August 2021 Electronic Magazine
Published August 2021 AUGUST 2021/VOL 3/ISSUE 1 TAMPA BAY INSIDER FEATURES, TRENDS, AND EVENTS FROM: --> Home affordability decreases in Tampa metro area alongside national trends While low mortgage rates have helped affordability, prices shot up too much to maintain historic affordability levels, according to a new report. Homes in the Tampa metro area were less affordable in the second quarter of 2021 than the historic average, alongside national declining home affordability for average workers and soaring prices.While other economic sectors are seeing gradual recovery from the pandemic, home affordability backslid, despite a 22% spike in the median national home price in the same quarter in 2020 to a record of $305,000. About 61% of counties in the nation with enough data to analyze saw median home prices of single-family homes and condos increase by at least 10% this quarter, according to a report by Attom, a property data company based in California.“That was up from 48% of counties in the second quarter of 2020 to the highest point in two years, as home prices have increased faster than wages in much of the country,” the report said.Four counties in the Tampa Bay metro area fall into this category. In Pasco County, the year-over-year median home price increased 32% to $250,000. There was a 24% increase in Hernando County, to a median home price of $228,900. Hillsborough County saw a 20% increase to $295,000 in the second quarter of 2021. This is the fourth-highest increase in the country among counties with at least 1 million people. In Pinellas County, the year-over-year median home price increased 16% to $289,900.While low mortgage rates have helped affordability, prices shot up too much to maintain historic affordability levels, Teta said in the report.“The near future of affordability remains very uncertain, as it has throughout the pandemic,” he said. “For the moment, the situation is a mix of positive and negative trends.”Read the full article here. --> Home affordability decreases in Tampa metro area alongside national trends Home values in the Tampa metro area saw explosive growth in the last year, with a year-over-year increase that's among the highest in the U.S.Zillow said that as of April, the typical home in the Tampa metro is worth $271,353, up $37,026, or nearly 16 percent from April 2020. That's the eighth-highest YoY spike in the U.S., the Seattle-based online real estate marketplace said. Home values in the area have increased 1.7 percent from March to April.The typical U.S. home value in April was $281,370, up 11.6 percent compared to April 2020.The Tampa metro area includes the St. Petersburg and Clearwater areas. Sarasota, Bradenton, and North Port comprise a separate metro area; Lakeland-Winter Haven is also accounted for separately.Zillow expects additional appreciation in the next year; it anticipates home values in the Tampa area will spike another 13.5 percent to clock in at $307,000 in April 2022.Record-low interest rates and inventory of homes for sale have driven the price increases, Zillow said; in the Tampa area, inventory is down nearly 42 percent compared to 2020. The typical home for sale in the Tampa area spends five days on the market before going under contract.Rents have also spiked in the last 12 months. The typical rent in the area is $1,617 per month, up $161 or 11.1 percent since April 2020. That's the sixth-highest jump in the U.S., Zillow said. Nineteen percent of homes sold above list price in February, the most recent data available, compared to 8 percent that sold above list in February 2020.Zillow cautions against comparing the current frenzy to the runup that preceded the Great Recession. In this cycle, the company says, "strong fundamentals with long legs underpin this market, dashing the notion of a new housing bubble."“Both of these hot markets saw extreme price appreciation in a relatively brief period. But that’s where the similarities end,” Zillow senior economist Jeff Tucker said in a statement.See full article here. --> This Month's Market Trends inTampa Bay CLICK IMAGE FOR UPDATED INFO --> WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS MONTH: CLICK EVENT FOR DETAILSDowntown Concert at Rock the ParkThursday, August 5, 6:30pmCurtis Hixon Waterfront ParkThis free monthly music series showcases musical talents of all genres. This month’s free outdoor concert features performances from Kristopher James (Full Band), Perception.FREE admission Summer Classics Series: Singin’ in the RainAugust 8 & 12, 7:30pmTampa TheatreCelebrate 30 years of Summer Classics on the Big Screen during Tampa Theatre’s summer movie series.$10 First Friday Art Walk in GulfportFriday, Aug 6, 5-9pmDowntown GulfportMaking its debut as the premiere art walk in Pinellas County in 1993, Gulfport’s First Friday Art Walk welcomes the region’s most innovative artists for a showcase of creativity and community among the vibrant restaurants and storefronts along scenic Beach Boulevard.FREE Admission Heights Night MarketWednesday, August 11, 5:30-9:30pmArmature WorksMonthly outdoor market featuring live music plus a rotating cast of artisanal artists and makers selling handmade goods, jewelry, art, wood-work, gifts and so much more. Family friendly.FREE Admission Tampa Bay Rays vs. Chicago White SoxFriday, August 11, 7:10 pmTropicana FieldWatch the Tampa Bay Rays play against the Chicago White Sox for fun for the whole family.Various Priced Admission Virtual 5X5KAugust 27-28VirtualYou can join the 5x5K FOR GOOD wherever you live. Our Live Virtual Race option is not your typical virtual run where you’re completely on your own. We will have five scheduled 5Ks where 5x5K FOR GOOD participants all over the country can run or walk together at the same time, with a running coach keeping you motivated and connected, all from the comfort of your own neighborhood or treadmill. Recurring events:Art on the HouseThursdays from 4-8pmTampa Museum of ArtEvery Thursday from 4 to 8 pm, the Tampa Museum of Art offers Art on the House where admission prices change to pay-as-you-will, and visitors choose whatever admission price they want to pay. Bring the family and celebrate 100 years of art in Tampa with exhibitions that emphasize ancient, modern, and contemporary art.Choose your own admission priceCommunity Tchin-Tchin (Complimentary Wine Tasting)Fridays from 5-7pmBook + BottleCheck out this casual Friday tasting at St. Pete’s local bookstore and wine shop. Themes change weekly.FREESt. Pete Walking Mural ToursSaturdays from 10-11:30amTour begins at Florida CraftArt, 501 Central Ave. in downtown St. PetersburgVisitors will hear the inside stories of the making of over 30 murals found in the four block tour. Limited to 10 people, masks required, book prior to 4 p.m. the prior day.$19Bend, Bubbles & BrunchSundays from 10-11amEpicurean HotelRecenter and restart with poolside yoga. Keep the relaxation going with a complimentary glass of Champagne or Ketel One Botanicals cocktails at the end of class. Enjoy all day pool access and stay for brunch at Élevage.