The Albert Whitted Airport is located at the edge of downtown St. Petersburg, overlooking Tampa Bay. Opened in the summer of 1929, it is owned and operated by the city and was named after St. Petersburg native Lieutenant James Albert Whitted, who was commissioned as part of the first 250 naval aviators to serve in Continue reading…
Great St. Petersburg, FL Neighborhoods
St. Petersburg is home to nearly 100 broad and diverse neighborhoods. Many are represented by Neighborhood Associations; some, but not all, are Community of Neighborhood Associations (CONA) members and have provided a link to their website, Facebook page, or other online sites. If you are interested in knowing more about these neighborhoods, check out the Continue reading…
St. Petersburg, FL – World-Renowned Museums
Rated as a top arts and cultural destination among cities its size, St. Petersburg is home to world-renowned museums that offer a wide range of educational and cultural experiences for residents and visitors. St. Petersburg has seven distinct arts districts that are celebrated monthly at the Second Saturday ArtWalk when local artists open their studios Continue reading…
Tips to Getting the Best Mortgage Rate
The process of getting a home loan differs from getting a car loan. It requires shopping around and researching lenders and rates. This takes time and energy, but not shopping around can cost you thousands of dollars. Here are important strategies from the Federal Trade Commission when comparison shopping for the best mortgage rates. Obtain Continue reading…
St. Petersburg, FL Parks System – Ranks #1 in the State
In 2021, The Trust for Public Land, a non-profit organization with a mission to “create parks and protect land for people, ensuring healthy, livable communities for generations to come”, ranked the St. Petersburg’s parks system #1 in Florida and #14 nationally per its ParkScore® index. The Trust for Public Land – ParkScore® Index The Trust Continue reading…
Garage Apartments – New Twist
Last month News10 Tampa Bay featured an article titled, “St. Petersburg approves expansion of ‘mother-in-law suites’ to address housing crisis”. (Eric Glasser, July 15, 2022) An accessory dwelling unit (ADU), commonly called a “garage apartment” or “mother-in-law suite”, is not a new concept. What is new, however, is how it is being viewed – as Continue reading…
St. Petersburg, FL – A Guide to Distinctive Neighborhoods
Whether you are looking for a waterfront home or condo, a Mediterranean revival style home from the 1920s, Florida ranch, Craftsman-style or contemporary, St. Petersburg has an option to fit every lifestyle. With just over 265,000 people, the City of St. Petersburg has earned its nickname the “Sunshine City” because of its beautiful weather. Add Continue reading…
Exterior Home Improvements that Can Add Value to Your Home
Thinking of listing your home? An inviting exterior is a necessity. It says, “Welcome. Won’t you please step in?” Upgrades to make your home more appealing HomeLight (https://www.homelight.com/blog/exterior-home-improvements/#Do) has broken down potential exterior home improvement upgrades into three main buckets of work: yard, curb appeal, and outdoor living — with clear and recommended improvements for Continue reading…
Home Office Benefits
While the concept of working from home is not new, the COVID-19 pandemic has made the arrangement almost a necessity, leaving homeowners the option of either reconfiguring existing space or building new space. According to RE/MAX realtor Estelia Mesimer, buyers in the market for a new home have turned to properties that already include offices, Continue reading…
Bayway Isles – St. Petersburg, FL
Bayway Isles is a private, 24-hour guarded, deed restricted island community that is home to approximately 200 families. It is comprised of two islands in the southwestern part of St. Petersburg, located adjacent to Isla Del Sol, Fort DeSoto Park, St. Pete Beach and Eckerd College. Bayway Isles Single Family Homes Architectural home designs in Continue reading…
