ST. PETERSBURG, FL \u2014 St. Pete Patch has compiled some of its top business news stories from 2025 as the year comes to an end – from old favorites closing their doors to new businesses calling the city home to an apartment complex owing hundreds of thousands of dollars in past-due water bills to ongoing questions about the future of the Historic Gas Plant District.<\/p>\n
St. Pete British Pub Closing Its Doors Soon Gears Up For Final Days In Business<\/a><\/p>\n The Grand Central District restaurant will host a customer appreciation day with giveaways and a staff appreciation weekend.<\/p>\n Find out what’s happening in St. Petefor free with the latest updates from Patch. <\/p>\n Farmers Market-Inspired Grocery Chain Sets Opening Date For New St. Pete Store<\/a><\/p>\n A national grocery chain known for fresh, organic produce and natural foods is opening a new store in St. Petersburg.<\/p>\n Find out what’s happening in St. Petefor free with the latest updates from Patch.<\/p>\n \u2018We Out\u2019: St. Pete Wine Shop And Lounge Closes For Good<\/a><\/p>\n A St. Petersburg wine bar and bottle shop announced that it has closed for good after five-and-a-half years in business.<\/p>\n SWFL Real Estate Firm Expands Into St. Petersburg With New Downtown Office<\/a><\/p>\n The Sarasota-based firm has served as the exclusive sales agent for the Residences at 400 Central, which welcomes its first residents soon.<\/p>\n FL Grocery Store Is The Best In The U.S., A New Ranking Says<\/a><\/p>\n An Italian market in St. Petersburg is ranked as the No. 1 overall grocery store in the U.S., according to a new ranking.<\/p>\n New Proposals Sought For St. Pete\u2019s Historic Gas Plant District Redevelopment<\/a><\/p>\n After the Tampa Bay Rays planned to redevelop 86 acres in the Historic Gas Plant District, St. Pete leaders will seek new proposals soon.<\/p>\n Also Read: <\/p>\n New 540-Space Parking Garage Opens In St. Pete\u2019s Edge District<\/a><\/p>\n A new 540-space parking garage opened at The Central, a mixed-use development being built in St. Petersburg’s Edge District.<\/p>\n Pour-Your-Own Bourbon Station Added At FL Wine Lounge<\/a><\/p>\n The Study, a pour-your-own wine lounge in Historic Kenwood, now has a pour-your-own bourbon station.<\/p>\n Beloved Burger Chain Closes 2 FL Eateries, Another Site To Shutter<\/a><\/p>\n A chain known for healthier burger options, Evos is closing its last three FL restaurants, including two in Tampa and one in St. Pete.<\/p>\n New Soft-Serve Ice Cream Shop Celebrates Grand Opening In St. Pete<\/a><\/p>\n A new soft-serve ice cream shop that serves made-to-order desserts using whole, real fruits has opened in St. Petersburg. <\/p>\n Food Network Star Chef Opening Restaurant In St. Petersburg Development<\/a><\/p>\n Celebrity chef Geoffrey Zakarian, who stars on the Food Network\u2019s \u201cChopped,\u201d is opening a new restaurant in St. Pete’s Edge District.<\/p>\n Nonprofit Saving Our Seniors Opens Produce Shop In St. Petersburg<\/a><\/p>\n Your Neighborhood Produce, operated by Saving Our Seniors, recently opened in St. Petersburg, selling affordable fruits and vegetables.<\/p>\n National Fast-Casual Bagel Chain Celebrates Opening Of Latest FL Store<\/a><\/p>\n A national bagel chain has opened its 15th shop in the Tampa Bay area in west St. Petersburg, near Tyrone Square.<\/p>\n Popular Kid’s Amusement Center Opens First Adult Arcade In FL<\/a><\/p>\n A popular children’s amusement center opened 10 adult arcades across the U.S., including one in Florida.<\/p>\n Downtown St. Pete Restaurant, Bar Closing After 13 Years<\/a><\/p>\n The Avenue, a downtown St. Petersburg burger bar, is closing for good after 13 years in business.<\/p>\n FL Capybara Caf\u00e9 To Open Second Location<\/a><\/p>\n Capybara Caf\u00e9 is opening a second location in FL this summer, giving visitors a chance to cuddle with capybaras, lemurs and other critters.<\/p>\n Squeeze Juice Works Closes Last St. Pete Location After 12 Years<\/a><\/p>\n The last Squeeze Juice Works location on 30th Avenue N. in St. Petersburg will shut down and be converted into a wellness center.<\/p>\n Small FL Grocery Chain Specializing In Local Products Expands In FL<\/a><\/p>\n A Tampa-based small grocery chain that specializes in local, high-end and imported products expanded into St. Petersburg.<\/p>\n Operation Cold Noses Collects Blankets, Items For Shelter Animals In St. Pete<\/a><\/p>\n A St. Petersburg Realtor collects blankets, towels and other items for local animal shelters ahead of the winter cold snap each year.<\/p>\n New Brewery Opens Its Doors In Space Vacated By Downtown St. Pete Staple<\/a><\/p>\n A new brewery has opened in downtown St. Petersburg, taking over the space left vacant earlier this year by Cycle Brewing. <\/p>\n