Water Street Is Raising The Bar For Health and Wellness
Like a flower pushing up through concrete, a unique neighborhood is blossoming in Tampa. Water Street Tampa is undergoing development from the ground up on more than 50 acres in downtown Tampa along the waterfront. The developer, Tampa-based Strategic Property Partners (SPP), is putting health and well-being at the forefront of the transformation with innovative urban planning that provides a blueprint for what a city can be.
The Water Street Tampa initiative is revitalizing an underutilized tract of land to create an urban mixed-use waterfront district encompassing about 9 million square feet zoned for multiple uses, including commercial, residential, hospitality, cultural, entertainment, education and retail, totaling over $3 billion in private investment from SPP.
As featured in Forbes Magazine, Water Street Tampa is the FIRST neighborhood in the world to earn a specific designation under the WELL Community Standard, a global benchmark for healthy communities. The designation fosters and cultivates neighborhoods that have health and wellness attributes built into their DNA. Tampa's Water Street is the first and only community to receive this designation. This is big news for a space that was previously failing and underutilized. Tampa's downtown now has a bright, new face that is health conscious.
Before it became primarily surface parking lots serving Amalie Arena and Tampa Convention Center, the neighborhood was home to Fort Brooke, a U.S. military outpost in the 1800s; a historically African American neighborhood called Garrison; and part of an active working port.
“What we’re trying to do is create a great place to live, work and visit,” says SPP Chief Executive James Nozar. “ We have the ability to do a lot with the scale we’re working with and the physical location.”
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As urban Tampa grows more residential, city dwellers clamor for convenient grocery store options. A boutique grocer that got its start in downtown Tampa has signed a deal in the Westshore Marina District.
Duckweed Urban Market, which will have future locations in the central business district, Channel district, Seminole Heights and is looking at sites in Orlando, will take 3,000 square feet in the Westshore Marina District is expected to open in 2020. It will be the first retail business and the anchor tenant in its planned Marina Landings town square.
A market has been long been part of the vision for the retail portion of Westshore Marina District. BTI has said that it wants to create an urban, walkable environment within the district, just off of Westshore and Gandy boulevards. They are a health-conscious grocer that will have a lot of the essentials with a focus on grab-and-go foods, artisanal items, and a small vegan café inside. They will also have a full liquor store.
Following Duckweed there will be a series of retail announcements for the nearly 24,000-square-foot town square. Leases are signed or under negotiation for a coffee shop, juice and smoothie shop, a wine bar and restaurant, a surf and marina shop, fitness center, dessert shop, and a salon and spa.
Beyond retail leasing, the residential component of the district is also in full swing. Apartments, townhomes and a high-end condo tower, Marina Pointe, all have plans to break ground later this year.
Craig’s Take:
The Westshore Marina District is another very exciting pocket of Tampa that is going through a massive transformation. This area saw some transformation during the last real estate boom but nothing compared to what it is currently going on. This corner of Tampa is turning into a densely populated area that will soon have the key elements of the walk-able lifestyle so many people are looking for today. Check out future newsletters with more updates on exciting things planned for this part of Tampa.
Virage Bayshore
The land that once was Tampa's iconic Colonnade restaurant property on Bayshore Boulevard, has quickly transformed into Virage Bayshore, a brand new high-rise in South Tampa. Scheduled for completion in 2019, Virage Bayshore is pet-friendly and offers an outdoor pool, clubroom, expansive balconies, garage parking, and a community pet park.
Lavish residences showcase the latest in condominium design and lifestyle features for the most exclusive condominiums in Tampa Fl. Multiple guest rooms and generous living, dining and entertainment areas are designed to host friends and family in style. Flow-through floor plans feature soaring 10′ ceilings, full-height windows and glass balcony railings to maximize incomparable panoramic views from every residence. Spacious balconies offer outdoor living spaces with unobstructed vistas of water, city and sky, where the arrival of dawn and dusk unfold as dramatic daily events
Virage's 71 units—ranging in price from $1 million to $5 million in April 2016. Construction began in October 2017. It is expected to open in early 2020.
The remaining available four residences for sale are the following: Unit 1603—smaller “Crescent” floor plan 2,689 sq ft/306 sq ft of terrace features 2 bedrooms/den/3 full bathrooms is currently being offered at 1. 8 million which equals a price per sq ft of $687.99 Unit 1703-“Crescent” Approximately $40k more than unit 1603. Unit 1803-“Crescent” Approximately $40k-$50k more than unit 1703. Unit 2302-"Crescent” floor plan 4,411 sq ft/ 487 sq ft of terrace features 4 bedrooms/den/5 full bathrooms currently being offered at 3.446 million which equals a price per sq ft is $781.23
Building Facts: 71 condo-residences in total 25 floors in total First Closings Expected: 1st quarter of 2020 Delivery Dates for remaining 4 condo-residences: 2nd of quarter 2020 Condo Fees are .49 per heated sq ft of the condo-residence
Here is what Craig believes makes this building unique:
• New Construction high rise nearing competition. Believe it or not, there aren’t very many at this stage of construction.
