Local success fuels architectural firm’s Dubai expansion

A homegrown architectural firm has left an indelible mark on St. Petersburg and the surrounding area. Behar + Peteranecz now hopes to replicate that success in a Middle Eastern metropolis.

The company will open a “major” Dubai office in late 2025 or early 2026. Principal Jordan Behar said he is now finalizing paperwork and exploring potential projects in a city known for its grandeur.

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Historic Kenwood gets its first Mexican restaurant

Pepe’s Cantina may be only three weeks old, but for partner and general manager Jose Acosta, it’s the culmination of years at work – and a day at the beach.

Located in the Shoppes at Kenwood at 3118 3rd Avenue N., the St. Petersburg Pepe’s is the seventh location for the fast-growing Florida eatery. Founded in Winter Park in 2015, Pepe’s fuses both traditional and reinterpreted Mexican favorites with speed and preparation techniques that emphasize faster turnaround times on meal orders – 5-7 minutes for lunch and 15 minutes for dinner service.

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