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Commission approves redevelopment of Blind Pass Marina with limits on outdoor music and dock variances
Summary
The commission granted a conditional use permit and four variances for the redevelopment of Blind Pass Marina at 9555 Blind Pass Road, approving an outdoor-restaurant concept with restricted live music, sound‑governor requirements, and dock reconstruction that reduces slips from 106 to 70; approvals were accompanied by conditions and unanimous votes.
The St. Pete Beach City Commission on April 28 approved a two‑part redevelopment proposal for Blind Pass Marina, authorizing an outdoor restaurant with live music under a conditional use permit and granting four dimensional variances to reconstruct commercial dock facilities.
Brandon Barry, the city planner, told the commission that the site is a long‑standing marina and that recent hurricane damage and age had left facilities in need of complete redevelopment. The project retains the marina footprint but reduces overall slip count from 106 to 70 and increases individual slip size, the applicants said. The redevelopment proposal includes a largely open outdoor dining concept with a designated southern area for…
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