BayWalk (St. Petersburg)
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BayWalk is a shopping, dining and entertainment establishment located in downtown St. Petersburg, Florida
. The complex, which opened in the fall of 2000, includes 73000 square feet (6,781.9 m²) of retail space plus an 80000 square feet (7,432.2 m²) movie theater owned by Muvico Theaters, LLC
. The two-story, open-air shopping center is a mix of Florida contemporary and traditional Mediterranean architectural styles with stucco-faced buildings and wrought iron touches. Upon its opening, BayWalk offered well-known franchise and locally owned shops, restaurants, and nightclubs as well as a number of service-oriented businesses, that provided an eclectic visiting experience. However, numerous economic and political problems, coupled with high-profile incidents of crime committed by local teens at the location, have resulted in vacancy rates that now top 90%.
, GameStop
, Happy Feet Plus, Muvico, Tokyo Sushi Cafe, and White House Black Market
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St. Petersburg, Florida
St. Petersburg is a city in Pinellas County, Florida, United States. It is known as a vacation destination for both American and foreign tourists. As of 2008, the population estimate by the U.S. Census Bureau is 245,314, making St...
. The complex, which opened in the fall of 2000, includes 73000 square feet (6,781.9 m²) of retail space plus an 80000 square feet (7,432.2 m²) movie theater owned by Muvico Theaters, LLC
Muvico Theaters
Muvico Theaters is a movie theater chain. Its headquarters are in Oakland Park, Florida, near Fort Lauderdale.Based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Muvico has seven complexes in Florida. Muvico has also expanded out of the state of Florida to include complexes in the Chicago Metropolitan Area , and...
. The two-story, open-air shopping center is a mix of Florida contemporary and traditional Mediterranean architectural styles with stucco-faced buildings and wrought iron touches. Upon its opening, BayWalk offered well-known franchise and locally owned shops, restaurants, and nightclubs as well as a number of service-oriented businesses, that provided an eclectic visiting experience. However, numerous economic and political problems, coupled with high-profile incidents of crime committed by local teens at the location, have resulted in vacancy rates that now top 90%.
Stores
There are currently only 6 tenants left in the plaza. They are Chico'sChico's (retail chain)
Chico's is a retail women's clothing chain founded in 1983 on Sanibel Island, Florida.The Company currently operates 1,084 women's clothing stores, including stores in 48 states, Washington D.C., the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico operating under the Chico's, White House | Black Market and...
, GameStop
GameStop
GameStop Corporation is an American video game and entertainment software retailer. The company, whose headquarters is in Grapevine, Texas, United States, operates 6,500 retail stores throughout the United States, Canada, Australia, Austria, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, New...
, Happy Feet Plus, Muvico, Tokyo Sushi Cafe, and White House Black Market
White House Black Market
White House | Black Market is an American fashion store targeting women 25 years of age and older. White House | Black Market is known for its sleek lines, and its focus on white, black, and other variants of the two colors...
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Events
BayWalk occasionally holds special events on the property including the monthly Wine and Music Series, a charity event where patrons can purchase a glass of wine and enjoy jazz music with proceeds going to charity. In 2010, BayWalk saw a number of special events including the Peter Max Art exhibit, several charity runs and the St. Petersburg Shopapalooza. In January 2011, BayWalk will be hosting a Salvador Dalí Art exhibit.See also
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