Editor’s Note: All quotes, photos, and lease documents used in this article were provided under the condition of anonymity. At least six current residents of Lake Maggiore Apartments came forward to share their experiences and documentation regarding the recent parking policy change. These accounts reflect their personal perspectives and may not represent the views of all residents.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (BLOOM) — A new parking policy at Lake Maggiore Apartments is forcing residents to walk blocks to their cars or rack up hundreds in Uber and bus fees — essentially commuting to their own homes — while dozens of parking spots sit unused inside the gates. All of this in a complex that markets itself as a luxury, eco-conscious community.
The change, which took effect May 1, restricts each apartment to just one registered vehicle, regardless of unit size or the number of licensed drivers. Townhome residents are allowed two cars, but only if both fit inside their attached garages. Lake Maggiore offers a mix of one- and two-bedroom apartments, as well as townhomes, making the policy especially disruptive for multi-driver households in standard units…