East Tampa park expansion moves forward as city closes on grocery store property

Plans for a state-of-the-art park with a senior center, long a dream of East Tampa residents, took a big step forward on Tuesday. The city of Tampa closed on the purchase of the Penny Saver Food Market Property next to Fair Oaks Park on North 34th Street, according to a release. The 1.8-acre purchase will enable the redevelopment of Fair Oaks Park into a new, multigenerational complex that will include a senior center, recreation center, athletic field and exercise trail. Earlier this year,…Original Article

Exclusive: Vinoy Place condo in downtown St. Pete sells for record-breaking $7.3M

The penthouse takes up the entire top floor of the condominium and has broken the record for the most expensive condo sale in Tampa Bay.Original Article

Committee recommends $5.5M in funding for affordable housing in St. Pete

The committee recommends that city council approve millions in funding to create or preserve 429 affordable housing units.Original Article

Habitat for Humanity to develop two affordable homeownership projects in South St. Pete

St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch has struck a deal, subject to city council approval, with Habitat for Humanity to develop two city-owned properties.Original Article

As inflation soars, here’s how average rents are trending in Tampa Bay

Rents for apartments in Tampa Bay have increased by over 50% since 2018, the second-highest in the nation.Original Article

Townhomes proposed in downtown St. Pete near USF St. Pete

A 15-unit townhouse development is in the works for downtown St. Petersburg. St. Pete-based NJR Construction Group has proposed the townhouses on a vacant .35-acre lot at 357 3rd St. S, across the street from apartment tower Camden Pier District and Harbour’s Edge senior apartments. The development will be two blocks from University of South Florida St. Pete. Development costs are estimated at $9.6 million in city filings. The 15 units will be split between two four-story buildings, according…Original Article

Opinion: New condo law is potentially painful but necessary

The condominium associations that will feel the financial impact most acutely are those that have historically underfunded their reserves and/or deferred maintenance and repairs.Original Article

St. Pete approves more than $1 million in rental assistance for city employees

“Communities like San Francisco have got it right because while they have a huge affordable housing issue they also have a business community that is willing to put their money behind helping their workers be able to live in close proximity to where they work," Brandi Gabbard, vice chairwoman of St. Pete City Council, told the Business Journal.Original Article

Meet Ideal Agent, a 2022 Fast 50 honoree

Ideal Agent is a 2022 Fast 50 honoree.Original Article

Meet Tomlin St Cyr Real Estate Services, a 2022 Fast 50 honoree

Tomlin St Cyr Real Estate Services is a 2022 Fast 50 honoree.Original Article