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ST. PETERSBURG, FL — A portion of the Home Shopping Network’s longtime 65-acre campus in north St. Petersburg is under contract to be redeveloped as a massive industrial park, according to multiple reports.

Multifamily housing builder Greystar — the largest owner, manager, and developer of such properties in the U.S. — put the HSN site at 2501 118th Ave. N. under contract in late 2025, reports said.

The city of St. Petersburg’s Development Review Commission on Wednesday approved Greystar’s request to build more than 100,000 square feet of industrial warehouse space on 41 acres of the property, according to St. Pete Catalyst.

With the approval, the sale of the property is expected to close later this year, St. Pete Rising said.

Because the project doesn’t require the land to be rezoned, it doesn’t need approval from the St. Petersburg City Council.

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HSN’s parent company, Pennsylvania-based Qurate Retail Group, announced in January 2025 its plans to close the St. Petersburg campus and moved the network to QRG’s West Chester headquarters.

With the closure of the campus, the company laid off about 730 workers and put the property on the market, represented by CBRE.

No plans for the remaining 24 acres at the site have been announced, and it’s not clear whether Greystar will also purchase this land, Tampa Bay Business Journal said.

On the 41 acres, the company will demolish all existing structures during the redevelopment’s first phase.

Plans call for the construction of three warehouses, each up to 45 feet tall, measuring 92,806 square feet, 145,406 square feet and 163,486 square feet, respectively, reports said. The buildings will have a blue, white and gray color scheme.

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With its many award-winning beaches, St. Petersburg could serve as the poster child of the Sunshine State. Back in the late 1960s, the Gulf Coast city soaked up more than two years of rain-free days of sunshine, taking home a Guinness World Record for all those rays. Needless to say, this place draws crowds like moths to a flame, with nearly 15 million people flocking to the St. Pete-Clearwater area in 2025. No one likes a gloomy beach, apparently, but the busy ones can put just as much of a damper on your day. So, if you don't like sharing the shore, consider a trip over to the St. Pete suburb of Indian Rocks Beach instead.

Dubbed IRB by locals, Indian Rocks Beach stretches for almost three miles across the barrier island of Sand Key. The coastal Pinellas County city is generally quieter than its more popular counterparts and has plenty of sugar-white sands and outdoor fun. "Indian Rocks Beach is a charming, laid-back spot perfect for a peaceful getaway. The soft sand, clear waters, and stunning sunsets make it a true gem," one Google review reads.

If you decide to visit here, the only time you may have to brave the masses is if you're flying into the St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE). It, surprisingly, once beat out the nearby Tampa International Airport (TPA) as the most crowded airport in America.

Sink your toes into the sun-drenched sands of Indian Rocks Beach

You don't have to fly to the Bahamas to enjoy a warm, tropical vacation. Indian Rocks Beach's 2.7-mile stretch of shell-strewn sands should do the trick just fine. "We saw many birds, shells and even some dolphins playing in the water near the shore! We caught a sunset and sunrise here and both were equally as beautiful," one Tripadvisor review reads. The beach is pretty accessible, with more than two dozen access points at the end of avenues scattered across the city's coastline along Gulf Boulevard. While the main entrance on 18th Avenue tends to be the busiest, it also boasts a nice park and picnic area.

Before hitting the sands, stop by the Beach Welcome Center on 5th Avenue near Gulf Boulevard in downtown IRB. The welcome hub is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Here, you'll find a variety of coupons and discounted tickets for some of the city's best attractions. Unfortunately, you can't bring your pups, because pets aren't allowed on the beach. You should also be prepared to pay to park. Although parking used to be free at most beach access points, the city passed an ordinance in early 2026 to charge a $4.50 per hour fee from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. for non-residents who don't have parking decals.

If you want to stay the night, IRB's coast is dotted with a slew of vacation rentals and cottages. If you'd prefer staying at larger properties with more amenities, the Holiday Inn & Suites Clearwater Beach S-Harbourside by IHG and New Hotel Collection Harbourside Resort both come top-rated on Tripadvisor.

Hit the water park and nature preserve

One major perk of staying at either of the aforementioned hotels in Indian Rocks Beach is that you'll be steps away from the Splash Harbour Water Park, one of the city's popular tourist spots. In addition to all the thrilling water slides, the park also has a mini golf course and offers boat slip rentals if you want to dock your watercraft. There's an on-site waterfront restaurant that serves up Key West-inspired fare as well as a rum shack that keeps Caribbean-style libations on tap. "Love that there is something for every age," one visitor shared on Tripadvisor. With so much to do, it's safe to say that this place rivals the best water parks in Orlando, Florida.

