UP|Tampa http://www.urbanplanet.org/forums/forums.html Sun, 11 May 2008 17:58:35 -0500 15 UP|Tampa http://www.urbanplanet.org/forums/forums.html Proscenium, Sarasota Waldorf=Astoria designation does not seem to fit correctly with the project. Perhaps it's just my preconception of what one should be like. Has anyone else got the same feeling about this?

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The Proscenium, a mixed-use development, is coming soon to downtown Sarasota. The development will include a concert hall and a 225 unit, 18 story Waldorf=Astoria hotel. I'll try to find a few images and will post them here.

The Tampa Bay Business Journal ]]> Thu, 28 Feb 2008 21:46:41 -0600 tombarnes Seaport Channelside
QUOTE (tampasteve @ Feb 11 2008, 04:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I kind of like it.....though some would crucify me for liking it! LOL. But really, it does add some nice mid rise density to a area that is getting more and more dense. Having some reasonably priced apartments in the are is a great thing too, having too many units that are very pricey, like what was happening in the rest of the developments, is not a good thing for a core area.

Steve


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Steve]]> Mon, 11 Feb 2008 15:21:21 -0600 tampasteve Two Towers planned for Rocky Point Area This looks like it should be a successful project. I think the city is ready to support this sort of hotel. I hope it may bring an attendant wave of development. Sun, 10 Feb 2008 17:59:21 -0600 tombarnes Two Towers planned for Rocky Point Area A ritzy risk is how some observers see plans for a luxurious Ritz-Carlton hotel and condos near the Tampa airport.
By Steve Huettel
Published February 10, 2008


An artist's rendering of the planned Ritz-Carlton project in Tampa.

About the Ritz: What the new hotel and ajoining condo tower would offer:

-Hotel rooms: 269
-Average daily rate: low $300s
-Condo units: 176
-Average condo price: $2.2-million ($784 per square foot)
-Hotel amenities: Spa and wellness center; private club lounge; beach club; marina.
-Project cost: $425-million.

The St. Petersburg Times

Note: Links are preferred to posting full text of news articles. Thanks, Tom]]> Sun, 10 Feb 2008 16:50:28 -0600 FloridaFuture Tampa History Museum



]]> Sun, 10 Feb 2008 16:49:26 -0600 FloridaFuture Tampa History Museum Nauticus and the U.S.S. Wisconsin in Norfolk as an example. This is merely an idea.

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QUOTE (FloridaFuture @ Feb 3 2008, 02:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
The thing is, it's not about tourist. It's about what the RESIDENTS of Tampa will use. It's our waterfront and we want public uses for our water asset.
That said, it isn't that great for a Histroy Museum because it isn't in a very historic part of Tampa. Most everyhting around there is new. It should've been put in the old library.


Agreed (mostly). Good project, wrong site.

"I suppose you have a valid point, but would you rather see another Hard Rock Cafe built on the site?"

That is a ridiculous statement. Just because I don't believe the current project is ideal, does not mean that you can go ahead and imply that the only other choice is some eyesore chain establishment. What I expect, is that the people that have taken the role of city planners do it wisely.

hjack]]> Wed, 06 Feb 2008 23:29:08 -0600 hjack New Condo/Retail tower in Down Town - Element ^Pics for Element? The webcam for Element has been down for a few weeks but it still has some 3-week old photos up. Check it out two post above yours. Wed, 06 Feb 2008 11:29:02 -0600 FloridaFuture New Condo/Retail tower in Down Town - Element
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That said, it isn't that great for a Histroy Museum because it isn't in a very historic part of Tampa. Most everyhting around there is new. It should've been put in the old library.]]> Sun, 03 Feb 2008 13:10:30 -0600 FloridaFuture Tampa History Museum ard Rock Cafe built on the site? I agree that this may not be the most stimulating tourist attraction, but it is a worthy project and could blend well with other tourist anchors in the area. One has to start somewhere. This seems to be as good a building block as any.]]> Thu, 31 Jan 2008 11:54:47 -0600 tombarnes Tampa History Museum
hjack]]> Mon, 28 Jan 2008 21:56:48 -0600 hjack Seaport Channelside ^It is a little odd. It kinda matches the color scheme of Grand Central. Overall a thumbs down from me. Thu, 24 Jan 2008 18:58:36 -0600 FloridaFuture The Slade at Channelside Thu, 24 Jan 2008 18:57:41 -0600 FloridaFuture New Stadium in St. Petersburg?
QUOTE (tombarnes @ Jan 24 2008, 06:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Those renderings are impressive. I still wonder if it will look as impressive in rrality. In any event, I like the idea of a new stadium, but I still maintain that public funding for such a project ought to be limited. I assume that the funding picture hasn't changed?



The Rays cancelled a request 2 weeks ago for $60 million. So yea public funding is back to zero.....for now.]]> Thu, 24 Jan 2008 18:56:12 -0600 FloridaFuture St. Pete- Ovation
St. Pete has a lot of beachy looking condos in downtown completed. This along with Signature will be two nice exceptions.]]> Thu, 24 Jan 2008 18:52:55 -0600 FloridaFuture Tampa History Museum
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]]> Thu, 24 Jan 2008 17:55:37 -0600 tombarnes New Stadium in St. Petersburg? Thu, 24 Jan 2008 17:52:42 -0600 tombarnes The Slade at Channelside Ritz-Carlton being built in Tampa?

]]> Thu, 24 Jan 2008 17:49:16 -0600 tombarnes Seaport Channelside Disney's Pop Century Hotel. Hmmm. Perhaps I'll wait to judge, but it sounds....odd.

