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Specs: 4 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms | 7,800 square feet Address: 3225 Keystone Road, Tarpon Springs Price: $6.2 million Details: This expansive equestrian property, situated just minutes from Brooker Creek Preserve, was built in 2019 and includes 29 acres of protected land. Serella Stables encompasses 37 sprawling acres with pastures, a riding arena, a stocked fishing … Read more
Steve Griggs’ first question to a recent interviewer was, “How are you and your family doing?” This interview took place in June. The day before the Lightning practice arena reopened after three members of the team tested positive for COVID-19. Yet, his first question was to ask about the family of someone he had never … Read more
The Compass Hotel Anna Maria Sound by Margaritaville has opened at 12324 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton. The six-story, 123-room hotel is inspired by singer Jimmy Buffett and sure to be a draw for Parrotheads and regular “heads” alike. The hotel features water views from every room with balconies and two places to wine, or margarita, … Read more
Specs:5 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms | 8,443 square feet Address: 18120 Patterson Road, Odessa Details: Welcome to Casa Bella Estate a European masterpiece inspired by the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina, the Highclere Castle in Hampshire, England, and similar properties. Exquisite craftsmanship, architecture and design abound in every inch. Greeted by double gates, that lead … Read more
The Sapphire condo project is planned at 602 3rd Ave., S., St. Petersburg. The building will be six stories, with 10 residential units, ranging from 715 to 1,550 square feet, in one-bedroom and three-bedroom floorplans. The building will also have 685 square feet of ground-floor retail space, with the top floor featuring two one-bedroom, one-bathroom … Read more
Rondé Barber is a Super Bowl champion, and five-time Pro Bowl cornerback, who spent his entire 16-year NFL career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, setting multiple records along the way. Revered for his “ironman” status, Barber holds the league record for consecutive starts by a cornerback at 209, and by a defensive back at 224, … Read more
Entrepreneur Aakash Patel founded Elevate, a Tampa-based strategic business consulting firm providing public relations, community relations, targeted networking and social media, in 2012. Elevate has served over 150 companies to date. A Florida State University graduate, before Elevate’s launch, Patel was an editorial assistant in the Tampa Bay Times’ Tallahassee bureau, the public relations coordinator … Read more
Specs:5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms | 5,258 square feet Price: $1.685 million Details: Tranquility and privacy are the hallmarks of this stunning, custom-designed, Spanish Mediterranean waterfront estate located in the premier gated community of Caya Costa. Situated on a cul-de-sac, with almost a half-acre of lush tropical landscaping, this distinctive, timelessly designed home features 5,258 square … Read more
The Urban Stillhouse by Horse Soldier Bourbon, in St. Petersburg, is a unique entertainment space offering a hospitality experience, opening in August. The 16,000 square-foot space is influenced by the Horse Soldier team’s eclectic backgrounds, and favorite destinations including Kentucky, Montana, Wyoming, Canada, Scotland and more. The space offers two full-service bars, and a tasting … Read more
Swiss citizen and St. Petersburg resident Patrick Richard likes to veer off the beaten path. He’s the founder and CEO of Stoneweg US, a real estate investment firm specializing in acquisitions and developments that serves as the American arm of Stoneweg SA, which also has offices in Switzerland, Spain, Italy, Ireland and Andorra. Unlike many … Read more
