St. Pete’s latest spot for movie pictures is opening in Grand Central, full with a restaurant

Analog pictures is getting a brand new residence in St. Pete. On Saturday, October 10, Lakeland Film Lab will have fun the grand opening of its extremely anticipated new Grand Central District location. St. Pete photographers will lastly have an area spot for all their movie wants. 

Founded in Lakeland in spring 2025 by husband-and-wife duo Nick and Elizabeth Buttrey, Lakeland Film Lab has rapidly turn out to be a hub for movie photographers seeking to develop their craft and join with others locally. After a lot success in Lakeland, they’re bringing the analog enjoyable to us, opening at 2821 Central Avenue.

The lab is understood for high quality in-house movie processing and scanning, however its focus goes past creating rolls. Through occasions and workshops, together with intro movie pictures and darkroom courses, Lakeland Film Lab has launched extra individuals to the craft and helped the movie neighborhood develop. Now, it’s bringing that very same expertise to St. Pete.

The new Grand Central location, proper subsequent to Cheeky’s Fish & Raw Bar, will provide the identical providers, together with movie creating and scanning, a collection of movie and pictures necessities to replenish on, and courses and occasions. The St. Pete store may also introduce a neighborhood darkroom, giving native photographers a spot to be taught and experiment.

And as a result of no artistic gathering house in St. Pete is full with out espresso, the brand new location may also debut Grind, a espresso pop-up contained in the store. Visitors can seize a cup whereas dropping off movie, searching the house, or connecting with fellow photographers.

The grand opening may also mark the debut of Lakeland Film Lab’s first gallery exhibition on the St. Pete location. The lab put out an open name on their Instagram for movie photographers to submit their pictures capturing the essence of Florida from their very own perspective.

Join Lakeland Film Lab for its grand opening on Saturday, October 10, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Drop off a roll, seize a espresso, discover the gallery, and snap a photograph within the customized St. Pete picture sales space. Be certain to reach early, as the primary 25 clients may have an opportunity to win a particular giveaway.