Found 32 blog entries tagged as Luxury.

Tampa is a rapidly growing market, with top-of-the-line luxury developments being added to our skyline faster than ever. With these developments come one-of-a-kind amenities. From luxurious pools that look over the best views of Tampa Bay to impressive fitness facilities to high-tech game rooms, Tampa has some of the best condos to offer. Smith Developer Services can help you find the best condos in town. These new construction luxury condo towers are next level for upscale amenities and elaborate living. 


Art House

Art House St. Petersburg offers a unique and inspiring array of amenities that blend art, luxury, and contemporary living. Art House St. Petersburg features an exclusive art gallery showcasing works from renowned local and…

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Smith & Associates Welcomes Seasoned Real Estate Pro

Smith & Associates Real Estate is excited to welcome Leigh Fortuna as Vice President of Real Estate. Most recently, serving as a Sales Manager at Compass Tampa/St. Petersburg, Fortuna brings almost twenty years of experience in real estate sales and management spanning back to her career start as a Realtor in the Coconut Grove area of Miami. Fortuna is an award-winning real estate agent with leadership experience in the luxury real estate industry and a track record of successfully managing real estate teams.

“As national companies continue rolling back operations for better profitability, Smith & Associates is looking ahead by building opportunities that will lead the company and sales team to be…

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Largest Davis Islands Waterfront Property in Decades Hits the Market

Tampa’s luxury housing market is stepping into 2023 in a robust fashion as the largest waterfront residence on Davis Islands hits the market today with a listing price of 23.9 million dollars. In a real estate market that Forbes magazine ranks as the #1 destination city in Florida, the value for a piece of Tampa’s paradise continues to rise along with the allure that Tampa Bay now offers.

Mary Beth Byrd, Leslie Minder, and Dina Sierra Smith with Smith & Associates Real Estate are co-listing the home at 42 Ladoga. With 464 feet of waterfront footage, the significant property represents the most water frontage on Davis Islands to come to market in decades. “With the influx of…

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New Event Space Opens in the Heart of St. Petersburg Ahead of Florida's Busy Party Season

Savant on Second is a 100-year-old property that took ten years to painstakingly renovate into a premier event space able to host the most memorable and intimate private parties. With a spacious interior and outdoor terrace, caterers and event planners will find the 5,500-square-foot venue customizable to any theme and able to welcome up to 250 guests. The interior has unique features such as 20-foot-high ceilings with skylights hand painted by the internationally acclaimed artist Ya La’ford and original octagon tiles, which have been diligently restored. The outdoor terrace can accommodate an open-air bar set-up, cocktail tables, a live band, and a dance floor.

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Sales Launch for "AQUA at Westshore Yacht Club"

Smith & Associates Real Estate has launched sales for AQUA at Westshore Yacht Club, Tower 1. Located within the gated community of Westshore Yacht Club, Tower 1 faces entirely west towards the bay for sunset water views and features just 77 condominium residences, each with private elevators, spacious layouts, and flow-thru floor plans. The tower's resort-style amenities include a rooftop infinity edge pool, golf simulator, pickleball, private owners lounge, spa, steam rooms, fitness center, screening room, children's playroom, private dining room for catered events, residents sports bar and billiard area, guest suites, 3rd-floor pool, valet parking, and co-work space business center. There are also a…

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Luxury Condo Towers in Tampa, Florida: Everything You Need to Know

The view. The amenities. The location. When it comes to luxury condo towers, lifestyle is everything. Whether it's the quality of the construction, the architectural touches, or the class of the amenities (think rooftop sundecks, cabanas, picturesque gardens, pool-side bars, state of the art appliances), living the luxury condo life is a great investment. 

From expansive water views to being right in the middle of the social scene, selecting the right luxury condo means finding the best of all worlds.

Here are several factors to consider when selecting your new luxury condo home:

Location

One of the biggest draws of luxury condos is their proximity to the action, i.e., the…

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Waterfront Condos in Tampa Bay to Buy

Choosing a waterfront condo comes down to what you’re looking to get out of the experience. Maybe you love being near water— boating, fishing, kayaking, or canoeing. Maybe you want a scenic view of the water—sweeping balconies and floor-to-ceiling windows. Or maybe it’s the amenities—resort-style pools, picturesque sunrise, and sunsets.

Regardless of your preference, waterfront properties equate to being on an endless vacation. A waterfront condo becomes your oasis and your own piece of paradise—a place to get away from it all.

Here’s a look at some waterfront properties to put on your must-see list:

Aqua Residences 

AQUA at Westshore Yacht Club presents a rare opportunity to celebrate life amidst…

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Smith & Associates Real Estate Announces Sale of A Snell Arcade Commercial Condominium

Patrick and Chris Calhoon, commercial brokers with Smith & Associates Real Estate, are pleased to announce the $1.8M sale of the Snell Arcade commercial condominium located at 405 Central Ave. in downtown St. Petersburg. 

The Snell Arcade was sold by the not-for-profit organization Volunteers of America to Tricera Capital, a Miami-based firm with several other St. Petersburg downtown holdings. The firm states that purchasing this site is an investment for their firm to grow in the St. Petersburg area. 

The Calhoons were transaction brokers working with both buyer and seller of the deal. “We were excited to work with both parties and play a role in the growth of another…

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AQUA Rises on the Last Real Estate Site in the Westshore Yacht Club

The final real estate site within the gated Westshore Yacht Club community will be developed into three luxury residential towers. AQUA will face entirely west towards the bay and feature magnificent sunset water views with spacious layouts. 

The developer is Westshore Group LLC, led by industry veteran Eddie Avila with a 40-year track record. Avila began his career as VP of Cheezem Development, the company that developed over 700 units throughout St. Pete and Clearwater.  Just years later, the company shaped the Miami/Brickell condo landscape with landmark projects such as Brickell Key and South Pointe Towers. That latter which sparked the redevelopment of South Beach. Avila’s…

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Best Places to Buy a Beach House in Tampa Bay

The beaches. The weather. The amenities. Nothing says beach life like Tampa Bay. Along with being named one of the best places to live in the US (thank you Money magazine), the beaches of the Tampa area are among some of the finest in the country. So, if you're looking to buy that dream beach home, here are some of Tampa's most pristine beach spots.

 

St. Pete Beach

Set on a barrier island west of St. Petersburg, St. Pete Beach is known for its beach life. With the 1928 Don CeSar Hotel looming over the shore, the beach town sets itself apart with the Gulf of Mexico's alluring turquoise water and soft white sand. Home to historical museums and nature preserves filled with seabirds and turtles, St.…

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