A wide range of cafes, coffee shops, boutiques and antique shops abound in St. Petersburg's vibrant and colorful Grand Central District.
A wide range of cafes, coffee shops, boutiques and antique shops abound in St. Petersburg's vibrant and colorful Grand Central District. Photos by Carole Devillers
The Grand Central District offers some of the best mural-spotting in St Pete. “El Templo – Find the Light” is a startling mural by Peru-based fine artist and muralist Jade Rivera.
The Grand Central District offers some of the best mural-spotting in St Pete. “El Templo – Find the Light” is a startling mural by Peru-based fine artist and muralist Jade Rivera. Photos by Carole Devillers
Known for inclusivity of LGBTQ+ individuals, the Grand Central District is located just west of downtown St Petersburg, between 16th and 31st streets along the Central Avenue and North and South First Avenue corridors.
Known for inclusivity of LGBTQ+ individuals, the Grand Central District is located just west of downtown St Petersburg, between 16th and 31st streets along the Central Avenue and North and South First Avenue corridors. Photos by Carole Devillers
Covering part of the wall at Grand Central Brewhouse is a mural the artist iBOMS created for the 2020 SHINE Mural Festival to draw attention to red tide, the toxic algae that periodically affects coastal areas.
Covering part of the wall at Grand Central Brewhouse is a mural the artist iBOMS created for the 2020 SHINE Mural Festival to draw attention to red tide, the toxic algae that periodically affects coastal areas. Photos by Carole Devillers.
Electric scooters await riders near an untitled mural in the Grand Central District created during the 2021 SHINE mural festival by German artist Case Maclaim, who is known for his combination of photorealism and surrealism.
Electric scooters await riders near an untitled mural in the Grand Central District created during the 2021 SHINE mural festival by German artist Case Maclaim, who is known for his combination of photorealism and surrealism. Photos by Carole Devillers.
A group of friends on scooters rides down Central Avenue in the Grand Central District.
A group of friends on scooters rides down Central Avenue in the Grand Central District. Photos by Carole Devillers.
The SunRunner, Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority’s bus rapid transit service, cruises in its own lane past traffic in the Grand Central District. It is an easy way to get from beach to ‘Burg and anywhere in between, with free rides until November.
The SunRunner, Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority’s bus rapid transit service, cruises in its own lane past traffic in the Grand Central District. It is an easy way to get from beach to ‘Burg and anywhere in between, with free rides until November. Photos by Carole Devillers.
The Floribbean in Grand Central District is a Caribbean fusion style cuisine restaurant focusing on fresh and locally sourced ingredients served in bowls.
The Floribbean in Grand Central District is a Caribbean fusion style cuisine restaurant focusing on fresh and locally sourced ingredients served in bowls. Photos by Carole Devillers.
For Mexican cuisine, beer, tacos and a fun atmosphere, Casita Taqueria in the Grand Central District fits the bill.
For Mexican cuisine, beer, tacos and a fun atmosphere, Casita Taqueria in the Grand Central District fits the bill. Photos by Carole Devillers
A very striking mural in the Grand Central District, the "Mad Hatter’s Tea Party" by Sarah Sheppard, was inspired by "Alice in Wonderland." It was commissioned especially by the dinnerware store China Finders and covers one side of their store.
A very striking mural in the Grand Central District, the "Mad Hatter’s Tea Party" by Sarah Sheppard, was inspired by "Alice in Wonderland." It was commissioned especially by the dinnerware store China Finders and covers one side of their store. Photos by Carole Devillers
In the Grand Central District, vintage clothing can be found at Artpool, where a Pride flag is on display in the window.
In the Grand Central District, vintage clothing can be found at Artpool, where a Pride flag is on display in the window. Photos by Carole Devillers
The Dog Bar is the perfect venue in Grand Central District for dog lovers to grab a beer and relax and socialize with other patrons.
The Dog Bar is the perfect venue in Grand Central District for dog lovers to grab a beer and relax and socialize with other patrons. Photos by Carole Devillers
A very striking mural in the Grand Central District, the "Mad Hatter’s Tea Party" by Sarah Sheppard, was inspired by "Alice in Wonderland." It was commissioned especially by the dinnerware store China Finders and covers one side of their store.
A very striking mural in the Grand Central District, the "Mad Hatter’s Tea Party" by Sarah Sheppard, was inspired by "Alice in Wonderland." It was commissioned especially by the dinnerware store China Finders and covers one side of their store. Photos by Carole Devillers
A “wooferee” officiates at the Woofball Puppy Bowl that recently took place at the Dog Bar in a fenced yard stocked with toys and balls for the pups to grab.
A “wooferee” officiates at the Woofball Puppy Bowl that recently took place at the Dog Bar in a fenced yard stocked with toys and balls for the pups to grab. Photos by Carole Devillers
A local band entertains the patrons with lively music at the Salty Nun bar and restaurant on Central Avenue in the Grand Central District.
A local band entertains the patrons with lively music at the Salty Nun bar and restaurant on Central Avenue in the Grand Central District. Photos by Carole Devillers
Whether biking, scooting, walking or riding the trolley or SunRunner, it’s easy to get around the Grand Central District, where murals are seemingly everywhere.
Whether biking, scooting, walking or riding the trolley or SunRunner, it’s easy to get around the Grand Central District, where murals are seemingly everywhere. Photos by Carole Devillers
Strolling down the Grand Central District is like walking in an outdoor art museum. Like installations in a museum, many murals are temporary pieces of art, with new murals taking their place.
Strolling down the Grand Central District is like walking in an outdoor art museum. Like installations in a museum, many murals are temporary pieces of art, with new murals taking their place. Photos by Carole Devillers

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The Bricks Ybor, the graduate student exhibition at the USF Contemporary Art Museum and the St. Petersburg Arts Alliance's Second Saturday ArtWAlk are just a few of the things to do in April in the arts scene around Tampa Bay. 
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Christopher CurryTuesday, March 21, 2023
The City of Clearwater and USF have collaborated on ARTours Clearwater, which uses augmented reality technology to bring four downtown murals to life.
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