Coastal House Vintage Expands with Creative Hub in St. Pete

0:00Coastal House Vintage, that cool Gulfport Spa for vintage fines and handmade goods, is leveling up with a bigger location in St. Pete. Owner Robin Key is turning it into a creative hub with a craft cafe where folks can grab a project, sip a drink, and make stuff right there. It's all about that third space vibe, minus the bar scene. The new Spa ramps up the inventory with more vendors, ceramics, jewelry, candles, and even furniture for the first time. They'll run four to eight workshops a month on things like embroidery, plant propagation, and pottery. Drop in DIY options, rotate too, plus partners like Propi for plant events and shell crafters from a bit of the beach. This expansion hits close to home for Key, who launched the original shop in late September 2024, the same weekend Hurricane Helene, wrecked her family's place. A mid-rebuilding her life, the store became her therapy and community anchor, drawing fans to its character-filled aesthetic over cookie cutter stuff.

1:00They're adding outdoor seating in the front yard for events with food trucks and coffee carts, boosting that community feel. The Gulfport location wraps up April 25th, with a soft launch at the new address, 28-21st Avenue North on April 29th. Hours kick off Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday's noon to 5 p.m., and a big grand opening rolls in later summer. Key sees this move sparking even more growth in a prime spot near other shops. Tefa Bay News today, powered by AI bringing you what matters. I'm Corey, with the story.