Once relegated to base floors, amenity spaces are taking center stage in new condo towers rising across Tampa Bay. Developers are choosing to give buyers the opportunity to experience the priciest views in the building by giving up sellable real estate and instead designing these prime locations to be the ultimate spaces for shared enjoyment.

The allure of being able to swim in a rooftop pool, to sit by a fire pit under the stars or to do your morning yoga in a top floor fitness room with 360-degree water views, is appealing to the new condo resident and stand out as lifestyle benefits unavailable to most homeowners. Condos have long lured the homeowner tired of home maintenance, but developers are betting that these resort-like amenities will attract…

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The 2nd Annual Charity Music Concert in Westchase was Saturday, Sept 14th and we were a sponsor! This event showcased over 25 student musicians and performers from the Tampa Bay area for an evening of music, song, and dance. Among the performers were the Alonso Varsity Cheerleaders, the Robinson H.S. Starlet dancers, Dawson Dance Academy, and the Davidsen Middle School Chorus. 100% of the proceeds of the event went to the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay and the Speak Up CKG Foundation whose mission is focused on bringing hope and awareness to teenage mental health.

With an office in Westchase and many Smith associates living in the Westchase community, we wanted to be involved in an event that contributes to the arts and gives back to organizations working…

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We are pleased to welcome Christina Meloche, REALTOR® to the Smith family! Christina Meloche will be working at our South Tampa Office, located at 3801 W Bay to Bay Boulevard, helping clients all over the Bay with their real estate investments, selling homes for top value and finding the home of their dreams.

Christina is an avid traveler who has been around the world. Her strong work ethic has allowed her to enjoy living in many states and her love of the outdoors keeps her in Tampa. Christina spent 20 years in Los Angeles and recently returned to Tampa. Our team attracts the finest professionals in the industry who are known for their market wisdom and a true love of what they do. We pride ourselves on having the best team in Tampa Bay and cultivate…

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We are excited to announce the addition of Melissa Watts, REALTOR® as a Sales Associate at our St. Petersburg Office, located at 1100 4th Street N. Melissa is an accomplished Realtor with experience in many areas; she specializes in relocations, new home sales, and vacation homes.

Without knowing anyone in the area, Melissa sold her home, moved to Florida, and signed on a new home sight unseen. Melissa takes great pride in her business and believes ethics, morals, and standards should never be compromised under any circumstances.  Our team attracts the finest professionals in the industry who are known for their market wisdom and a true love of what they do. We pride ourselves on having the best team in Tampa Bay and cultivate a team that feels like…

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The Oaks Estate – Tampa Bay’s Architectural Masterpiece

“The Oaks,” a magnificent sprawling country estate situated on Lake Thonotosassa is on the market for $22 million. It is one of the largest homes in Hillsborough County. With meticulous care to every element of the architectural design, The Oaks is one of Florida’s most significant homes to be built within the last century. The home has 1/4 mile of lakefront property on Hillsborough County’s largest lake and is only twenty minutes from downtown Tampa. With six hundred trees including almost four hundred mature live oaks and twenty-one Italian Cypress trees, imported and transplanted to create an idyllic landscape, “The Oaks” is a natural fit for the estate name and incomparable to any home in…

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The neighborhood of Seminole Heights is beloved for its historic character, charm, and sense of community. People flock to this area that is home to some of Tampa’s trendiest restaurants and bars, many of which have garnered national attention by foodies who say Tampa Bay is a must-visit for great food and friendly service.  You’ll find homes with historic value, signature wrap-around porches, bungalow styles and renovations that modernize the home yet honor the past. One such home is on the market right now and listed by a Smith agent. One of the home’s early residents was recently reunited with the home and shares some insights into its past in the press release below. For more information on the home, please contact a Smith agent.

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A Bayshore home with historical significance is new to the market and listed by Smith. The home was built in 1912 and has only had two owners. When the home was built over 100 years ago, it was advanced for its time with solid block construction that has withstood the test of time. Interestingly, this home was covered by the Tampa Bay Times in 1912. At the time, this home’s abundance of lights on the first floor was significant and the home was considered the most modern in Tampa Bay and was once of the first to be built along Bayshore Boulevard.

My how things have changed! Now Bayshore Boulevard is lined with magnificent and signature properties that captivate your attention every stroll, bike ride or drive along the iconic and scenic highway. For…

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Being able to live on the water is one of the things that makes the Tampa Bay area so attractive and enjoyable. We are pleased to announce that our Developer Services and Commercial Services divisions have teamed up with Eshenbaugh Land Company to offer a land development deal that will complete the Westshore Yacht Club in a co-listing agreement to market the property for sale. With 6.1 acres of waterfront property, the ability to build 241 homes and includes deep-water marina slips, this is an exciting opportunity to develop a part of town that will be the gem of South Tampa for waterfront living. According to Bill Eshenbaugh, president of Eshenbaugh Land Co., "Our first target market is condo developers. That’s why we’re affiliated with Smith — they…

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We are thrilled to announce that Smith & Associates, will exclusively handle sales for the The Residences at The Tampa EDITION. The Residences at The Tampa EDITION, announced groundbreaking today and will offer 37 homes with spectacular views, gracious layouts, and a full suite of amenities and services within Water Street Tampa.

The first hotel-branded condominiums in Tampa, The Residences at the Tampa EDITION are only the third property within the United States to offer EDITION-branded residences, joining the Miami EDITION and the West Hollywood EDITION. For more information on this world-class listing in one of the most exciting neighborhoods in Tampa Bay, please read the press release below and contact the Concierge to learn more!

Strategic…

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Smith & Associates Real Estate is a winner in the 2019 Best of the Best People’s Choice Awards presented by the Tampa Bay Times. Smith won in two categories: Best Real Estate Company and Best Commercial Real Estate Company.

Celebrating their 50th year of serving real estate in Tampa Bay, President and CEO of Smith & Associates, Bob Glaser says his company is honored to be recognized. “We are a company that feels deeply embedded in the communities we serve and feels that success follows when you invest in your people and communities.”

In the Tampa Bay region, more than 87,000 votes were cast to determine the leading businesses in more than 150 categories.

The 2019 Best of the Best People’s Choice Awards were created by the Tampa Bay Times.…

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