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MAY 2019. NO 1 News From Westshore Marina District | Tampa Bay, Florida TIDESMarinaPointe.com TOP DINING & ADVENTURES ENTERTAINMENT Launched Daily CHOICES Exclusive Get the Inside Scoop on Westshore Marina District, South Tampa’s New Walkable Waterfront Neighborhood and the Immediate Area. YOUR GUIDE TO GREAT LIVING AT MARINA POINTE 1 2 TIDES magazine With its mix of historic architecture and modern landmarks, a culture infused with Cuban and Spanish flavors, vibrant UNIVERSITIES business districts, and beautiful waterways, Tampa is a Tampa is home to two major universities: the University of wonderful place to work, play and unwind. It’s the third Tampa and the University of South Florida. largest city in the state of Florida – right after Miami and Orlando – with its own cruise and cargo port, and the Tampa The University of Tampa (UT) is a private institution located WELCOME TO International Airport offers non-stop flights to more than 90 beside the Hillsborough River in Downtown Tampa. Students destinations throughout North America, Central America, the at UT can choose from more than 200 degree programs and Caribbean and Europe. the silver minarets of historic Plant Hall have become a TAMPA BAY symbol of the city. From historic Ybor City to elegant Hyde Park, Tampa is overflowing with culture, excitement and adventure. University of South Florida (USF) is a public institution in Every year, millions of visitors fly, drive or cruise here to north Tampa. USF is the fourth-largest public university in try the rollercoasters and waterslides at Busch Gardens the state of Florida and offers 80+ undergraduate majors and Adventure Island, watch professional baseball, soccer, and 130+ graduate, specialist and doctoral-level degree American football and hockey games, and experience the programs. In recent years, USF has established itself as one thrill of the Gasparilla Pirate Festival, which features a “real” of the top 50 elite research universities in the United States. pirate invasion! The destination’s popularity is spreading far and wide as residents and tourists discover more of its fascinating arts and culture, lively nightlife, innovative IN THE AREA restaurants, and outdoor adventures. Tampa is also located less than 30-35 minutes away from the cities of St. Petersburg and Clearwater, which are home To support its growing population and strong job economy, to popular sites like The Dalí Museum and the Clearwater Tampa is continuing to invest in the city’s livability and Marine Aquarium, as well as some of the USA’s most beautiful walkability. Green spaces and walkways such as Curtis beaches. Locals enjoy year-round access to the white sands Hixon Waterfront Park, Tampa Riverwalk and Bayshore and sparkling blue waters of Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Boulevard invite visitors and locals to get outside and enjoy Mexico, and aquatic activities such as boating, kayaking, Tampa’s warm, sunny weather all year long. State-of-the-art fishing, snorkeling and stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) are conference and entertainment centers – including the Tampa very popular. Convention Center, David A. Straz Performing Arts Center and Amalie Arena – bring a steady stream of people into Additionally, its central location on the west coast of Florida the downtown business districts. Tampa has even reinvented puts Tampa within driving distance of the Sunshine State’s some of its former industrial areas with projects such as the other popular cities and theme parks. In fact, Orlando’s Armature Works food hall, co-working and event space, and world-famous Walt Disney World Resort is less than 70 miles the Sparkman Wharf dining district. west of Tampa on the I-275 highway! Floridian destinations such as Miami and Key West can also be accessed by car or through direct flights from Tampa International Airport. DOWNTOWN TAMPA BAY - PHOTO COURTESY OF VISIT TAMPA BAY TAMPA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT PHOTOGRAPH COURTESY OF THE TAMPA BAY ROWDIES WALT DISNEY WORLD RIVERWALK, DOWNTOWN TAMPA - PHOTO COURTESY OF VISIT TAMPA BAY SHOPPING AT INTERNATIONAL PLAZA AND BAY STREET YOUR GUIDE TO GREAT LIVING AT MARINA POINTE 3 4 TIDES magazine MAP OVERVIEW TAMPA BAY & FLORIDA 95 75 ATLANTIC OCEAN FLORIDA 75 BUSCH GARDENS®AND ADVENTURE ISLAND CLEARWATER BEACH, NO. 1 BEACH IN THE USA ORLANDO 2 275 DISTANCES FROM TAMPA MARINA POINTE CLEARWATER AIRPORTS Saint Joseph Sound GULF OF MEXICO 1 ST. PETERSBURG 1. Tampa International Airport ..................................7.6 miles 6 UNIVERSITIES 4 589 River 1 Hillsborough 275 95 60 TAMPA 3 INTERNATIONAL 1. University of Tampa ............................................... 