The site at 5805 Park Blvd. in Pinellas Park, once a manufacturing facility, is set to undergo a major transformation into a mixed-use complex, led by Mastry’s Brewing Co.

The project, known as Park Junction, will include a 5,000-square-foot brewery and a 36,000-square-foot market house. The market house will feature office space, studios, event areas, a taproom, commissary kitchens, and a rooftop venue. Mastry’s Brewing will anchor the complex, which will have a 19,000-square-foot ground level and rise multiple stories.

A video posted on the City of Pinellas Park’s Facebook page shows the former manufacturing facility has already been demolished, and the site is now vacant as Mastry’s moves forward with permitting applications.

Mastry’s Brewing Co. began in 2014 as a nano-brewery within the C.D. Roma Italian Restaurant in St. Petersburg’s Tyrone area. The success of this venture led to the establishment of Mastry’s Brewing Co., the first microbrewery on St. Pete Beach, in 2016. Founder and CEO Matthew Dahm has always had a vision for growth, but needed more space and the right opportunity to scale up.

“In the beverage manufacturing industry, square footage is everything. You need more room for equipment, tanks, and for people to come visit,” Dahm explained. Despite setbacks from hurricanes, years of red tide on St. Pete Beach, and COVID-19 lockdowns, the opportunity at 5805 Park Blvd. was too good to pass up.

“The City of Pinellas Park has been a fantastic partner from the start,” Dahm said. “Instead of just providing a process, they’ve worked with us to navigate how to make this project successful for everyone.”

Ensuring that Park Junction aligns with the city’s comprehensive plan has been crucial. This plan outlines future development directions and helps prioritize infrastructure investment. Park Junction is expected to become the cornerstone of a defined “city center” for Pinellas Park. Dahm compared the market house concept to Armature Works in Tampa, emphasizing its mentally stimulating and relaxing environment that fosters community.

“We aim to create a diverse, community-focused space similar to a craft brewery where people can move around and meet new people,” Dahm said. “It really brings together the work, live, play mindset.”

Dahm hopes to submit plans for permitting by the end of 2024 or early 2025, with construction expected to last about 12 months. While the space isn’t fully filled out yet, they have a few strategic food and beverage partners lined up, soon to be announced.

The project is expected to be an economic driver for Pinellas Park, creating over 100 new jobs. As the area grows alongside neighboring St. Petersburg, Dahm aims to highlight the cultural impact of the project.

“We want to be a great community partner,” he emphasized. “We’ve put a lot of time into developing a model that’s fully community-focused—something everyone can embrace and enjoy.”

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(Image credit: Mastry’s Brewing Co. rendering)