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NewsSt. Pete RisingJuly 29, 2026Pinellas

Lakeview Farm Store Opening New Location in Grand Central District

Lakeview Farm Store is opening a new, larger grocery location in St. Petersburg's Grand Central District. The store specializes in organic, locally-sourced food products.

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Why It Matters

A new commercial business is occupying a 3,540 square-foot space at 1847 1st Avenue North, previously used by the nonprofit school Indi-ED.

Key Facts

  • Lakeview Farm Store is opening a second location at 1847 1st Avenue North in St. Petersburg.
  • The new space measures 3,540 square feet.
  • The location was previously occupied by the nonprofit school Indi-ED.
  • Indi-ED relocated to 1619 11th Avenue North in the spring of 2021.
  • The new store is significantly larger than the company's existing 1,000-square-foot Clearwater location.
  • The business is owned by the Barbagelata family, who moved to Pinellas County in 2021.

Who's Mentioned

personMateo Barbagelata“Co-owner of Lakeview Farm Store.”locationGrand Central District“The neighborhood where the new store is opening.”location1619 11th Avenue North“The new location of the Indi-ED school.”personBelen Barbagelata“Co-owner of Lakeview Farm Store.”organizationFlorida Fruit Co-op“A local supplier for the store.”organizationGamble Creek Farms“A primary supplier of organic vegetables and fruits.”organizationFort McCoy Ranch“A local supplier for the store.”organizationLakeview Farm Store“The specialty grocery store opening a new location.”organizationSt. Pete Ferments“A local specialty goods supplier.”organizationOlivor Heritage Farms“A local supplier for the store.”organizationCasa Origen“A farm-to-table restaurant in the EDGE District supplied by Lakeview.”organizationAlday Farm“A local supplier for the store.”organizationLife Farms“A local supplier for the store.”organizationIndi-ED“The former tenant of the new store's location.”personBarbagelata family“The owners of Lakeview Farm Store.”location1847 1st Avenue North“The address of the new store location.”