St. Pete Yacht Club to be torn down, rebuilt in 5 years. Here’s why.
- Bernadette Berdychowski Times staff
Hurricane Ian was a wake-up call, said St. Petersburg Yacht Club rear commodore Joe DiVito.
For several years, St. Petersburg Yacht Club leaders discussed options to renovate the century-old downtown facility on Beach Drive. But after the devastation of yacht clubs farther south in the Fort Myers area from the Category 4 storm originally forecast to hit Tampa Bay , DiVito said they had to act.
“Hurricane Ian was a message that said, you need to plan for the future if you’re going to spend this much money,” DiVito explained.
Their plan? Tear down the yacht club and start anew.
But demolition won’t happen soon. The St. Petersburg Yacht Club is thinking five years ahead, said DiVito, who’s third in command and the club’s appointed project spokesperson. The downtown organization, which has about 2,500 members, needs to raise funds for a project that could cost up to $40 million, find a temporary replacement home and finalize architectural designs to have the rebuilding completed by 2028.
Membership fees would go up from $50 to $125 a month to help finance construction costs, DeVito said.
He added the new building would incorporate the same Mediterranean architectural style as the current club.
The waterfront yacht club at 11 Central Ave. was originally constructed in 1917 and has had several renovations throughout its history. In 1921, it was hit by the last major hurricane to make landfall in the Tampa Bay region, which caused extensive flood damage to the building, according to club archives. Membership still increased after that storm, and the building extended its clubhouse in 1922.
Many parts of the building are now on their last legs, DiVito said. And with a bustling downtown, members wanted more amenities.
Remodeling would be too expensive because the waterfront building isn’t up to newer Federal Emergency Management Agency standards to be insured in case a storm hits. Starting fresh would allow the building to comply with those standards and add amenities and more parking space for a growing membership.
“Looking at the damage of the hurricane and how we’ve been lucky for almost 100 years, it doesn’t make any sense to put $15 million into a building that’s at major flood risk of being hit,” DeVito said. “And you lose all that money and have to start over again because flood insurance doesn’t pay dollar for dollar.”
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Teardown of st. pete yacht club planned: reports, after consulting with an architectural firm, members, the st. petersburg yacht club board decided to tear down the facility, rebuild..
Tiffany Razzano , Patch Staff
ST. PETERSBURG, FL — More big changes are coming to downtown St. Petersburg's waterfront.
The St. Petersburg Yacht Club, located at 11 Central Ave., across the street from the St. Petersburg Municipal Marina, will be torn down to make way for a new facility, according to multiple reports.
The club’s board told its members about the redevelopment plans for the property on Tuesday, the Tampa Bay Business Journal reported.
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The yacht club was founded in 1909 and the clubhouse was inaugurated at its current site in 1917, according to its website .
The clubhouse flooded in October 1921 when the Great Hurricane hit the area. Despite this, membership grew and the club expanded the building. The addition formally opened at the end of 1922, the club said in its Centennial Book .
Initially, the club planned to renovate the existing building, but after hiring an architectural firm to review plans and holding 20 focus group sessions with members last year, the organization determined this wasn't feasible, reports said.
Renovation requests from members included an elevator, new roof, tiki and pool deck replacement, electrical repairs, and an updated kitchen, according to the St. Pete Catalyst. These projects were cost-prohibitive.
“It became evident that remodeling of the clubhouse to accommodate all of the changes desired by the membership would simply not be practical,” Brian K. Smith, club president, wrote in a letter to members. “But most importantly, we would end up with a remodeled building which would not comply with current FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) standards.”
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Hurricane Ian was a wake-up call, said St. Petersburg Yacht Club rear commodore Joe DiVito.
For several years, St. Petersburg Yacht Club leaders discussed options to renovate the century-old downtown facility on Beach Drive. But after the devastation of yacht clubs farther south in the Fort Myers area from the Category 4 storm originally forecast to hit Tampa Bay, DiVito said they had to act.
“Hurricane Ian was a message that said, you need to plan for the future if you’re going to spend this much money,” DiVito explained.
Their plan? Tear down the yacht club and start anew.
But demolition won’t happen soon. The St. Petersburg Yacht Club is thinking five years ahead, said DiVito, who’s third in command and the club’s appointed project spokesperson. The downtown organization, which has about 2,500 members, needs to raise funds for a project that could cost up to $40 million, find a temporary replacement home and finalize architectural designs to have the rebuilding completed by 2028.
