February 26, 2025

Habitat for Humanity moves forward on two affordable housing projects in Pinellas County

February 26, 2025/ Anthony Close

The Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners has approved $3 million in funding to support two significant affordable housing projects by Habitat for Humanity Tampa Bay Gulfside.

These developments—located in Clearwater and Lealman—will provide more than 80 new homes for families in need, advancing the county's commitment to affordable housing solutions.

In Lealman, a 5.94-acre parcel of underused land will be developed into a vibrant residential community. Habitat has secured approval to acquire the land from the Housing Finance Authority of Pinellas County (HFA). The plans include 57 new affordable housing units, featuring a mix of 31 single-family homes and 26 townhomes. The county will contribute $2.29 million in funding, supporting the $10.13 million project.

February 18, 2025

Renderings revealed for 162-unit condo development proposed for Corey Avenue in St. Pete Beach

February 18, 2025/ Veronica Brezina

A prime waterfront parcel in St. Pete Beach may become a new mixed-use condominium development with restaurants, retail, and public green space.

Delray Beach-based real estate developer Kolter Urban unveiled its vision for a property located at the east end Corey Avenue during a Monday evening community meeting at the Sirata Beach Resort.

During the meeting, Kolter showed renderings and a site plan for a 162-unit luxury condo development with 4,000 square feet of restaurant space, 8,540 square feet of retail space, 39 boat slips, and public amenities, such as a park, plaza, and promenade.

February 12, 2025

St. Pete approves purchase of three-acre property along Salt Creek for new park

February 12, 2025/ Veronica Brezina

Nearly three acres of vacant property along Salt Creek may become a lush park space with landscaping, public art, and educational components.

During a Committee of the Whole meeting held on January 23rd, committee members unanimously approved moving forward on pursuing the acquisition of a property located on 4th Street South between 17th Avenue South and 18th Avenue South.

The property comprises 1.7 acres zoned Corridor Commercial Traditional (CCT-1) fronting on 4th Street South and 1.26 acres zoned Neighborhood Suburban Multi-Family (NSM-1).

The city is seeking to purchase the property at or below the asking price of $2.9 million.

The property was appraised in July 2024 with an estimated market value of $2.88 million.

February 11, 2025

Aerial St. Pete: The Sunshine City continues to rise as major projects progress

February 11, 2025/ Anthony Close

The latest edition of Aerial St. Pete shows the progress of six major real estate projects currently under construction in St. Petersburg.

Aerial St. Pete is a column by St. Pete Rising which features exclusive aerial photography of projects under construction in St. Petersburg, FL. To accomplish this, we have teamed up with AB3 Visuals who captured these photos in December.

In the article, we show the construction progress for projects including Residences at 400 Central, Art House, 3rd & 3rd, Echelon Site 7 & 8, Institute Square, and Marina Club Apartments.

February 04, 2025

St. Petersburg YMCA sells land set to be developed into a retail village and residential community

February 04, 2025/ Brian Zucker

The YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg has sold a portion of its property in St. Pete’s Grand Central District to a group of developers planning to build a new pedestrian-only retail village and residential complex.

Last Thursday, GS Blake Owner, LLC, an entity connected to national multifamily developer Greystar Real Estate Partners, purchased 4.5 acres on the east side of the Jim & Heather Gills YMCA at 3200 1st Avenue South for $12 million.

Proceeds from the sale will go towards renovating the 25-year-old, 55,000-square-foot YMCA facility, which is located on the west side of the property. Upgrades will include relocated athletic fields with artificial turf and lighting, expanded parking including access to a covered parking garage, and updated locker rooms.