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The Beachcomber Is Back: St. Pete Beach’s Beloved Icon Rises with the Sun Once More
St. Pete Beach has its groove back.After more than a year of silence, the rhythmic pulse of live music, laughter, and sunset cocktails returns to one of Florida’s most cherished coastal landmarks — The Beachcomber…
MindTravel a Year Later: Murray Hidary’s Expanding Constellation of Sound and Connection
When musician and composer Murray Hidary lost his sister Mariel at the age of 23, grief became his teacher. She had been a dancer who believed movement could heal the body and mind—a belief that…
Lights, Camera, St. Pete: How Kerry McNally is Turning Stories Into Sales
If you’ve been in St. Pete long enough, you know this city has a knack for characters. Artists, musicians, dreamers, chefs — we’ve got a little of everything. Add filmmaker and storyteller Kerry McNally to…
Sun Drunk Brings Style and Sustainability to St. Pete Beach
St. Pete Beach has a new gem on Corey Avenue: Sun Drunk, a boutique that blends beach-ready practicality, modern style, and community spirit. Owned by Cat Lepetit, Sun Drunk officially opens its doors at 409…
The Frog Pond Reopens: A Community Triumph After Hurricane Helene
After nearly a year of closure, the beloved Frog Pond restaurant in North Redington Beach has triumphantly reopened its doors. For locals and visitors alike, this isn’t just the return of a favorite breakfast and…
Copper Kettle Brings Vintage Charm and Fresh Flavors to St. Pete Beach
St. Pete Beach is welcoming a new culinary gem this fall: Copper Kettle, a cozy and creative eatery owned and operated by husband-and-wife team Alex and Nikki Vic. Their journey to opening the restaurant has…
727 Fit: Building community through fitness on the beach
What started as a casual idea between two friends at a Sarasota beach workout has quickly become one of St. Pete’s most talked-about new fitness communities. Just four months ago, Sydney Gault and co-founder Ava…
St. Pete Beach Presses Pause on Noise Ordinance Amid Pushback
August 20, 2025 — St. Pete Beach officials have decided to delay moving forward with a controversial change to the city’s noise ordinance after a strong public outcry. Under the proposal, “quiet hours” — when…
Sea Hags on St. Pete Beach Closes It’s Doors
After a remarkable journey of almost 15 years serving the community, Sea Hags is set to close its doors for the last time on Sunday, June 4th, 2023. Tucked away on Blind Pass Road, Sea…
St. Pete Beach Business Site Improvement Program 2023
Strong local businesses help create a strong local community. With its new Business Site Improvement Program (BSIP), the City of St. Pete Beach will encourage private investment in local businesses and improve commercial areas. This…