Business

Ceviche owners to open new steakhouse

Submitted by Libby Hendren, News Producer

Tuesday, July 30th, 2013, 11:39am

St. Petersburg, Florida -- A new dining option in Downtown St. Petersburg.

The owners of Ceviche also known as Caledon Concept Partners Corporation have plans to open a new steak-centric restaurant in the former YWCA building in September called Rococo Steak.

The property located at 655 2nd Avenue South is revamped with a year-long muli-million dollar renovation to create 170 dining and lounge seats in the the 9,500 square foot space.

The menu will not only include steak dishes, but fish and cuisine unique to St. Pete.

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Submitted by Cathy Salustri, Gabber Newspaper

Saturday, July 27th, 2013, 11:32am

Gulfport, Florida -- When Gulfport city council debated whether or not to allow PACE (Property Assessed Clean Energy) to come to town, they heard from people who said Gulfport needed the program and people who said having such a program in Gulfport would hurt homebuyers. Council didn’t consider one possibility: no one would take advantage of the program.

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Submitted by WTSP Web Staff

Thursday, July 25th, 2013, 12:04pm

Changes in taxes may come for some St. Pete businesses

St. Petersburg, FL - City leaders are working to see more areas of the city thrive and reap the benefits of millions of dollars in tax breaks.

The Enterprise Zone Development Agency has come up with a proposal that would give businesses located on Central Ave and 34th Street and other depressed areas a chance at state tax refunds. These would be use for hiring and or building new hotels.

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Submitted by Bob Shackelford, Producer

Thursday, July 25th, 2013, 11:52am

Got a speeding ticket? Get a deal at Frankie's Patriot BBQ!

Tarpon Springs, Florida -- Speeding tickets can take a big bite out of your wallet. But if you get one outside Frankie's Patriot BBQ on Keystone Road in Tarpon Springs, at least you can save a little money on food.

Frankie's tells 10 News, police have been holding speed traps in front of the restaurant for about a week now--even pulling violators into the parking lot to hand out tickets.

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Submitted by Gillian Finklea, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Saturday, July 20th, 2013, 3:24pm

Tourist Development Council vacancy is announced

Pinellas County, Florida -- Applications are now being accepted for an appointment to the Pinellas County Tourist Development Council. This appointment is valid until Oct. 31, 2016.

The Tourist Development Council and staff of Visit St. Petersburg/Clearwater are responsible for making recommendations to the Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners on matters relating to the Tourist Development Tax. This tax is used to strengthen the local economy and increase employment through the ongoing promotion and development of Pinellas County’s tourism industry.

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Submitted by Cathy Salustri, Gabber Newspaper

Friday, July 12th, 2013, 11:26am

Gulfport, Florida -- Alex Kingzett and her husband Jim announced in June that they would close the restaurant end of the historic inn, at least...

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Submitted by Libby Hendren, News Producer

Tuesday, July 9th, 2013, 8:54am

Chase to open new location in old Boston Market

St. Petersburg, Florida -- Chase customers will soon find a new Chase branch on 4th Street North at 38th Avenue North, the former location of Boston Market. Construction has begun on the project.

Chase recently moved it's North Shore location also on 4th Street North a block north from the corner of 8th Avenue North, adding a drive thru service.

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