We know it. Home shoppers know it. Tampa is one of the best cities to live in. Tampa was listed by Zillow as 2022’s hottest market, beating other major cities including Phoenix, Arizona, and Austin, Texas. For Tampa natives, they knew it was only a matter of time before people discovered the dazzling appeal of this hidden gem. The city has seen impressive developments, substantial growth, and in turn, a consistent rise in property value that continues to draw attention.  

According to the Tampa Bay Business Journal, Tampa has quickly jumped into second place as the most popular relocation destination, attracting out-of-state home buyers who realize they can get more for their money in Florida. Because of increasing excitement and competition, finding and securing your dream home in Tampa can be a challenge. Avoid bidding wars and find a home you can make your own by following these tips below.  

Check out the 5 reasons why you should buy a preconstruction home in Tampa Bay.  

1. Buying Early Means the Best Selection 

In preconstruction, the early birds get the best prices and the best residences. When you buy early in a newly built community, you have more variety to choose from in terms of floorplans and features. At Marina Pointe, buying early means not only will you have first pick of our luxury residences and layouts, but you’ll also get first choice of the best panoramic city and water views this side of Tampa. You’ll also have your first pick of one of our newly constructed, private boat docks at an unbeatable price. In this case, first is best.  

2. Great Value, Great Investment 

Preconstruction homes behave very similarly to the future markets. If you buy at today’s price in an area that is continuing to develop, especially in the upcoming Tampa market, your purchase will most likely appreciate in the future, giving a greater return on your investment.  

3. Locking in a New Home in a Hot Market  

 Because preconstruction homes are in the development stage, they typically have a fixed price. With resale homes, builders can bloat prices to pit buyers against each other and ramp up the demand. Avoid heated bidding wars, multiple offer situations, and competitive price influxes by buying preconstruction. Skip the haggling and spend more time planning your new life and saving a little extra money while your home is being completed.  

4. The Latest and Greatest Design  

As opposed to a resale home, you’ll be getting the latest and greatest in architectural trends and, if you’re interested in a private community lifestyle, you’ll have the advantage of state-of-the-art amenities and added security. When the Marina Pointe development is complete, three glorious towers unlike anything else in the area will rise elegantly above the waves overlooking the city of Tampa Bay, with final touches currently being made to Tower One.  

5. Less Hassle, More of What You Want  

New homes are untouched; they are a blank canvas to make completely your own. Go to sleep with peace of mind knowing your home has only ever been yours. You’ll never have to rip up offensive carpeting or replace outdated kitchen appliances. You’ll also have more time to plan your customizations and establish décor or take advantage of our many amenities. Marina Pointe has the best coastal luxuries including heated pools, private boat slips, a private massage studio, an indoor golf simulator, and more. 

If you’re interested in moving into luxury this year, limited residences remain in Tower One or learn more about Tower Two and plan for the future. You can make Tampa your coastal playground at Marina Pointe. 

Part of our ultra-lux, five-star lifestyle means easy access to the world’s finest beaches. Simply hop on the arched Gandy bridge directly across from our private peninsula and jet over to St. Petersburg in a matter of minutes, where you’ll have your pick of beach options. Our residents will also have unrestricted access to Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico from our very own private deep-water marina and yacht harbor. By land or by sea, all the best of Tampa Bay is yours to explore.  

For our residents moving in this year, feel free to start from the top of this list of magnificent beaches and work your way down!  

Marina Pointe has recently been nominated for TAMPA Magazine’s Best Condo Community! Every year, TAMPA Magazine sets out on a mission to find the best of Tampa Bay. From food and drink to home and entertainment, Tampa locals have the opportunity support their favorites and have their voice heard. While the competition is fierce across some great communities throughout the area, there are five good reasons that make Marina Pointe the absolute best condo community in Tampa Bay.  

Click here to vote for Marina Pointe under the ‘Home’ category!

