito-Free Experience at Fort Desoto’s North Beach
If you're considering a trip to North Beach at Fort Desoto, you might be wondering about the mosquito situation. This is a common concern among visitors, as these pesky insects can often be a nuisance.
Hillsborough County students experience a night of homelessness to foster empathy and support
4,265 students in Hillsborough County Public Schools are currently experiencing homelessness. Hundreds of high school students spent a night sleeping outside to experience firsthand the challenges faced. The initiative also included a canned food drive, with students bringing donations to be distributed to families...
