Clearwater / Gateway / Northern Pinellas Development News

[multifamilyinvestor]

I think that there is enough activity on Clearwater and the Pinellas Beaches that they could go into their own thread under the Tampa / St Petersburg thread. I believe that the Clearwater projects don't get enough attention in the Pinellas County Thread. Perhaps we should rename that one for St. Petersburg..

Here is a start of the list for Clearwater Condo Projects:

DOWNTOWN CLEARWATER

The Acqua: http://www.theacqua.com/renderings.html
Status: Proposed
Height: 32 Stories/377 Ft.




Water's Edge: http://www.yourwatersedge.com/
Status: Completed
Height: 25 Stories/264 Ft.




Island View: http://www.triangledevelopment.com/island.htm
Status: Antilles Tower Under Construction
Height: 3 Towers, Antilles Tower is 18 Stories, Other two are 15



Clearwater Center:
Status: Renovation - Under Construction
Height: 16 Stories/150 Ft.



Station Square: http://www.stationsquareclearwater.com/
Status: Completed
Height: 15 Stories/158 ft.



Antiqua Bay Yacht Club:
http://www.antiguabayyachtclub.com/
Status: Approved
Height: 2 Towers 11 Stories




Clearwater Bay Club: http://www.clearwaterbayclub.com




ISLAND ESTATES:

Harbour Watch




CLEARWATER BEACH:

Marquesas: http://marquesasjmc.com/
Status: Sales
Height: Two Towers, 15 Stories/150 Ft.



Aqualea: http://www.hyattclearwater.com/
Status: Completed
Height: 14 Stories



Indigo Beach: http://www.indigobeach.com/
Status: Approved
Height: 14 Stories



Kiran Grand Resort & Spa: http://www.kirangrand.com
Status: Sales
Height: 14 Stories



Echantment: http://www.enchantmentcondos.com/
Status: Sales
Height: 16 Stories/148 Ft.



Sandpearl: http://www.sandpearl.com/vision/index.php
Status: Completed
Height: Two Towers, 15 Stories, 10 Stories



Beachwalk: http://www.clearwater-fl.com/gov/dep...ects/beachwalk
Status: Public Project - Under Construction



Bayfront Marina Project: http://www.clearwater-fl.com/gov/dep...lips/index.asp
Status: Public Project - Proposed



This graphic is kind of old: http://sptimes.com/2005/07/25/clearwater/index.shtml

And the Beach: http://sptimes.com/2005/03/27/clearw...ch/index.shtml

... AND these are only a few... I think there are many others. I will add more to this post as I have time and will add heights, status and I will reorganize these by location.

[FloridaFuture]

Newer rendering of the Triangle Development Project-



Water Edge is currently U/C and I believe will become downtown's tallest. There are construction photos at its websites.

[multifamilyinvestor]

Thanks FF - I updated the old one

[Maxim98]

Shame about Enchantment - it's the only inspired design in the lot going up on the Gulf, to be honest.

Acqua is a very solid project. Nice scale.

[FloridaFuture]

Impressive list. Like Maxim said, Enchantment is the only beach project I really like. However Acqua, WaterEdge, and Island View are all solid projects for Downtown.

[multifamilyinvestor]

Source: http://www.hotelmotel.com/hotelmotel....jsp?id=399888

Hyatt breaks ground on luxury resort condominium in Clearwater Beach, Fla.


Jan 24, 2007
H&MM Week In Review



CHICAGO - January 22, 2007 - NJR Development and Hyatt Corporation today announced that construction of Clearwater Beach's newest resort condominium, Aqualea Resort Condominium Hotel and Residences, is officially underway. Once completed, the 250 suite luxury resort condominium will be part of a full-service, beachfront resort managed by Hyatt Corporation and offer not only the simplicity of virtually carefree ownership, but also the elegant amenities and services of Hyatt Resorts. The units will be available for fee simple purchase from NJR Development by individual owners who are free to use them at their leisure or, alternatively, place them into an organized resort management and rental program.
"This is an innovative project for Hyatt and we are looking forward to expanding our management presence in Florida," said Nick Pritzker, Vice-Chairman, Global Hyatt Corporation. "The property has a great location on Clearwater Beach and will be a great addition to our collection of Hyatt Resorts."