1. Tampa’s Only New Construction With a Private Marina

In Tampa, boating season is always in full swing. With a year–round summer lifestyle, beautiful bays, and nationally ranked beaches nearby, owning a boat is nearly essential. At Marina Pointe, residents will not only have stunning bay views and unrestricted access to the Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, but they will also have a private state-of-the-art deep-water marina at their doorstep managed by a full-time dock master. Our marina and residences offer a lock and leave, carefree, and convenient lifestyle for boaters of all kinds. Read more about our private marina. 

2. Steps Away From Tampa’s Newest Hot Spot – Marina Landings

In the heart of this walkable community of the Westshore Marina District is a vibrant town center comprised of shops and restaurants that make life convenient and enjoyable. Marina Landings is the newly constructed shopping and dining center that offers Marina Pointe residents an array of shopping, dining, district events, and services, all within a few steps from their residence. Residents will be just steps from happy hour at Cru Cellars, enjoying the monthly Summer Night Exchange, and taking advantage of the many new businesses.  

3. Life on a Private Peninsula

Our private peninsula offers a unique lifestyle one can only find at Marina Pointe. Enjoy your privacy while also being minutes from nearby entertainment, dining and shopping options in Downtown Tampa and St. Petersburg. A private peninsula also offers a high level of well-being and security you may not get elsewhere with only permitted guests and residents allowed to explore the towers. This is particularly ideal if you are purchasing a residence at Marina Pointe as your vacation home or second home; you can trust that it will be safeguarded when left vacant for long durations of the year. Read more about the perks of life on a private peninsula here. 

4. Stunning, Waterfront Amenities

If you want to feel as if you are living at a luxury resort, Marina Pointe is the place for you. Once completed, Marina Pointe will offer not one, but two oversized resort-style pool decks overlooking scenic Tampa Bay with covered pavilions, gas grills, and built-in day beds under stunning trellises and leafy shade trees. Residents will also have access to a private state-of-the-art gym, a yoga area with a zen garden, and a private massage studio. If socializing is more your style, Marina Pointe also has bocce ball courts, a virtual indoor golf simulator, and social rooms with all the necessary accommodations. View even more of our amenities here. 

5. A Sense of Community – On the Water

There are so many wonderful things that make Marina Pointe special, but what makes it great is the community that is already being formed with our future residents. Tower One residents are looking forward to moving in by the end of this year, but that hasn’t stopped them from already forming beautiful friendships and getting together for events and happy hours to begin forming that sense of community. Alina and Dale have expressed their excitement for the walkability while other future residents can’t wait to be surrounded by the water. See more about what the community is looking forward to at Marina Pointe! 

Voting for TAMPA Magazine’s Best of the City runs until August 5 and people can vote once a day until then. Vote for your favorites around Tampa Bay, but don’t forget to vote Marina Pointe for the Best Condo Community!

Sunda New Asian Opening at Midtown Tampa

With an opening scheduled for late 2022, Sunda is a new Asian restaurant concept with two successful locations operating in Chicago and Nashville. The creative brainchild of Chicago restaurateur and media personality Billy Dec, Sunda’s cuisine is inspired by the fusion and  intermingling of cultures in Southeastern Asia. Sunda will occupy 6,000 square feet of retail space near The Commons and will serve modernized versions of traditional Asian cuisine.

Pictured is a model dressed in clothing from rag & bone, known for elegant British tailoring with an edgy understated New York streetwear aesthetic (courtesy of rag & bone.)

New York Street Style Comes to Hyde Park

Adding to an ever growing roster of upscale retail outposts, Hyde Park Village will soon welcome rag & bone to the neighborhood. The fashion label is known for its pairing of elegant British tailoring with an edgy, yet understated New York streetwear aesthetic. The outpost will be located next door to another new Hyde Park addition, Zimmermann.

Renderings of the completed Epicurean Hotel expansion (courtesy of Cooper Johnson Smith Peterson Architects)

Epicurean Hotel undergoing $21M Expansion

Fifty-one more guest rooms, a private lobby and new meeting and event spaces (including a rooftop terrace) are in the works for the boutique Epicurean Hotel. It’s all part of a $21-million expansion incorporating two historic apartment buildings directly across from the main hotel. Eight suites are expected to be popular among large groups. Construction could be completed by summer 2023.

