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By Michael B. Hitchens, P.A., Broker, Luxury & Beach Realty Inc.
(Luxury & Beach Realty Inc.)
5200 44th Ave. N., St. Petersburg, FLsend this to a friend MOVE IN READY! CHARMING TWO BEDROOM HOUSE SITUATED ON A LARGE CORNER LOT WITH EASY ACCESS TO BEACHES AND ALL OF ST. PETERSBURG. EXCELLENT CONDITION WIprint this page 2 Bdrm Single Family Houseoffered at $144,000Year Built1954 Sq Footage1,100 Bedrooms2 Bathrooms1 full, 0 partial FloorsUnspecified Parking2 Uncovered spaces Lot Size6,580 sqft HOA/Maint$0 per monthDESCRIPTION MOVE IN READY! CHARMING TWO BEDROOM HOUSE SITUATED ON A LARGE CORNER LOT WITH EASY ACCESS TO BEACHES AND ALL OF ST. PETERSBURG. EXCELLENT CONDITION WITH REMODELED BATHROOM, BRAND NEW STOVE, AND BEAUTIFUL HARDWOOD FLOORS. NEWER WINDOWS, FRESH PAINT, AND A SPACIOUS FAMILY ROOM. BONUS ROOM COULD BE A THIRD BEDROOM. LOTS OF ROOM FOR STORAGE PLUS ITS LOCATED ON A HU...
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By Michael B. Hitchens, P.A., Broker, Luxury & Beach Realty Inc.
(Luxury & Beach Realty Inc.)
3135 19th St., St. Petersburg, FLsend this to a friend MUST SEE 3BR/2BA BLOCK HOME FOR 175K! LOWEST PRICE PER SQ FT IN THIS SUBDIVISION. GREAT STARTER HOME OR INVESTMENT PROPERTY. CONVENIENT LOCATION IN QUprint this page 3 Bdrm Single Family Houseoffered at $173,000Year Built1941 Sq Footage1,026 Bedrooms3 Bathrooms2 full, 0 partial FloorsUnspecified ParkingUnspecified Lot Size6,000 sqft HOA/Maint$0 per monthDESCRIPTION MUST SEE 3BR/2BA BLOCK HOME FOR 175K! LOWEST PRICE PER SQ FT IN THIS SUBDIVISION. GREAT STARTER HOME OR INVESTMENT PROPERTY. CONVENIENT LOCATION IN QUIET NEIGHBORHOOD EASY ACCESS TO INTERSTATE AND DOWNTOWN. SPACIOUS HOME WITH LARGE BEDROOM'S AND CLOSET SPACE, BONUS ROOM INCLUDED. ROOM FOR PARKING IN FRONT AND BACK. BEING SOLD 'AS IS'.Photo 1 click on thumbnail to enlargeP...
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By Sharon Simms, St. Petersburg FL - CRS CIPS CLHMS RSPS
(Coastal Properties Group International - Christie's International)
   Ovation, the latest luxury condominium by JMC Development, is rising in downtown St. Petersburg. The 27 story building is expected to be completed by the fall of 2009. It's currently at about 10 stories, and JMC invited a few people to tour the building today. Hardhats on we checked out the views, the floorplans (names of rooms were marked out on the floors), and the construction. I still say - this is THE place to be in downtown St. Petersburg. Located at the corner of Beach Drive NE and 2nd Avenue North, you're in the heart of everything, and could do quite well without a car, though you have two parking spaces. Only two units per floor (3,660 sq ft) with the penthouses having an entire floor, you get both sunrises and sunsets. Let me tell you - the view from the kitchen is gorgeou...
