TBO.com reported that developers filed paperwork with the Aviation Authority board at Tampa International Airport for height variances for several new towers in downtown Tampa.

Could this be the comeback we’ve all been waiting for?

Many restaurants and bars have popped up in the last few years in the Downtown Tampa area, however there are only a few residential buildings in Downtown.  My favorite is Skypoint Condos. Sales are strong and currently it is the only Luxury Hi-Rise for sale .

You can check out the development here 

Last year a study was conducted on residential development and the projected growth for housing.  People living within 3 miles of downtown equal 98,080, however there are only 3,000 people who actually live in Downtown.  No wonder developers are planning for the future. You can read the 2010 Downtown Tampa Residential Study here.

Proposed Condo Developments include:

• Twin 320-foot tall residential and retail towers on three acres, directly across the street from the St. Pete Times Forum.
• A 551-foot-tall residential tower, bordered by Jefferson and Whiting streets
• One 557-foot-tall residential tower at the southeast corner of Morgan and Whiting streets

View All MLS Listings for Downtown Tampa and Channelside. Tampa Bay Dwellings

Skypoint condos for sale-Tampa, Fl- Short Sales Now starting in the 140′s!

Now is your chance to take advantage of buying a short sale or foreclosure. If you’ve been waiting for a great deal on a condo, this is it!  FHA approved financing is available with only 3.5% down.

Skypoint Condos in Downtown Tampa is the first high rise luxury residential building in Downtown Tampa. At one time, they were completely sold out. I remember the lines around the sales center when they were first offered for sale about 3 years ago. If you were looking to buy one of these hot properties you were considered lucky to get selected through their lottery system.

Skypoint has every amenity you can ask for in a luxury living atmosphere. Throw away your gym membership because you won’t need one at Skypoint. There’s a Cardio Room, Weight Room, and plenty of weight machines, all looking over the fabulous downtown skyline and University of Tampa.

To schedule an appointment to see this luxury high rise in Downtown Tampa
call 813-784-7744 or email us

If you’ve been following the news on Downtown Tampa Real Estate you’ll be interested in knowing how we are growing as a city.  I’ve been a believer that Downtown Tampa is a great place to purchase a condo and here’s more reasons.  Take advantage of the best buyers market we have seen in years. 

Downtown Tampa

Studies and Reviews

We’ve got style!  Tampa captured spot 23 on American Stylemagazine’s Top 25 Arts Destination readers’ poll for mid-sized cities (population between 100,000 and 499,000). The eleventh annual poll allowed readers to vote for their favorite arts destinations based on city size and this is the fourth year in a row Tampa makes the list. In 2003 and 2004, Tampa and the city of St. Petersburg made the list as a region. The publication noted that Tampa was recommended by its readers “as a top destination for collectors and travelers who love art galleries, museums and festivals.” American Style, published bi-monthly, is a national arts lifestyle magazine featuring articles on arts travel and events, galleries and contemporary artists. Complete results of the annual reader’s poll are available on www.AmericanStyle.com.

 Seeing is Believing

IKEA is making great progress on its Tampa store.  Located on a few miles from downtown, this new retail store will have a huge impact on the area.  Globe St.com recently took note of the development underway.  Read what was reported by clicking here.

Curious about who lives downtown?  Where do people hang out?  What types of people are opening new businesses in the urban core?  How is the arts scene?  The Partnership is excited to announce it will launch HiLife TV Tuesday (9/09)!  HiLife TV will take you inside the places and introduce you to the people who are making downtown Tampa into a true 24-hour urban neighborhood.  Find out what’s cool and happening, then get out and explore downtown Tampa for yourself.  Starting in September HiLife TV will be the place you will want to turn in to find out more about downtown Tampa.  Become a subscriber of HiLife TV so you are instantly notified of new episodes.  To subscribe to this service, click here.  HiLife TV is the newest addition to the Partnership’s Web site, www.hilifetampa.com.