]]> Thu, 24 Jan 2008 17:47:26 -0600 tombarnes Floridan Hotel Slated For Luxury Looking good! Thanks for posting the link! Thu, 24 Jan 2008 17:45:17 -0600 tombarnes St. Pete- Ovation Thu, 24 Jan 2008 15:47:47 -0600 FloridaFuture St. Pete- Ovation Thu, 24 Jan 2008 09:26:37 -0600 tombarnes St. Pete- Ovation -40 units
-358 feet tall
-17,800 square feet of retail space

Website-
http://www.ovationjmc.com/

Rendering-


Amenities:
-Two-story grand lobby
-Concierge services
-Two reserved parking spaces per residence; private garages for each Penthouse
-Ample guest parking
-Grand salon and clubroom
-State-of-the-art fitness center and spa
-Elongated oval swimming pool with sparkling arched waterfall
-Covered cabanas and gathering spaces adjacent to the pool
-Lavish glass-railing encircled amenity level with an exquisite two-tiered -central fountain, lush shade palms, sculpted grassy areas, and flowering trees

Construction Updates
http://www.ovationjmc.com/OurProgressFlori...ondominiums.com

Status- 4th floor]]> Wed, 23 Jan 2008 19:13:58 -0600 FloridaFuture Seaport Channelside Wed, 23 Jan 2008 19:08:45 -0600 FloridaFuture Floridan Hotel Slated For Luxury
Skypoint webcam- http://oxblue.com/client/rjgcameras/skypoint/]]> Wed, 23 Jan 2008 19:07:44 -0600 FloridaFuture The Slade at Channelside Construction is up to the 4th/5th floor on the northern 1/3 of the project. Wed, 23 Jan 2008 19:05:41 -0600 FloridaFuture New Stadium in St. Petersburg?



















http://www.sptimes.com/2007/webspecials07/...ery/index.shtml]]> Wed, 23 Jan 2008 19:03:34 -0600 FloridaFuture Vintage Lofts at West End One of the parking garages is topped out and construction is underway on some of the townhomes. Wed, 23 Jan 2008 19:01:17 -0600 FloridaFuture Tampa History Museum








I don't have any new pics, but the current status is that the 1st floor is underway.]]> Wed, 23 Jan 2008 18:56:43 -0600 FloridaFuture Trump Tower
QUOTE (Florida @ Jan 23 2008, 02:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I feel like I've been through this type of situation before. A developer will say what it takes to give the perception that a dead project still has life up until the very last second. I'll be interested to see if infact some money does show up between now and March 31.



This project has been in a situation liek that for 2 years now. The only difference is, 2 years later and its still "alive" which tells me there may still be some truth behind it.

BTW, the source of funding, according to the developer, will be a New York hedge fund.]]> Wed, 23 Jan 2008 18:53:50 -0600 FloridaFuture Trump Tower Wed, 23 Jan 2008 13:16:13 -0600 Florida Trump Tower Mon, 21 Jan 2008 14:40:45 -0600 FloridaFuture Trump Tower
QUOTE (tombarnes @ Jan 9 2008, 11:35 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Just a bump for this thread to get things moving in the Tampa section again! Is there any news on the Trump Tower Tampa?


I would like to know as well!]]> Sun, 13 Jan 2008 21:56:00 -0600 TallahasseeDowntown Trump Tower Trump Tower Tampa?]]> Wed, 09 Jan 2008 10:35:02 -0600 tombarnes Bay Area Governor Fri, 30 Nov 2007 13:56:31 -0600 Florida Bay Area Governor
Steve]]> Fri, 30 Nov 2007 13:48:10 -0600 tampasteve Bay Area Governor Poonther. grin.png]]> Thu, 29 Nov 2007 08:32:51 -0600 Florida Bay Area Governor Tropicana Field]]> Thu, 29 Nov 2007 08:30:38 -0600 poonther Bay Area Governor
QUOTE (tampasteve @ Nov 29 2007, 08:08 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Good point about the state not giving money; but, unlike the Marlins, the Rays are not looking to get state money, their plan mostly involves the sale of the Trop, and tax benefits for 30ish years. To me that is a better plan than state money, though, it is still flawed.

Steve


tsteve, when you say sale of the Trop, what are you referring to? I do like the idea of a 30-year tax savings program as an inventive. Hopefully they'll be able to take care of the few flaws, whatever they may be.

GG, thanks for the link the the picture gallery.]]> Thu, 29 Nov 2007 07:50:08 -0600 Florida Bay Area Governor
Steve]]> Thu, 29 Nov 2007 07:08:09 -0600 tampasteve Bay Area Governor
QUOTE (tampasteve @ Nov 28 2007, 03:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Not yet. The only things that have impacted the area to a noticable degree would be the Gov. backing the Rays new stadium and the Seminole Indian Compact for expanded gaming - neither of which are actually building/running yet....so we shall see!

Steve


Crist says he supports the stadium downtown, but he will say whatever he thinks you want him to hear. No state money will go towards this stadium. The Marlins have been trying for years, and the legislature is just not willing to do it. Plus, building a new stadium in downtown St Pete isnt going to help their attendance once the newness wears off.

Edit: Not 2 minutes after I posted this, FOX 13 unveilied the early renderings for the bayside stadium. Very interesting, but nice. Heres a link to myfoxtampabay.com which has the renderings:

http://www.myfoxtampabay.com/myfox/pages/H...mp;pageId=1.1.1]]> Wed, 28 Nov 2007 17:32:33 -0600 Go Gators