• Floor plans offers large terraces, some totaling nearly 1,000 sq ft.
• Floor to Ceiling windows and 10-foot sliding glass doors.
• The building offers an amenity level like no other currently available on Bayshore Blvd.
• Concierge Service: 24/7. They offer elevated services that few buildings offer. From wake-up calls to booking travel, dinner reservations, weekly grocery shopping, pet walking, massage therapy and beyond.
The Developer is now scheduling private tours of the remaining 4 residences. Call me or click here to schedule your private tour of Bayshore’s newest and most prestigious condo-residences.
Interior Designer Hacks & Small Apartment Decorating Ideas
Who wouldn’t like their home to feel like it has more space than it actually does? Because really, we all need more space with the goal being to live in a lighter and airier home that’s well organized and decorated. But how to achieve that in a smaller home? With that common conundrum in mind, we’ve gathered some clever interior designer small apartment hacks to help you make the most out of any space.
If you’re moving to a more densely populated area, you might find yourself in a much smaller home than you’re used to and on the lookout for some space-making interior design hacks. Fortunately, small apartment & home décor doesn’t mean sacrificing style – you can still have an amazingly beautiful small space, with enviable small space interior design features while making the most of the limited space you have. From small house interior design ideas to updating a petite room you’ve found challenging to decorate.
Click here to read the tips to make your small space better organized and decorated.
Father's Day Gifts Under $50
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Tampa Bay Featured Luxury Listing
A chance to view/own the South Tampa property customized to perfection, former Tampa Bay Lightning general manager Steve Yerman is selling off his Bayshore Boulevard condo.
The 3,316-square-foot condo in The Bellamy is listed for sale at $1.695 million or $511 per square foot. Yzerman paid $1.395 million for the condo in 2016, shortly before listing his Davis Islands home for sale. The condo has three bedrooms, three and a half bathrooms and two covered terraces with views of the city skyline. View the gallery for a virtual tour of the home.
After leading the Lightning's on-ice turnaround, Yzerman transitioned to an advisory role with the team in September 2018. In April, the hockey legend announced that he had accepted the GM position with the Detroit Red Wings. Before owner Jeff Vinik recruited him to the Lightning, Yzerman spent 27 seasons with the Red Wings — first as a player and then in hockey operations.
Craig’s Take:
Steve purchased the condo in 2016 for 1.395 million. Since that time, he has completely remodeled the condo. He did an excellent job on the remodel. It is stylish, elegant and has broad appeal. It is currently the nicest resale condo-residence for sale on Bayshore. This residence does stand-out as the other recent sale in the building had original interiors. Average days to contract in the building for similar priced condos is over 230 days. My estimate is the condo will sell more quickly due to the recent improvements.
If you would like to schedule a private tour click here or call me.
Featured Listing of the Month: 1209 E Cumberland Ave Unit 2501 Tampa, FL 33602
The most spectacular views of any condo residence currently available in Channelside. Enjoy a 45-degree panoramic breathtaking view from your massive 647 sq ft wrap-around terrace on the 25th floor. The terrace overlooks the surrounding waters of Garrison Channel, Hillsborough Bay, Davis Island, Harbor Island, the Port of Tampa, the Tower's pool resort, Sparkman Wharf and some of the most expansive views of Downtown Tampa. On a clear day, you can see all the way to Downtown St Pete and Tropicana Field. Watch the cruise ships set sail and marvel as the Captain maneuvers the massive vessel in the Ybor Turning Basin. This is a view that never loses its delight. The southeast exposure provides incredible natural light throughout the day. This 3-bedroom, 3-bath condo is located on the 25th floor and offers magnificent views from every room. Freshly painted, this home boasts hardwood floors in the main areas, granite counter tops in the kitchen and bathrooms and crown molding throughout. The residence comes with a climate-controlled storage room and 2 parking spots conveniently located right next to the elevator entry. This location is the epitome of a walkable lifestyle. Walk to Sparkman Wharf, Publix Super Market, Tampa History Museum, Amalie Arena, all the bars, restaurants and dog parks of Channelside. Enjoy a multitude of transportation options like the TECO Street Car Trolley, Pirate Water Taxi, Downtowner (on-demand shuttle service), Coast Bike Share and CrossBay Ferry to downtown St. Pete.
If you or someone you know is looking for a home, reach out to me today, for a private tour of this incredible residence.
