NewsSt. Pete RisingMay 19, 2026Pinellas County
BankUnited Opening New Branch in Historic St. Pete Building
BankUnited is opening a new branch in the EDGE District of downtown St. Petersburg. The bank will occupy the first floor of the historic Western Hotel building, which dates back to 1918.
Read the full story at St. Pete RisingWhy It Matters
This development brings a new financial service to a historic landmark in the EDGE District, replacing a former fitness center.
Key Facts
- The new branch is located at 900 Central Avenue in St. Petersburg.
- The bank will occupy 2,700 square feet of space.
- The building is the oldest in the EDGE District and was originally built as the Western Hotel in 1918.