Urban Living: 930 Central Flats Opens In St. Pete's Edge District

ST. PETERSBURG, FL -- Apartment hunters seeking an urban environment now have a new option. 930 Central Flats opened this week in St. Petersburg's revitalized Edge District.

A grand opening event will be held on Thursday, Feb. 21, from 5 to 7 p.m. at 930 Central Ave. St.

Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman will be in attendance for the evening, which will include a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 5:30 p.m. followed by a cocktail hour with food from local catering company Creative Catering and a magic show. Developer and manager, The Bainbridge Companies, will present a charitable donation to Friends of Strays.

The Edge District has been revitalized in recent years with an infusion of shops, bars and restaurants. Bainbridge built 930 Central Flats in the midst of this neighborhood to help meet the growing demand from renters who want to live in the middle of an urban environment near the Tampa Bay waterfront.

"This area has witnessed an impressive rebirth in recent years, and 930 Central Flats is the ideal apartment community for this neighborhood," said Kevin Keane, executive vice president and chief operating officer of The Bainbridge Companies. "With its mix of highly sought-after modern, luxury common-area and apartment home amenities, its striking design, and its ability to give residents a true walkable, urban lifestyle, we believe 930 Central Flats is set for profound and sustained success."

Residents can unwind in the South Beach–style pool, surrounded by sun decks, lounge seating and barbecue grills. The community also has a two-story fitness center with a private yoga and training room featuring virtual Fitness on Demand.

Other common-area amenities include a rooftop garden; dog spa with grooming facilities; outdoor social spaces with fireplace, resort-style furniture and community dining tables; and a one-story club/lounge with private dining and views overlooking the pool. The first floor also features space that will be leased for retail.

930 Central Flats has also partnered with The Nickel Ride, an eco-friendly transportation service, to provide free transportation to 930 residents.

930 Central Flats offers 218 studio, one- and two-bedroom apartment homes. The units have contemporary kitchens with gray cabinets, quartz counter tops, stainless-steel sinks and appliances, and glass-top stoves.

Other amenities include pendant-lighted kitchen islands, hardwood-style flooring, walk-in closets with built-in storage systems, electric outlets with USB ports, and private patios or balconies.

Images via The Bainbridge Companies LLC

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