St. Pete's coffee scene gets a boost as Grove Surf reopens, new pop-up debuts
St. Pete's coffee scene is buzzing again, with new spots pouring in and old favorites returning.
Here are some of the latest openings.
State of sip: Grove Surf and Coffee reopens Tuesday, almost nine months after Hurricane Helene flooded its St. Pete Beach storefront and right on time to celebrate its fifth anniversary.
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