Top Shelf Sports Lounge Opening Downtown

An elevated sports bar and scratch kitchen restaurant, Top Shelf, serves up local craft beers and signature dishes like the Ybor Eggroll out of its flagship location at AdventHealth Center Ice in Wesley Chapel. Set to launch in 2023, its second location will open on the ground floor of Truist Place. Top Shelf is a popular destination for watching sports games, happy hour deals and live events like trivia.

Westshore Welcomes Trendy Drink Shops

DRNK Coffee + Tea and QWENCH Juice Bar are among the newest additions to Marina Landings, adding to an expanding list of dining, retail and lifestyle options at Westshore Marina District. At fast-casual eatery and drinkery DRNK, visitors can enjoy handcrafted espresso beverages, coffees, teas, breakfast and bites, or head to QWENCH for raw squeezed-to-order juices, smoothies, acai bowls and light lunch items.

Shipping Container Park Arrives in Wesley Chapel

Located at The Grove in Wesley Chapel, Krate opened in June as an open-air shipping container park. An assortment of 55 boutique shops and unique restaurants include Yummy Tablas, Tasty Ramen, Palani’s Hawaii Noodles and Venezuelan concept Chamo Bites. Those of drinking age can sip beer and wine throughout Krate, which also houses an outdoor stage for entertainment and events, plus a children’s play area.

One Tampa to Become Tampa’s Tallest Building

The 630-foot-tall, 55-story high-rise condo project in development by Kotler Urban is set to surpass 100 N. Tampa as Tampa’s tallest building, the first to breach 600 feet on Florida’s West Coast. From the minds behind the market record-breaking One St. Petersburg and Hyde Park House, One Tampa is a multifamily development in the central business district, featuring 311 units, ground floor retail and dining options overlooking Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park.

As you venture into the Westshore Marina District, you’ll see a charming town center. Pass through the Marina Pointe gates on our private peninsula and you’ll be greeted by elegant Towers overlooking the shimmering bay. Imagine a sunset stroll by the waves or hopping on your boat settled safely in your private marina. Adventure awaits.  

For those that want private community living, we have something even more luxurious. Our private peninsula offers a unique lifestyle one can only find at Marina Pointe. Nearby, you’ll find plentiful entertainment, dining and shopping options in Downtown Tampa and St. Petersburg. Life on your own private peninsula tastes like a crisp glass of wine by the marina, feels like a warm sunset on your skin, and sounds like laughter during a delicious meal with friends.  Read more about what private resort-style living looks like at Marina Pointe.  

Private Marina & Bay Access –  

We are the only luxury residences in Tampa Bay with a private deep-water marina.  With access to the open bay, you have endless opportunities for water-inspired recreation, from Tampa’s western shoreline to the Gulf of Mexico and beyond. With our convenient, lock and leave lifestyle, you’ll have peace of mind whether you’re going on a day trip or leaving for several days at a time.  

Safety, Security and Privacy – 

  With a private peninsula comes a level of well-being and security you may not get elsewhere. Your safety is high on our list of priorities and only permitted guests and residents are allowed to explore the towers. This is particularly ideal if you are purchasing a residence at Marina Pointe as your vacation home or second home; you can trust that it will be safeguarded when left vacant for long durations of the year. Our 24-hour concierge adds a layer of protection that’s only a call away.   

Community Standards –  

 Life on our private peninsula embraces the casual elegance of a waterfront resort with every detail designed for luxury and enjoyment. Residents take pride in the community and there is a high standard of quality and care. Our luxurious waterfront homes require minimal maintenance, so you can spend your days doing what you love, whether that be boating the open bay or golfing in St. Petersburg.   

Unmatched Amenities –  

 Within our private community, come the benefits of an elevated lifestyle and luxury amenities to fill your days. From activity to leisure, everything you need is at your fingertips. Explore our amenity deck overlooking the bay or relax in the resort-style pools. Make use of the sauna and practice yoga in our Zen Garden. Our state-of-the-art fitness center is available whenever you feel like working up a sweat, and miles of seaside trails are yours to jog.    

