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CAY COMMENTS

Construction Update
Look for these projects to be completed near the end of January:

• Landscaping, irrigation and site lighting throughout the property
• Finishing touches are being made to the Lake House including the pool, spa and outdoor kitchen
• Residences through the 12th floor are being completed

New Address
With our certificate of occupancy in hand and the front entrance complete, Mangrove Cay residences can now call “Mangrove Cay Lane NE” home. The official address is 10851 Mangrove Cay Lane NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33716.

Sales Model Open
Unit 313, a Medjewel residence with 2,384 sq. ft. of living space plus 244 sq. ft. of terrace, remains open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday and closed on Monday. Units in Phase I of Mangrove Cay are still available starting in the $500s. For more information, contact Sales Specialists Steve Kepler or Tom Martinez at (727) 447-9100.

Welcome home!

Before the first piece of big machinery made its way to the Mangrove Cay site, Rosalind Martin had her eye on a new home. Martin was one of many prospective home buyers to stop by a grand opening event more than two years ago, long before construction began, and was one of the first homebuyers to commit to the project. In December, she also became the first new resident of Mangrove Cay and she couldnít be happier. Martin says that she and her sisters have been investing in real estate in the area for years and when she got wind of Mangrove Cayís building plans and location, she knew she had found a place she wanted to buy for herself.

One welcomed obstacle Martin has had to overcome is getting used to the spectacular views from her beautiful two-bedroom two-bath home. ìThe first few days, I could hardly get anything organized because I was looking out the window,î Martin says. Martinís new neighbor, Lee Bria, isalso impressed with the views. There are windows or sliding glass doors in all the living areas and she says on a clear day, she can see the Howard Frankland Bridge. Lee and her husband, Dr. William Bria, moved from Ann Arbor, Michigan and are quickly getting accustomed to the warm climate and abundance of nature surrounding their new home. They were attracted to Mangrove Cay by the magnificent water views and the nice breeze they felt coming off the water.

Since they moved in last month, the couple has been taking advantage of the outdoor activities close by, including kayaking at the Weedon Island Preserve just across Gandy Blvd. from Mangrove Cay and taking long walks. Among Leeís new favorite pastimes is watching the birds, particularly the beautiful roseate spoonbills that live in the 33 acres of wetlands that surround the property. Although sheís still getting unpacked, Lee is looking forward to decorating her new home, a spacious three-bedroom, three-bath residence. Impressed by the look of the common areas designed by Judy Miller of Limited Edition Interiors, Lee is working with the firm to choose paint colors and add some unique pieces of furniture to what they currently own. Despite downsizing from a large Midwestern home with a basement, Lee is very happy with the layout of her sizable 2,384 sq. ft. home.

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ìItís a great floor plan for the views and I love how the guest bathroom and bedroom are set up (as a separate suite),î Lee says. Both Martin and the Brias are pleased with the location of Mangrove Cay, not only because of its natural setting but also because of nearby shopping, banking and restaurants.


Steve Kepler, Sales Specialist for Mangrove Cay, says that Martin and the Brias are among a handful of residents who had moved in by early January but he expects the pace to pickup soon. ìBy mid-January we expect more residents to be moving in,î Kepler says.

The Lake House should be finished by end of January and the top three floors and penthouse level are expected to be completed during the first week of February. Sales for Mangrove Cay continue to be strong and Kepler anticipates more interest as the building and common areas are finished. With landscaping done on most of the property and easier access to the model, Keplerís looking forward to the next few months. ìEvery day the property looks better and more people are coming in to take a look the Model, Lake House and the grounds,î Kepler says.

For more information, contact Steve Kepler or Tom Martinez, Sales Specialists at 727-447-9100.


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