Membership fees would go up from $50 to $125 a month to help finance construction costs, DeVito said.
He added the new building would incorporate the same Mediterranean architectural style as the current club.
The waterfront yacht club at 11 Central Ave. was originally constructed in 1917 and has had several renovations throughout its history. In 1921, it was hit by the last major hurricane to make landfall in the Tampa Bay region, which caused extensive flood damage to the building, according to club archives. Membership still increased after that storm, and the building extended its clubhouse in 1922.
Many parts of the building are now on their last legs, DiVito said. And with a bustling downtown, members wanted more amenities.
Remodeling would be too expensive because the waterfront building isn’t up to newer Federal Emergency Management Agency standards to be insured in case a storm hits. Starting fresh would allow the building to comply with those standards and add amenities and more parking space for a growing membership.
“Looking at the damage of the hurricane and how we’ve been lucky for almost 100 years, it doesn’t make any sense to put $15 million into a building that’s at major flood risk of being hit,” DeVito said. “And you lose all that money and have to start over again because flood insurance doesn’t pay dollar for dollar.”
Contact Bernadette Berdychowski at [email protected]. Follow @bberdychowski
Published on June 5th, 2023 | by Editor
End of an era in St. Petersburg
Published on June 5th, 2023 by Editor -->
Located off Tampa Bay on Florida’s west coast, St. Petersburg Yacht Club has been a prominent home for the sport since its clubhouse was inaugurated in 1917. Offshore racing started with the Havana Race in 1930, with the world of yachting descending on the facility during the IOR era to start the two-week Southern Ocean Racing Conference.
As the annual home for the Winter Lightning Championship and the upcoming host for the 2023 J/70 World Championship, the club facility will soon be a memory as plans are underway to demolish the structure.
“It became evident that remodeling of the clubhouse to accommodate all of the changes desired by the membership would simply not be practical,” said SPYC Commodore Brian K. Smith. “But most importantly, we would end up with a remodeled building which would not comply with current FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) standards.”
Smith explained that the building’s floor elevation is six feet below current FEMA regulations, and the waterfront mainstay is no stranger to storms. Club archives state that the “Great Hurricane of October 1921” caused extensive flooding four years after the building opened. – Full report
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The life & lies of st. pete’s founding mother, sailing into history: the st. petersburg yacht club.
Founded in 1909 by a small group of sailors, the St. Petersburg Yacht Club had no dock or clubhouse. What they did have was a common interest in boating and the belief that the waters of Tampa Bay were special. Their first outing consisted of twenty boats carrying about 100 members and guests to Blind Pass. That's a pretty impressive turn out for a city with a population of only about 4,000 citizens.
The lack of a proper yacht basin stymied the organization's growth for a few years until two local newspaper men called a meeting on the evening of May 30, 1916. Seven prominent local men rallied to lead the charge to incorporate the club and raise funds for a proper clubhouse. On June 23, 1916 articles of incorporation were drawn up and filed with the county clerk. Just shy of its first anniversary, the St. Petersburg Yacht Club formally opened their clubhouse on June 15, 1917.
Located on the northwest corner of Bayshore Drive and Central Avenue, the Spanish Mission style clubhouse was designed by architect George W. Stewart and was roughly 100 feet by 75 feet. The St. Petersburg Times marveled at the imposing waterfront structure stating that "its pleasing interior and spacious porches offer a center for the social activity of its members and guests."
The club did have a slight setback when on October 25, 1921 hurricane force winds damaged some porches and pushed several feet of bay water into the structure. As with other damaged structures in town, repairs were quick to happen and ready the city for the wintering tourist season.
As membership soared during the next few years, it was all too clear that an expansion was needed, and on December 21, 1922 the new wing was opened. The clubhouse more than doubled in size, offering the finest of amenities to its members and guests. And plenty of spacious porches to take in the beauty of clear bay waters. Additional clubhouse improvements occurred over the years, with a major renovation and construction of a multi-story garage in the early 1990s.
From card games, social meetings and dancing, a bevy of activities could be enjoyed off the water. Water-based activities taught boating and sailing skills to its members young and old. Events consisted of power and sailing races, regattas, and for the adventurous yachtsmen, The St. Petersburg to Havana Yacht races.
