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  • ST. PETE’S GRAND CENTRAL DISTRICT BREWERIES

    ST. PETE’S GRAND CENTRAL DISTRICT BREWERIES

    Thirsty? You’re about to be.

    Discover seven Grand Central District breweries in the video below!

    https://youtu.be/W0MXdv3zbL8

    GRAND CENTRAL DISTRICT Breweries featured:

    Grand Central Brewhouse

    • LOCATION: 2340 Central Ave | St. Petersburg, FL 33712
    • HOURS: 7 days per week | 12 p.m. to 12 a.m. | 21+ after 9 p.m.

    Avid Brew Company

    • LOCATION: 1745 1st Avenue South | St. Petersburg, FL 33712
    • HOURS: Closed Monday & Tuesday | Wednesday 12 to 8 p.m. | Thursday thru Saturday 12 to 10 p.m. | Sunday 12 to 6 p.m.

    3 Daughters Brewing

    • LOCATION: 222 22nd St. S. | St. Petersburg, FL 33712
    • HOURS: Monday thru Thursday 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. | Friday & Saturday 11:30 a.m. to 12 (midnight) | Sunday 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.

    Cage Brewing

    • LOCATION: 2001 1st Avenue S. | St. Petersburg, FL 33712
    • HOURS: Monday thru Thursday 3 to 11 p.m. | Friday & Saturday 12 p.m. to 12 (midnight) | Sunday 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.

    BAYBORO BREWING

    • LOCATION: 2390 5th Ave S. | St. Petersburg, FL 33712
    • HOURS: Monday 4 to 9 p.m. | Tuesday thru Thursday 4 to 10 p.m. | Friday 1 to 11 p.m. | Saturday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. | Sunday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

    If I Brewed the World

    • LOCATION: 2200 1st Avenue South | St. Petersburg, FL 33712
    • HOURS: Closed Monday thru Wednesday | Thursday 5 to 10 p.m. | Friday 5 p.m. to 12 (midnight) | Saturday 12 p.m. to 12 (midnight) | Sunday 2 to 8 p.m.

    PINELLAS ALE WORKS

    • LOCATION: 1962 1st Avenue S. | St. Petersburg, FL 33712
    • HOURS: Monday thru Thursday 3 to 10 p.m. | Friday & Saturday 12 p.m. to 12 (midnight) | Sunday 12 to 8 p.m.

    Not featured in video:

    RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER — ARCADE BREWERY & CRAFT BEER BAR

    • LOCATION: 2244 Central Ave | St. Petersburg, FL 33712
    • HOURS: Closed Monday | Tuesday & Wednesday 5 to 10 p.m. | Thursday 4 to 10 p.m. | Friday 2 p.m. to 12 (midnight) | Saturday 12 p.m. to 12 (midnight) | Sunday 12 to 10 p.m.

    Have you visited any or all of these unique Grand Central District breweries yet? Let us know what you think in the comments!

  • GRAND CENTRAL DISTRICT OF ST. PETERSBURG VIDEO TOUR (VOL. 1)

    GRAND CENTRAL DISTRICT OF ST. PETERSBURG VIDEO TOUR (VOL. 1)

    WELCOME TO THE GRAND CENTRAL DISTRICT

    Home to more than 350 locally owned and operated independent businesses, the Grand Central District of St. Petersburg, Florida, spans between 16th and 31st Streets and includes 1st Avenue North, Central Avenue, and 1st Avenue South. It is pedestrian-, bicycle-, scooter-, and dog-friendly!

    The motto in the Grand Central District is “This is where the locals go” because it’s bordered by residential neighborhoods. It’s also due, at least in part, to the fact that those who live and work here truly do love our neighborhood. We’re friends. We support each other. We look out for one another. The GCD is still alive and kickin’ a year post-lockdown because WE. WORK. HARD. We are artisans, regardless of trade. Whether we’re in advertising, brewing and selling beer, hand-crafting candles & apothecary items, or even providing a safe space for people to throw hatchets, we do everything in our power to ensure our products are top-notch and our customer service keeps people coming back.