$25 in advance; $30 at the door --> COVID-19Updates Curious whether people in your neighborhood are testing positive for coronavirus? The Florida Department of Health, Division of Disease Control and Health Protection has launched an online tool to map cases of coronavirus by ZIP code. For real time COVID-19 updates for Florida data click here. If you do not receive updates from the City of Tampa make sure to sign up by texting: TAMPAREADY to 888-777. --> Tampa Foodie: Brooklyn staple Oddfellows Ice Cream Co. opening shop in Tampa Chorizo caramel swirl ice cream, anyone? Oddfellows Ice Cream Co. is on it.The popular Brooklyn-based business is bringing its signature collection of wacky flavors to Tampa this fall. Think miso cherry, olive oil, chocotorta and passionberry buttercake ice cream.The 1,500-square-foot shop at Hyde Park Village will mark Oddfellows’ first location in the South. It joins six other storefronts in Brooklyn, Manhattan, Boston, and Korea. Tampa ice creamery will operate at 718 S Village Circle from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. every day.Oddfellows opened in 2013 after Kumar commissioned Mason to whip up pretzel ice cream for his then-pregnant wife. The shop has since exploded, drawing hungry customers with milkshakes and decked-out banana splits. It also serves vegan flavors, alcohol-infused tubs, wine, and beer.“We made a name for ourselves with unconventional flavors,” said Oddfellows co-founder Mohan Kumar, who visits friends and family in Tampa regularly. “And that is what we are bringing here. Over the last five years, I’ve seen the food scene explode in Tampa. I love the people. I love the vibe.”Check out the full article here. --> US existing-home prices hit another record high Median existing-home prices soared 23.6% year over year to a record high of $350,300, as monthly price gains continue. Median existing-home price across all housing types hit a record high of $350,300 in May, up 23.6 percent from the year before, according to a new report released Tuesday morning by the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Home prices rose across all U.S. regions as the new high marked 111 consecutive months of annual price gains since March 2012. Existing-home sales dropped slightly for the fourth consecutive month in May, with sales down 0.9 percent from the previous month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.8 million. However, existing-home sales were still up 44.6 percent year over year from 4.01 million in May 2020. “The market’s outlook, however, is encouraging,” Yun added. “Supply is expected to improve, which will give buyers more options and help tamp down record-high asking prices for existing homes.” By the end of May, total inventory reached 1.23 million units, an increase of 7 percent from April, but down 20.6 percent year over year. That amount of inventory represents a 2.5-month supply, up from 2.4 month supply the previous month, but down from 4.6 month from the previous year.’ Properties spent about 17 days on the market in May, which reflected no change from April, but is down from 26 days in May 2020. Nearly 90 percent of properties sold in May spent less than one month on the market. First-time homebuyers made up 31 percent of May sales, the same proportion as in April. Investors, or second-home buyers, made up 17 percent of home sales, also equal with the number of investor-buyers in April. Distressed sales (foreclosures and short sales) made up less than 1 percent of sales in May, equal to the rate in April. Read full article here. --> Tampa International ranks among the most affordable departure airports As the number of Americans flying rebounds, travelers leaving out of Tampa International Airport are in luck — the airport recently ranked among the most affordable based on average airfare, according to FinanceBuzz. TPA ranked 11th, with average airfares of $259.91. However, it was far from the most affordable in Florida. Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International was the second most affordable in the report at $214.87, followed immediately by Orlando International at $215.93. Miami International ranked just below Tampa at No. 12 with average fares of $265.82. The report looked at average domestic airfares from the 45 busiest airports in the country using data published by the U.S. Department of Transportation. The most affordable airport on the report was McCarran International in Nevada. The most expensive was John F. Kennedy International out of New York. The national average fell from $352.27 to $292.20 from 2019 to 2020, marking the lowest average airfare tracked by FinanceBuzz going back to 1995. Click here for full article. --> Developer wants to convert West Tampa cigar factory to apartments, add townhouses A historic cigar factory in West Tampa could soon find new life as apartments.Tampa developer Omar Garcia has filed plans with the city to convert the century-old factory at 2111 N. Albany Ave. into Albany Cigar Lofts, which would include 40 apartments. On the land surrounding the factory, Garcia is planning 10 townhouses ranging from 2,000 to 2,400 square feet. The project will also include 55 parking spaces.The factory, built in 1903, sits on 1.33 acres, which includes the vacant lot at the corner of North Albany Avenue and West Walnut Street. It's currently owned by a trustee that paid $1.95 million for it in 2018, according to Hillsborough County property records.The surrounding neighborhood has seen a development boom in recent years. The Bryan Glazer Family Jewish Community Center opened in 2016; developers have poured millions into apartments; and restaurants are popping up around the area.The plans require a rezoning approval from Tampa City Council, which will hold a public hearing on the project on Sept. 9.Read full article here. --> Hillsborough to take a close look at school boundaries Hillsborough County public school officials are in the early stages of what could be a massive overhaul of school boundaries.District staff will recommend that the School Board seek the help of a consultant at a cost of hundreds of thousands of dollars. The team will look at campuses such as Shields and Coleman middle schools, which are near or above capacity, along with Monroe and Madison middle schools, which have seats to spare.Two opposing sets of problems confront them: Crowded conditions in the booming South County suburbs, and empty seats in urban and suburban schools that have lost more than 30,000 students to independently managed charter schools.Boundary changes — if the district can overcome public resistance — can even out some of those differences.Another tactic they will try is opening new PK-8 schools, which have proven popular in the charter sector. Hillsborough is converting an office and warehouse center in South Tampa into one such school. New Manhattan PK-8 will help ease crowding in the South Tampa’s elementary schools. But it will also draw from Madison and Monroe, creating uncertainty for those two middle schools. Read full article here. --> Tampa Bay FeaturedJUST SOLDLuxury Listing A penthouse condominium in Virage Bayshore sold for $6.9 million, a near-record price per square foot. John and Pamela Keiser, who sold their Davis Islands home to the husband of Tampa Bay Buccaneers co-owner Darcie Glazer Kassewitz, bought the Virage penthouse the same day that sale closed, according to Hillsborough County property records. The penthouse seller, Gretchen Shires, paid $6.605 million for the condo in February, according to county records. The condo's worth increased by 4.45% in four months, though its listing price was even more ambitious: Toni Everett, founder of the Toni Everett Co., initially marketed the penthouse for $7.9 million. The purchase price breaks down to $1,015 per square foot. It is the second-highest price per square foot ever paid for a condominium in Hillsborough County; the top price is $1,010 per square foot, which another Virage penthouse sold for in February, according to the Multiple Listing Service. Home sales — whether single-family properties or