The first race to Cuba was organized by George Gandy, Jr. on March 30, 1930 with 11 yachts competing. With the Pier serving as the staring points, racers finished 284 miles later at the Morro Castle near the entrance to Havana Harbor. The races served as the forerunner to the Southern Ocean Racing Conference (SORC).
The St. Petersburg Yacht club has a rich history, and the membership rolls over the past century were literally a Who's Who list within the city. Today, the Yacht club is in the headlines with the news that Club leadership have a tentative goal to replace the current 51,000 sq ft structure with an improved facility to withstand major storms by 2028-29.
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MONTAUK YACHT CLUB OPENS FOLLOWING MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR RENOVATION
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MONTAUK, N.Y., June 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Montauk Yacht Club, the 107-key Star Island seaside resort and marina, is open following a multi-million renovation and addition of the Ocean Club Montauk. The property is now under the management of Proper Hospitality within The Collective – a portfolio of independent, design-driven hotels.
Built in 1928, the resort enters a new chapter this year following extensive capital improvements. Now open is Ocean Club Montauk, a dining experience helmed by acclaimed South African Chef Jarad McCarroll. Chef McCarroll's St. Barths location inspires this East End masterpiece that features just-caught seafood, local produce, a raw bar, and selected dishes of the Braai – a traditional method of South African grilling. The 220-seat restaurant features the most-expansive open kitchen in the Hamptons and provides sweeping waterfront vistas of Montauk's landscape, yachting culture, and seaside lifestyle.
The hotel's common spaces, outdoor facilities, rooms and suites have also been refreshed. Within the spacious rooms, and throughout the resort, guests can enjoy curated Aesop amenities for an elevated experience. An all-new, 24-hour gym gives Montauk Water Club members and hotel guests the ability to focus on wellness with state-of-the art strength training equipment, Woodway Treadmills, Octane ADX air bike, RO rowing machine, TRX equipment and weekly fitness and health classes.
Premiering in July and further showcasing Proper Hospitality's focus on wellness is a full spa menu of services. Through an exclusive partnership, La Prairie will bring their luxury skincare house to the Hamptons for their first season-long spa offering. Beginning in July, locals, visitors, and guests of the resort can book facial treatments at La Prairie Spa at Montauk Yacht Club. There, the brand's Skin Caviar Collection, known for phenomenal lifting and firming, and Platinum Rare Collection, the most scientifically advanced skincare based on La Prairie's Science of Haute-Rejuvenation, will be showcased in a variety of treatments. La Prairie's latest innovation Skin Caviar The Mist, a hydrating formula that refreshes, energizes, and smooths the skin, will also be incorporated into the summer facial offerings.
In addition to the luxurious La Prairie facial treatments, The Cabana at Montauk Yacht Club will offer a range of body treatments, such as massages and wraps, and wellness offerings, such as yoga and breathwork classes.
The property's new The Market at Montauk Yacht Club features gourmet groceries, provisions, beverages, beer and wine from a variety of local, regional and national purveyors as well as snacks, sandwiches, salads and more from Chef McCarroll. Adjacent to The Market is The Shop at Montauk Yacht Club – a spacious boutique carrying skincare, fashion, jewelry, accessories and more from brands including Illesteva, Isla Beauty, Maria La Rosa and Nu Swim. Within The Shop is a curated ready-to-wear edit from Forty Five Ten, the beloved luxury retailers out of Dallas, who have lent their fashion lens to a Montauk-inspired seaside resort edit.
Outdoors, the resort's refreshed facilities include two updated pools – the adult-only Ocean Club Pool and the Great Lawn Pool for families, a private beach, two tennis courts, a sand volleyball court, bocce courts, and in partnership with Privé Padel, two new Padel courts – the first in Montauk. Electric Moke cars are on hand to drop off and pick up guests should they wish to go surfing at local beaches or head into town, and Linus bikes are available for guests' complimentary use.
The property's 35 acres are home to the largest marina in the Hamptons. It features more than 200 slips that accommodate elegant day boats and superyachts. Montauk Yacht Club guests can use the property's complimentary paddleboards, charter yachts for day excursions, or take a ride on the property's House Fleet of electric X-Shore vessels. In partnership with BLADE, guests can travel to the resort from New York City via plane or helicopter, land at Montauk Airport and transfer to Montauk Yacht Club via the house fleet.
