IMAGE SOURCE: Woody’s Waterfront Facebook Page
If you heard that Woody’s Waterfront has a new owner and immediately thought, “Who is Tfue?” followed by, “What on earth is Twitch?” you are in very good company.
Take a breath. Nothing alarming is happening. No, it’s not a new condo tower announcement. And no, you do not need to download anything.
Let’s walk through this together.
First Things First. What Happened?
The former Woody’s Waterfront property in St. Pete Beach has been purchased by Turner Tenney, known online as Tfue.
He is a Pinellas County native from Indian Rocks Beach, and he bought the property in January 2026 for approximately $2.4 million, according to local reporting.
In other words, a local kid made very modern money and bought a very classic Florida waterfront spot.
And before anyone spirals, it was not sold to a mega hotel chain. Not a faceless out-of-state developer. Not a luxury condo tower project with renderings full of infinity pools. And no demolition crews lining up tomorrow morning.
Just a property sale, and for a lot of locals, that already feels like a small win.
Who Is Tfue?
IMAGE SOURCE: Tfue Youtube Channel
Tfue is not a movie star. Not a musician. And definitely not a gang about to take over St Pete Beach.
His real name is Turner Tenney.
A 27-year-old Florida native who grew up in Indian Rocks Beach and became famous playing video games online by broadcasting them live to millions of viewers. Over time, those viewers turned into sponsorships, brand deals, and a full-scale business.
In simple terms, he built a career the way earlier generations did. He found a platform, built an audience, and turned it into income. The only difference is that his stage wasn’t a TV network or a radio station. It was the internet.
At one point, he was one of the biggest names in competitive Fortnite, a wildly popular online game. His live streams attracted huge audiences. His YouTube videos racked up millions of views. Companies paid to work with him. Brands lined up.
So while it might sound unusual, this isn’t a random internet hobbyist buying beachfront property. It’s a local who built a modern entertainment career and cashed in on it.
As of recent counts, he has millions of followers across streaming platforms and YouTube, and owns a piece of St. Pete Beach.
What Is Twitch? (No, It’s Not a Medical Issue)
Twitch is a website where people watch live shows on the internet. Not “shows” like Jeopardy! (though honestly, someone should stream that), but live broadcasts where the host talks to viewers in real time.
Think of it like this:
- Cable TV: You watch, you yell at the screen, the screen ignores you.
- Twitch: You watch, you type a comment, and the person on screen might actually respond. Like call-in radio, except the callers are typing, and the host might be playing online games instead of reading traffic updates.
People use Twitch to:
- Play video games live (yes, this is a job now)
- Talk about sports, food, travel, and random niche hobbies
- Hang out with an audience the way a DJ used to, just with fewer commercials and more energy drinks
And before anyone panics: you don’t need to download anything, you don’t need to sign up for Twitch, and it will not interfere with your Facebook password.
Creating a free account is required to chat, follow channels, subscribe, or stream yourself, but it’s basically a website where a lot of young people watch, browse, and view chat anonymously without logging in. The same way people used to spend hours parked in front of the TV, except now the TV talks back.
That’s where Tfue built his name.
Why This Matters to St. Pete Beach
Because Woody’s was not just another restaurant.
For more than 35 years, it was sunsets, live music drifting over the Intracoastal, trivia nights, birthdays, first dates, and “just one more drink” that turned into three.
The restaurant closed after sustaining major damage from hurricanes in late 2024. Rather than rebuild, the longtime owners chose to sell. That left a big question mark on one of the most recognizable waterfront properties in the area. So when news broke that it sold, people understandably wondered who bought it and what was coming next.
Is Something New Planned?
Right now, there are no officially announced plans.
There has been mention of a possible restaurant, but no confirmed name, design, or timeline has been made public. So for now, the sale is the only concrete development. Everything else is speculation.
What we do know is that the property’s zoning allows for several commercial uses, including a restaurant or entertainment space. So the potential is there. The specifics just are not.
When real plans surface, that’s when it gets interesting. Until then, the sunsets remain the same.