    A NOTE FROM THE PRESIDENT

    karen helsinger media garage groupMedia Garage Group feels so lucky to have landed in the Grand Central District of St. Petersburg. Being a part of this community of merchants, restaurants, bars, breweries, art galleries, professional services, and health & wellness providers, has—hands down—been one of the best experiences of my professional career. It’s no doubt that Grand Central is “where the locals go.” These business owners have guts, grit, integrity, staying power, and big personalities; and their businesses are just as unique and quirky as the surrounding Historic Kenwood and Palmetto Park neighborhoods.

     

    —Karen Helsinger

    President, Grand Central District Association

    FEATURED GRAND CENTRAL DISTRICT BUSINESSES:

    Discover a bit more about the three Grand Central District business featured in our video at the top of the page.

    MIXERS AT OKW (OLD KEY WEST BAR & GRILL)

    Old Key West Bar & Grill is a great place to rest your feet from your weekend shopping on Central Avenue in St. Petersburg, or just kick back for a good meal after a long night on the town. OKW offers comforting American eats and rum cocktails in a casual space with outdoor seating. Mixers at OKW features a full liquor bar, live music, and great entertainment.

    THE BUNGALEAUX ON CENTRAL

    The Bungaleaux features unique furniture and accessories for the home. It’s St. Pete’s favorite place to find industrial hand-crafted pieces made by local artisans and eclectic home furnishings curated from all over the world. 

    HAWTHORNE BOTTLE SHOPPE

    Hawthorne Bottle Shoppe is a neighborhood social establishment and market dedicated to the education and enjoyment of craft beer, wine, and locally sourced deli offerings. More than a market, HBS offers more than 300 beers and 75 wines from around the world, eclectic knick-knacks, and an atmosphere that fosters neighborhood camaraderie. Drink in, take away, or both—that’s the easy decision at HBS.

  • ST. PETE SPOTLIGHT ON: CREATIVE CLAY

    ST. PETE SPOTLIGHT ON: CREATIVE CLAY

    Welcome to the first edition of the Media Garage Group “St. Pete Spotlight On” series! This is a series in which we will highlight local businesses that we love. This first edition is especially close to our heart — our very own Research Assistant, Margo Sim, gives us an insider’s look at her time as a Summer Camp Teacher at Creative Clay.

    Creative Clay‘s mission is to “help people with disabilities achieve full and inclusive lives through access to the arts by providing expressive, educational and vocational experiences.”

    Among other year-round programs, such as their core Community Arts Program which serves 50-60 adult artists with neuro-differences each week, Creative Clay held their 11th Art Around the World inclusionary summer camp this year. 

    Creative Clay’s vision is to make the arts accessible for all.

    While the highlight of most teenagers’ summers isn’t working a full-time job, most teenagers don’t have the opportunity to work at a place as amazing as Creative Clay. Working at such a fun, inspiring, and rewarding place beats, well, any job.

    Creative Clay has a certain type of magic to it; magic that turned a “summer job” into something that filled me with immense pride. One seemingly small highlight of each week was the simple task of putting names on lockers in preparation for the following week’s art students. I wondered which would be the class clown, which would be the teacher’s pet, the art prodigy, the mini-musician, the storyteller, the comedian — these children became like family to me, and I loved them with all my heart. 

    creative clay kidWatching how the students grew and changed, whether through the course of the summer or even just a week, was the most rewarding feeling I’ve had in my 17 years. Experiencing the students’ discovery of their artistic identity and leave on Friday — arms stacked high with Fan Kuan-inspired Chinese scrolls and wide smiles on their faces — gave me immeasurable joy. I’ll never forget when I hugged a little girl tightly in the hallway outside of the music room as she cried because she didn’t want camp to be over.

    creative clay kidsDuring camp, I learned incredibly valuable skills that I will undoubtedly hold near and dear to me as I enter my adult life. From straightforward things like microwave etiquette and filling out a timesheet, to balancing work friendships and productivity. I learned more life lessons in 3 months than I did in 12 years of schooling. Creative Clay will always be the best summer job, and I’m counting down the days until next June.

    VISIT CREATIVE CLAY!

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