condos — in Tampa rarely top $1,000 per square foot. That is a price range more commonly seen in Sarasota, though the home the Keisers sold to the Kassewitz family clocked in at $1,258 per square foot. Nine of the 10 most expensive condos sold in Tampa in the last decade were in Virage; the other unit was in the Bellamy, according to Hillsborough County property records. Virage, which includes 71 units in 24 stories, offered the city's first new condos since the Great Recession. Virage likely won't hold those records for long: Units in The Edition Tampa, a tower that includes boutique hotel rooms and branded condominiums, will likely crush the $1,000 per square foot threshold, as will the Ritz-Carlton Residences. Read more here. --> Tampa Bay FeaturedLuxury Listing Former Rays manager Joe Maddon is selling his iconic Bayshore Boulevard home and relocating to Arizona to be closer to work and family. Maddon and his wife, Jaye, moved to Tampa after he got hired by the Rays for the 2006 season and continued to live there in the offseason after he left, taking jobs managing the Cubs in 2015 and Angels in 2020. He has remained active in the Tampa Bay charity community, and his Respect 90 Foundation will remain based here. Maddon, 67, is also a partner, with Michael Stewart, in the South Tampa restaurant Ava, which will remain open. “Tampa Bay will always feel like another home to Jaye and I,” Maddon said via text message. “This decision was based on the opportunity to spend more time with family. Through our Respect 90 Foundation, we will remain closely tied to the Tampa Bay area community which has been so great to us over the years. We cherished our time spent there and are so grateful for the many friendships we will continue to maintain.” The Maddons bought the historic 5,403-square foot home, which was built in 1917 and whose past owners include former Bucs coach John McKay, in 2012 for $1.76 million. They did extensive renovations and updating and are now listing it for $3.9 million.The main house, in a Dutch Colonial style, has four bedrooms and 3½ baths, with hardwood floors and updated kitchen and bathrooms, with an expansive view of Hillsborough Bay and the wide sidewalk promenade. Guest quarters over the detached three-car garage include two bedrooms and one bath, plus a room that was Maddon’s “man cave,” with five televisions.There also is a salt-filtration pool with private outdoor living space, including a covered bar and fire pit. The home is located at 1001 Bayshore Blvd. --> GET TO KNOW CRAIG KINCHELOE-CLICK HEREKNOW SOMEONE WHO IS CONSIDERING BUYING OR SELLING-SEND THEM THIS LINK TO SCHEDULE A STRATEGY SESSION WITH CRAIG Follow us for updates: Share Forward Copyright (C) 2024. The Kincheloe Group. All rights reserved.Our mailing address is:The Kincheloe Group711 S. Howard Ave. Ste. 200TAMPA, Florida 33606 Want to change how you receive these emails?You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.
August 2020 Electronic Magazine
Published August 2020 AUGUST 2020/VOL 2/ISSUE 7 TAMPA BAY INSIDER FEATURES, TRENDS, AND EVENTS FROM: --> Developer of Riverwalk Place, the 50-plus story mixed-used tower in downtown Tampa, unveils redesigned hotel-condo The developer of one of downtown Tampa's most anticipated towers has unveiled new plans for the project — a new vision that subtracts condominiums, adds hotel rooms and significantly reduces the tower's height. Two Roads Development filed new plans with the city for a 37-story hotel-condo tower on the vacant site at the intersection of Ashley Drive and Brorein Street. The hotel is on floors one through 13, with ballrooms on the 12th and 13th floors. The condos begin on the 14th floor. The tower will be home to 222 hotel rooms and 230 hotel-branded condominiums. Arquitectonica Studios, a Miami-based architecture firm with a global portfolio, is the new architect on the tower. Gensler was the architect on previous iterations of the tower. The plans are a significant shift for Riverwalk Place, which was first introduced in 2015 as a 50-plus story, mixed-use tower with luxury condos stacked on top of office space. The original developer, Feldman Equities, brought Two Roads in as a residential developer in 2018; Feldman exited the deal in March. Two Roads is now the sole developer, and GPB Capital is an equity participant. With a "café and open-air gourmet restaurant" on the ground floor of the project, the new plan holds true to Feldman's initial vision of a building that interacts with and activates the Tampa Riverwalk. Shortly after Feldman's exit from the project, Two Roads said it was in discussions with a hotel flag for a portion of the tower and said it was returning condo deposits while it worked through a redesign of the tower. Two Roads did not identify a hotel flag in Tuesday's updated plans but said it "looks forward to announcing the brand in the coming months." The introduction of hotel rooms has dramatically reduced the number of condominiums in the tower. At one point, Feldman and Two Roads scrapped office space and planned to devote the entirety of the 50-story tower to 288 condos. By Tampa standards, nearly 300 units in one project is a massive undertaking. Developers typically presale units before beginning construction, with industry standards ranging from 40 percent to 60 percent of units presold to secure construction financing. The hospitality sector has taken a massive hit during the novel coronavirus pandemic, and some financiers say hotel construction loans will be among the hardest to secure, at least in the short term. It is the third project in Tampa to pursue hotel-branded condominiums. The Edition is a hotel-condo under construction in Water Street Tampa, featuring 37 luxury units atop a boutique hotel. Related Group, based in Miami, has also said it intends to pursue a hotel flag — to manage its strictly residential project on Bayshore Boulevard. Read full article by clicking here. Craig’s Take: This project has many iterations dating back to the 2000’s with its first iteration a 52-story Trump banded high rise. That project ended never coming to fruition and turned out be a disaster for many who put deposits down. This most recent major redesign of this project is a massive disappointment in my book. The original plan at 50 plus stories had it set to be the tallest residential high rise building on the west coast of Florida. That plan included 288 luxury condo residences ranging from 1,128-4,500 sq. ft. with pricing starting in the mid-700’s. The new 37 story design will no longer be the tallest residential building on the West Coast of Florida. It will barely stand taller than the 34-Story Element which is currently the tallest residential building in Tampa. Even more of a disappointment, it will not be the tallest residential building in Tampa Bay. The recently constructed One in St Petersburg stands at 41 stories. In addition to the already existing One in St Petersburg there is another project in the early stages of design called 400 Central. This building is slated for 46-stories and if constructed would be the tallest residential building on the West Coast of Florida. In my opinion it is very disappointing that downtown St. Petersburg will be home to the two tallest residential high rises in Tampa Bay. This is a reminder that residential living in downtown Tampa still lags downtown St. Pete. In my opinion the viability of Riverwalk Place project is still in serious question. I do understand the thought process of partnering with a hotel brand to offer residencies with the benefits of a hotel’s line of full-service