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By Sharon Simms, St. Petersburg FL - CRS CIPS CLHMS RSPS
(Coastal Properties Group International - Christie's International)
 This is a photo I took while stretched out on the floor of the Museum of Fine Arts in St Petersburg - odd, yes, but that was the suggested way to fully experience the glass ceiling there in the Chihuly Exhibit. In any case, it's more attention getting than the exterior shot of the Museum in one of my "other" blogs.The Museum of Fine Arts , which opened in 1965, is located in Straub Park, which separates Beach Drive from the waterfront,  in downtown St. Petersburg. Famous for its Steuben glass collection and Georgia O'Keefe's "Poppy", it hosts a series of travelling exhibitions such as Ansel Adams Photography and Dale Chihuly's glass creations.Today is the official opening of the new Hazel Hough wing of the Museum of Fine Arts. Last night Tami and I attended a members' reception there a...
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By Sharon Simms, St. Petersburg FL - CRS CIPS CLHMS RSPS
(Coastal Properties Group International - Christie's International)
This week as I've passed the shops at 400 Beach in downtown St Petersburg at 5:30 every morning, I've seen the first store in the retail space on the ground level of the luxury condo, 400 Beach. On 4th Avenue NE, second in from Beach Drive, I've seen a women's clothing store appear - first I could see the contents as I drove by, and then I saw Coco Brazil on the window. I haven't had "daylight time" to check out the shop, so googled "Coco Brazil" and found www.cocobrazilfashions.com and www.cocobrazilonline.com .  I don't know whether the shop is related to either, but a visit to Coco Brazil at 400 Beach is on my list of Things To Do.
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By Sharon Simms, St. Petersburg FL - CRS CIPS CLHMS RSPS
(Coastal Properties Group International - Christie's International)
During the hot market of the late 2005s and early 2006s, when properties were selling to crowds lined up around the blocks, marina owners were enamored with turning rental slips into "dockominiums" for sale - often at $5,000 per foot or higher - and then, of course, you'd have the maintenance fees. Some marina owners even booted the rentals out.In St Petersburg both Nautico and Maximo Marina (with common ownership) finally threw in the towel and returned the deposits they had, and are now seeking renters for their slips. It will be interesting to see how many displaced boat owners want to return, now that they've moved and made other arrangements.The Renaissance Vinoy Resort in downtown St Petersburg has been rebuilding their marina since the old one was damaged by the hurricanes, Some ...
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By David Miller, Florida Appraiser & Licensed Real Estate Broker
   The St. Petersburg neighborhood of Holiday Park consists of approximately 714 single family homes built primarily in the 1950's and 1960‘s. The homes in this neighborhood are well maintained. The neighborhood is close to J. W. Cate Recreation Center and Northwest Park. Some of the activities available to residents are baseball, soccer, tennis, gymnastics, karate, cheerleading, basketball, volleyball, dance and swimming. The neighborhood is within walking distance to Tyrone Elementary and Middle Schools. The area is close to employment, shopping, medical facilities and other support services.    The square footage of the homes range from 936 square feet to 3217 square feet with the predominant size being in the 1000 to 2000 square foot range. A large majority of the homes are concrete...
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By Sharon Simms, St. Petersburg FL - CRS CIPS CLHMS RSPS
(Coastal Properties Group International - Christie's International)
For years we've all enjoyed the American Stage Theatre's productions in the park at Demens Landing. Many of the local restaurants provide picnic dinners that you can take with you - and of course you can pack your own picnic dinner and wine. For many years this was Shakespeare in the Park, but this year's it's "The Pirates of Penzance".:.This will run in downtown St Petersburg from April 9 to May 4.  The Gala Under the Stars fundraising event is April 11th. The "pay what you can" nights are April 9 and 10.  Learn more or reserve tickets at www.americanstage.org. 
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By Sharon Simms, St. Petersburg FL - CRS CIPS CLHMS RSPS
(Coastal Properties Group International - Christie's International)
Cafe Alma, a popular restaurant in the "basement" of McNulty Station in downtown St Petersburg, Florida has just been sold. Dwight and Catherine Watkins sold it to Scott Vogell and Tony Harahan, and will stay on for 10 days of training. We've enjoyed Cafe Alma and have often recommended it to our clients. Vogel is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America. Since both new owners come from franchise backgrounds, it will be interesting to see what they do with this individual restaurant. My only suggestion to the new owners - and it's a personal one - is to make sure that the noise level is kept down enough that you can talk with the other people at your table - and hear them. 
