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This Tierra Verde home isn’t on the water, but the backyard might have you forgetting that 👀 Some homes make it easy to imagine what your days could look like there, and this one has that kind of pull. It feels like the type of place where your routines would shift a little, your weekends would get better, and the things you keep saying you want more of could actually become part of normal life. With 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a private pool, and indoor-outdoor space that makes everyday living and entertaining easy, this one gives you plenty of room to picture yourself settling in and making it yours. Comment HOME and I’ll send you the listing details. I’m Tara Veprovsky, St. Pete local and real estate agent. Follow for St. Pete listings and the best things to do here. #tierraverde #stpeterealestate #stpetehomesforsale #movingtostpete #taravrealtor

15 hrs ago

Single-story living with a 3-car garage and a bundled club membership. ⛳ This is the Lakeside by Lennar at Calusa Country Club in Lakewood Ranch: ✔️ 2,689 sq ft, 3 bed / 3 bath, plus a den ✔️ 3-car garage ✔️ Open great room with glass sliders to a large lanai (optional summer kitchen) ✔️ Owner’s suite with patio access, set apart from the two secondary bedrooms ✔️ Gas cooktop, hurricane-impact doors and windows, tile roof ✔️ Bundled resort membership with purchase: clubhouse, golf, tennis, pickleball, and fitness center Pricing all in with lot, title, pool, spa, $1,280,324 move in Dec 2026! New Year in a New Home! Comment CALUSA and I’ll send you what’s available and current pricing. I’m @tarakipprealtor, a Sarasota and Lakewood Ranch real estate agent helping buyers find the right new build. #calusacountryclub #lakewoodranch #lennar #newconstruction #taravrealtor

yesterday

Moving to Florida? Here’s what you should know before you make the move. The biggest surprises usually aren’t the things people research first. They’re things like how much snowbird season changes traffic and restaurant waits, how spread out St. Pete and Sarasota actually are once you factor in crossing the bay, and how much hurricane season, flood zones, and insurance can change which neighborhood makes sense for you. Those details may not be dealbreakers, but they can absolutely change which city, neighborhood, or part of the state feels right for you. I’d rather give you the full picture before you pack the boxes than have you discover the important stuff after you get here. Comment MOVE and I’ll send you my St. Pete and Sarasota relocation guide with neighborhoods, local favorites, and more of the things worth knowing before you make the move. I’m @tarakipprealtor, a local real estate agent sharing the helpful stuff about living here that doesn’t always make the highlight reel. #stpetelocal #movingtostpete #livinginstpete #sarasotarealestate #taravrealtor

2 days ago

If your home isn’t selling in St. Pete or Sarasota, that doesn’t automatically mean the market is bad or that you just need to wait it out. Sometimes the way buyers are responding is already telling us what needs attention. Showings without offers, repeated feedback, or interest that never turns into action all give us something useful to work with. The question is whether the issue is price, presentation, positioning, or simply that the home isn’t connecting with buyers the way we expected. That’s why a strong selling strategy isn’t just about waiting. It’s about paying attention to the response, understanding what it means, and making a thoughtful adjustment when the market points us in that direction. If you’re thinking about selling in St. Pete or Sarasota, or your home is already on the market and you’re not getting the response you expected, send me a message. I’m always happy to give you an honest read on what I’d be looking at. I’m @tarakipprealtor, a local real estate agent helping sellers make smart decisions based on what the market is actually telling us. #stpeterealestate #sarasotarealestate #sellinginstpete #homesellingtips #taravrealtor

3 days ago

A single-story golf course home with a bundled club membership. 🏌️‍♀️ This is the Bougainvillea II by Lennar at Calusa Country Club in Lakewood Ranch: ✔️ 2,800 sq ft, 3 bed / 3 bath, den, 2-car garage ✔️ Formal dining room off the foyer ✔️ Open great room with tray ceilings and glass sliders to an oversized covered lanai ✔️ Gas cooktop, hurricane-impact windows, tile roof ✔️ Bundled golf or social membership included with your purchase ✔️ Two Gordon Lewis-designed courses, clubhouse, pool, tennis, and pickleball homes in the Estate Resort Collection start from $933,999. Non Golf membership homes with pool and spa start in the low $800’s. Comment CALUSA and I’ll send you what’s available and current pricing. I’m @tarakipprealtor, a Sarasota and Lakewood Ranch real estate agent helping buyers find the right new build. #calusacountryclub #lakewoodranch #lennar #newconstruction #taravrealtor