amenities many of which luxury condo buyers desire. This could play as a smart move. It is important to note they are not the only players in town with this concept. The Edition which is in partnership with the Marriott brand. The other project recently discussed was the Related Group’s two condo towers proposed on Bayshore Boulevard south of W Bay-to-Bay Boulevard. This project is in the early stages but has gained a lot of attention because of its partnership with the Ritz-Carlton brand. The developers refunded all deposits and will have to begin the entire sales process again once floor plans and pricing have been finalized. Additional hurdles include timing. The timing when they begin to take reservations again will not be nearly as favorable as the last time. Between the pandemic, the tightening in residential and commercial financing, and significantly more competition in the luxury condo market in downtown Tampa and Bayshore Blvd all make for a difficult road ahead. The key to the Riverwalk Place succeeding will be how quickly they will be able to go through the sales process. For a condo project to obtain financing to begin construction they must have a certain percentage of contracts. Typically, that number is in the range of 50%-60% of the total units to be constructed. The way the sales process works in high-rise development is the developer begins by taking reservations. The reservation deposit secures the unit and pricing for the buyer. The reservation deposit is fully refundable. The next step in the process is to go from reservation to contract where the deposit typically increases from a reservation deposit of $10,000-$25,000 to 10% of the contract price and at this point the deposit becomes non-refundable. The next step in the process after contract is an additional deposit of 20% of the contract price which is due at groundbreaking. It is at this point the project being constructed becomes a reality. I would not be surprised if this project goes through its fourth redesign only for it not come to fruition likes its three other predecessors. --> This Month's Market Trends inTampa Bay CLICK IMAGE FOR UPDATED INFO --> WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS MONTH: CLICK EVENT FOR DETAILSVIRTUAL EVENTS:Click here to check out Rock the Park Tampa for virtual concerts.To learn a new skill while you’re home, you can click here.Want to find something to do today? You click here for Tampa Bay Times recommendations.GET OUTDOORS: TRAILS:Click here to check out some of Tampa Bay’s best trails. --> COVID-19Updates Curious whether people in your neighborhood are testing positive for coronavirus? The Florida Department of Health, Division of Disease Control and Health Protection has launched an online tool to map cases of coronavirus by ZIP code. For real time COVID-19 updates for Florida data click here. If you do not receive updates from the City of Tampa make sure to sign up by texting: TAMPAREADY to 888-777. --> Tampa Foodie: The Tampa restaurant chain SoFresh is ready to capitalize on retail vacancies from the pandemic with three new stores in the works Fast-casual restaurant chain SoFresh is ready to capitalize on the real estate fallout from the novel coronavirus pandemic — beginning with a new location in Tampa's Westshore business district. SoFresh is taking over the former Fitlife Foods storefront in Town Square Center, a Regency Centers Corp. owned shopping center at the intersection of Westshore and Kennedy Boulevards. Its neighbors in the center include Starbucks and Panera as well as a soon-to-be vacant space occupied by Pier 1 Imports. The new SoFresh is also just a block away from Fresh Kitchen, a Tampa-based concept that is one of SoFresh's top competitors in the healthy, build-your-own meal space. The pandemic has wreaked havoc on restaurants and retailers, leaving retail property owners bracing for impact as experts predict a coming wave of bankruptcies and vacancies. But fast-casual restaurants like SoFresh, which already had an emphasis on takeout and delivery meals, were better prepared to weather the pandemic and state-ordered dining room closures than their counterparts in casual and fine dining. Before the pandemic, SoFresh's business was split about 50/50 between off-premise and in-store dining, said Clay Donato, partner and vice president of development. Now, about 90 percent of its sales are for off-premise dining, though it varies by location. Donato predicts in-store dining sales will eventually rise, but even after the pandemic, SoFresh predicts that off-premise dining could be as high as 60 percent to 70 percent of sales. That shift has already changed SoFresh's real estate strategy. Donato said the company's average square footage was between 1,600 and 1,800; now, SoFresh is targeting stores between 1,100 and 1,400 square feet. Startup costs have declined as a result. While SoFresh stores previously cost between $400,000 and $500,000 to open, the projected startup costs are now between $325,000 and $400,000, Donato said. The new Westshore location is 1,250 square feet. "We are getting a lot of calls from retailers looking to exit space, so there’s an opportunity for us to take over existing leases," Donato told the Tampa Bay Business Journal. "I think we’re going to see more of that over the coming months. I think it’ll be a while before the bottom falls out." Donato said SoFresh is in active negotiations for locations in Lakeland and Carrollwood, though he declined to identify the spaces. The Lakeland location would be a takeover of an existing space in a Publix Super Markets Inc. anchored shopping center; the Carrollwood storefront is currently vacant. SoFresh currently has locations in downtown Tampa, South Tampa, Lakewood Ranch, Westchase and near the University of South Florida as well as a growing footprint in the Pittsburgh region. To read full story click here. --> Winter gets a hotel: Dolphin’s Beach Clubopens on Clearwater Beach Clearwater Marine Aquarium and Page Development Group executives cut a ceremonial ribbon this week to celebrate the opening of eco-friendly Winter the Dolphin’s Beach Club, inspired by the famous dolphin with a prosthetic tail. Located at 655 S. Gulfview Blvd., the 91-room beachfront hotel boasts an outdoor pool with beach cabana rentals, as well as two on-site restaurants, Cabanas Coastal Grill and Cabanas Beachside. It is managed by Tampa-based McKibbon Hospitality.The hotel is considered eco-friendly as it eliminates the use of single-use plastics and has installed special window treatments to reduce energy as well as special lighting that won't affect newly hatched sea turtles. The renovation process started late last year and more than $2 million was invested into it. A portion of proceeds from each room night will go directly to CMA for research and marine mammal care. Even though the hotel is opening during a pandemic, it is expected to attract visitors to the area as the beaches have reopened. "The virus has perhaps delayed opening to where it is today," CMA CEO Frank Dame said, regarding the impact it has had."When we were at the point where the beaches were shut down, we were able to get in there and work faster [construction wise]," said Page Development Group President Steve Page. "As far as timing, we'd all like to have a big grand opening, but we had to have more of a scaled back opening. I'm not too worried about occupancy as that improved significantly once they reopened the beaches." The idea to turn an older existing Choice hotel into a Winter-themed hotel was born out of a meeting in Clearwater that took