Wagon Wheel’s spirit lives on at Derby Lane

While the uber-popular Wagon Wheel Flea Market closed in 2020, many of its previous vendors and customers have found a new home at Derby Lane.

The former greyhound track, which is still home to a poker room and gaming facility, began hosting the Farmers and Flea Bazaar in November 2025. Organizer Shawn Yang said the expansive property at 10490 Gandy Blvd. in St. Petersburg has allowed local vendors to “continue their journey.”

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Four St. Pete projects to watch in 2026

Construction cranes have become a common sight in downtown St. Petersburg over the past few years. An unprecedented growth spurt that began during the pandemic shows no signs of abating.

Multiple much-anticipated developments, including the Residences at 400 Central and Art House condominium towers, are now welcoming residents following years of construction. However, a new year will bring a fresh slate of projects to the Sunshine City, and many will take shape away from the downtown core.

Arts Alive! podcast: Dancers from projectALCHEMY

For the first Arts Alive! podcast of 2026, four guests joined us. That’s a record – and since they couldn’t all be in the studio at the same time (not enough microphones!), we conducted the interview via Zoom. They are dancers and choreographers with projectALCHEMY, the St. Petersburg-based nonprofit dance incubator and studio. Samantha Kedziora, Talia Demps, Esophia Higgins-Wilkins and Kirsten Standridge will be part of MIXED: Across St. Pete, a series of pop-up dance performances in public areas around the city Jan. 4-9.