3 days ago

Pick your Sunday morning routine, and I’ll tell you where in St. Pete you belong. 👇 Everyone’s “perfect Sunday” looks different here — some of you are on a bike before 8am, some of you haven’t left the dog park, some of you are already three holes in. I matched 8 real St. Pete morning routines with the neighborhoods that actually fit them. Comment NEIGHBORHOOD and I’ll send you my free St. Pete Neighborhood Guide so you can find the one that fits YOUR Sunday. I’m @tarakipprealtor, a local real estate agent who thinks where you live should match how you actually want to live. #stpetelocal #stpeteneighborhoods #livinginstpete #stpetelifestyle #taravrealtor

4 days ago

Living in St. Pete comes with a few very specific local fears. 👻 The kind where a wall of brake lights on 9th Street on Rays game day is enough to ruin your entire afternoon. Some of these are dramatic. Some are painfully real. All of them are complete nightmares if you’ve lived here long enough. And as a realtor who basically lives in her car between showings, I’ve personally survived every single one of these — usually ten minutes late, blinker on, questioning my life choices. And if you’d rather focus on the fun stuff happening around town this season, I’ve got you covered there too. 😉 Comment FALL and I’ll send you my free 2026 St. Pete Fall Guide with local events, seasonal favorites, and things worth adding to your calendar. I’m @tarakipprealtor, a local real estate agent sharing the places, quirks, and little things that make living here what it is. #stpetelocal #livinginstpete #stpetefall #thingstodoinstpete #taravrealtor

7 days ago

If you’ve been priced out of Lakewood Ranch thinking it’s all $600k+ single-family — let me introduce you to something different. 👀 David Weekley just launched townhomes at Emerald Landing in LWR — 2 and 3-story floor plans starting in the $500Ks, 3 bedrooms, 2 to 3.5 baths, 2-car garage, with optional elevators on select plans. It’s giving buyers a real way into one of the fastest-growing areas in Florida without the single-family price tag. I moved here 30 years ago from Long Island and I still tell people: this area sells itself once you see it in person. LWR is selling! Comment EMERALD and I’ll send you the floor plans + current pricing straight to your DMs. I’m @tarakipprealtor, a local real estate agent here in the Lakewood Ranch/Sarasota area — follow for more new construction drops before they’re public. 📞 Text or call anytime — 727-422-7906 #lakewoodranchfl #newconstruction #movetoflorida #sarasotarealtor #taravrealtor

7 days ago

Looking for things to do in October across St. Pete? I’ve got the entire month covered for you. 📍 From the St. Pete Pier Fall Festival to The Chattaway’s comeback after reopening under new ownership, there’s a lot happening this month that’s actually worth putting on the calendar. I pulled the best of it into one place so you don’t have to hunt it all down yourself. Save this for when you need a plan, and send it to the person you’re making October plans with. And if you want even more ideas for the season, I’ve got a much bigger list ready for you. Comment FALL and I’ll send you my free 2026 St. Pete Fall Guide with local events, seasonal favorites, and things worth adding to your calendar. I’m @taravrealtor, a local real estate agent sharing what’s happening around town and the places worth knowing about. #stpeteoctober #stpeteevents #thingstodoinstpete #stpetefall #taravrealtor

a week ago

Thinking about moving to Lakewood Ranch? Here’s why it keeps winning people over. 📍 If you like weekend rounds on manicured golf courses without a mandatory country club fee, Saturday mornings at the Lakewood Ranch Farmers Market, sunset evenings at Waterside with the lawn packed for a concert or movie night, and homes with resort-style outdoor living, Lakewood Ranch makes a pretty convincing case. You also get top-rated schools, a real sense of community across the villages, and the kind of everyday lifestyle that makes “we should move there” start sounding a lot less hypothetical. Send this to the friend you’re currently trying to convince. Comment FALL and I’ll send you my full Lakewood Ranch fall guide with local events, restaurants, road trips, seasonal favorites, and more. I’m Tara Veprovsky (@tarakipprealtor), your Lakewood Ranch relocation specialist. Follow for Lakewood Ranch listings and the best things to do here. #lakewoodranchliving #lakewoodranchrealestate #movingtolakewoodranch #thingstodoinlakewoodranch

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18 weeks ago

Your summer in St. Pete is genuinely incomplete without this. 🙏 @thecanopystp: Sunset cocktails 26 stories up with sweeping Tampa Bay views—it’s the kind of spot that makes you fall in love with St. Pete all over again. I recommend it for date night, out-of-town guests, or when you want a little “vacation energy” without leaving downtown. If you’re new to St. Pete or just finally ready to explore your own backyard, start here. Comment SUMMER and I’ll send you my free Summer Guide with the best local spots, events, and weekend plans. I’m @tarakipprealtor, a St. Pete local and real estate agent sharing the best of life here. Follow for more local recs. #stpetelife #stpetelocal #stpeterealtor #thingstodoinstpete