Private, But Still Connected –  

 Located in the beating heart of Tampa Bay, there are endless opportunities to explore the surrounding cities for a day out or nighttime adventure. If you’d rather stay in, everything you need can be found within the Marina Landings Town Center. Step outside your front door, and you’ll be happy to find boutique shopping, groceries, fine dining, happy hours, spa and cosmetic treatments, and exhilarating group fitness classes. Events are in full swing, bringing the district to life. Our Summer Night Exchange is held the first Wednesday of every month for a premium fresh market experience with live music and local eats. If you enjoy waterfront workouts, join Barre by the Bay held every third Saturday of the month and hosted by our very own RockIt Cycle instructor.  

If you’re looking for a full-time home or a secondary residence in paradise, Marina Pointe is Tampa’s most exclusive seaside living option. Wake up to the ocean and live every day to its fullest, knowing you are safely tucked away on a peninsula. Or plan for the near future and take a look at our elegant floorplans in the newly launched Tower Two. Contact us to schedule a presentation, either virtual or in person.  

As Westshore Marina District continues to come to life in South Tampa, BTI Partners is excited to announce that Semper Laser will join the impressive roster of tenants in its village-style retail center. Semper Laser specializes exclusively in laser hair removal to serve clients with the latest and most advanced laser technology at the most affordable prices by its highly trained team of medical professionals. This will be the first Tampa location.

Semper Laser specialists use the high-quality, medical-grade Candela GentleMax Pro, which is a system designed for speed, performance and versatility. Semper Laser strives to make their customers feel welcomed, comfortable and safe from the moment they walk in and provide a service that helps them to live a more hair-free, care-free life. Semper Laser will occupy 1,250 square feet and is set to open later this year. This lease brings occupancy in Marina Landings to 90%.

“We are so excited to welcome Semper Laser to our vibrant community in South Tampa,” said Dominic Pickering, Executive Director, West Coast Florida for BTI Partners. “Westshore Marina District is proud to provide our residents and visitors with access to a hand-picked selection of retailers that not only meet their everyday needs, but also further enhance the unique experience of our community.”

BTI Partners, a real estate development and land investment firm, is the master developer behind the 52-acre Westshore Marina District. Located off Westshore and Gandy Boulevards on Old Tampa Bay across from St. Petersburg, the District overlooks one of the largest yacht basins on Tampa Bay. The area has seen a residential construction boom in recent years, boosting demand for specialty retail stores.

Cru Cellars, Sand Surf Co., Crave Spa, Salon Color Bar, DRNK coffee + tea and QWENCH juice bar, and Duckweed Urban Grocery have already opened their doors in Marina Landings. Buzzed Bull Creamery, Chuck Lager America’s Tavern and Rock It Cycle are set to open in the coming months.

The award-winning Westshore Marina District is also home to luxury condos; waterfront walking trails and parks; a private marina on a 13-acre deep-water basin, which features floating docks and a 150-slip full-service marina to accommodate vessels from 40 feet in length to 90 feet; and more.

Adding to its list of community attractions, Westshore Marina District is hosting the Summer Night Exchange. The monthly fresh market occurs on the first Wednesday of the month from 6 to 10 p.m. all summer long. The market is one of many successful events in the District, which have included jazz strolls, yoga and “yappy hours,” all designed to offer a more exciting quality of life as the neighborhood comes alive at Westshore Marina District.

Westshore Marina District is also home to several residential projects built by third-party developers such as WCI by Lennar, The Related Group and Bainbridge. Their projects have already attracted hundreds of residents to a once-dormant waterfront.

BTI Partners recently launched sales of Tower Two of Marina Pointe, a luxury condominium development with three high-rises and a marina in the heart of Westshore Marina District. The luxurious condos are priced ranging from the mid $800,000’s to over $4 million.

