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. It opened in May 2014 with a mixture of restaurants, markets, nightlife, and shopping. As of April 2015, businesses include Locale Market,

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, White House Black Market, Tommy Bahama, Chico's,

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, Sea Salt restaurant and Jackie Z Style Co. The complex also features a 12-screen

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which was originally a

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. While the outdoor Muvico signs remain intact for the time being, slight changes have been made inside to reflect the recent acquisition of

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by AMC.

History

Originally opened with the name of BayWalk in the fall of 2000, the area included of retail space plus an movie theater owned by

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. The two-story, open-air shopping center featured a mix of Florida contemporary and traditional Mediterranean architectural styles with stucco-faced buildings and wrought iron touches. Economic problems resulted in high vacancy rates. St. Petersburg businessman Bill Edwards bought the complex for $5.2 million in September 2011, and announced plans to revitalize the complex. It has since undergone extensive renovations and two name changes. Edwards dubbed the new project "The Shops at St Pete". On February 19, 2014, the complex was publicly renamed Sundial St. Pete.

Design

The renovated courtyard at Sundial St. Pete features a nearly two-story

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sculpture, designed by renowned production designer René Lagler and crafted by Thomas Sign & Awning Co. in

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. Surrounding the sundial is a

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. Six bronze dolphins are depicted playing in and around the feature. The dolphin sculptures were designed and crafted by St. Petersburg master sculptor Mark Aeling and his team at MGA Sculpture Studio.

Tenants

The Locale market includes a gourmet grocer, wine bar, and restaurant. It is a partnership between celebrity chefs

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and Don Pintabona, who is a returnee to the Tampa Bay region. He completed an undergraduate degree at the

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and began his chef career working at a restaurant on Busch Boulevard in Tampa. Sea Salt restaurant is an upscale seafood and steak restaurant.{{Cite web, url=https://www.tampabay.com/things-to-do/food/dining/upscale-restaurant-sea-salt-now-open-in-downtown-st-petersburgs-sundial/2216078/, title=Upscale restaurant Sea Salt now open in downtown St. Petersburg's Sundial, last=Reiley, first=Laura, date=February 2, 2015, website=Tampa Bay Times, access-date=2016-07-04

References

External links

"BayWalk Vision Closer to Reality"
Old Northeast - Downtown St Pete Patch, March 16, 2012
"Baywalk and the Two Bills"
Old Northeast - Downtown St Pete Patch, May 14, 2012 Buildings and structures in St. Petersburg, Florida Tourist attractions in St. Petersburg, Florida Shopping malls established in 2000 2000 establishments in Florida

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