Sand Key Residents Concerned Over Cabana Club Plans

While the rebuilding of the aging Cabana Club is a welcome change to residents, some condo owners are concerned about their view. Most noteably, the owners of the Cabana Club condos. There are 2 condo buildings with 90 units on the property. The proposed hotel building would be constructed to the south, where there is currently a pool and parking lot. Most of the condo owners have givine approval of the projcect, but some fear the new 6 story building will obstruct their view. Back in 2000 a 13 story building was proposed and met with much oposition.

The Cabana Club is owned by the Belleview Biltmore hotel, and serves as a beach club for hotel guests, providing a beachfront pool, and gulf front dining at the Cabana Grill restaurant. The structure was deemed unsafe by officials back in 1998. Repairs were done in order to stay open, but it was only a matter of time before a major overhaul would occur. The redevelopment is part of the larger historic preservation of the Belleview Biltmore Hotel in Belleair.

Cabana Club May Be Redeveloped - New Hotel Added

Owners of the Belleview Biltmore have filed for redevelopment with the city of Clearwater for the Cabana Club in Sand Key. The Cabana Club is the "beach club" for Belleview Biltmore hotel guests, providing them with a beach, pool, and dining. The two properties are directly accross bay from each other.

The redevlopment would be part of the larger historic preservation of the Belleview Biltmore hotel on the Belleair side of the bay. The current property includes a pool, parking lot, restaurant and 2 condo builidings. Planned changes include demolishing the existing restaurant and replacing it with a new one one story shorter. A 6 story 38 room Victorian boutique hotel with underbuilding parking will be added on the south south side of the existing condos. In addition to the existing shuttle service that transports guests betweent properties, a water taxi would be added (the Biltmore is directly accrss the bay from the Cabana Club), as well as beach cabanas.

Triathalon Scheduled For September

The 2008 Sand Key Triathalon will be held on September 21. The event will kick off at Sand Key Park. The event includes a 1/3 mile swim, 11 mile bike, and 3.1 mile run through Clearwater Beach. Visit www.sandkeytriathalon for more information.

Clearwater Beach Resident Vies For Next Top Chef

A 37 year old Clearwater Beach resident named Spike is one of 16 competitors to compete. The popular Bravo series starts on March 12 and takes place in Chicago.

Belleair Beach Causeway Closing Tuesday

On Tuesday January 29th the Belleair Beach causeway will close at midnight and will not reopen until 6 am on Wednesday. The bridge will be closed for work related to the new causeway.

Sand Key Real Estate Transactions December 2007

The following residential sales closed in December 2007. Data is obtained from the local Realtor MLS.

Property Address / Subdivision / Sale Price / # Days On Market

1301 Gulf Blvd #219/ Sand Key Condo Bayside/ $365,000/ 50
1400 Gulf Blvd #101/ Sand Key Condo South/ $395,000/ 22
1621 Gulf Blvd #1205/ Isle of Sand Key/ $365,000/ 38
1390 Gulf Blve #502 / Clearwater Sand Key / $405,000 /28
1390 Gulf Blve #802 / Clearwater Sand Key / $479,500 /41
1621 Gulf Blvd #807 /Isle Sand Key Condo / $422,500/ 28
1460 Gulf Blvd #1209/ Sand Key Condo South / $436,000/ 5
1290 Gulf Blvd #607 /Lighthouse Towers /$525,000/ 15
1460 Gulf Blvd #603 / Sand Key Condo South / $599,900 /0
1540 Gulf Blvd #1201/ Ultimar II / $800,000 /138
1200 Gulf Blvd #1701/ Meridian on Sand Key /$1,200,000 /39

Average Sales Price$544,763
Average number of days on market 40

For more information on Sand Key Real Estate call PropCo Real Estate 727-585-0800

Shoppes of Sand Key Still a Question

While the Marriott's option to purchase the Shoppes of Sand Key property has expired, the Community Development Board will still address the rezoning issue on January 15th. Marriott has expressed continued interest, but perhaps at a lower price. The Sand Key Civic Association is encouraging everyone to attend the meeting to address concerns about the potential project.