For more information visit: https://westshoremarinadistrict.com/

About Westshore Marina District:

Westshore Marina District is a stunning new master-planned community overlooking one of the largest and most impressive yacht basins on Tampa Bay. Situated along 1.5 scenic miles of waterfront, green space, marina and open bay, this all-new, 52-acre destination presents a fresh, contemporary environment for water-inspired living, shopping, dining and recreation. Learn more at http://westshoremarinadistrict.com For more information on Marina Pointe, visit: https://marinapointe.com/

About BTI Partners:

BTI Partners is one of Florida’s leading real estate and land developers. The company is reshaping cities across Florida by master-planning vibrant mixed-use communities, building luxury residential projects in strategic locations, re-activating marinas, and revitalizing neighborhoods with highly amenitized commercial and residential developments in urban areas. Core values of integrity, passion, excellence, selflessness and purpose are central to the company’s ethos. Its successful track record has established BTI Partners as an industry leader in creating urban enclaves that attract and sustain local business and family life. By seamlessly integrating residential, commercial, retail, hospitality, entertainment, education, and recreational uses, BTI Partners designs highly desirable ‘live, work, play’ communities to meet the needs of today and tomorrow. A forward-looking company, BTI Partners remains ever mindful of evolving trends and continuously seeks opportunities to develop transformational and inspirational mixed-use projects throughout the sunbelt states.

Law360 — Alta Development paid $14.6 million for a 1.26-acre development site in Miami’s Health District near the Miami River, offering a record $265 per square foot for the area as the demand for multifamily housing in the city’s urban core stays strong.

The South Florida-based real estate joint venture development firm outbid other parties interested in the site, which is zoned to allow 189 units, according to its broker.

Colliers South Florida senior director Virgilio Fernandez and managing director Mitash Kripalani represented Alta. They also represented one of the sellers, Peter Fedele. Babba Yesharim of Beachfront Realty represented Colleen and Jerry Enis, the other sellers.

“The site was a good fit for Alta Development and is one of the last developable sites of that size for market-rate rentals in the Health District,” Fernandez said in a statement. “The Health District has been booming in recent years with high demand for rentals that has pushed up rents. This site allows for multiple configurations, including design opportunities and parking accommodations to meet market demand.”

Alta’s other projects include Casa Bella Residences Miami, and it previously developed Le Parc at Brickell, Baltus House and One Paraiso, among others.

Colliers also helped close the $16 million sale of a jet engine testing facility in Palm Beach County. The brokerage represented Apogee Investment Partners LLC, which sold the property to its current tenant, engine field services provider CTS Engines.

Fort Lauderdale-based CTS had already invested more than $12.7 million in building of the testing facility, which covers 44.42 acres at 18855 Bee Line Highway and features a state-of-the-art, high-thrust turbine engine testing stand and related equipment that can handle the airline industry’s most significant turbine engines, Colliers said.

“The most challenging aspect of the sale was finding a niche buyer whose criteria aligned with this unique product being sold,” Colliers director Bastian Laggerbauer said in a statement. “Ultimately, the tenant, CTS Engines, decided to purchase the asset due to its essential use required for the continued success of the company.”

Laggerbauer represented Apogee along with Colliers executive managing director Mark M. Rubin, financial analyst Jake Stauber, and executive managing director Steven Wasserman and managing director Erin Byers from the company’s industrial services group.

Construction giant Skanska AB has begun construction on a $19.5 million campus replacement project for Tampa’s Dorothy Thomas Exceptional Center, a Hillsborough County public school that serves students in need of emotional and behavior support.

The project, which was designed by Fleischmann-Garcia Architecture, will replace the school’s 12 existing classrooms with a 40,000-square-foot project featuring state-of-the-art facilities for nearly 60 students in grades K-12. Completion is expected by August 2023.

The construction poses logistical challenges, since the new facility is to be built while the campus remains active, Skanska noted. The construction team first relocated the existing classrooms to the other side of the campus and said it will closely monitor noise levels because some students may be sensitive to loud sounds.

BTI Partners LLC launched sales on the second tower of Marina Pointe at Westshore Marina District. The high-rise will feature 157 luxury condos with views over Tampa Bay and the St. Petersburg skyline. Residences will include a variety of one- to four-bedroom units ranging in size from 1,200 to 2,000 square feet, with prices from the high $700,000s to more than $4 million.