"We have already seen a tremendously positive response in the market," said Neil Rauenhorst, president of NJR Development, the developer of Aqualea. "And in two short years we look forward to delivering a project with vacation home suites that will allow our owners and their families to live a luxurious and hassle-free lifestyle on one of the most beautiful beaches in America. We know, too, from the numerous buyers who have already made their selections during the initial pre-sales period, that they understand and appreciate the sophistication, reach and power of Hyatt's international marketing program, for those who wish to avail themselves of that enormous feature and benefit."

With its expansive white sand beaches, sparkling Gulf waters and gorgeous year-round weather, Clearwater Beach has emerged as one of the most attractive and hottest beach scenes on Florida's west coast. Aqualea property owners will be surrounded by luxury in their very own elegantly appointed suite in the heart of the community's new BeachWalk re-development project -a visionary plan featuring a festive beachfront village of pedestrian-friendly shops, boutiques, restaurants, water sports and public attractions. Additionally, owners will also have access to many amenities typical of a Hyatt resort including:

Two resort-style pools- A signature Hyatt restaurant- Poolside bar and grill- A StayFit@Hyatt fitness center featuring state-of-the-art Life Fitness cardiovascular and weight equipment- Beach concession area with towel and beverage service- An authentic, culturally-rich Hyatt Pure professional spa with treatment rooms & massage services- Exclusive membership in the White Orchid Beach Club- Meeting rooms, ballroom and business center- Secured parking area for unit owners- Private poolside cabanas with A/C, cable television, lounge chairs and bathrooms

Upon the opening of the resort, all units will be completely furnished with full kitchens and be "live-in" ready. Inspired by tropical island design, each individual floor plan, the furnishings will include seating arrangements in the living area with a couch and/or chairs, a full kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, granite bath countertops, tile floors and carpet, dining table with chairs, granite bar countertops with bar stools, balcony furniture, artwork, silverware, linens, plates, towels and similar items. In addition, each unit will tout data, telecommunication and entertainment technology, including flat screen televisions, high speed internet access, WIFI access, cable television, in-room pay-per-view movie systems, door access control systems and fully integrated telephone system.

To learn more about Aqualea Resort and Residences, visit www.AqualeaResort.com, call 1-866-500-2363 to schedule an appointment with a sales representative or visit the sales center located at 301 South Gulfview Boulevard, Clearwater Beach, Florida. NJR Development is the developer of the condominium residences. The residences are not owned, developed or sold by Hyatt Corporation or any of its affiliates. Hyatt Corporation, or any of its affiliates, does not participate in the marketing or sale of the residences, or the preparation of any marketing materials for such sale, and is not responsible for the content presented in any such advertisements, marketing materials, including, but not limited to, any advertising claims, marketing practices and data collection, use and privacy practices.

About NJR Development Company

NJR Development Company, LLC is headed by Neil Rauenhorst, former president and chief executive officer of Opus South Corporation, a leading developer in the Tampa Bay area, throughout Florida and across the southeast US. The subsequent formation of NJR Development Company, LLC has afforded Rauenhorst the opportunity to capitalize on his 23 years of successful development experience and to develop and or invest in the most attractive residential and hotel real estate opportunities in Florida.

In creating Aqualea, NJR has carefully selected a team of experts to design and manage what will become one of the area's top beach resorts.