Further programming will roll out throughout the season with a roster of events, wellness programming and musical performances, inclusive of a partnership with Billboard for a limited run of Marina Music Sessions and screenings with both A24 and HamptonsFilm.
Montauk Yacht Club's operations will continue into November at the seasonal property. For details and updates, please visit montaukyachtclub.com or follow @montaukyachtclub and @oceanclubmontauk .
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Now You Know: Yacht Club announces renovation progress; Spammy Jammy this weekendThe project includes new build above the port cochere and a “total gut rehab” of the interior to provide upgraded social and dining spaces.  Construction at the Marco Island Yacht Club is moving forward on schedule aiming to complete this major renovation in time for the holiday season. “We are really pleased with the progress as well as the working relationship with our partners, MKH Architecture and D Garret Construction,” said Dave Everitt, MIYC chairman of the board. “We’ve managed to overcome obstacles and surprises, holding to the schedule so members can enjoy a beautifully transformed clubhouse before the end of the year.” Highlights of the project include the clubhouse, which will feature a fresh, modern décor; state-of-the-art kitchens and an additional bar upstairs bar. Also, a brand-new members lounge will be established, offering a comfortable and inviting space for socializing and relaxation. General Manager Missy Duffy emphasized that the club remains active even without its clubhouse. “We continue to hold activities at outside locations, and of course we have a variety of boating events on the water and socializing on the docks, ensuring that the club's vibrant community remains active and engaged,” she said. “We are also busy planning and preparing for a spectacular grand opening of the new clubhouse toward the end of the year." Spammy Jammy is this weekendSpammy Jammy, held each June at the Little Bar in Goodland, is an annual and legendary event all about Spam, pajamas and warding off storms during hurricane season. It’s also an excuse to party, not that one is needed – especially in Goodland. Put on your PJ’s and head to Goodland this Saturday to mark 45 years of Little Bar and bring your best Spam sculpture. Music will be from Stumpy Joe + Farney and the Railford Starke Band.The event is from 5 until 8:30 p.m., Saturday, June 29 at 205 Harbor Place N., Goodland. More: Now You Know: Audubon Florida releases ‘State of the Everglades’ And ‘Watts for Dinner’: Deep Lagoon – Fire and spice and seafood that’s nice  ST Pete's Business Daily(and a whole lot more), sign up for a free lifetime subscription, and take your seat at the table.  Here are the companies that want to run the St. Pete Municipal Marina Four companies have submitted plans to lease and operate the St. Petersburg Municipal Marina. In their proposals, each of the companies discussed how they would repair and renovate the more than 50-year-old marina, which was built in the 1960s and needs modernization to continue effectively serving the boating population, according to a master plan developed in November 2017. The bidders include Safe Harbor Marinas, a Dallas company that already leases The Harborage Marina at Bayboro. Safe Harbor Marinas kicked off the process with an unsolicited proposal in April. That triggered a call for alternative plans and three of them came in before the deadline on Friday. The latest proposals are from Island Global Yachting, the New York-based company behind the Maximo Marina redesign; Safe Harbor Development, a Knoxville, Tennessee company with a diverse portfolio of projects including the Margaritaville Hotel under construction in downtown Nashville; and St. Petersburg Downtown Marina LLC, a newly formed group with local managing directors. It’s up to city officials to decide if they will accept any of the proposals. A date for making a decision wasn’t specified in the bidding process. The St. Petersburg Municipal Marina is adjacent to the St. Pete Pier and has about 660 boat slips, including the 104-slip St. Petersburg Yacht Club in its Central Basin, and the 74-slip Vinoy Marina in its North Basin. It’s owned by the city of St. Petersburg, which would retain ownership of the assets in a public-private partnership. Such partnerships, known as P3’s, are a contractual arrangement where a government agency contracts with a private partner to renovate, construct, operate, maintain and/or manage a facility or system that provides a public service, according to the Council of Development Finance Agencies . The city already has P3s in place for projects such as the Mahaffey Theater and Al Lang Field. Here are some highlights from the proposals for the St. Petersburg Municipal Marina. • Island Global Yachting Limited , a New York-based company with regional offices in Fort Lauderdale, South Carolina and the United Kingdom. Island Global worked on the $25 million redesign of Maximo Marina in the Skyway Marina District, with its engineering subsidiary Applied Technology and Management and with Orion Marine Group. Lease: Initial