| BayWalk Plaza | |
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| baywalklogo.jpg | |
Location in Pinellas County and the state of Florida |
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| General information | |
| Type | Shopping Plaza |
| Location | Pinellas County |
| Address | 153 2nd Avenue North |
| Town or city | St. Petersburg, Florida |
| Country | United States |
| Coordinates | |
| Inaugurated | November 17, 2001 |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 2 |
| Floor area | 73,000 sq ft (6,800 m2) + 80,000 sq ft (7,400 m2) |
| Design and construction | |
| Main contractor | Ciminelli Real Estate Services of Florida |
| Other information | |
| Number of stores | 27 |
| Parking | 7-Story Parking Garage |
| Website | |
| newbaywalk.com | |
BayWalk is a shopping, dining and entertainment establishment located in downtown St. Petersburg, Florida. The complex, which opened in the fall of 2000, includes 73,000 square feet (6,800 m2) of retail space plus an 80,000-square-foot (7,400 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%.
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There are currently only 6 tenants left in the plaza. They are Chico's, GameStop, Happy Feet Plus, Muvico, Tokyo Sushi Cafe, and White House Black Market.
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.