6.6 miles CLEARWATER AIRPORT 60 TAMPA 3 1 75 2. University of South Florida ...................................17.5 miles Bayside Bridge 60 1 2 60 60 2 Hyde Park McKay Bay 275 Davis SHOPPING Islands 4 PETER O. 1. Westshore Plaza ........................................................4.7 miles Downtown KNIGHT AIRPORT Indian Rocks Beach Tampa 2. Hyde Park Village ......................................................7.0 miles 688 3. International Plaza and Bay Street ...................... 6.0 miles Gandy Blvd 275 4. Orlando International Premium Outlets ......... 85.2 miles 75 Hillsborough Bay MIAMI Park Blvd N ENTERTAINMENT Redington Beach ST. PETERSBURG 1. Busch Gardens ........................................................ 16+ miles GULF OF MEXICO Madeira Beach 75 2. The Florida Aquarium ............................................. 8.5 miles 5 3. Ybor City .................................................................. 10.4 miles TAMPA BAY Downtown 4. Bayshore Boulevard ................................................ 3.8 miles St. Petersburg 5. The Dalí Museum ....................................................17.5 miles 6. Walt Disney World Resort® .................................. 75.2 miles 699 682 Fort De Soto Mullet Key Bayou Egmont Key Passage Bayfront Park Key Inlet Terra Ceia Bay Manatee River Palma Sola Bay YOUR GUIDE TO GREAT LIVING AT MARINA POINTE 5 6 TIDES magazine SOUTH TAMPA’S NEW WALKABLE INTRODUCING WATERFRONT NEIGHBORHOOD WESTSHORE MARINA DISTRICT RISES ALONG THE BAY GULF OF MEXICO & BEACHES Westshore Marina District is an all-new, 52-acre master- DOWNTOWN ST. PETERSBURG planned community along 1.5 miles of scenic shoreline in the heart of Tampa Bay. It’s the much sought-after lifestyle that water lovers have been searching for with breathtaking sunsets every night, all just minutes from the vibrant downtowns of both Tampa and St. Petersburg. This walkable waterfront neighborhood features a variety MARINA LANDINGS of distinctive residences, welcoming public spaces, and GROCERY MARKET / SHOPS / RESTAURANTS a colorful array of shopping, dining and recreational experiences. Waterfront parks, green spaces and urban trails are enhanced with colorful landscaping, innovative lighting and inspired public art. A brand new, full-service marina offers approximately 200 slips accommodating boats up to 100 feet. Unrestricted access to the open bay provides endless opportunities for WATERFRONT RESTAURANT water-inspired recreation from Tampa Bay to the Gulf of On-site staff provides concierge-level services and 24/7 Mexico and beyond. Endless adventures on the water are security within a tranquil ambiance ready to welcome easy for those whose boat is just outside their door. you home. GANDY BLVD. DISCOVER THE SEASIDE SOPHISTICATION Luxury comes ashore in Marina Pointe’s three stunning OF MARINA POINTE towers designed by acclaimed Kobi Karp Architecture and Interior Design. Contemporary flow-through floor plans offer Offering quiet privacy, breathtaking bay views and expansive open living areas. Floor-to-ceiling glass walls SALES GALLERY unabashed luxury, Marina Pointe introduces the only new and windows provide breathtaking, panoramic views. Other deepwater marina-front condominium lifestyle on Tampa highlights include gourmet kitchens and Owner’s Suites that Bay. This flagship residential offering of Westshore Marina double as spa-like retreats with large soaking tubs, premium District offers a wealth of private amenities including fixtures, and walk-in closets. elegant clubrooms and social areas, state-of-the-art wellness and fitness facilities, private spa treatment rooms, A new horizon opens on Tampa Bay at Westshore Marina resort-style pool, dog park and more. District and Marina Pointe! YOUR GUIDE TO GREAT LIVING AT MARINA POINTE 7 8 TIDES magazine LIFE’S BETTER ALONG THE BAY! IN TOWN, ON SOUTH WESTSHORE THE WATER AREA’S POPULARITY CONTINUES TO SOAR! arina Pointe is located just steps away from Westshore West Shore is lined with new things to enjoy and experience Marina District’s town center, Marina Landings, too, from upscale Mexican dining at Besito and fresh seafood Mfeaturing sleek retail outlets, marina-front cocktails at Mitchell’s Fish Market to shopping at premium outlets and dining, a specialty market and everyday conveniences that such as Burberry, Louis Vuitton and Gucci. Less than five reshape and redefine coastal living in Tampa. Residents can miles up the road, guests can shop, dine and catch the latest stroll to their new favorite neighborhood shops to enjoy fresh films at the Westshore Plaza and the AMC West Shore 14. coffee, fine wines, luxe shopping and much more – you’ll also International Plaza and Bay Street are also just six miles have immediate access to the district’s beautiful waterfront from Marina Pointe, showcasing designer shopping outlets trails, the marina and boat slips, and the sparkling waters of and