Crescent Westshore now open in Tampa

Before Crescent Westshore opened on Sept. 1, the 374-unit luxury apartment community had already leased nearly 50 units.
 
“Crescent Westshore just opened, and we’ve had a fantastic response to the community," says Jay Curran, senior VP with Crescent Communities, the developer of Crescent Westshore. "It’s clear that people are looking for this type of high-quality apartment living in an increasingly amenitized area of Tampa."
 
The $45-million complex boasts a two-story clubhouse with an outdoor elevated terrace, three community courtyards, a community lounge with Wi-Fi and a glass-enclosed conference room, a meeting area with a flat screen TV, a shared indoor/outdoor summer kitchen, a dog run for small and large dogs, two salt water resort-style pools, and a fitness center.
 
"Budding Vortex," a 10,000-pound sculpture by St. Petersburg artist Mark Aeling, greets residents and guests at the front of the property near the leasing office. It's made from aluminum plates, stands 18 feet tall, and has LED lighting at its core. It took 15 months to build.
 
The complex is located at 2202 N. Lois Ave. in the heart of Westshore, Florida's largest office district. Curran says the proximity to retail and business makes the complex attractive. Developers expect young professionals and business travelers to make the community home.
 
“The Westshore area is becoming more than a just a business center for Tampa Bay -- it is evolving into an increasingly desirable live-work-play community,” Curran explains.
 
Crescent Westshore has studio, 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom residences ranging from a 528-square-foot studio to a 1,431-square-foot 3-bedroom apartment. Each apartment comes with modern amenities, such as stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops with high-end tile backsplash, quiet-close cabinets and drawers, and full-size washers and dryers. Rent ranges from $1,200 to $2,400.