A Historic Bayshore Home with Ties to the Lykes family, One of Tampa’s Wealthiest Dynasties, is Now For Sale
Thursday, 19 November 2020
An iconic home in South Tampa connected to one of the area’s historic dynasty families is back on the market. Located at 4707 Bayshore Blvd., the home was first built in 1937 by Jack Johnston and his wife, Louise Lee Johnston. “Louise was the daughter of a prominent citrus grower and real estate developer, D.
- Published in Luxury, News, Real Estate, South Tampa, Tampa Bay
Home on South Tampa’s Sunset Park waterfront has sold for $5.45 million
Thursday, 12 November 2020
A mansion on the South Tampa waterfront is the latest in a series of big luxury sales in 2020, clocking in at $5.45 million. The sale of the home at 5157 W San Jose St. closed on Friday, according to the Multiple Listing Service. The sellers, Chunilal and Kanta Shah, paid $1.1 million for the property
- Published in Housing Market, Local, Luxury, Real Estate, South Tampa, Tampa Bay
Water Street Tampa, More Than Two Years and 5 Million Square Feet into Vertical Construction, Takes Shape as a Mini City
Tuesday, 10 November 2020
Water Street Tampa is more than two years and 5 million square feet into vertical construction — and the urban district is about to hit another major milestone. Developer Strategic Property Partners says the removal of the existing railway crossing at Meridian Avenue is on track to begin in early November. That rail removal is
- Published in Blog, Investors, Local, Luxury, Real Estate, South Tampa, Tampa Bay
THESE ARE THE BEST NEIGHBORHOODS IN TAMPA
Friday, 30 October 2020
There is a lot to consider when choosing the right neighborhood, from family friendliness to the nightlife and diversity. Niche.com, a website that ranks everything from colleges to the healthiest cities, has created a ranking of the best neighborhoods in Tampa. A few prominent downtown neighborhoods landed at the top of the list. Harbour Island
- Published in Blog, Housing Market, Local, Real Estate, South Tampa, Tampa Bay
Three Tampa Bay beaches named best in the US, two named best in the world
Tuesday, 03 March 2020
Three Tampa Bay beaches were named among the five best beaches in the United States by TripAdvisor users in a recent ranking. In the travel sites rankings, users rated Siesta Beach in Siesta Key the best beach in the U.S. and the 11th best in the world. The beach sports a 4.5 rating with almost 7,600 reviews.
- Published in Blog, General, Local, Tampa Bay, Uncategorized
St. Petersburg hops on e-scooter craze, looks to start pilot program by 2020
Tuesday, 30 July 2019
St. Petersburg leaders have been taking notes on the failures and successes of e-scooters so they can create a plan for their city. The city that’s known for its downtown walkability and designated bike paths wants to hop on the e-scooter trend that sister cities in South Florida and Tampa have adopted. Last week, St. Pete’s housing,
Jane Castor wins big in Tampa mayor’s race
Wednesday, 24 April 2019
Jane Castor is Tampa’s next mayor, making history as the first openly gay mayor to gain office in Tampa Bay. The retired police chief crushed opponent David Straz with 73 percent of the vote, stretching a near-win in the primary seven weeks ago into a full-on rout Tuesday night. It was over before the first