Business Beat
Stinger Bar Closes, a Martini Spot Pours, Bug Man Makes a Move By Abby Baker
ABBY BAKER
The Stinger Bar in Gulfport said goodbye to the community after 10 years.
Bug Man Down the Block Since 1992, Gulfport’s Bug Man has been reliably serving locals’ pest removal needs. The business was not immune to coronavirus woes, however, and moved from it’s home at 5217 Gulf-
port Blvd. S. to a smaller location at 5301 Gulfport Blvd. S. in May of 2021. Alisha Taylor, the daughter-in-law of original owner Rick McChesney, ran up and down the Gulfport street looking for a less expensive option. “Sales were down, and stuff was getting too expensive,” Taylor said.
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Dr. Stuart Pollack of Gulfport Chiropractic offered the business an office space in the doctor’s building. “It’s really small, but it works,” Taylor said. “I wanted to keep the doors open.” Cheers For those looking for more than a draft beer this fall, Pure Martini Bar will be St. Petersburg’s newest swanky cocktail spot, expected to debut in September. The concept, centered around artfully crafted martinis and mixed drinks, will be on the first floor of the Vantage Lofts Luxury Apartment Tower, at 162 16th St. N. “I wanted to create a game changer in St. Pete, not the cookie-cutter bar and restaurant,” said owner Ricky Williams. In addition to new favorites like “tequila-tinis,” the 3,400-square-foot space will feature high end cuisine – think lamb chops and mussels. Farewell to The Stinger A long-standing Gulfport watering hole, The Stinger Bar, 2222 49th St. Business Beat continued on page 26
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