Fresco's Waterfront Bistro has endured storms, the pandemic and years without a nearby St. Pete Pier; now that the area is booming, its owner and employees risk losing their livelihoods.
St. Petersburg’s downtown waterfront looked decidedly different when local attorney David Sockol bought a small restaurant next to the Municipal Marina in 2003. He changed the name from Apropos to Fresco’s, built an outdoor deck - along with many other improvements - and watched as nearby Beach Drive transformed into a modern array of high-end establishments.
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