STX News

On a monthly basis, we send out our newsletter with current St Croix news and upcoming events. We try to give a glimpse into life on our incredible island and hope it entices you to come feel the sand between your toes.

St. Croix Unite to Bring Playground to Life

St. Croix Unite to Bring Playground to Life

Back in June 2021, Children First St. Croix revealed plans for a new look for the Midre Cummings Playground in Frederiksted. The organizers had then estimated that the project would need a total of about 1,200 volunteers, a minimum of 270 people per day, for a...

New St Croix Restaurants

New St Croix Restaurants

St. Croix was recently named a top destination for winter travel by Expedia. At the same time, there is a recent ease on restrictions across the territory. We are excited to see and hear about new eateries and cafes opening in the territory, ready to welcome tourists...

Gwan Mannyé: Contemporary Caribbean Cruisine

Gwan Mannyé: Contemporary Caribbean Cruisine

The newest addition to the culinary scene on St. Croix has plans to make their mark “in a big way.” Gwan Mannyé is a family run establishment that opened its doors in September 2021. Owners Christopher Monbelly and Dean Baptiste, Jr. are the uncle nephew duo with St....

Tech Village on St Croix includes agricultural investment

Tech Village on St Croix includes agricultural investment

The Virgins Islands Tech Village project is estimated to cost around $40 Million, and is part of the economic revitalization effort on St. Croix. Senators recently showed support for a bill that authorizes the use of 18 acres of land for The Virgin Islands Tech...

Beauty and the Beast Triathlon 2021

Beauty and the Beast Triathlon 2021

The race is on in America’s Paradise! St. Croix is home to one of the longest-running triathlons on record. Since 1988, St. Croix’s previous races such as “America’s Paradise Triathlon” and “IRONMAN 70.3® St. Croix” have been considered must-do events for triathletes...

2021 Crucian Coconut Festival

2021 Crucian Coconut Festival

Coconut lovers rejoice! The annual Crucian Coconut Festival is back from its pandemic hiatus to resume its mission to reignite St. Croix’s economy with the help of coconuts. Since its inception in 2015 by St. Croix Farmers in Action, the cultural display of this...

St Croix Ballroom & Latin Dance

St Croix Ballroom & Latin Dance

Learn how to dance like a pro at St. Croix Ballroom & Latin Dance Studio! Owners Garincha and Jennifer Hilaire have over 20 years of knowledge and experience in the art of dancing and brought their expertise to St. Croix. After honeymooning in St. John, the couple...

Kasavah – Modern Bohemian Boutique

Kasavah – Modern Bohemian Boutique

Crucian-born Shanya Williams always had a passion for fashion. Her worldly travels deepened her love for this form of self-expression in a way she never expected. After visiting places like Thailand, Australia, Costa Rica and Caribbean islands like St. Lucia and...

Using Technology to Help Sell Property

Using Technology to Help Sell Property

Published on our October 2021 Newsletter Question: What kinds of technology will you use to help sell my property? Chris's Answer: The technology we use to represent your property will greatly depend on the property, and how we feel we can best create a complete,...

Selling Property in St Croix

Selling Property in St Croix

Published on our October 2021 Newsletter Question: What's the most important thing I can do to help me sell my property? Christie's Answer: DE-CLUTTER! As buyers search, they want to visualize themselves living in the property. The photos and videos we take should...

Fitness on St Croix: Studio 360

Fitness on St Croix: Studio 360

Studio 360 is your one stop shop for wellness on St. Croix. This state-of-the-art chiropractic wellness and movement center combines chiropractic wellness care with a functional fitness center. Together, these pieces create an environment that supports the goal of...

Birdwatching on St. Croix

Birdwatching on St. Croix

The White-crowned Pigeon is a near threatened species and we have been seeing them in our front yard! Christie lays out seeds for them and we enjoy their occasional visits. Coincidentally, we came across an article by writer and photographer Robbie Lisa Freeman in the...