The former Belleview Biltmore, now the Belleview Inn in Belleair, unveiled its new look after extensive renovations. The renovations, which began in 2016, were a part of a $130 million residential project by St. Petersburg developer JMC Communities. The new Inn has 35 guest rooms and is 38,000 square feet. The Biltmore, which was shuttered in 2009, was once a hotel for the elite, hosting guests like Babe Ruth, Henry Ford, and Bob Dylan.
The Vinoy St. Petersburg Resort & Golf Club has unveiled its redesigned Palm Court Ballroom and Vinoy Grand Ballroom upgrades that are a part of its renovation project which began last fall. The property, at 450 Seventh Ave. N.E., in St. Petersburg, also has plans to update the resort’s veranda, main lobby, spa, restaurants and
Kolter Urban, a Palm Beach-based real estate development and investment firm, has debuted the Ritz-Carlton Residences at Sarasota Bay, a waterfront residential tower offering 78 residences. The property will provide views of the harbor, Sarasota Bay, downtown Sarasota’s cityscape and the Gulf of Mexico and is located within Quay Sarasota, the region’s mixed-use development featuring
Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas and West Pasco counties, in partnership with Exact-Shell Dash and the city of St. Petersburg, broke ground on a 10-unit townhome development, located on the 16th Street business corridor, bordering the Campbell Park neighborhood. The new development will be marketed exclusively to potential homeowners making less than 80% of the
Kolter Urban, the Palm Beach-based real estate development and investment firm, plans to move forward with amended design plans for One Tampa. After reaching a compromise with the city of Tampa, the eastern and northern facades of the property have been redesigned to pay homage to and incorporate the architectural character of the Tarr Furniture
Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay has released unseen photos of its two, new 14th-floor event spaces offering panoramic views of Tampa Bay. The main event space, Skylark, encompasses 3,400 square feet of indoor space, including 1,800 square feet of pre-function space. It also has a 1,400-square-foot outdoor rooftop terrace with bay and city views. Its sister
► Tampa-based artist Ya La’ford was honored with the Blanche Armwood Legacy award at the annual National Alumnae Association of Spelman College Tampa Bay Chapter event. (Pictured above) ► Travis Jennings, founder and chief executive officer of Finance Cape, was named president of the TIE Tampa Bay chapter, replacing longtime leader Rich Heruska. ► The
Motocave, Pinellas County’s first “car condo community,” has begun site work. The storage concept is designed for motor enthusiasts looking for interactive, experiential storage space, according to a statement. Located at 2051 Gandy Blvd., in St. Petersburg, Motocave sits on 3.75 acres, on the northeast corner of Interstate 275 and Gandy Boulevard. It will feature
Peak Surf Park, an action-adventure park with plans to open in Tampa Bay in 2025, released new renderings of the proposed 30-acre facility. Peak’s patented wave mechanism was created by Surf Lakes, an Australia-based surf pool technology company. The development project includes a half-mile of beaches, concert and event venues, bars and restaurants, retailers, education
