Storm-damaged St. Pete tower to become boutique hotel

A vacant tower in downtown St. Petersburg has gained notoriety since Hurricane Milton tore a gaping hole in its facade. It could soon become a boutique hotel.

Gianco Companies plans to demolish the decaying 11-story building at 300 Central Avenue and build a 73-key branded hotel. The Tampa-based development and investment firm acquired the property in 2017.

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City reboots west St. Pete affordable housing process

City administrators have hit the reset button on plans to provide 105 new attainable homeownership opportunities and an arts center in West St. Petersburg.

Council Chair Copley Gerdes represents the area encompassing 7045 Burlington Ave. N. and welcomes the changes. St. Petersburg College formerly owned the 5.23-acre site that housed the Gibbs Wellness Center.

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