place back in January. Clearwater Marine Aquarium CMO Bill Plotts and Page Development Group started talking about working together to promote conservation, according to Dame.Winter lost part of her tail in an accident and had it replaced with a prosthetic tail. She is the subject of the book “Dolphin Tale,” which later became a major motion picture in 2011. Winter and her story helped bring global attention to CMA.Page Development Group was already in the early planning stages for the site prior to the discussion. "Before this opportunity, we were hoping to renovate the hotel and call it Dolphin Sands. As we started down that path with the dolphin theme due to the beachfront property, we started talking more with aquarium. We decided it was a great fit for them and for us," said Page.Read the full article here. --> There's a newMargaritaville Hotelcoming to Tampa Bay Margaritaville, a Jimmy Buffett-inspired lifestyle brand with resorts and restaurants across the globe, is opening its first Compass by Margaritaville, a new hotel concept for the brand, on Anna Maria Sound on July 15. Developed by Floridays Development Company and managed by Hostmark Hospitality Group, the hotel is located on a 220-acre private island community. The hotel will be six stories with 123 rooms, including 10 suites.New hotels could help Tampa Bay’s struggling tourism industry, which has taken a massive hit during the Covid-19 pandemic. The hotel features Margaritaville's standard amenities including bedding, oversized bathrooms with rainfall showers and smart TVs, complimentary daily breakfast, high-speed Wi-Fi, lounge where guests can find books, board games, cards and other table games and a cabana stocked with snacks.“As a global lifestyle brand, it’s of utmost importance to our team that we’re constantly innovating to meet the ever changing needs of our guests,” shared Rick Cunningham, vice president of hotel development at Margaritaville Hospitality Group. “Compass by Margaritaville not only provides comfort and convenience in a more boutique format, but it also offers an ideal design concept for new builds, adaptive reuse and conversion projects.” This is the second Margaritaville concept on Anna Maria Sound — the company has its One Particular Harbour residence there as well. The brand has locations across the state including in Kissimmee, Hollywood, Key West and Pensacola.To read full article click here. --> Miami's Related Group unveils luxury hotel flag for its ultra-modern condos on Bayshore Related Group has struck a deal with The Ritz-Carlton for the branding and management of its ultra-luxe condo towers on Bayshore Boulevard. Related, based in Miami, plans to replace the aging Bay Oaks apartments with The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Tampa. The Ritz-Carlton Residences will include 170 condos in two towers and 12 townhouses. The project is strictly residential; the property will be managed by the hospitality giant and bear its name. Ritz-Carlton is a name that has been conspicuously absent from Tampa Bay for years, even as resorts around Florida bear its name. The company has a hotel and branded condos in Sarasota and resort properties throughout South Florida as well as in Orlando, Naples and Amelia Island. The Tampa Residences is Related's first deal with Ritz-Carlton, said Mike Hammon, Related senior vice president. Related had discussed previous projects with Ritz-Carlton, both domestically and internationally, but Tampa's is the first to come to fruition. “It’s no surprise that Related has again committed to a flagship and unprecedented project in the Tampa market," the mayor said in a statement. "Their partnership in the city of Tampa could not be more welcome. This Ritz-Carlton partnership is just further proof that, despite our current unforeseen struggles, we continue to be one of the most vibrant cities in real estate.” Ritz-Carlton has always been Related's top pick for branding the condos, Hammon said, since it began planning the redevelopment of the Bay Oaks property. Pricing will likely be north of $800 per square foot, which would put units between $1.8 million and $5 million, Hammon said. That pricing is in line with the Edition Tampa, where the condo prices begin at $1.8 million. Both projects have top-of-market pricing for Tampa. To read full article click here. Craig’s Take: This project marks the third project in Tampa to combine a luxury hotel brand with private luxury residences. This is common practice in major cities like New York City, Chicago, and Miami. One of these projects is The Edition Hotel and Residences which is part of the Water Street project. That building is located directly across the street from Amalia Arena. The Edition is already under construction and is scheduled to be completed next year. The second project, Riverwalk Place, was just announced. They have not yet announced the partnering hotel brand. Construction date has not been determined and the earliest possible completion date would be 2024. The Related project is unique in many ways. They are the first to bring the Ritz Carlton brand to Tampa. There have been many other developers who tried and failed over the past 20 years. I feel confident that if anyone can do it George Perez and The Related Group will be able to make it happen. Additionally, the project is exclusively private residences so while it has the amenities of the Ritz Carlton flagship the residences will not be sharing them with hotel guests. This is a huge distinction between the two other projects. --> Tampa Bay FeaturedJUST SOLDLuxury Listing It's been a summer of eye-popping sales in Tampa Bay's luxury residential real estate — and the deals include the purchase of a penthouse in downtown St. Petersburg for a record-setting $1,300 per square foot. The condominium, on the 41st floor of ONE St. Petersburg, sold for $5.1 million to a Pennsylvania buyer on June 12, according to Pinellas County property records.That breaks down to $1,304 a square foot — a record-setting price per square foot for a condominium in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties. It is rare in the Tampa Bay region for residential properties to breach the $1,000 per square foot threshold. That price point is much more common in Miami, though Sarasota real estate has that benchmark more often in recent years.The deal comes in the wake of several multimillion-dollar residential real estate transactions — and luxury agents say there is more to come as buyers look to leave the densely populated Northeast in the wake of the novel coronavirus pandemic. Many of the homes currently in play are off-market, meaning they aren't officially posted for sale in the Multiple Listing Service but their owners have told real estate agents that they're willing to sell for the right price. Like many of the region's top-tier residential properties, the condo was never on the market. Craig’s Take: The bigger story than this sale is that there have been five condo sales above $1,000 per sq. ft. in the past year. This sale was not an isolated sale. More impressive is the fact four out of the five sales closed during the pandemic. The data supports the luxury condo market is stronger than it ever has been in amidst of the worst pandemic our country has been in the past 100 years. You may be thinking to yourself “what is the cause of this”. Is it because of historic low interest rates? The answer is no. All five sales were cash sales. If it is not that, than what is it. Well, there are many reasons. I will go into just a few. The first is Americans are spending more