18 weeks ago

Your guide to summer events in St. Pete this June 👉 June is one of my favorite months because St. Pete fully comes alive. The patios are packed along Central Ave, the waterfront is the place to be, and the weekends fill up fast. I rounded up the events worth showing up for, the new spots everyone’s about to be talking about, and a June bucket list you’ll actually want to work through—think golden-hour hangs by the bay, live music, and local favorites that feel very “only in St. Petersburg, Florida.” Want the full guide? Comment SUMMER and I’ll send it straight to your DMs. I’m @tarakipprealtor, a St. Pete local and real estate agent. Follow for listings and the best things to do here. #stpetelocal #stpeterealtor #stpeteevents #stpete #stpetersburgfl tampabay floridaliving waterfrontliving stpeterealestate

18 weeks ago

Most parents in St. Pete can name the same 3 summer activities they rotate through. Swipe for some fresh ideas that keep the kids entertained, off their screens, and I’ve included a few with AC (because Florida). 😉 Save this one for the next time you hear “I’m bored” and comment SUMMER for my full free St. Pete Summer Guide. I’m @tarakipprealtor, a St. Pete, FL local and real estate agent sharing the best of waterfront life here. Follow for more local recs. #stpetelife #stpetelocal #stpeterealtor #thingstodoinstpete

19 weeks ago

The best outdoor activities in St. Pete this summer are basically free therapy. Here are my go-to spots for when I’m needing to get some sun ☀️ - Sunrise walk + coffee along the St. Pete Pier - Paddleboarding in Weedon Island Preserve (hello, waterfront calm) - Golden hour bike ride on the Pinellas Trail toward downtown St. Petersburg If you want even more ways to get outside in St. Pete this summer, I’ve got a whole guide for that. Comment SUMMER and I’ll send you my free St. Pete Summer Guide with the best local spots, events, and weekend plans. I’m @tarakipprealtor, a St. Pete local and real estate agent sharing the best of life here. Follow for more local recs. #stpetelife #stpetelocal #stpeterealtor #thingstodoinstpete

19 weeks ago

Questions on what matters when selling?

19 weeks ago

👀 I see you... But seriously, living in St. Pete is truly the best decision. 1) The unspoken rule: you don’t “check the weather” — you check the water. If the bay is glassy, plans change (and nobody’s mad about it). 2) We all have a “locals-only” sunset spot we swear we won’t share… but somehow we still end up there together, walking the waterfront like it’s therapy. 3) The lifestyle here is effortlessly elevated — flip-flops to fine dining is normal, and “I’ll be there in 10” actually means 10 (unless the drawbridge has other plans). So, if someone sent this to you and you’re just a little bit curious about life in St. Pete... Comment “GUIDE” below and I’ll send over my free Relocation Guide to help you find the right place to live based on budget, schools, and lifestyle. 👋 I’m @tarakipprealtor - your local guide, and St. Pete real estate agent. My inbox is always open for questions! #stpeterealtor #stpeterealestate #movingtostpete #relocatingtostpete #buyinginstpete stpetelife

20 weeks ago

If our neighborhoods walked into a bar what drinks would they order…. Agree or disagree… Leave your comments.

21 weeks ago

Buy a house in Tampa Bay? I want something more for you. I want you to find a home where your kids make memories they’ll still talk about at 35. Where your dog claims the sunny patch on the floor and makes it his daily ritual. Where you can knock on a neighbor’s door to borrow some milk and it’s not weird. And a place, that years from now, you can look back on and really think, that place was awesome. That’s what I’m searching for when I work with you. Not just the right square footage, a place for your life. If we haven’t met, I’m Tara, local real estate advisor in St Pete and Pinellas County. Have questions about finding your place in St Pete? My DMs are always open. #stpetebeachrealestate #stpetefl #stpetersburgrealtor #stpeterealestate

21 weeks ago

If you’re new here, welcome! 👋 I’m Tara Veprovsky, St. Pete real estate advisor and your go-to for a true concierge experience—especially when it comes to luxury and waterfront homes. I’m really glad you found your way to my little corner of the internet. This is where I share the things that matter most to me… helping people feel confident in their next chapter, showing you what life in St. Pete actually feels like (from our waterfront lifestyle to the neighborhoods locals love), and making the buying & selling process way less overwhelming. I got into real estate because there’s nothing better than helping people find their place in St. Pete. If you’re exploring neighborhoods, dreaming about a move to St. Pete, or just trying to get a feel for what’s possible, you’re in the right place. I’m here to be a resource (and someone who will always shoot you straight!) Save this post so you can find your way back here. And whenever you’re ready to chat, my messages are always open. 🤍 @tarakipprealtor #stpeterealtor #stpeterealestate

21 weeks ago