The Don CeSar delivers hospitality, community service and beach access during pandemic

In more than 92 years holding court beachside the team at the Don CeSar, one of St. Pete Beach’s most recognizable and storied properties, has navigated multiple obstacles. Despite the stock market crash of 1929, appropriation by the United States government during World War II to serve as an Army hospital, and subsequent Veteran’s Affairs

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Exterior of The Don CeSar hotel in St. Pete Beach, Florida, known as the “Pink Palace,” surrounded by palm trees under a clear blue sky.
Great Places and Spaces: Belleview Inn

The former Belleview Biltmore, now the Belleview Inn in Belleair, unveiled its new look after extensive renovations. The renovations, which began in 2016, were a part of a $130 million residential project by St. Petersburg developer JMC Communities. The new Inn has 35 guest rooms and is 38,000 square feet. The Biltmore, which was shuttered

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Texas Cattle Company in St. Pete closes

Texas Cattle Company St. Pete closes after 33 years in business, marking the end of a longtime local dining staple. The news was confirmed by the company’s official Facebook page on November 6. The last operating business day was November 5.  Located at 2600 34th Street North, the restaurant had been in that location for

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Grilled steak cooking over an open flame on a barbecue grill.
Punit Shah’s home run

Punit Shah’s latest investment is something completely out of his wheelhouse, and he seems giddy just speaking about it. I’ve always aspired to be part of a professional sports team, and when the opportunity presented itself in early 2017, I pursued it passionately,” Shah says. After approaching multiple groups attempting to be involved, Shah proactively

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