You can also do a bit of birding or wildlife watching during your trip with a visit to the Indian Rocks Beach Nature Preserve. Open every day from 7 a.m. to dusk, the 9-acre protected area has a little boardwalk that cuts through the lush Florida landscape. The nature sanctuary, which sits between 9th Avenue and 10th Avenue, is the No. 1 rated attraction in the city, according to Tripadvisor. As one review reads, "Don't miss it if you are in the area."

ST. PETERSBURG, FL — A new trailer park-themed bar concept from Forward Hospitality Group is opening soon in downtown St. Petersburg.

Trailer Daddy at 217 Central Ave. will officially launch with a grand opening weekend starting Friday, according to a news release.

The bar is transforming the space formerly occupied by Glamper — another Forward Hospitality concept — to evoke a vintage trailer park atmosphere.

The company is also known for other local concepts such as Good Night John Boy, Welcome to the Farm, My Rich Uncle, Hi 5 and Tony D’s Sub Shop.

“St. Pete has real momentum for us right now. It’s creative, it’s growing, and it welcomes concepts that bring personality to the table. That’s exactly why we’re doubling down here. We’re excited to bring something new and very unexpected to the local hospitality scene,” Bobby Rutter with Forward Hospitality Group said.

The 5,000-square-foot space is designed with a trailer-land aesthetic, featuring neon signs, nostalgic decor, hooked-up caravans and lawn flamingos, the news release said.

The project’s team describes the bar as an “unapologetic love letter to the best kind of American chaos — a vintage trailer park dreamland that feels like a never-ending summer backyard BBQ. Think retro campers, gritty Americana detailing, and a whole lot of vintage attitude. Part bar, part club, and all vibe.”

Guests can expect a soundtrack of classic rock and country music, along with themed drink specials like the Porch Pounder, M'urica and Pickleback.

The grand opening weekend will include several special events.

Those wearing a mullet, including wigs, on Saturday will be able to bypass the line. That evening will also host a Best Mullet contest, with the winner receiving a spot in the Mullet Hall of Fame.

Then, the first 50 guests in line on Sunday will receive an honorary Bud Light. Doors open at noon that day.

After this, Trailer Daddy will be open daily with hours of operation and special events shared on social media.

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Meteorologists, and locals around Tampa, Florida, are reporting snow flurries in the area as the National Weather Service (NWS) warns of bitterly cold temperatures across the length of the state.

Extreme cold warnings and freeze warnings from the agency span the Sunshine State as of early Sunday, with the NWS cautioning residents of “dangerously cold” temperatures and wind chills that could lead to frostbite and hypothermia.

In a Sunday post on social media platform X, meteorologist Matt Yarosewick said that snow flurries had been reported in Tampa and Saint Petersburg. “The arctic invasion is here,” Yarosewick wrote.

Meteorologist Jeff Berardelli shared footage of flurries in Wesley Chapel, around 15 to 20 miles northeast of Tampa.

The NWS Tampa Bay also shared video of snow flurries falling outside its office in Ruskin early on Sunday morning.

“Temperatures today will only warm into the 40s and 50s,” it said. “Tonight the lows are back in the 20s and 30s.”

NWS meteorologist Tony Hurt previously that the last time snow flurries occurred in Tampa was in January 2010.

The reports of snow flurries come as a powerful winter storm off the East Coast triggered snow and cold alerts in several states, with bitterly cold air expected to sweep as far south as Florida on Sunday.

“In the wake of the intense cyclone, bitterly cold air will surge down [the] Florida Peninsula this morning with freezing temperatures penetrating all the way down toward the southern coastline,” the NWS Weather Prediction Center (WPC) said in an early Sunday morning forecast discussion. “Temperatures this cold have not been experienced across southern Florida since the record cold month of December 1989,” it added.

Snow Breaks 49-Year Record in South Carolina—'Stay Indoors!'

Meanwhile, NWS meteorologists in South Carolina said a new snowfall record was broken in the state on Saturday.

“0.7" of snow fell at the Charleston International Airport yesterday,” NWS Charleston said in an early Sunday morning social media post. “This breaks the daily snowfall record of 0.6" that was set in 1977.”

In a previous update, NWS Charleston said: “Not only is it snowing across much of the area, but temperatures have fallen into the upper teens to low 20s in many locations. When combined with winds gusting as high as 25-30 mph, we are seeing wind chills dip into the 5-10 degree range! Stay indoors!”