St. Pete's Sundial sculpture and fountain will be replaced.
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The Sundial comes out of the shadows

Downtown St. Pete’s Sundial Mall gets a new look
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So many new places to sit in this rendering of the Sundial. | Image via Paradise Ventures/Behar and Peteranecz Architecture
Tick. Tock. The countdown begins for the heartbeat of downtown St. Pete.

The Sundial (153 2nd Ave. N.) is set to massively transform, turning its open-air sculpture-heavy courtyard into an inviting + socially focused bar and hangout area.

The revitalized 85,537-sqft shopping complex will feature cafe-style seating, long community tables, vibey string lights, and umbrellas to block out the sun’s harsh rays, much like Water Street Tampa’s Sparkman Wharf (615 Channelside Dr.).

Designers also managed to implement a handful of lush communal green grass patches.

The new design aims to create a “place that enhances the city socially, economically, and culturally. A space where celebrations are had, where business is done, and where friends run into each other,” head developer Andrew Wright told the Business Journal.

The mall is currently home to retail stores like Tommy Bahama, White House-Black Market, Chico’s, and of course, the AMC movie theater.

And as far as dining goes, you can get a porterhouse for two at Ruth’s Chris Steak House or order the succulent creamy oysters at Sea Salt.

Sundial Behar and Peteranecz Architecture

There’s still going to be a small sundial in the courtyard.

Images via Paradise Ventures/Behar and Peteranecz Architecture


AMC and Sea Salt make a cameo in the renderings, but other shops and eateries are generically labeled with placeholder names.

Construction is expected to begin this spring, according to the Business Journal.
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Saturday, Feb. 4
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  • Tampa Bay Strikers vs. Memphis Americans | Saturday, Feb. 4 | 6 p.m. | Yuengling Center, 4202 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa | $15-$50 | Cheer on TBAY’s new indoor soccer team as they face off against Tennessee.
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The TBAY essentials

Tampa Bay 101: A how-to for new residents
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Why not register to vote after your all settled in? | Photo by @hillsboroughcountyfl
New TBAY residents, this one’s for you.

Ready to live like a true TBAY local? We’re sharing all the details on how you can dial into your community as a rightful resident.

First, here are a few essential bits of TBAY info.

Voter registration

Make sure you’re eligible and registered to vote, find your polling location, and preview upcoming elections and sample ballots here: Hillsborough + Pinellas.

Driver’s licenses and vehicle registration

New residents in need of a Florida driver’s license will need to provide proof of legal status, a Social Security document, and two documents confirming their residential address.

To register your car in the state of Florida, you’ll need to bring proof of Florida car insurance, identity (in the form of a driver’s license, passport, or ID card), and a Vehicle Identification Number and Odometer Verification form to any Hillsborough County or Pinellas offices (such as a Tax Collector’s Office or even a Publix kiosk).
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Speaking of driver’s licenses, it’s time to fess up. How much were you sweating during your driver’s test?

A. Not at all — even at 16 I was a pro
B. I was more worried about the line at the DMV
C. I didn’t sleep a wink the night before
D. I may or may not have had to take the test multiple times
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THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Brad.

Editor’s pick: I’m so excited to finally check out Tim Gibbons’ “Big Foot Meets Star Wars” art exhibit on Monday at Pinellas Ale Works (1962 1st Ave. S., St. Petersburg). I find his art so creative. Think C-3PO and R2D2 running into the elusive BigFoot and then deciding to go surfing together. The concept is so bizarre, but it tickles that nerd nerve.

Missed yesterday’s newsletter? We got to peak inside the cellars of Hyde Park’s newest restaurant and bar, Bouzy.
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