Ellison Development has broken ground on The Central, a 2.1-acre project, on the site of the former St. Petersburg Police Department, that will include the first, new 4-star hotel in downtown since The Vinoy and the city’s first, new Class A office space in decades. The Central will include more than 500 public parking spaces, … Read more
Crews have begun work on more than $6 million in upgrades to the riverfront stadium, in downtown Tampa, what will be the temporary home for the Tampa Bay Sun Football Club women’s professional soccer team. The stadium will expand seating to host more than 5,000 fans, with views of the Hillsborough River. Upgrades will also … Read more
In a partnership between Pinellas County Schools and the YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg, the Speer YMCA opened at 495 62nd Avenue Northeast. The 75,000 sq.-ft. facility is adjacent to Mangrove Bay Middle School, with many facilities being shared between the school and the YMCA. Highlights at the new YMCA include a full aquatics center … Read more
Clearwater Marine Aquarium has announced a multi-year expansion plan called “Rising Tides: Safeguarding Marine Life for the Future.” The campaign includes strategies to welcome new wildlife, create habitats and launch global conservation efforts. The campaign is a collective effort to elevate conservation, education, guest experience and community engagement initiatives. “This expansion embodies our unwavering commitment … Read more
Construction on The Nolen, one of downtown St. Petersburg’s newest condominium towers, reached a milestone with Ellison Construction announcing that the project has topped out. The construction team celebrated the milestone with a ceremonial tree raising, an ancient construction tradition. The 23-story condominium tower, which is under construction, at 126 4th Avenue Northeast, is being … Read more
Bayfront Health St. Petersburg has begun construction on a major expansion of its downtown campus, in St. Petersburg’s Innovation District. Orlando Health purchased Bayfront Hospital St. Petersburg, in 2020. In late 2022, Orlando Health announced the first major facilities’ expansion of Bayfront, since its takeover, with the announcement of Institute Square, a new medical complex … Read more
A new residential tower has been proposed, at the intersection of 2nd Avenue North and 18th Street, in downtown St. Petersburg. The $72.9 million development is being proposed by WSLD St. Petersburg, an entity affiliated with LeCesse Development, based in Altamonte Springs. The 212-foot building will include 279 residential, units across 18 stories. The … Read more
Marina Pointe has closed 98% of the condos in Tower One while reservations for Tower Two are being converted to contracts. “With Marina Pointe’s Tower One almost sold out and Tower Two’s reservations becoming contracts, we can see how Tampa has transformed to become one of the country’s most sought-after luxury residential markets,” said Noah … Read more
Circuit Florida, a membership-based private motorsports club and car enthusiast community, featuring residential living and a road course, plans to break ground on its 18,000-square-foot, three-story member clubhouse and event center, in March 2024. The member clubhouse’s first floor features a gym, sauna, showers and secure lockers. It has an outdoor pool, jacuzzi and deck. … Read more
The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Estero Bay are situated within 500 acres of land adjacent to Florida’s oldest aquatic preserve for which they are so named, Estero Bay. Now under construction, two towers will rise 22 stories. The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Estero Bay will overlook water views and the Saltleaf Marina. Starting at $3 million, residences range from … Read more
