Designer Show House at Ovation

 Each year, the Florida Orchestra, working with local designers and developers, hosts a Designer Show House as a fundraiser for the orchestra.  Typically, the venue is a house, but this year, it’s at the gorgeous new Ovation condominiums in downtown St. Petersburg.  There are two condos featured, each decorated by several different local companies and interior designers. 

It’s always a pleasure to see the furniture, art, wall treatments and other accessories that are presented in these showhouses.  And with this year’s location at Ovation, there’s the added pleasure of the incredible views of Tampa Bay and downtown.  The Showhouse will be open this year from March 6th through April 4th.  For hours and additional information, check the Florida Orchestra’s page  about the house on their website.  It’s fun to see these condos and the design work, and the ticket price goes to support our great orchestra.  And, for a bonus while you’re there, JMC, Ovation’s developer, has hired folks to keep their two model condos open whenever the showhouse is open.  So you actually get to check out four separate condos for the price of your ticket!  Can’t beat that deal!  Also, be sure to walk out to the east of Ovation and check out the “O Wave” public art sculpture.  It’s a beautiful piece of art that was commissioned by JMC specifically for this property, and its design reflects the spirit and feel of the building.  For a look at some High Dynamic Range photos that I took of the O Wave sculpture last year, check out my post on it. 

Oh, if, by chance, you fall in love with Ovation while you’re there, please be sure to give me a call.  I’ll be happy to work with you to negotiate the best deal for you!  It’s always a smart move to have a Buyer’s Agent working with you if you’re interested in buying ANY new condominium.  There is a misconception that, in a new condominium development, you have to work with the sales staff on site.  That is not the case.  Although they are nice people and will certainly be happy to help you, they work for the condo developer, not for you.  Call your own Realtor (or me, if you don’t have an existing relationship with a Realtor) and be sure that you have someone looking out for your interests!