time in their homes than in recent decades. This has caused many people including the wealthy to reassess their home needs and in doing so have realized spending more to obtain peace of mind and happiness is a small price to pay when so much of their time is spent there. The other reason is lack of inventory. The third is the awareness of the ability for many American’s to work remotely not just through the pandemic but beyond. This has allowed American’s to make decisions on where they want to live based on desirability and not proximity to work. This has created more people moving to Florida because of the quality of life, weather, no state income tax, lower population density, and affordability. I expect this trend to continue beyond the pandemic and I expect the wealthy to continue to flee large cities with high state income tax for places like Tampa Bay. --> Tampa Bay FeaturedLuxury Listing This month we are featuring the home from Tim Burton’s 1990 movie, Edward Scissorhands, which is on the market for $224,000. While this isn’t a “Luxury Listing” it definitely is one of Tampa Bay’s most unique circumstantial homes. Located at 1774 Tinsmith Circle, the house was the filming site for the family home in Burton’s movie 30 years ago. During that time, the homes in Carpenters Run subdivision of Pasco County were painted bright pastel colors.In the movie, Edward Scissorhands (played by Johnny Depp) was created by an inventor who died before being able to replace his scissor hands with real hands. Taken in by a suburban mom, Scissorhands falls in love with her daughter, Kim Boggs (played by Winona Ryder).The 1,432-square-foot home was built in 1989 and features three bedrooms and two bathrooms. According to the listing, the home’s master bathroom has been completely remodeled and all three bedrooms have updated flooring. Its kitchen countertops and cabinets are original to the home, which has had two owners total.The listing agent, Stacie Savoy, said her favorite parts of the home include its master bathroom, with a large, stand-up shower and the backyard, where the barbecue scene in Edward Scissorhands was filmed.Craig’s Take:The originally creation of Edward Scissorshands was set in suburban Burbank, California. Lutz was the perfect 1990’s suburban backdrop. Although I am not so sure they would choose it today as the area has dramatically changed with new development all around. The home has some wood siding which is commonly found in California where most of the homes are built from wood completely. There is nothing fancy about this home, but the history is second to none. Having sold a home in this neighborhood a few years ago, many of the neighbors are aware and proud of the history of this home. The home went under contract in less than 10 days. This is not due to the history of the home, but rather the lack of supply and strong demand in this price range. Note from Craig:We are in unprecedented times on many levels. We all have been impacted on some level. I am here to answer your questions about the real estate market, local economy, residential lending, and home building. I study these topics daily and have the numbers, data, and facts to share with you. 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4th of July COVID-19 Edition
Published July 2020 4th of July Covid-19 Edition Summer plans may look different this year, due to the global health crisis. While many people would ordinarily be heading out on July 4th to see local fireworks displays, some towns have decided not to hold these festivities at all to avoid crowds and the potential spread of COVID-19. But even with all these snags to celebrating Independence Day, the fireworks shows will still go on — just online. There are a number of ways to stream 4th of July fireworks or watch them on TV instead of going out in person.St. Petersburg’s waterfront fireworks display and Tampa’s annual Boom by the Bay officially bit the dust last week amid concerns about crowds and the coronavirus. From Safety Harbor to Siesta Key, fetes for the Fourth are finished, for now.However, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a law this year that makes setting off fireworks officially legal on Independence Day. (And on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, too.) And if you do plan to buy, buy early. Stores and roadside tents get especially crowded on July 3 and 4, and crowds are to be avoided. How to Stream 4th of July Fireworks How to Watch the Macy's 4th of July Fireworks on NBC The Macy's 4th of July fireworks will be televised on NBC so that people outside the city can also see the fireworks. Usually it airs from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. ET. For those who don't have a television or cable subscription, NBC can be streamed online as long as you can input someone's cable information. You can also try a free trial of YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, or Fubo TV to stream NBC online for July 4. Watch the D.C. Fireworks on PBS There's no livestream option for PBS, but people with TVs that include the public broadcasting channel will be able to watch A Capitol Fourth on July 4, 2020. It's a patriotic, star-studded concert event that also features the fireworks that go off above the National Mall in Washington D.C. Top 3 Hot Spots to buy Fireworks in Tampa Phantom Fireworks of South Tampa3642 W Gandy BlvdTampa, FL Pyro Junkie Fireworks11207 N Nebraska Ave.Tampa, FL Phantom Fireworks of Tampa1031 E Fowler Ave.Tampa, FL SAFETY TIPS:If you choose to partake, here are some tips from the experts: Light only one at a time. Keep a bucket of water, a garden hose or a fire extinguisher nearby. If a device does not ignite ― if it’s a dud — don’t stand over it to investigate. And do not try to relight it. Don’t drink alcohol or wear loose clothing if you’re lighting fireworks. Keep spectators a healthy distance away. From Siddle at Pyro Junkie: Customers should not be shy about asking questions. “Ask the sales staff if you don’t know what something does,” he said. Safety is particularly important this year “especially since there might be a big boost in people not familiar with it.” What to do instead Whether you want something relaxed or adventurous, this list will give you plenty of ideas for some fun 4th of July activities.If you want to stay at home, you can plan something as inexpensive as firing up the grill and baking patriotic desserts; or you can go all-out and plan a big barbecue for your quarantine pod. If you'd rather enjoy the warm summer weather and your day off work, you can get out of town and see something new or enjoy a staycation in Tampa Bay with the lens of a tourist.The 4th of July is often an exciting day of summer that involves friends and family coming together for a bunch of delicious food, fun outdoor activities, and, of course, to celebrate America's independence. But this year, due to COVID-19 and social distancing, your 4th of July probably won't look like it has in years past. But that's no reason to cancel your celebration; there are still plenty of fun 4th of July activities that you can do and still safely practice social distancing. If you do go out, make sure to abide by: Mask Rules HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY What are the rules? Face coverings must be worn inside all indoor establishments in Hillsborough County. When do I have to start following them? The order goes into effect Wednesday, June 24 at 5 p.m. What happens if I don’t wear a mask? You won’t be penalized, but you might be thrown out. Businesses are required to enforce the