five-year lease that could be extended to 30 years or more. IGY would have the right to set rates for the rental of wet slips, with the annual rates increasing as much as 3 percent per year; in the third, fourth and fifth years of the lease, the rates could go up as much as 12 percent. Infrastructure: Island Global Yachting would plan and finance the renovation and replacement of the dock infrastructure in the South Basin and Central Basin and be responsible for any cost overruns over $30 million. Rent terms: Island Global Yachting would pay the city 15 percent of the annual gross revenue it collects in operating the marina. Island Global Yachting said it also would also contribute $100,000 annually for community waterfront and boating activities at the marina during the term of the lease. • Safe Harbor Development , a Knoxville, Tennessee-based company that has acquired and transformed 12 marinas in the past 20 years. The company’s resume also includes water parks, hotels, RV resorts, retail, restaurants and event centers. Lease: Safe Harbor Development wants a 10-year least with options to extend it. Annual rents would not increase by more than 10 percent over the prior year for the first five years, and increases would not exceed 5 percent thereafter. Infrastructure: A minimum capital investment of $30 million for the South Basin and Central Basin renovation. Rent terms: Safe Harbor Development would pay the city base rent each year of $250,000 subject to an annual increase of 2.5 percent. The company also would pay 25 percent of gross revenues collected through marina operations, subject to rent offsets, or the amount of capital investment required. Safe Harbor Development also wants to work with the city to design and build a municipal parking garage to allow for easier access to the marina. “[Safe Harbor Development] sees parking as the largest impediment to the growth and vitality of this entire area and the success of surrounding businesses will depends on it or a municipal trolley systems could be implemented as we have done in other areas.” The company included a letter from Mountain Commerce Bank in Knoxville, saying that Darby Campbell, president of Safe Harbor Development, could receive up to $5 million for future projects. • St. Petersburg Downtown Marina LLC. The company’s managing directors are Dan Driscoll, co-founder, US Federal Contractor Registration Inc.; Peyton Lockey Yon Sr., owner-operator of Yon Realty LLC and other businesses; and Peter Privitera, a CPA and owner Great State Mortgage Co. Michael Daily, a former contractor for Navy underwater weapons systems and a tenant at the marina, would be dockmaster. Lease and infrastructure: The proposal wasn’t as specific as the others, but said the marina is in need of repairs urgently. “The marina also needs renovation in the amount of $30 million. We want to do the repairs over the next 30 years, doing the most needed repairs and improvements first. Our firm has planned to finance these repairs and pay for them with the continued increased operating profits of the marina.” The company would add larger boat slips and slowly raise slip rates “to reflect the true value of the marina.” It didn’t provide a specific potential rate increase. It also would charge $40 a month for parking stickers. Parking at the marina currently is free. Rent terms: St. Petersburg Downtown Marina would split revenue with the city and give 20 percent of all revenue generated to the city. That would be about $1.4 million a year by the fifth year of the lease, the proposal said. St. Petersburg Downtown Marina said it would not have a large buyout clause in its lease with the city, unlike some of the other proposals. The company also said it would maintain a bond to cover five years of operating return, removing any risk of nonpayment to the city by the firm. Safe Harbor Marinas, the original bidder, also updated its proposal to add renderings and more details of its renovation plans for the South Basin and Central Basin. Safe Harbor Marinas wants a 30-year lease, with an initial five-year term. The company would have the right to set rates for wet slip rentals, with the rates capped at 12 percent annually once construction work is underway. Safe Harbor Marinas would pay rent to the city, equal to 15 percent of the annual gross revenue it collects through operation of the marina. Richard Blommaert December 1, 2019at5:07 pm The unsolicited bid proposals were predicated on an estimated construction cost by Moffit-Nichols of 30 million dollars. Upon submission of a critique the estimated cost went to 47 million dollars and then to 50 million dollars. An estimate by the City’s engineering department came in at 109 million dollars. The City’s Administrator of Economic Development (who is a proponent of private management of public facilities) will make an announcement on 1 January as to whether or not the bid(s) have been accepted. Disclaimer: The City has not verified the above information. A contract to permit private management of a public facility requires a public referendum.  June 12, 2019at2:20 pm Downtown Marina would split revenue with the city and give 20 percent of all revenue generated to the city. Split means 50% . which is it ?  