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With the recent completion of the SkyHouse apartment tower's more than 300 units in the area, a walkable vibe permeates Channelside, transitioning the area from abandoned industrial to mixed-use residential. e SkyHouse set the bar high for those to follow, featuring floor-to- ceiling windows for uninterrupted waterfront views of the Port of Tampa, Harbour Island and the downtown skyline. Hardwood flooring , high ceilings, and custom touches join a penthouse club floor with a rooop swimming pool. Several luxur y apartments are also springing up around Tampa, including the 36-stor y Residences at the R iver walk apartments near the Straz Center, e Martin at Meridian complex and a 23-stor y tower with 375 units in the heart of downtown. Plans are also under way for 270 luxur y apartments at the Florida Cr ystals Corp. site that will replace deserted warehouses. Across the bay, St. Petersburg is leading the way with its new housing options, focusing on several luxur y high-rise condominium projects that aract buyers from Millennials to Baby Boomers. e draw for buyers here is the close prox imity between dining , shopping and entertainment destinations and the sophisticated housing projects not seen before in the downtown area. Developers are touting the tallest building in downtown to date, ONE St. Petersburg , as one of the most opulent high-rise projects available to buyers. It will combine a 41-stor y luxur y condominium complex with world-class amenities and stunning views over the Bay, combined with a 13-stor y hotel and mixed-use project. e world-famous Dali Museum ser ves as the inspiration behind the luxur y, 13-stor y tower in the A rts and Innovation District. e Salvador is poised to make an architectural statement in the downtown area, with its infusion of artistic elements throughout the 74 units. e complex will feature an onsite concierge, heated saltwater pool on the third floor deck, and a new k itchen design concept that caters to the farm-to-table trend. Overlook ing Beach Drive, the 18-stor y Bliss luxur y condominiums offers homeowners more than a spectacular view. e building also includes private elevators, car lis, and floor-to-ceiling windows to make living more convenient. Suncoast It's hard not to notice the unofficial bird over the Suncoast – the crane – with more hovering over the downtown and suburban areas. Developers are quick ly amassing new condominium and Bayfront projects that bring over 1,000 new units for buyers. Poised along the Sarasota Bayfront, e V UE is one of the most highly anticipated projects under construction. e twin, 18-stor y luxur y condominium project will debut 141 residential Continued on page 26 24 | FLORIDA HOMES MAGAZINE

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