St. Petersburg, FL (July 1, 2026) – European Equities is pleased to announce the signing of a five-year lease agreement with Southern Luv BBQ, which will occupy a 1,256-square-foot space at Star Plaza in the heart of St. Petersburg’s dynamic EDGE District. The lease was brokered by Chris Niewiarowski, who represented European Equities in the transaction.
Southern Luv BBQ brings authentic Southern-style barbecue and comfort food to St. Petersburg, offering a welcoming dining experience centered around flavorful smoked meats, traditional sides, and genuine Southern hospitality. The restaurant’s approachable concept and community-focused atmosphere are designed to appeal to residents, professionals, and visitors throughout the surrounding area.
“We are excited to welcome Southern Luv BBQ to Star Plaza,” said Chris Niewiarowski of European Equities. “Their authentic concept and commitment to quality food and hospitality make them a great addition to the property. Southern Luv BBQ will strengthen the center’s growing dining presence and bring another distinctive local business to the EDGE District.”
Star Plaza continues to build momentum as a vibrant destination for health, wellness, dining, boutique retail, and service-based businesses. The center is home to an established mix of local operators, including BankUnited, Leann’s Nails, and Rare Body Studio, and has recently welcomed a growing roster of new concepts such as Velvet Coupe Wine Bar, Central Express Vet, Peach Pump, and The Burg Nutrition.
Surrounded by more than 101,000 people and over 7,400 businesses within a five-mile radius, Star Plaza offers strong visibility, consistent daytime traffic, and a highly accessible location for retailers and service providers seeking to grow within one of St. Petersburg’s most active commercial corridors.
European Equities is a full-service boutique real estate development company. European Equities, as a real estate broker and through its related construction and property management companies, provides complete and seamless services for the life of a project, beginning with project conception through acquisition, planning and development, construction, leasing, property management, and ultimately divestment. Based in Clearwater, Florida, European Equities has provided its bespoke services throughout the United States for nearly a quarter of a century.
For more information, contact European Equities at 727-723-3771 or info@europeanequities.com.