June 11, 2019at9:47 am All interesting proposals. However, what the heck is the selection criteria? Who is the selection authority? This is all arbratory pending a request for proposal. Anything less than a legitiment RFP will result in a mess. Your email address will not be published. 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The Jays look like certain sellers, but almost certainly will wait as long as possible to choose a direction. The Houston Astros , New York Mets , St. Louis Cardinals , and Boston Red Sox are among the clubs that seemingly have turned around their seasons. Jays officials, operating with a franchise-record $225 million payroll, want to give their underperforming roster every chance to do the same. Advertisement At the moment, such a reversal is difficult to imagine. The Jays entered Wednesday ranked 22nd in the majors in ERA and 26th in runs per game. And it’s not as if they’ve been unlucky. Their projected won-loss record, based on run differential, was actually one game worse than their actual 36-43 mark. So, if the “now what?” question is not yet appropriate, it soon will be, with the trade deadline five weeks away. And if the Jays turn out to be sellers, the questions will only multiply. Which players will they purge? How quickly can they retool? And what will the concession of failure mean for the futures of team president Mark Shapiro and general manager Ross Atkins? Last October, after the controversial removal of José Berríos from a shutout in the fourth inning of an elimination game, Shapiro defended Atkins , telling reporters, “When evaluating, you’re not evaluating on a series or even a season, and in Ross’s case, the body of work to me is undeniable.” Shapiro also said, “We need to get better. Ross needs to get better, but he’s done a good job and put us in a good position next year to be a very good team.” Well, the biggest acquisitions of the no-Ohtani, no-Soto offseason were infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa and designated hitter Justin Turner . And the free-agent departures included third baseman Matt Chapman and right-hander Jordan Hicks . The Jays were coming off their third playoff appearance in four years under Shapiro and Atkins, both of whom arrived in 2015. Their tenure has included a number of successful moves, including trades for Berríos, Chapman and Robbie Ray and signings of Kevin Gausman , Chris Bassitt and Yusei Kikuchi . But their over-correction for defense after the 2022 season, when they parted with veteran outfielders Teoscar Hernández and Lourdes Gurriel Jr. along with top young catcher Gabriel Moreno , continues to haunt this team.  Hernández and Gurriel were not just valuable hitters, but part of the team’s soul. True, the Jays needed a greater left-handed presence, and the trade of Gurriel and Moreno for Daulton Varsho helped accomplish that. But the team’s lack of run production has become such an issue, management sacrificed defense for offense by installing Spencer Horwitz at second and Davis Schneider in left. Shapiro is signed through 2025, Atkins through ’26. The Rogers Communications ownership is notably detached from the team’s operations. But if this season ends badly, it will be difficult for Shapiro to keep claiming Atkins’ body of work is “undeniable.” And if the Jays are likely to dismiss Atkins in October, why would they let him oversee their deadline maneuverings in July? Maybe because Shapiro and Atkins are so closely connected, and because Shapiro remains heavily involved in decision-making. But considering the disenchantment of the fanbase and the insufficient returns on investments, Shapiro, too, could be in jeopardy. Payroll is part of it. The fading George Springer ’s six-year, $150 million deal through 2026 looks increasingly problematic. But the Jays also raised ticket prices to help finance a $300 million renovation of Rogers Centre, and spent $100 million on a new player development complex in Dunedin, Fla. Ah, but we’re getting ahead of ourselves. The first question for the Jays, if they indeed sell, will be whether they simply part with their potential free agents, most notably left-hander Yusei Kikuchi, reliever Yimi García and catcher Danny Jansen , and then try to win with the bulk of the current group in 2025. The current group, mind you, does not warrant such an endorsement. A good number of Jays fans have seen enough. But Shapiro and Atkins could argue that they want to take their best shot in their final season with first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and shortstop Bo Bichette under club control. A significant push during the offseason would be necessary. Guerrero and Bichette likely would leave after 2025 for nothing more than draft picks. But by not selling, the Jays could avoid attendance cratering — the average home crowd is down more than 4,000 this season, from 37,307 to 33,203. And Shapiro and Atkins could perhaps buy themselves more time. The problem with such a plan, of course, is that the Jays might crash in 2026. In February, The Athletic ’s Keith Law ranked their farm