The area of downtown St. Pete that lies just south of 2nd Avenue South between 5th Street and 8th Street has seen a number of new developments in recent years. While the area is largely quiet and residential, there is a scattering of other uses too.

Development in this neighborhood tends to be less intense than other areas of downtown, with projects like Campbell Landings, which was completed in 2014, and the Saint James Townhomes, which wrapped up earlier this year.

There are a number of new developments on the horizon for this areas as well. The Royal, which recently finished site preparations, is set to break ground on 4th Avenue South. Across the street, an underappreciated medical office building is in the process of being transformed into boutique office space and an upscale restaurant, Lingr on 6th. Soon to be joining these developments is The Sapphire – a new boutique condominium project.