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By Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional, Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor
(Charles Rutenberg Realty)
Here are the final photos I took of downtown St Petersburg. I love the way the streets are lined with trees and shrubs! It is such a warm, inviting city. Naturally, I could not pass by all of the wonderful colors and not stop to take photographs! March in Florida is indeed a beautiful time of year! The various colors of Hybiscus are so beautiful! If you are considering buying or selling in the area, give us a call. We would love the opportunity to earn your business and become your real estate consultants for life!    
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By Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional, Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor
(Charles Rutenberg Realty)
In our on-going efforts to showcase this lovely city on the bay, here are some more photos I took just a couple of days ago while I was in downtown St Petersburg for a meeting. Looking for something to do at night? Check out downtown St Petersburg! You won't be disappointed! This is a remarkable city that is changing faster than the blink of an eye!!! (Well, almost that fast!) I even managed to get a shot of Bill checking out the Birkenstocks! As I said, this place has something for everyone!    
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By Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional, Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor
(Charles Rutenberg Realty)
Here are some of the wonderful shops that have sprung up in downtown St Petersburg over the last few years! From the finest bakeries and restaurants to superior shops, St Petersburg has so much to offer! If you are like to many people that grew up in the area and remember when Maas Brothers was the only thing happening in downtown St Petersburg, you really need to get re-aquainted with this fantastic city on the bay! Browsing the shops and galleries is a wonderful way to spend a quiet afternoon here in downtown St Petersburg. If you are considering relocating to the area, give us a call today! We would love to provide you with any information you may need to assist in your relocation to the St Petersburg/Clearwater area!  
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By Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional, Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor
(Charles Rutenberg Realty)
Beautiful downtown St Petersburg! It is such a lovely town! These photos were taken down at the bay front, where we parked the car. St Petersburg has transformed over the last 50 years from a sleepy retirement town to an active center for the arts! It also offers fantastic shopping opportunities! This is what St Petersburg looks like in mid-March, while much of the nation is still deep in snow! You can see the boats tied up along Tampa Bay. It was a beautiful sunny day, perfect for taking photos! So that is exactly what I did! I love visiting St Petersburg - I don't get there often enough - it is only a good half hour drive from Clearwater and well worth the drive!
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By David Miller, Florida Appraiser & Licensed Real Estate Broker
   The St. Petersburg neighborhood of Sheryl Manor consists of approximately 915 single family homes built primarily in the 1960's.         The square footage of the homes range from 700 square feet to 3832 square feet with the predominant size being in the 1000 to 1800 square foot range. A large majority of the homes are concrete block construction and have attached garages. Approximately a quarter of the homes have pools. A majority of the homes are located on lots that are less than ¼ of an acre.  The Sheryl Manor neighborhood is north of 22nd avenue north, south of 38th avenue north, east of 62nd street and west of 58th street. The neighborhood borders on J. W. Cate Recreation Center and Northwest Park.  There are currently 25 homes for sale in Sheryl Manor ranging in price from $14...
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By Sharon Simms, St. Petersburg FL - CRS CIPS CLHMS RSPS
(Coastal Properties Group International - Christie's International)
   We know it's all about networking and about helping each other. If you help people get what they want, they'll help you get what you want.In that vein, recently friends/clients (they are both, so I don't want to choose one or the other) have invited me to events at their businesses, and I've blogged about that to get the word out.Today I went to the opening of a contemporary fabric store, fiberologie, here in St. Pete. Check out my blog and Real Estate Show.Recently I went to another showcase event at Accessoreez and blogged about that as well.If you're ever in St Petersburg, do visit both of these wonderful places. 