system 20th in the majors . Since then, top pitching prospect Ricky Tiedemann missed two months with ulnar nerve inflammation in his left elbow. Another top pitching prospect, lefty Brandon Barriera, underwent a combination Tommy John surgery and internal brace procedure. And top hitting prospect Orelvis Martinez was suspended 80 games after testing positive for a performance-enhancing drug. The state of the farm system, combined with the struggles of the major-league club, offers a compelling reason for the Jays to retool, if not outright rebuild. Guerrero and Bichette are not going to sign extensions if they haven’t by now. By making them available for two pennant races, the Jays could extract better returns than if they waited until the offseason or next trade deadline. Guerrero, who entered Wednesday with an .882 OPS since May 1 and home runs in three of his past five games, would be perhaps the most attractive slugger available if the Mets do not trade Pete Alonso . Bichette has slumped all season and recently missed time with a right calf strain. But the Dodgers , in particular, might view him as a prime change-of-scenery candidate. If Shapiro and Atkins make their two stars available, they then will need to decide: Do we want prospects with the most upside, or near major-league ready talent that would accelerate the team’s return to contention? And if they become open to such trades, why stop with Guerrero and Bichette? In a market starved for starting pitching, why not listen on Bassitt, who is signed through 2025, and even Gausman, who is signed through ’26? The Jays under Shapiro and Atkins have been buyers in recent years, not sellers. But in 2017, they turned Francisco Liriano into Hernández and Nori Aoki. In 2019 they turned Marcus Stroman into Anthony Kay and Simeon Woods Richardson , the latter of which they later traded for Berríos. The 2018 deadline was more of a wash. The Jays moved six players and none of the 10 they acquired made a significant impact. That’s the nature of these deals. Some succeed, some don’t. But if the Jays do not get hot quickly, it would behoove Shapiro and Atkins to consider anything and everything. Or risk rolling out another uninspired product in 2025. (Photo of Bo Bichette reacting to a strikeout: Kavin Mistry / Getty Images) Get all-access to exclusive stories. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. Try a week on us.  Ken Rosenthal is the senior baseball writer for The Athletic who has spent nearly 35 years covering the major leagues. In addition, Ken is a broadcaster and regular contributor to Fox Sports' MLB telecasts. He's also won Emmy Awards in 2015 and 2016 for his TV reporting. 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The St. Petersburg Yacht Club was flooded following the hurricane of 1921. ... The waterfront yacht club at 11 Central Ave. was originally constructed in 1917 and has had several renovations ...
Five years from now, St. Petersburg's downtown waterfront will have a different look, because the St. Petersburg Yacht Club (SPYC) board of directors has approved a plan to demolish the club's 51,000-square-foot building and replace it with an all-new structure, and it intends to raise membership fees to help offset the cost of the project.
The St. Petersburg Yacht Club was founded in 1909, and its original facility opened at 11 Central Avenue in 1917. Photo: LinkedIn. The St. Petersburg Yacht Club's leadership now has a tentative goal to demolish the waterfront landmark - first opened in 1917 - and build anew in fiscal year 2028-29. Members received the latest project ...
The St. Petersburg Yacht Club, located at 11 Central Ave., across the street from the St. Petersburg Municipal Marina, will be torn down to make way for a new facility, according to multiple reports.
The Yacht Club was founded in 1909 and now offers two clubhouses, three marinas, full-service catering, a sailboat fleet and myriad events. The facility on the downtown St. Petersburg waterfront opened in 1917. The building underwent a substantial remodel in 1989. However, its floor elevation is six feet below current Federal Emergency ...
Hurricane Ian was a wake-up call, said St. Petersburg Yacht Club rear commodore Joe DiVito. For several years, St. Petersburg Yacht Club leaders discussed options to renovate the century-old downtown facility on Beach Drive. ... The waterfront yacht club at 11 Central Ave. was originally constructed in 1917 and has had several renovations ...
St. Pete Yacht Club to be demolished. The St. Petersburg Yacht Club was founded in 1909, and its original facility opened at 11 Central Avenue in 1917. Photo: LinkedIn. First opened in 1917, the St. Petersburg Yacht Club's downtown facility has served as a waterfront landmark for over a century; however, father time and mother nature have ...
87. The historic St. Pete Yacht Club, first founded in 1909, is set to be demolished. The news was first reported by The Tampa Bay Business Journal. Club president Brian K Smith penned a letter to members to inform them of the decision to demolish the property and redevelop it. Renovation costs proved to be prohibitive, according to the letter.
