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Chris Hounchell is an award-winning Florida real estate Broker that has earned a reputation for providing expert, professional representation to his customers, unparalleled market knowledge, dedicated service and complete transparency throughout the entire buying and selling process.

Chihuly Collection Downtown St. Petersburg

February 27, 2018 By Chris Leave a Comment

When you think of priceless collections of art, many people think of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York or the Louvre in Paris but Tampa Bay has it’s own center of culture and arts right in St. Petersburg thanks in part to museums such as the Morean Arts Center.

The Morean Arts Center features contemporary art from local artists and a 10,000 square foot permanent collection of blown glass from artist Dale Chihuly.

Since it’s  July 2010 unveiling in downtown St. Petersburg, the Chihuly Collection has attained star status in a city rapidly turning into a cultural mecca. The St. Petersburg installation is the only permanent collection of Chihuly’s work, anywhere.

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Part of Chihuly’s “Sealife Stoppers” series, resemble fragile, finely sculpted marine creatures made from hand-blown glass bursting with lustrous color and texture. Sea flora and fauna are recurring themes in many of Chihuly’s creations, and seem very much at home in the Collection’s downtown, bayfront Beach Drive location.

Be sure to include a stop at the Chihuly Collection the next time you’re looking to boost your cultural quotient. The Collection recently moved and is now located at 720 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg. They’re open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. Call them at 727-896-4527 or visit them online at moreanartscenter.org.

After your visit to the Chihuly Collection, take a stroll of less than a mile to the Glass Shop & Hot Shop, and witness resident glass artists creating unique pieces while a narrator explains each step of the process from vision to completion. The Hot Shop is located at 719 Central Avenue (on the corner of 1st Ave N & 7th St). For more information call them at 727.822.7872.

This is another reason why we love living in St. Petersburg, FL.  Are you ready to make your move?


Editor’s note: This post was originally published in March 2013. It has since been updated and edited for clarity and cohesiveness.

 

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: arts, culture, entertainment, St. Petersburg

What We Sold During Summer 2015

September 22, 2015 By Chris

Summer is almost over and it was a busy season for our team. We worked with so many great Buyers and Sellers and helped them make some amazing houses “home”. We’ve rounded up some of our favorites to share with you. Let’s take a look at what sold during the summer. You can click on each of the main pictures for the full listing.

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First up is this home in the Brighton Bay Community in St. Petersburg. It features 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, light and airy decor and wood floors. The kitchen is just one of the highlights with lots of countertop space and a breakfast bar.

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This house screams “Americana” with its tradition outdoor style. Inside the home is resort-like with a master bedroom suite that caught the attention of a lot of buyers but only one walked away with the keys.

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If these walls could talk! A piece of history nestled in the Greater Woodlawn section of St. Petersburg. The house was built in 1922 and featured 4 bedrooms, hardwood floors, and even a claw foot tub. It needed some work to bring it back to it’s original splendor but that didn’t stop one lucky buyer. This house went from listing to closing in just three weeks!

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The house defined “turn-key” ready. The open floor plan house was freshly painted, had updated windows, a bright and airy kitchen, large backyard ready for outdoor entertainment and a neutral decor that was easy for any buyer to put their stamp on.

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Waterfront living never looked so beautiful. This five bedroom home seemed almost too good to be true with a new roof, private dock leading to Lake Armistead, a boat lift, swimming pool, gourmet kitchen, and large areas for entertaining guests. It was truly a one of a kind home.

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 We wish all the best to our Buyers and Sellers! If you’re looking to buy or sell a home, contact our team today at (727) 642-9107.

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Buyer, listings, Odessa, Seller, sold, St. Petersburg, Tampa

9 Holiday Celebrations in the Tampa Bay Area

December 23, 2014 By Chris

If you’re looking for something to do during the holidays, the Tampa Bay area is full of excitement and festivities.  From ballet to ice skating, there’s a holiday celebration for everyone.

“17th Annual Salute to Vienna” a concert performed by the Strauss Symphony of American. Concert runs from December 31st through January 3rd at Ruth Decker Hall.  Ticket prices range from $35-$100.  More info: www.rutheckerdhall.com

“A Christmas Carole” by Charles Dickens.  Starring David Mann as Ebeneezer Scrooge.  Show runs from now until December 24th at the freeFallTheatre.  Ticket prices range from $23 – $46.  More info: freefalltheatre.com

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“Rudolph the Rednosed Reindeer – The Musical” based on the beloved children’s TV Christmas special.  Show runs from now through December 24 at the The Lakeland Center.  Ticket prices range from $27.50 – 57.50.  More info: thelakelandcenter.com

“Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker” the story of one girl’s Christmas dreams.  Ballet is performed multiple times December 28th at the Mahaffey.  Ticket prices range from $32 – $97.  More info: www.themahaffey.com

“Merry Christmas, Charlie Brown” an exhibit showcasing the connection between the “Peanuts” characters and the holiday season.  Exhibit runs from now through January 11th at the Tampa Bay History Center.  Ticket prices range from $7.95 – $12.95.  More info: www.tampabayhistorycenter.org

Tampa’s Downtown on Ice the seasonal ice rink is now open.  Tickets are $10 per person for a 90 minute skating session and includes skate rentals.  More info: www.tampasdowntownonice.com

Holiday Lights in the Gardens the Florida Botanical Gardens decorate their grounds with more than 750,000 lights. Exhibit runs from now through December 31st.  Ticket prices are $4.  More info: www.flbg.org

Nights of Shimmering Lights a two mile drive through display. Display opens daily at dusk from now through December 30th at the Hillsborough County Fairgrounds.  Ticket prices range from $15 – $20 per car.  More info: www.hillsboroughcountyfair.com

Ice Palace at International Plaza The Plaza is transformed into an ice palace featuring a light show and scenes from Disney’s “Frozen”.  Exhibit runs from now through December 24.  Admission is free.

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: arts, ballet, Clearwater, entertainment, holidays, ice skating, musical, play, St. Petersburg, symphony, Tampa, Tampa Bay, winter

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