ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — As recently as 2018, the tallest building in St. Petersburg stood 386 feet tall. It was Priatek Plaza, a 28-story skyscraper that opened in 1990 on Central Avenue.
What You Need To Know
- In just seven years, four new buildings in St. Pete have eclipsed what was once the city’s tallest building
- The tallest building in St. Pete now soars more than 500 feet tall
- There are plans for a building that stands even taller than the current tallest building (400 Central)
- City leaders say the downtown area is evolving in a way that involves not only “expansion” but also “innovation”
But in the seven years since, four new buildings in downtown St. Petersburg have eclipsed Priatek Plaza in height:
- 400 Central (400 Central Ave.), 515 feet
- Art House (275 1st Ave. S.), 480 feet
- One St. Petersburg (100 1st Ave. N.), 456 feet
- Saltaire (301 1st St. S.), 408 feet
The four new condo towers have transformed the St. Petersburg skyline, a change city leaders sought.
In response to an inquiry from Bay News 9, a city spokesperson said the city was “dedicated to driving inclusive economic development that enhances the quality of life for all residents.” The spokesperson suggested the “city’s downtown is evolving in ways that demand not just expansion, but innovation.”…