mask order and can be charged with a second-degree misdemeanor, a penalty of up to 60 days in jail, and/or six months’ probation, and a $500 fine if they don’t. What are the exceptions? The mandate does not apply to children under 2, persons with pre-existing medical conditions that would be worsened by a mask, hearing-impaired persons, those working in a profession that would be unable to perform their duties with a mask such as public safety, exercising, eating and drinking, or those already observing federal social distancing guidelines (the 6-foot rule). PASCO COUNTY What are the rules? Face coverings must be worn inside all businesses, government offices, and schools in Pasco County. When do I have to start following them? Enforcement will begin Thursday, June 25 at 5 p.m. What happens if I don’t wear a mask? You likely won’t be able to enter the business or will be removed once inside. Individual business owners are required to enforce the ordinance or may face a fine up to $250. What are the exceptions? The mandate does not apply to children under 2, persons with pre-existing medical conditions that would be worsened by a mask, hearing-impaired persons, exercising or engaging in indoor sporting activities, eating and drinking, or those already observing federal social distancing guidelines (the 6-foot rule). Its enforcement cannot conflict with the Americans with Disabilities Act. PINELLAS COUNTY What are the rules? Face coverings must be worn in all indoor public places in Pinellas County. When do I have to follow them? The order goes into effect Wednesday, July 24 at 5 p.m. What if I don’t wear a mask? You may be prevented from entering a business –– and you can also be fined by the police. Customers not wearing a mask can receive a civil citation of $100 for a first offense, $250 for a second, and $500 for a third. Additional repeat violations may result in a misdemeanor arrest. What are the exceptions? The mandate does not apply to government entities or hospitals, persons under 18, those already observing federal social distancing guidelines (the 6-foot rule), persons with pre-existing medical conditions that would be worsened by a mask, hearing-impaired persons, exercising, or religious rituals such as singing. Its enforcement cannot conflict with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Additional regulations are in place for restaurant and bar employees. TAMPA What are the rules? Face coverings must be worn indoors outside the home at all times in the city of Tampa. When do I have to follow them? The order went into effect Friday, June 19 at 5 p.m. What if I don’t wear a mask? You could get a civil citation of up to $500. Businesses can also receive a $500 civil citation for failing to enforce the mask order. What are the exceptions? The city’s exemptions are the same as Hillsborough County’s. Celebrate on the beach We’re all lucky enough to live within driving distance of a beach, pack up for a fun day in the sun. If you stay until the evening, expect to see locals setting off fireworks. Just check with the local authorities first to make sure the beach is open. Here’s some of Tampa Bay’s hidden gems:Fred Howard Park is a popular beach and nature preserve located on the north end of Tampa Bay's barrier islands. The Park is connected by a mile-long causeway to the charming town of Tarpon Springs home to the area's famous sponge docks. In addition to allowing visitors access to white sand expanses, the Park offers protection to endangered Florida habitat and wildlife. Visitors are likely to catch glimpses of local wildlife, including nesting ospreys and eagles as well as dolphins and manatees. Amenities include picnic areas and playgrounds.Recommended for Beaches because: Fred Howard Beach is both a gorgeous expanse of white sand and a protected nature preserve, perfect for beach and nature lovers.Indian Rocks Beach offers expansive white sand beaches with less emphasis on commercial development. It is a quiet, less crowed alternative to some of the more popular beaches. Public beach access is wonderful with over 20 entries to the sand but amenities are minimal with showers, restrooms and parking. The surrounding area features a mixture of residential and vacation rentals - you won't find any big chain hotels here. In spite of its laid-back atmosphere, there is still plenty to do here with skim boarding being a popular pastime. Check out the friendly surf shops to find rentals and lessons. There are also plenty of restaurants and bars to choose from when you want to take a break from the beach.Recommended for Beaches because: Indian Rocks Beach offers expansive white sand beaches with ample public access without the crowds and commercialism.Sand Key is the spot if you're searching for tranquil, family-friendly Tampa Bay beaches. Explore Sand Key Park just south of Clearwater. This beautiful park is both park and beach offering visitors access to both white sand and a boardwalk and nature trail. If you come at the right time of year, you can observe the sea turtles nesting on the beach. So, whether you're looking to view Florida wildlife or are just looking to swim and sunbathe, this is the ideal location. Situated on a barrier island between the Gulf and the Florida mainland, the park offers plenty of parking space, picnic shelters, shower and restroom facilities and a playground for the kids.Recommended for Beaches because: Sand Key Park offers visitors the best of both worlds with a beautiful sandy beach and family park amenities.Honeymoon Island is the jumping off point to Caladesi Island. Honeymoon Island has plenty of beautiful beach to offer visitors as well and you don't have to take a boat to get there. In addition to its 4-mile expanse of white sand, the Island includes a several nature trails and bird observation areas where you can find nesting Ospreys and a variety of water birds. Visitors can learn more at the Rotary Nature Center. The Island offers plenty of amenities including a concession and restaurant where, in addition to food, you can find umbrella, chair and kayak rentals. Families will enjoy the picnic area complete with playground and covered pavilions in case of rain.Recommended for Beaches because: Honeymoon Island is a natural paradise with four miles of white sand beach with full amenities and an undisturbed nature sanctuary featuring nesting Ospreys.Fort De Soto is the spot if you have ever wanted to camp on the beach. This is a great spot to do it! Fort De Soto Park consists of over 1,000 acres of preserved land that covers five interconnected islands. These islands are home to numerous forms of wildlife that live in the Park's beach grasses, mangroves, wetlands, and palm hammocks. The beaches are wonderful and there is a calm lagoon protected by sand bars that provides a safe place for little ones to play. There is also a 7-mile paved trail for biking and walking. Included in the park's extensive list of amenities are two piers where visitors can fish without licenses, a dog park and beach area, and kayak and bike rentals.Recommended for Beaches because: Fort De Soto Park is a family-friendly favorite with beautiful beaches and a host of other amenities including on-beach camping.For the full list click here. Lounge in the pool or have a Socially Distanced BBQ and use these recipes Sometimes with holiday plans, less is more. Make delicious summer drinks, play a few patriotic tunes, and kick back, relax, and soak up some sun. Take all of those adorable red, white, and blue recipes you made and celebrate with a picnic in the beach or park. Check out