About Global Hyatt Corporation

There are 214 Hyatt branded hotels and resorts (over 90,000 rooms) in 43 countries around the world, operating under the Hyatt, Hyatt Regency, Grand Hyatt and Park Hyatt brands. Currently, there are an additional 43 Hyatt hotels and resorts under development, including 15 new hotels in China. Global Hyatt Corporation is also the owner of Hyatt Vacation Ownership, Inc. operator of the 12 Hyatt Vacation Club timeshare and fractional residential properties, Hyatt Equities, L.L.C. (hotel ownership), Select Hotels Group L.L.C. (which owns, manages and franchises 163 AmeriSuites hotels, Hyatt Place and Summerfield Suites hotels) and U.S. Franchise Systems, Inc. (which franchises 95 Hawthorn Suites, and 272 Microtel Inns and Suites).

From the U.S. and Canada, reservations for any Hyatt hotel worldwide may be obtained by calling 1-800-233-1234 or logging onto www.hyatt.com .

Lauren Cohen/ Hyatt Hotels Corporation/ Director of Hotel Public Relations/ lauren.cohen@corphq.hyatt.com/ 312-780-5706

[multifamilyinvestor]

^ A new Hotel on the beach, and a major chain. Glad to see this move forward

[Dale]

I thought that Station Square broke ground months ago ??? Has it been delayed again ?

[FloridaFuture]

I find the Hyatt a very squat project. I thought it would've been taller, unless it had local resistance.

[multifamilyinvestor]

Originally Posted by Dale

I thought that Station Square broke ground months ago ??? Has it been delayed again ?

I originally had it as Under Construction as I also thought they broke ground, but the St. Pete times had it with a different status. Now that I reread the article that prompted me to remove it from UC status, it just says that

"and a long-expected condo-retail project at Station Square still is not built"

But I suppose that doen't mean that it is not under construction. Does anyone know for sure?

[multifamilyinvestor]

Source: http://www.tbnweekly.com/content_ima...t-01_popup.jpg

Residents get a sneak peek at proposed downtown marina

Photo courtesy of CITY OF CLEARWATER
An aerial shot of what a proposed downtown 129-slip marina might look like is shown for voters who will consider the marina in a March 13 referendum.



By LESTER R. DAILEY

CLEARWATER – It was standing room only at the Harborview Center on Jan. 17 as city officials and hired consultants informed residents and answered their questions about the 129-slip marina that will be built downtown, if the voters approve it in the March 13 referendum.

“We’ve seen other boat slip projects, but we’ve never seen a stand-alone boat slip project,” Mayor Frank Hibbard said, adding that the boat slip projects defeated in two previous referendums were part of larger downtown redevelopment plans.

“Our desire is to have an active waterfront 365 days a year. We believe that having boat slips will create daily activity,” he said.

Hibbard listed fishing, dolphin watching and walking on the promenade as some of the activities that will draw people to the area.

The referendum would authorize 140 slips, ranging from 30-to 55-feet in length, but the state Department of Transportation has requested an easement that would eliminate 11 of those slips. Water depth in the slips would range from 4.5 feet to 16 feet at mean low tide. A wave attenuation system is designed to protect the marina in winds up to 110 mph.

The floating docks would be made of concrete, which is quieter and more durable than aluminum. Each slip would have electric and water hookups, but sewage would have to be discharged at a central pump-out location or be collected by the city’s pump-out boat.

There would be more than 1,700 feet of “side-tie” mooring for overnight visitors, and another 800 feet of free side-tie mooring for daytime visitors and special events.

Grants, a $500,000 contribution from the city’s Community Redevelopment Agency and a $10,000 annual stipend for 10 years from the Downtown Development Board, would cover part of the $11 million cost of the project. The rest would be financed by a 20-year bond issue that would be repaid by slip rental fees.

“This not only cash flows; it creates revenue for the city,” Hibbard said.

Margie Simmons, the city’s finance director, estimates that, over its first 40 years, the marina would generate $12.7 million for its own maintenance and earn a $4.8 million profit for the city.

“We wanted to be sure that the cost of the project would be borne by the users of the slips and will not come back on the taxpayers of Clearwater,” Simmons said.

Initial rental fees have been pegged at $2 a day, or $15.50 a month, for each foot of the boat’s length. The statewide average is $1.86 a day or $20.84 a month. Permanent slip rentals would be awarded by lottery system, with Clearwater residents given preference.

