Jessica Giraldo

A study in light, scale, and perspective. At 288 Beach Drive, Unit 10B, floor-to-ceiling windows frame a sweeping 180-degree panorama of St. Petersburg’s waterfront and skyline. Beach Drive unfolds below, with views encompassing the cities finest landmarks, the Vinoy Hotel, the St. Pete Pier, the Museum of Fine Arts, St. Pete Marina, the St. Petersburg Yacht Club, Albert Whitted Airport, and the Dalí Museum. Beyond the city, downtown Tampa and the Skyway Bridge mark the horizon. Inside, 10-foot ceilings and generous proportions (2600sf) give the residence an open, airy quality. Expansive living and dining spaces flow together, grounded by engineered hardwood floors, while three balconies extend the living experience outdoors. Three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a large den/bonus room, and a spacious indoor laundry room create a versatile layout with room for both gathering and retreat. Practical details are equally considered: two storage units, including one air-conditioned space on the residence’s floor and another near the garage parking spaces, plus two covered, side-by-side parking spaces within a gated garage. The boutique, 32-residence building offers weekday concierge service, a community pool, recreation room, fitness and entertaining areas, and a two-bedroom, two-bath guest suite exclusively available to owners for visiting guests. Set in the heart of downtown, with world-class museums, waterfront parks, shops, and restaurants within walking distance, this residence pairs an unusually broad view of the city with direct access to the life below.