 Special Services District

 Downtown Tampa continues to see more and more retailers open for business.  DiSilva’s Coffee House & Roastery recently open for business in the TECO Plaza building.  Now Downtowners on the north end of the core have another choice when it comes to coffee.  Find out more about DiSilva’s Coffee House & Roastery by clicking here.

The Partnership’s monthly online magazine, InTown Tampa, is full of great “must read” stories for September.  Also, this month marks the start of a new partnership with local social networking site Brand Tampa.  Here is what you will find in the September issue:

•  C’mon Baby, Do The LOCAL Motion!
• Oceanic, Café Hey: A unique business mix
• VIDEO STORY – Decorating Downtown Tampa with Sculpture
• Streetcar expansion: Aiming for 2010
• Tampa Downtown Market Planned

Why not live in Downtown?   see also Downtown Tampa Condos and Lofts

 Want to search for condos and lofts for sale?  Visit our website at www.TampaBayDwellings.com.  Have a question regarding Tampa Real Estate?  You may contact us at 813-784-7744

CHANNELSIDE CONDO AUCTION! VENTANA-TAMPA, FL

33 Luxury Channelside Condos For Sale• Minimum bids from $145K  

Pricing Example: 

A 1 bedroom 2 bath condo, 1,143 square-foot condo at Ventana has a minimum bid of $145,000.  

It’s last asking price: $473,100.

Total units in building 84.  There are only 33 remaining.

  Maintenance fees are calculated at .33 per sq ft.

• Includes: water, trash, basic cable, concierge, wireless internet throughout entire community, pool, fitness center and 2 parking spaces per condo!

From Ventana Condos Channelside Tampa

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With an intimate collection of unique residences, Ventana is a window to a world all your own.

Expansive picture windows illuminate each  residence with natural light and are the focal

point of open floor plans that spill out onto large terraces and balconies overlooking downtown,

Channelside and the waterfront.

 Designed by renowned architect Walton H. Chancey, AIA, and the Chancy Design partnership, these uniquely

gracious and sophisticated residences include concierge services, and exceptional features and finishes not found

in most urban residential offerings. More refined than lofts. More intimate than towers. This is Channelside’s

most livable take on downtown living.

 All condos have granite countertops, hardwood flooring in living room and dining rooms, tile in bathrooms, carpet in bedrooms, Kitchen Aid stainless steel appliances

33 Available units ranging in size:

1 b/2b                                   1,143 sq ft

2b/2b                                   1,381 sf – 1,521 sq ft

2b+den, 2 bath                 1,753 sq ft – 1,797 sq ft

3b/3b                                   2,541 sf  

 This is the BEST deal in Channelside and the BEST time to buy! Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity!

When is the auction?

AUCTION will be held on Saturday,

November 14th at 1pm.

Previews of all condos are available by appointment until November 13, 2009

Please email: info@thetamparealestateinsider.com to schedule your showing and for further details. Or you may call us at 813 784 7744.

Rae Catanese, Real Estate Agent

•  All sales must close on or before December 28, 2009 (31 business days after the auction). 
• If financing you must use  Fanne Mae Approved Preferred Lenders:  MetLife and Bank of America. 
• 20% of the purchase price is required to obtain financing. 

The Tampa Downtown Partnership has compiled the October – December, 2009 Quick Facts Report.

Downtown Tampa Residents: 2,500*

From SKYPOINT CONDOS

Skypoint Hi-Rise in Downtown Tampa

Studies and ReviewsResidential units under construction: 0

Total amount of residential development in 2008/09 (including completed, under construction and proposed): $244,000,000*

Average residential unit sale price: $300/sq. ft.

Average apartment rental rate (not including low income housing): $1.18/ sq. ft. per month

People living within 3 miles of downtown: 98,080

Want to live in Downtown Tampa? Check out Skypoint Condo’s for sale. The ultimate luxury high rise in Tampa Bay