“The market conditions we found were alarming,” said Kirby Marshall, a consultant with Applied Technology Management. “There has been a drastic reduction in the number of publicly available boat slips.”

He estimated that in the past five years, while boat registrations have increased by 15 percent in Pinellas County, the number of boat slips has dropped by 23 percent.

The project would include a more ambitious rehabilitation of the Drew Street Pier building than the one already scheduled, possibly including showers, restrooms, a laundry facility and a dockmaster’s office.

It would also include parking improvements, landscaping, and a place where excursion boats and a beach ferry could pick up and drop off passengers. It would not include permanent fencing, a fuel dock, commercial boats or storage lockers for boating gear.
Article published on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2007
Copyright © Tampa Bay Newspapers: All rights reserved.

[FloridaFuture]

Yes! A downtown marina is a huge step for the area. I'm a boater with my dad and currently we're in Tierra Verde but we're moving it up to Tarpon Springs soon. A marina in Downtown Clearwater would allow us to get out of the boat and walk around some. It should bring increased foot traffic to the area. Especially since Clearwater is very water oriented and is a big industry. This will help bring some of that right to downtown.

[Maxim98]

Excellent idea.

[multifamilyinvestor]

Originally Posted by Dale

I thought that Station Square broke ground months ago ??? Has it been delayed again ?

You are right Dale. According to a press release on the City of Clearwaters web site. I updated the status accordingly.

http://www.clearwater-fl.com/gov/dep...ion_square.asp

[smiley]

Clearwater center supposedly broke ground/began renovations a few months ago to - see the st.pete development thread that has clearwater stuff too

[Jasonhouse]

Originally Posted by FloridaFuture

I find the Hyatt a very squat project. I thought it would've been taller, unless it had local resistance.

Clearwater dumbly has a 150ft height restriction.

It's inevitably going to kill off much of the beach economy, because the hotels cannot compete with such zoning. and when the hotels go, there goes a whole shitload of the money driving the existence of many local jobs.

Clearwater is wise to restrict density along the beaches, but the height restriction is just asinine. Not only is it hurting the economy, but their height restriction is also creating exactly the kind of "wall effect" that leadership myopically thought they were precluding with the height restriction. For a lesson in just how aestetically destructive height restrictions are, Clearwater officials should take a drive on down to Sarasota, and check out the mile wide stucco wall going up.

[multifamilyinvestor]

Originally Posted by smiley

Clearwater center supposedly broke ground/began renovations a few months ago to - see the st.pete development thread that has clearwater stuff too

Smiley, I updated the status for Clearwater Center to Under Construction.

Also, I know there are still a few more projects that I am missing. Serveral in Island Estates, still a few on the beach. Clearwater Cay Club on the bay.. and a few others. I will add them to the front page as I get time just to keep them organized.

Then after that there is still Oldsmar, Gateway has some activity, and even Safety Harbor is redoing their waterfront... One of the things I will definately do is re-read the whole Pinellas thread... but there is a lot of info in there.. it will take time to have a real comprehesive list of everything in North Pinellas

[TampaMike]

Originally Posted by multifamilyinvestor

Smiley, I updated the status for Clearwater Center to Under Construction.

Also, I know there are still a few more projects that I am missing. Serveral in Island Estates, still a few on the beach. Clearwater Cay Club on the bay.. and a few others. I will add them to the front page as I get time just to keep them organized.

Then after that there is still Oldsmar, Gateway has some activity, and even Safety Harbor is redoing their waterfront... One of the things I will definately do is re-read the whole Pinellas thread... but there is a lot of info in there.. it will take time to have a real comprehesive list of everything in North Pinellas

I know that Dunedin has a huge project, but can't remember the name of it.

[Jasonhouse]

wow multifamilyinvestor... that's great work man.

thank you muy mucho.

[Maxim98]

jason, you don't need the muy before mucho. they are like... the same thing. sort of.

or you could be slick and go all the way... muchas gracias.... :-O hehe