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By Sharon Simms, St. Petersburg FL - CRS CIPS CLHMS RSPS
(Coastal Properties Group International - Christie's International)
 Will megayachts be coming to St. Petersburg?  We've seen them during the Grand Prix when they anchor just off the downtown race course.Currently two megayachts are at the Port of St. Petersburg. This one, Tatoosh is a 301-foot (92 m) yacht owned by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen.  (He also owns a 416 ft yacht, Octopus). Moored just behind  Tatoosh is Ecstasea, a 282-foot yacht owned by Roman Abramovich. It's here in St Pete on the recommendation of Tatoosh. Although the Port of St. Petersburg isn't a gated compound, it is a bit off the beaten track (unlike Monte Carlo) but still close to downtown St. Petersburg with its restaurants and activities.St. Petersburg's port doesn't have the water depth to attract the large cruise ships (you need to go to Tampa to take a cruise), it's more t...
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By Sharon Simms, St. Petersburg FL - CRS CIPS CLHMS RSPS
(Coastal Properties Group International - Christie's International)
        400 Beach, a luxury highrise condominium in downtown St. Petersburg was completed just a few months ago, in December 2007. Here's your opportunity to see two of the condos, and imagine what it would be like to live there. The Florida Orchestra Guild has two condominium units here at 400 Beach as their "designer show house" for 2008. Both units have spectacular views - the condo residence on the 26th floor has 4,300 sq ft and is available for $2,475,000. The residence on the 21st floor has 3,295 sq ft and is available for $1,790,000. The first is decorated in a traditional style, the second in a contemporary style. The showhome condos are open from today until March 30th, from 11:30 am to 4:00 pm every day except Sunday, which is noon to 4:30.  Tickets are $20 at the door. 
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By Sharon Simms, St. Petersburg FL - CRS CIPS CLHMS RSPS
(Coastal Properties Group International - Christie's International)
     Signature Place, luxury condominium under construction in downtown St Petersburg, will top off the 36 story tower this week. With a fabulous location, stunning architecture and tower condominium units that ALL have a water view, sales continue at a record pace and there are still some buying opportunities available. Construction began in 2006 and completion is projected for March 2009. Designed by renowned architect Ralph Johnson (whose buildings are going up all around the world) this tallest building will stand out along the skyline. A "topping off" ceremony is scheduled for March 13th. 
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By Sharon Simms, St. Petersburg FL - CRS CIPS CLHMS RSPS
(Coastal Properties Group International - Christie's International)
Today's a typical Saturday in St Petersburg - and there are lots of events going on:Vinoy Park: 8th annual Cajun Zydeco Crawfish Festival  Noon - 10 pm.  Lots of music, dancing and crawfish. Spa Beach (by The Pier): Spring Spa Beach Splash  10 am - 1 pm.  Scavenger hunts, marine arts and crafts, hands-on activities.Central Ave between 1st and 2nd Aves N:  Saturday Morning Market.  9 am - 2 pm.  European-style open air market. Fresh produce, prepared foods, plants and flowers, arts and crafts, gifts, local art, live music. Williams Park:  Saturday Art Market  9 am - 2 pm.  Arts and crafts show and sale.Gas Plant Antiques and Fergs: Saturday Market.  9 am - 2 pm Live music, local artists, fresh produce, gifts.Weedon Island Preserve:  Florida Archeology  Native American craft demonstration...
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By Sharon Simms, St. Petersburg FL - CRS CIPS CLHMS RSPS
(Coastal Properties Group International - Christie's International)
Two more waterfront properties sold in Broadwater, a desirable waterfront neighborhood in southwest St. Petersburg, Florida, on Boca Ciega Bay and the Intercoastal Waterway.One home sold at $300,000 - a record low. It had been foreclosed and was sold by the lender. Though built in the 1980s with 2,450 sq ft and vaulted ceilings, the lot had only 30 ft of waterfront, which severely restricted keeping a boat at the property. Further, the house needed a new roof, new plumbing, updates on the kitchen, and had leaks - so the possibility of mold as well.The other home sold at $1,700,000 - a record high for Broadwater in 2008.  It has 3,234 sq ft and is on an irregular shaped lot at the end of a cul-de-sac. With 192 ft of seawall and an 87 ft dock, the property had views out into Boca Ciega Bay.
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