Few Changes Coming to Sidewalk Cafe Ordinance

City council has asked for few changes to the city's sidewalk cafe ordinance.

Kahwa Coffee Eyes Major Expansion

The St. Petersburg-based company's growth plans include a network of coffee shops across Tampa Bay and beyond.

New Coffee Shop Brewing on Central Avenue

The revitalization of Central Avenue continues as Genaro Coffee Co. opens.

Act Kindly and Win a Free Breakfast Sandwich

McDonald's unconventional promotion for the new low-cal Egg White McMuffin is challenging customers to act kindly, then tweet about it.

Grand Central District Gets National Main Street Status

“This is an exciting time for the Grand Central District, and we are thrilled to once again receive National Main Street Accreditation,” says Lauren Ruiz, Executive Director/Main Street Manager for the Grand Central District, in a news release.

Free Comic Book Day Is May 4

This day devoted to comic books is meant to encourage appreciation for different series and heroes.

Construction to Begin on Secrets of the Sea Aquarium

Aquarium officials announced Tuesday that construction would begin on the Secrets of the Sea Aquarium (formally the pier aquarium), which will be located at Gulf Boulevard and 129th Avenue in John's Pass.

St. Pete Among Best Paying Cities for Women – Do You Agree?

Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater made the Top 10 list of Best Paying Cities for Women.

Tyrone Square Mall Getting New Restaurants, Store

Sales must be picking up. See the businesses moving to the Tyrone Square Mall.

Celebrate Record Store Day in St. Pete

Since 2008 Record Store Day has been helping vinyl make a comeback.

Will St. Pete Get First Wawa Store?

A realty company has announced that it will buy property on 34th Street North to allow for the development of a Wawa convenience store and gas station.

Roaches, Violations Forced St. Pete Indian Restaurant to Temporarily Close

A state inspector found 12 violations during a recent visit to India Grill in St. Petersburg.

UPDATE: Ceviche Reopens, Responds to Shutdown

The downtown St. Petersburg restaurant was cited for live roaches in the kitchen and meats kept at improper temperatures.

Durty Nelly's to Close, Reopen as Country Bar

The St. Petersburg Irish pub will close April 20 and open in May as a country bar called "The One Night Stand." Bishop Tavern will also close and become a craft beer bar called Yard of Ale.

St. Pete Hosts Art Auction Sunday

More than 360 paintings will be up for bid at a St. Petersburg auction house.

Feud With Popular Chef Boils Over

A judge imposes a temporary injunction against the former chef of Three Birds Tavern. The order? Stop cooking!

Dramatic Fall of Universal Healthcare

Once a shining success story in the St. Pete economy, Universal Healthcare faces allegations of financial mismanagement as the state prepares to shut it down.

800 Universal Health Care Workers to Lose Jobs

A first wave of pink slips was handed out Monday, according to media reports.

Women of Year Finalists Named by St. Pete Area Chamber

Categories include Business Woman of the Year and Entrepreneur Woman of the Year.

Vote to Bring Social Media Tourism Symposium to Clearwater, St. Pete

Round one voting ends at noon on Friday.

Square 1 Burgers & Bar Coming to St. Pete

The popular Tampa Bay burger joint is opening a new location in St. Petersburg.

Video: Fredo's Ink and Co. Express Art Through Tattoos

Fredo's Ink and Co. create personalized art that will stay with people for the rest of their lives.

Video: 'Feeling of Sadness' at St. Pete Pier

Some of the business owners at the Pier are saddened by its upcoming closing.

Event-Based Media Entrepreneur in St. Pete Going to SXSW

Taylor Wallace, co-founder of WeVue, an app based on sharing photos and videos taken at events, will be traveling on the Startup Bus to the South by Southwest Conference in Texas.

Pier's Biggest Champ Is Moving On

Susan Robertson, the Pier's marketing director, will leave her post after 11 years on the job greeting nearly 1 million visitors a year.

Vintage Lounge Closes, Club Detroit Returning to St. Pete

While Vintage Ultra Lounge in downtown St. Pete has closed its doors this week, the Jannus Live Complex has announced the return of an iconic club to take its place.

St. Pete One of 'America's Top ArtPlaces 2013'

St. Petersburg is one of only four cities in Florida to make the list.

Publix Coupons Enter the Digital Age

The new tool will enable St. Petersburg area customers to present digital coupons at the checkout.

Retrofit Home for Aging Relative

Need a grab bar installed? Want a ramp built? Here are some resources to make a St. Petersburg home more accessible for yourself or a loved one.

Mardi Gras Party Opens Aveda Institute in Clearwater

The campus is phasing out its classes from St. Petersburg to a new facility in Clearwater.

Enter To Win $25 Gift Certificate To The Spa

Let Patch help you out with a day at Healthy Being Wellness Center to be pampered.

Cobham to Cut 160 Jobs at St. Petersburg Plant

The British defense and commercial contractor is moving 120 of the jobs to Iowa and New York, TBO.com reports.

Top 10 Business Startup Tips From the Shop Local Maven

The founder of LocalShops1.com tells how she turned her passion for supporting local merchants into a small business.

Watch The 2013 Super Bowl Ads Online

Some of us enjoy the Super Bowl ads more than the game itself. Did you miss these ads? Watch them here.

Effort to Save Midtown Sweetbay Fails

The Midtown Sweetbay is scheduled to close by mid-February, but much of the store is empty since no re-stocking has occurred since the closing announcement.

Former St. Pete Officer Hosts 5K Benefiting Fraternal Order of Police

The St. Patrick’s Day road race will begin and end at the Safety Harbor Main Street bar, with proceeds going to the annual FOP memorial trip to Tallahassee.

Bodega on Central Set to Open

Bodega on Central is expected to open by the end of January. It will specialize in Cuban sandwiches and Cuban coffee.

St. Pete, Mayor React to Sweetbay Closings

Sweetbay announced late Wednesday night that three St. Petersburg Sweetbay grocery stores will close next month.

Three St. Pete Sweetbay Grocery Stores to Close

The trio are among 33 'under performing' stores across Florida slated to shut down for good.

Save Money and Support Charities With Smart Betty

The local group coupon company not only benefits consumers and merchants, it also helps charities.