Broadwater St Petersburg
Amenities/character/etc
Broadwater boaters enjoy quick and easy access to the Intra-coastal waterway, Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico through Pass-a-Grille Channel.
Broadwater is one of the many fine communities such as Pasadena Yacht and Country Club, Dolphin Cay and Terra Verde located along the shores of Boca Ciega Bay. With US 19, the Bayway, the Skyway Bridge and I-275 only a minute or two away, Broadwater has timely access to the entire state, as well as the beaches, downtown St. Petersburg, Tampa, the airports, hospitals and all points south.
Although consisting mainly of deepwater, canal front homes priced starting from $600,000 to $1,500,000, many homes in Broadwater are non-waterfront from $250,000-$500,000.
History
In the mid-1950s, US 19 (34th Street South) was extended to connect St. Petersburg to the newly opened Skyway Bridge, providing access parcels of undeveloped land.
At that time, R.C. Huffman, Sr., owner of a dredging and shell company, conceived the development of the Broadwater Estates, a waterfront community located on the southwest corner of Pinellas Point between US 19 and Boca Ciega Bay.
Broad deep water canals were dredged and the spoils provided the fill to create the dry land for residential development.
42nd Avenue South between 34th Street and 37th Street became the formal entrance to Broadwater Estates, resplendent with lighted brick pillars, white wrought iron gates and an artfully landscaped divided parkway that set the quality ambience that followed the development of the homes.
After years of steady, consistent development, today, Broadwater is a community of approximately 580 mostly custom-built waterfront homes.
Organizations/programs
The Broadwater Civic Association has existed since the 1970s, but was not incorporated until 1990. The very active Civic Association encourages it's members to enjoy a rich lifestyle through many projects and events, both social and educational. Neighbors are advocates for water based environmental issues and activities, health and safety concerns, family fun and recreation. Because of the wide finger canals with a river, Hart Creek running through the main canal, fishing off the docks is a favorite pastime.
General meetings are held quarterly and feature topics of interests to residents. Ongoing initiatives include the Neighborhood Watch, Adopt-A-Street, Clean-Up Days, social events, quarterly newsletter publication, code violation oversight and application to the Neighborhood Grant Program.
Architecture
The predominant architectural style is primarily one-story Florida Style homes with stucco construction and tile roofs.
Neighborhood grant projects
Broadwater is in the process of implementation a very comprehensive plan to enhance, improve and update entry identity, lighting, walkways, community landscape and pedestrian safety through the Neighborhood Grant Program.
Boundaries
38th (southside only) to 48th Avenues South from 37th Street South to Boca Ciega Bay.
Information compliments of www.stpete.org
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