“Our strong sales in Tower One, and the subsequent launch of Tower Two sales, speaks to the continued demand for luxury bayfront residences in Tampa,” BTI Partners CEO Noah Breakstone said in a statement. “Marina Pointe is the embodiment of Tampa’s waterfront lifestyle, and that’s what is attracting buyers to Westshore Marina District.”

Tower One is scheduled for completion later this year. Amenities at Marina Pointe include a private marina on a 13-acre deep-water basin, with 150 slips able to accommodate vessels as much as 90 feet long. Residents also have access to a 24-hour concierge, fitness center, amenity decks with resort-style pools overlooking the marina and Tampa Bay, a residents club, and a virtual golf simulator.

Westshore Marina District, including Marina Pointe, was conceived by Fort Lauderdale-based BTI Partners, a real estate developer and land investment firm, to be South Tampa’s premier walkable community. The district, which is close to several shops and restaurants, also features residential projects built by third-party developers, including WCI by Lennar, The Related Group and Bainbridge.

PEBB Enterprises and Tortoise Properties announced the lease and buildout of 40,000 square feet of office space to National Dentex Labs at the Jupiter Innovation Center.

Located at 1701 Military Trail in Jupiter, the Jupiter Innovation Center is the town’s largest for-lease office building, at 186,238 square feet on 16 acres, according to the landlords. The lease with NDX brings the building to 98% occupancy.

NDX’s new headquarters can accommodate more than 100 employees, including certified dental technicians, and it also will serve as a central hub for the company’s more than 60 full-service dental labs across the country. The onsite lab will feature high-tech equipment to produce dental prosthetics, such as custom-made crowns and implant restorations, and an NDX Education Center with operating facilities that can host continuing education events for dental professionals.

Verdex Construction handed the buildout of the dental lab and renovations to office space, a break room, a gym and bathroom facilities. Kravit Architectural Associates provided the design.

Jeff Kelly of CBRE represented the landlords in the lease negotiations. Derek Baker of Colliers International South Florida represented NDX.

The developer of the Ritz-Carlton Residences on Bayshore Boulevard is launching pre-sales for the project’s second phase.

Miami-based Related Group said units in the second phase — 94 condominium units and six townhouse-style villas — will be priced from $1.5 million. The first phase of the Ritz-Carlton, which is Ritz-branded condos and does not include a hotel component, broke ground in January. In September, an $11 million penthouse in the first phase was presold.

The first phase is completely sold out, Related said.

Jon Paul Perez, president of Related, told the Tampa Bay Business Journal that the developer has been “very happy” with the project’s presale pace and average prices per square foot; the first phase, which includes 89 condo units and 12 villas, was 30 percent presold before the sales center opened. Within four to five months of the sales center opening, the first phase was 90 percent sold.

The first phase has seen an average price per square foot of nearly $1,000, Perez said. The $1,000 per-square-foot threshold was not commonly crossed in Tampa until recently; it is much more common in the Sarasota market and represents the very top tier of luxury real estate in Tampa.

Despite growing concerns of a coming economic slowdown, Perez said Related still sees plenty of opportunity in Tampa.

“With all of the data we have, it doesn’t concern us enough not to launch,” Perez said. “We’re still seeing significant demand.”

Arquitectonica, which designed the first tower, is the architect for the second phase. Related did not announce a general contractor for the second phase; Coastal Construction is building the first phase.

About 50% of the buyers in the first phase are local; much of the other 50% are relocations from out-of-state, with a strong concentration of Midwestern buyers who had moved to the Tampa Bay area and were looking for permanent housing.

“We think there’s still a good amount of runway for this type of product, especially in Tampa, where’s there not as much competition,” Perez said.

Prior to the Covid-19 pandemic — and Tampa Bay’s subsequent population boom — there were 1,000 luxury condos proposed or under construction between the Westshore Marina district and downtown Tampa. Several of those projects have changed hands or been reinvented by new developers; others are completely sold out.

