April 19, 2022

35-story condo tower Saltaire sells out in downtown St. Pete

April 19, 2022/ Samantha Flanagan

Saltaire, a 35-story condominium tower under construction at 300 1st Street South, has sold out nearly a year before its expected completion in June 2023.

The modern high-rise is being developed by Delray Beach-based The Kolter Group. The company’s other St. Pete projects include ONE St. Petersburg, a 42-story condo tower located two blocks north of Saltaire, and Art House, also a 42-story condo tower coming soon to 200 Central Avenue.

Art House, which launched sales at the beginning of February, has already received reservations for over 100 of its 244 residential units.

March 01, 2022

$1.5 million renovation proposed for Williams Park's historic bandshell in downtown St. Pete

March 01, 2022/ Samantha Flanagan

St. Petersburg Parks and Recreation is seeking nearly $1.5 million to fund upgrades and much-needed renovations to Williams Park’s bandshell in downtown St. Pete, as part of an effort to revitalize and reactivate the historic space.

The park, which sits between 3rd and 4th Street and 1st and 2nd Avenue North, is St Pete’s first. Founded in 1888 and named for the city’s co-founder, John Constantine Williams Sr, it was the historic center of the community for much of St Pete’s early history with its first bandshell constructed in 1895 after a fence was built to keep wandering livestock from entering to graze.

The modern bandshell was designed in 1954 by local architect William Harvard and received both the Award of Merit and Test of Time Award from the American Institute of Architects. More recently, the park has served as the site for the beloved Saturday Morning Market in the summer months and Localtopia, the community’s annual celebration of all things local.

February 17, 2022

11-unit affordable townhome community proposed for south St. Pete

February 17, 2022/ Samantha Flanagan

More affordable housing could be coming soon to south St. Petersburg after the City received an unsolicited offer from Namaste Homes, LLC to acquire and develop a 0.55-acre vacant, City-owned property on the northwest corner of 18th Avenue South and 18th Street South.

Last month, the City received an unsolicited proposal from Green Mills Group, an affordable housing developer, to construct 96 affordable apartments on another City-owned parcel at 18th Avenue South and 21st Street across from Tangerine Plaza. After inviting alternative proposals, four additional groups, including Habitat for Humanity, submitted their vision for the site.

The proposal submitted by Namaste in partnership with Ardent OZF, LLC, a qualified Opportunity Zone Fund, outlines plans for 11 two-story, three-bed, two-and-half bath townhomes to be sold to households earning below 120% of the Area Median Income (AMI). Based on the current Area Median Income, this means a family of three earning less than $79,800 per year would be eligible. For a family of four, that number is $88,550, and for a family of five, $95,760.

January 21, 2022

15-story Tuxedo Court apartment building approved by St. Pete City Council

January 21, 2022/ Samantha Flanagan

A 15-story, mixed-use tower with 260 residential units is coming soon to 8th Street South, after City Council unanimously voted on January 20th to approve the development of a 1.15-acre lot.

The $65.4 million project, developed by White/Peterman Properties, Inc., and tentatively named Tuxedo Court, will be built on 8th Street South between Charles Court South and 4th Avenue South next to the existing Casablanca Towers and across the street from Webb’s Plaza. The proposal includes 2,700 square feet of retail space fronting 8th Street South.

January 20, 2022

Art House, a 42-story condo tower planned for 200 Central Avenue, is approved

January 20, 2022/ Samantha Flanagan

A 42-story residential tower with parking and retail space at 200 Central Avenue will soon grace Downtown St. Pete’s rapidly evolving skyline after receiving unanimous City Council’s approval on January 13th.

Currently developed as a mixed-use, 26-story office and commercial building with a surface parking lot, the newly approved $120 million project will keep the existing building intact and add a residential tower to the now-underutilized surface parking lot.

December 08, 2021

40-unit condo building Domus Urbana sells out in downtown St. Pete

December 08, 2021/ Samantha Flanagan

Domus Urbana, a five-story condo building currently under construction three blocks south of Central Avenue, has sold out in less than 16 months.

The 40-unit community is being developed by St. Pete-based NJR Investment and Development Company, LLC. The company also developed Regent Lane, a 20-unit townhome community located at 145 4th Avenue North, which was completed in 2018.

Domus Urbana, located at 644 3rd Avenue South, broke ground in early 2021 and is set to open next summer. NJR Construction Group, LLC, an affiliate of the developer, is serving as the general contractor for the project. St Pete Rising recently shared aerial photos of the building’s construction, which has since reached the second floor.

November 11, 2021

39-acre mixed-use project moving forward near Gandy Blvd

November 11, 2021/ Samantha Flanagan

On Monday, The St Pete Community Planning and Preservation Commission (CPPC) unanimously approved amendments to a mixed-use development agreement that would bring residential units, a restaurant, and a public marina to Snug Harbor.

The currently vacant, 39-acre property is south of Gandy Blvd and East of San Fernando Blvd NE and consists of three combined parcels known as Gandy Center, Pirates Cove, and Riviera.

The original development agreement, approved in 2009, outlined plans to build 120 apartment units, a commercial marina with 45 wet slips, 72,000 square feet of retail space, and three restaurants comprising 21,000 square feet on the northern portion of the property, along with 256 single family or townhome residential units and 225 private docks on the southern parcel.

October 11, 2021

Everything you need to know about the SHINE Mural Festival beginning this Friday

October 11, 2021/ Samantha Flanagan

St. Pete’s biggest art event, the internationally recognized SHINE Mural Festival will see over 20 mural artists gather in the Sunshine City this Friday to kickoff its seventh annual edition. From October 15-24, a mix of local and visiting artists will create sixteen new public works of art throughout Downtown and the arts districts plus three community “Bright Spots” murals that aim to engage and inspire.

An official map detailing the location of all the 2021 projects was released last week by St. Petersburg Arts Alliance (SPAA), the nonprofit that produces the event each year.

October 06, 2021

Sales launch for The Residences at 400 Central, a 46-story condo tower in downtown St. Pete

October 06, 2021/ Samantha Flanagan

Sales have launched for 400 Central, a 46-story luxury condo building slated to be built on the 400 block of Central Avenue in Downtown St Pete. Once completed, the 515-foot, $400 million tower developed by Red Apple Real Estate will be the tallest building on Florida’s Gulf Coast. The community will feature a residents-only glass-enclosed Sky Lounge with sweeping views of Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico on the top floor.

Designed by award-winning global architecture firm Arquitectonica of Miami, the building’s 301 coastal-modern residential units will include twenty different floor plans with 2-4 bedrooms and custom 2-story penthouse homes ranging from 1,277 to 5,600 square feet. Each unit will have an open concept floor plan with 10-foot ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, spa-style bathrooms, and a gourmet kitchen with quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and European style cabinetry.

September 20, 2021

Mixed-use building planned for 2700 Central Avenue in the Grand Central District

September 20, 2021/ Samantha Flanagan

A new, luxury loft home development is coming soon to the Grand Central District in Downtown St Pete. 2700 Central, named for its prime location on Central Avenue and 27th Street, will feature three 3-bed and 3.5-bath sunlit properties with 2,100 square feet of living space. The building will also have 2,500 square feet of ground floor retail space that will front Central Avenue.

“2700 Central is an opportunity to redefine urban living in Downtown St. Pete and we’re excited to be part of it.” said John Barkett of Barkett Realty, which is representing the properties for sale. “As the Grand Central District continues to evolve and grow, our goal is to offer innovative and unique living spaces to match the city’s vibrant energy.”