these recipes all in love of red, white and blue to make your party a hit! (Click the titles for the recipe) Mini Mousse Cakes Certain holidays call for meticulously layering blueberry, strawberry and vanilla mousse. Whether your celebration is small or large, these mini mousse cakes will be appreciated and gawked over all day. (via Eye Doc Bakes) Red, White, and Blueberry Caprese Salad It’s hard to beat the simple combo of sweet tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and fresh basil — unless you add a handful of blueberries, too! (via Brit + Co) No-Bake 4th of July Pies No time to bake? No problem! Have pie, will travel (to the BBQ). (via Brit + Co) Berry Skewers with White Chocolate Drizzle If the holiday snuck up on you this year, these fruit skewers are the perfect last-minute patriotic addition to your BBQ buffet. Simply by threading blueberries and strawberries on a skewer and drizzling white chocolate on top, you’ll create a tasty treat that looks like it took you all day. (via Nourished Peach) Kids Recipes: Firecracker Popcorn This popcorn is decorated with ALL the sprinkles and is sure to cause a few fireworks. Fill paper bags with your popcorn, and gift them to your party guests as they arrive. (via Spicy Southern Kitchen) Fireworks Sugar Cookie Cake Recipe The Fourth of July is the birthday of the USA, so it only makes sense that you make her a birthday cookie cake to celebrate. Use seasonal red, white and blue M&M’s and a ton of sprinkles to decorate. (via Crazy for Crust) Marshmallow Popcorn Balls Recreate your favorite childhood snack with a patriotic touch this year. These popcorn balls will be loved by both the adults and kids at the party, so they definitely won’t go to waste. (via Creations by Kara) Red, White & Blue Layered Finger Jello Kids will love helping you make (and eat!) this Jello treat. If you want to make a separate adults-only batch with a bit of vodka, we won’t judge you. (via Brown Eyed Baker) Click here for even more festive 4th of July recipes. Make homemade 4th of July Cocktails Red, White and Blue Wine Spritzer: White wine spritzers are a classic summer beverage for a reason. Add some blue and red and you’ve got yourself a killer cocktail for America’s birthday. (via pretty plain janes)Snow Cone Drinks: This drink is equal parts nostalgia and party-in-a-glass. Slightly on the sweeter side, we wouldn’t have too many or you can expect a killer hangover on the 5th. (via Kirbie’s Cravings)Shandies: It wouldn’t be a true July 4th shindig without an ice cold beer, now would it? Take your brew to the next level with this refreshing shandy recipe. (via Camille Styles)Red, White and Blue Jello Shots: It’s no secret that, here at Brit HQ, we love a good jello shot. So naturally, Independence Day called for whipping up a patriotic batch! (via Brit + Co.)Campari Basil Mojito: This unexpected flavor combo is definitely celebration-worthy. We’re also loving the more subtle red, white and blue shades here. (via Set the Table)Watermelon Blueberry Cooler: The only thing better than watermelon on a hot summer night is a delicious watermelon cocktail. (via Tasty Trials)Blueberry Coconut Sparkler: Fresh blueberries, coconut rum and ginger ale combine to make a festive drink with just the right hint of tropical paradise. The coconut flakes on the rim are a fun final touch. (via Pizzazzerie)Fourth of July Slushie: A perfect way to cool off, these slushies are super easy to make and super fun to drink, which is every party-thrower’s dream. (via A Healthy Life for Me)Purple Independence: Who says everything’s gotta be red, white and blue? This cocktail’s color makes it a little bit of (delicious) rebellion in a glass and a pretty addition to your table. (via A Year of Cocktails)Bomb Pop Jello Shots: There’s just something about the 4th of July that brings out the big kid inside all of us. These popsicle-inspired shots are the perfect way to indulge. (via That’s So Michelle)Star Spangled Spritzer: This fruity summer drink is easily made non-boozy by swapping out the white wine for ginger ale, making it a great option for a family-friendly affair. Just make sure to clearly mark your pitchers before serving! (via Celebrating Everyday Life)Patriotic Panna Cotta Shooters: Bring on the stars and stripes! We love a good spiked sweet and this gorgeous panna cotta definitely hits the spot. (via Sprinkle Bake)Click here for more 4th of July cocktails and mocktails. Looking to celebrate the 4th Out on the town?Check out these local events (Due to the nature of event cancellations make sure to check links for potential cancellations) Fourth of July Celebration at Starkey Market Join for a family fun event at Starkey Market on the 4th of July to celebrate! If you love southern BBQ and homestyle mac n cheese then don’t miss out on Big Art’s BBQ food truck! A locally owned Cold Stone Creamery truck will be there as well with your favorite ice cream!Live music by one of the best saxophone players around and his band! Private firework display around 9PM complementary of Starkey Blueberry Farm.JUL 4 | 5PM-10PMStarkey Market$30 4th of July with Josh Gilbert Band Celebrate America with a cold brew in hand, while showing off your dance moves. 3 Daughters Brewing will be ringing in America’s birthday with live music from the Josh Gilbert Band from 1PM-5PM. And if you’re a big fan of their beers, bring some home with you! All six packs will be BOGO all weekend long. JUL 4 | 11:30AM-6PM3 Daughters BrewingFREE July 4th BBQ Celebration If you want to feel like a kid again, then head to Time Out Seminole for a BBQ cookout to celebrate America. There will be cornhole tournaments, Giant Jenga, Connect 4, flip cup and trash can pong for the big kids (at heart) to enjoy.For the real kids? There will be sandbox digs, spin wheel, water balloon toss, ring toss and more. What more could you ask for?! Ok, fine, let’s give you more! There will also be food and drink specials, and prizes for all of the games that will be played. JUL 4 | 12PM-4PMTime Out SeminoleFREE Bert's is Celebrating Freedom - 4th of July Bash Bert’s Barracuda Harley Davidson just made finding 4th of July plans easy. Nothing screams ‘MERICA like a good ol’ fashion hot dog eating contest, spiked watermelon eating contest and Blueberry pie contest. Which would you win? The spiked watermelon eating contest is calling our names!There will also be a blood drive, food and beer to enjoy! And did we mention it’s kid friendly? If you didn’t know where to celebrate before, you do now. JUL 4 | 9AM-5PMBert’s Barracuda Harley DavidsonFREE 4th of July Our Way Shuffle over to Tampa Heights and dance all night long. For $25, you get to enjoy a concert, keg beer, hot dogs and hamburgers. Tribal Style will be performing from 4PM-6PM and Sunsetters will play afterwards from 7PM-9PM.Spend your 4th of July listening to some reggae, staying 6 ft. apart, and wearing a mask. But above all, have fun!JUL 4 | 4PM–12AMShuffle$25 We're Happy to Help! Make sure to follow me by clicking below and like my personal page and business page forcontinued real time updates on community resources. --> Share Tweet Forward Please share FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM VISIT OUR BLOG AND PAGE FRIEND ME ON FACEBOOK Copyright © 2024 The Kincheloe Group, All rights reserved.You are receiving this email because you opted in via our website.Our mailing address is: The Kincheloe Group 711 S. Howard Ave. Ste. 200 TAMPA, Florida 33606 Add us to your address book 813-336-5835Want to change how you receive these emails?You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.
