DOWNTOWN ST. PETERSBURG
With a quirky, underground edge, Downtown St. Pete is a firebrand arts and culture haven and live music enclave. If “I live where you vacation” had a vibe, it would be here.
Location
It’s bordered on the west by an award-winning pier. The further east you go, the younger and artsier it gets. Effortlessly cool, St. Pete relishes in La Vie Bohème. Expect to see new residences in the near future and one example to look out for is The Residences at 400 Central, which is currently underway and anticipated to be the tallest residential building on Florida’s West Coast.
Red Apple Real Estate closed on a $252 million construction loan for the 46-story mixed-use luxury tower, which is now under construction with architecture by world-renowned firm Arquitectonica.
Residents can look forward to breathtaking panoramic views, elegant design, and a variety of floor plans and layouts with one to four bedrooms and a selection of custom penthouse homes. A full suite of 35,000-plus square feet of interior and exterior amenities including a 46th-floor sky lounge observatory and resort-style pool deck lined with cabanas offer owners the ultimate in skyward luxury living.
Transportation
There’s seldom traffic and parking is never impossible, rare for a city core. Bikes, scooters and on-feet are popular modes of exploration.
Dining
If worldly fine dining at Lingr, il Ritorno, or Cassis doesn’t entice you, it won’t take long to find something sumptuous.
Activities and Entertainment
If you want to feel cultured, you’re in the right place. You can’t go a few blocks without passing a museum, art gallery, music venue, market or festival.
Fitness and Wellness
Outdoor gyms, parks, and volleyball courts overlooking the water are popular spots. Run, bike, boat, paddle and windsurf at the nearby St. Pete Pier. Sunset almost always promises a dolphin sighting.
DOWNTOWN TAMPA
Downtown Tampa offers big city thrills plus the coastal coolness of a city on the water. It’s metropolitan life without metropolitan struggle.
Location
Nearly half of the region’s border offers coveted waterfront views. Urban living is convenient here and new developments are erected at breakneck speed. Take, for example, Pendry Residences Tampa which is introducing a luxury living experience unprecedented in Tampa Bay.
Known for its collection of luxury residences in Natirar, NJ, Park City, UT and West Hollywood, CA, Montage now brings its fresh expression of luxury to Tampa. Pendry residences are known for the intriguing location, exceptional design and impeccable services of their hotels coupled with the privacy and exclusivity available only to homeowners.
Designed by world-renowned Arquitectonica and located along the Tampa Riverwalk, the 207 private residences will have expansive waterfront views, hotel-style amenities and service, and designer-curated details throughout. Amenities include three signature food & beverage offerings on-site, a world-class spa and fitness center, a rooftop pool and over 11,000 square feet of private event space.
The 38-story ultra-luxury condominium tower and connected five-star hotel are set to open in late 2024. Pricing for residences will start from $1,000,000. Private showings are now available.
Transportation
Downtown Tampa is a stone’s throw from Channelside, Ybor City, Hyde Park, South Tampa, Tampa Heights, and Harbour Island. Parking is rarely a hassle (unless there’s a game on), and rideshares are accessible. The cross bay ferry is a seafaring route to Downtown St. Pete.
Dining
Foodies rejoice. World-class dining abounds with options like CW’s Gin Joint, Malio’s and Driftlight. New and noteworthy restaurants like Boulon Brasserie coalesce on Water Street.
Activities and Entertainment
At Amalie Arena, people cheer on the Bolts and see some of the world’s most preeminent performers. Nearby is the Tampa Museum of Art, the Tampa Theatre, The Florida Aquarium and The Straz Center which means boredom is never an option.
Fitness and Wellness
Ditch your car-the area is bike, and pedestrian friendly. The 2.4 miles of Riverwalk is a popular route. Free outdoor fitness classes occur almost daily.
Native Sons Bring International Expertise to Tampa Real Estate
A typical weekend in downtown Tampa might find the Hawk family visiting Curtis Hixon Park and enjoying a festival, walking along the riverwalk, catching a show at the Straz Center, grabbing coffee at Buddy Brew or the Coffee Bar at the Tampa Edition or eating dinner at one of their favorite restaurants at Armature Works.
Eric Hawk’s job with the UN took him and his family all over the world – from Moscow to Miami, Geneva to Macedonia and many places in between before he decided to settle down in his hometown of Tampa. Now he and his son, David, are looking forward to helping others sell their property and/or find their forever homes.
“Where you decide to live is one of the most important decisions of your life. We want to make sure our clients are happy and that they find a home they love including the area around it,” says Eric Hawk. “We love the convenience of downtown Tampa, once you’re here, everything is within walking distance – grocery stores, all types of restaurants, sports and entertainment. And it’s only a 10-minute drive to get to the airport, International Mall, Hyde Park or South Tampa.”
Specializing in the downtown area, South Tampa and Harbour Island, this multicultural father-son team is excited to share their expertise with you and is committed to taking the time you need to help you find the perfect home.
“We genuinely have the best interest of our clients at heart,” he adds. “We enjoy making people happy and it is very important to us that we help our clients find the right place to live.”
Lombardo Real Estate
erichawk@lombardoteam.com | (813) 851-0911
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