St. Petersburg Yacht Club. 2022 Google. By Ashley Gurbal Kritzer - Real Estate Editor, Tampa Bay Business Journal. Jun 1, 2023. Listen to this article 3 min.
End of an era in St. Petersburg. Published on June 5th, 2023. Located off Tampa Bay on Florida's west coast, St. Petersburg Yacht Club has been a prominent home for the sport since its clubhouse ...
Situated in a bustling arts community on the downtown St. Petersburg waterfront, the St. Petersburg Yacht Club has been a part of the sailing community for over 100 years. We pride ourselves in creating a relaxed private club atmosphere with a warm, friendly, family-oriented environment.
Just shy of its first anniversary, the St. Petersburg Yacht Club formally opened their clubhouse on June 15, 1917. ... Additional clubhouse improvements occurred over the years, with a major renovation and construction of a multi-story garage in the early 1990s. From card games, social meetings and dancing, a bevy of activities could be enjoyed ...
St. Petersburg Yacht Club, Saint Petersburg, Florida. 5,913 likes · 97 talking about this · 51,328 were here. SPYC is a Private Yacht Club ~ Founded in 1909, and one of the oldest Yacht Club's on...
Its new owners plan to create an entertainment and hospitality hub at the site. Photos provided. The 37,000-square-foot Treasure Island Yacht and Tennis Club will soon have a new lease on life as an entertainment and hospitality destination with pickleball facilities. Its new ownership group has no plans to redevelop the embattled property that ...
Though today, Ceviche, the St Petersburg Yacht Club and our seasonal Saturday Morning Market is a stone's throw away, when the Tower was initially conceived, downtown was a totally different landscape. ... Other renovations include revamping the 28th-floor community room and the individual hallways of the building. "We're just digesting ...
St. Petersburg Yacht Club. · July 3, 2019 ·. 1971's Heritage Lounge was the talk of the town. After the renovation, the bar area was christened Heritage Lounge, in honor of the America's Cup campaign by Charley Morgan. Today the Heritage Lounge is still a staple for Club members looking for a fun atmosphere, great company and excellent food.
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Downtown St. Pete is home to a number of museums, restaurants, and entertainment venues that are easily accessible and even walkable from the Marina. The St. Pete Marina is located on the western side of Tampa Bay, on the point of Demens Landing. Latitude 27N 46' 12.36" Longitude 82W 37' 47.38". For information on city events, like the annual ...
The St. Petersburg Municipal Marina is adjacent to the St. Pete Pier and has about 660 boat slips, including the 104-slip St. Petersburg Yacht Club in its Central Basin, and the 74-slip Vinoy Marina in its North Basin. It's owned by the city of St. Petersburg, which would retain ownership of the assets in a public-private partnership.
MONTAUK, N.Y., June 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Montauk Yacht Club, the 107-key Star Island seaside resort and marina, is open following a multi-million renovation and addition of the Ocean Club Montauk.
What's happening at St Petersburg Yacht Club? Address: 11 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 | 2301 Pass-a-Grille Way, St. Pete Beach, FL 33706 Phone: 727-822-3873
Address: 11 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 | 2301 Pass-a-Grille Way, St. Pete Beach, FL 33706. Phone: Pass-a-Grille 727-360-1646. The St. Petersburg Yacht Club offers something to entice every member of the family every day. With two clubhouses, three marinas, full service catering, a fleet of sailboats, live entertainment weekly and ...
Construction at the Marco Island Yacht Club is moving forward on schedule aiming to complete this major renovation in time for the holiday season. "We are really pleased with the progress as well as the working relationship with our partners, MKH Architecture and D Garret Construction," said Dave Everitt, MIYC chairman of the board.
The St. Petersburg Municipal Marina is adjacent to the St. Pete Pier and has about 660 boat slips, including the 104-slip St. Petersburg Yacht Club in its Central Basin, and the 74-slip Vinoy Marina in its North Basin. It's owned by the city of St. Petersburg, which would retain ownership of the assets in a public-private partnership.
The Houston Astros, New York Mets, St. Louis ... prices to help finance a $300 million renovation of Rogers Centre, and spent $100 million on a new player development complex in Dunedin, Fla ...