BTI Partners, the developer of Marina Pointe in the Westshore Marina District, announced that it was launching presales for Marina Pointe’s second tower on Wednesday.

Marina Pointe in Tampa is launching sales of its second condominium tower. Designed by Kobi Karp Architects and developed by Fort Lauderdale-based BTI Partners, the high rise will be home to 157 luxury condos with mesmerizing views of Tampa Bay and the St. Pete skyline, located within the 52-acre Westshore Marina District off Westshore and Gandy Boulevards on Old Tampa Bay across from St. Petersburg. Residences range from 1,200 square feet to penthouses over 2,000 square feet and offer a variety of floor plans, ranging from one to four bedrooms.The announcement comes as the last remaining condos in Tower One, scheduled for completion later this year, are sold.

Marina Pointe Tower One. Courtesy of BTI Partners.

“Our strong sales in Tower One, and the subsequent launch of Tower Two sales, speaks to the continued demand for luxury bayfront residences in Tampa,” said BTI Partners CEO Noah Breakstone. “Marina Pointe is the embodiment of Tampa’s waterfront lifestyle, and that’s what is attracting buyers to Westshore Marina District. We are excited to welcome the first owners to Tower One by the end of this year, and look forward to commencing construction of Tower Two.”

Marina Pointe. Designed by Kobi Karp Architects.

One of Marina Pointe’s most impressive amenities is the private marina on a 13-acre deep-water basin, which features floating docks and a 150-slip full-service marina to accommodate vessels from 40 feet in length to 90 feet. While most public and private marinas in Florida have a waiting list, Marina Pointe owners can dock their yachts in a private boat slip on their doorsteps. Other state-of-the-art facilities include a 24-hour concierge, fitness center, amenity decks with resort-style pools overlooking the marina and open views of Tampa Bay, a resident club with an entertainment room and a virtual golf simulator, among other amenities.

Marina Pointe. Designed by Kobi Karp Architects.

Marina Pointe. Designed by Kobi Karp Architects.

Finding inspiration in the breath-taking views of the bay, the luxury waterfront condominium is designed to feature expansive open-living areas with up to 10-foot ceilings, floor-to-ceiling glass walls and windows, and oversized balconies with panoramic views of Old Tampa Bay, downtown Tampa and downtown St. Pete on the horizon.

Marina Pointe. Designed by Kobi Karp Architects.

Marina Pointe is in the heart of Westshore Marina District, South Tampa’s premier walkable community along Tampa Bay. The award-winning District invites residents to stroll along waterfront trails with unobstructed views of the marina. Designed to offer a new quality of life, the Marina Pointe experience features access to a comprehensive array of amenities within the District, including specialty shops, waterfront restaurants, 1.5 miles of urban trails and parks lined with public art, outdoor lifestyle programming, access to watersports, and the brand new, deep-water marina.

Marina Pointe. Designed by Kobi Karp Architects.

The Marina Pointe towers are walking distance from Marina Landings, the District’s retail town center. BTI Partners has carefully selected its impressive roster of tenants, curating a variety of lifestyle-centric options to foster the area’s vibrant live-work-play environment. Retail tenants include the recently opened DRNK coffee + tea and QWENCH juice bar, Duckweed Urban Market, Sand Surf Co., Crave Spa and Cru Cellars. Rock It Cycle, Chuck Lager America’s Tavern and Buzzed Bull Creamery are set to open in the coming months.

Adding to its list of community attractions, Westshore Marina District is hosting the Summer Night Exchange. The monthly fresh market occurs on the first Wednesday of the month from 6 to 10 p.m. all summer long. The market is one of many successful events in the District, which have included jazz strolls, yoga and “yappy hours,” all designed to offer a more exciting quality of life as the neighborhood comes alive at Westshore Marina District.

Westshore Marina District is also home to several residential projects built by third-party developers such as WCI by Lennar, The Related Group and Bainbridge. Their projects have already attracted hundreds of residents to a once-dormant waterfront.

The Tower Two residences range from the high $700,000’s to over $4 million.