Construction set to begin on largest residential tower in region

Groundbreaking at 400 Central in downtown St. Petersburg brings colorful developer and protesters together

By Louis Llovio
| 4:12 p.m. October 18, 2021
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COURTESY: Work to begin soon on 400 Central, which developers call the largest residential tower on the Gulf Coast.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

ST. PETERSBURG —Developers of what is expected to be the tallest residential tower on the Gulf Coast of Florida held a ceremonial groundbreaking Monday Oct. 18, complete with a flashy New York developer and a couple of fair housing protesters facing off.

The real work on the 46-story, 515-foot 400 Central is expected to begin in coming weeks. When complete, the condominium tower will include 301 units, an observatory and several penthouses. Prices will start at $800,000. In addition to the residences, the property will include 45,000 square feet of retail and office space.