Developers in Florida are providing perfect resort-style living experiences in an increasing number of condo projects throughout the state.
Year round sunshine, white sandy beaches, and a warm tropical climate have made Florida an enviable place to live for decades. It’s certainly a popular destination among retirees and empty-nesters looking to escape cold weather cities, and according to a recent tax data study from SmartAsset, the Sunshine State has even seen an influx of Millennials trading their snow boots in for flip flops and ultimately finding a new home there as well. Post-pandemic, developers throughout Florida have also been taking luxury condo living to a whole new level in cities and towns outside of just Miami, allowing many of these smaller communities to attract big city home buyers of all ages who are already accustomed to attached, high-density living spaces. Modern interiors, resort-style amenities, and sophisticated designs are all changing the game when it comes to the new construction condo market, and highlighted below is just a taste of which high-profile developments in Florida are enticing prospective condo buyers most.
Selene – Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Selene is a slender, two-tower luxury condo development that offers an increasingly rare opportunity at brand new construction along Fort Lauderdale’s oceanfront. The contemporary architecture by Kobi Karp is both dramatic and sophisticated, of course, but it’s the subtle curvature of the balconies, the covered arrival plazas, and the sleek white and glass exterior that give Selene a distinct South Florida vibe luxury condo buyers are sure to appreciate. Common lifestyle features here only add to the brilliance of the Selene condo development, as future residents will have full access to an elevated amenity deck with two swimming pools and a spa; a cozy resident lounge with TVs, a fireplace, a billiards table, and several comfortable seating areas; a state of the art fitness and wellness center that overlooks Selene’s lush outdoor gardens; and even a full-service business center with semi-private co-working space, private offices, and a private conference room.
Ritz Carlton Residences – Tampa, Florida
The Ritz Carlton brand is synonymous with luxury, so it’s no surprise that the new Ritz Carlton Residences development in Tampa is setting a new standard of luxury condo living on Florida’s Gulf Coast. Conveniently situated along the city’s iconic Bayshore Boulevard, these premium condo residences take full advantage of Tama’s scenic Central Florida setting, and the thoughtfully designed living spaces that also include expansive wrap around balconies provide seamless indoor-outdoor living that isn’t commonly associated with high-rise condos. From tennis and pickleball courts to an amenity deck complete with a pool and cabanas, the lifestyle amenities at the Ritz Carlton Residences Tampa certainly satisfy the needs of anyone who puts a premium on common area building features. And like any Ritz Carlton property, residents will also have access to the legendary staff and services the brand is known for most, including personalized concierge to assist condo owners and their guests with whatever needs they have at any given time.
Rosewood Residences – Lido Key, Florida
Lido Key provides condo buyers with the ultimate vacation-like ambiance thanks to easy access to the beach and a bustling village full of luxury shopping and delectable eateries and restaurants. Not far from all that Lido Key has to offer is the new Rosewood Residences condo development–the very first Rosewood property to be exclusively residential. Designed to be much more than homes, Rosewood combines sophisticated architecture and design with unparalleled personal service and comfort the Rosewood hotel brand embodies. The views and interior living spaces are exquisite at Rosewood Residences Lido Key, and the long list of amenities–complete with on-site dining and a fabulous beachside pool–are among the best you’ll find anywhere in the Lido Key/Sarasota area.
