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1. The boat towers will be a serious danger to the area in storms. The towers are 72 feet and only partially enclosed; they do NOT adhere to hurricane-safe height, enclosure and reinforcement standards. In high winds the towers could disintegrate, causing boats and gas to go flying. 2. The development will be too tall and industrial for the island. The Tierra Verde Community Overlay, part of legally binding Pinellas County land use regulations, requires that any development b

• ~1982: TIERRA VERDE HI and DRY BOAT STORAGE was built. ​ • 2008: One developer owned both of Tierra Verde’s marinas: The Resort Marina (currently Port 32) on the south side of Madonna and on the north side, the Tierra Verde Hi and Dry Marina, which had the only dry stack storage on the island. The developer at the time planned on building a hotel and pool on the north side. ​ • That developer requested a height variance from TVCA, whose charter includes deed restrictions. W

A coalition of residents, industry experts, and boat owners is sounding the alarm today over Greenleaf Capital/HCI’s proposal to construct two 72-foot open boat rack towers in an active hurricane zone in Tierra Verde, a structure that would sit among hundreds of homes. There is widespread criticism for what opponents call an irresponsible, reckless, and fundamentally flawed plan. This plan is recorded with the St. Petersburg DRC as file # 26-32000001. A hearing is set for May

Greenleaf has owned the Tierra Verde Marina property for 15 years and has allowed it to deteriorate into an unsightly, ill-maintained mess. Now they point to this degraded property and say it needs to be developed. Tierra Verde Next agrees that the property needs to be redeveloped -- primarly because of Greenleaf's own poor stewardship. We are horrified by what two 72-foot open rack metal towers will look like five years from now, given this property owner's history. The m

March 12, 2026 TV Next was founded to protect and advocate for the Tierra Verde community. We are calling out Greenleaf Capital/HCI's March 11, 2026 press release and interview statements for exactly what they are: a coordinated campaign of misinformation designed to manipulate public opinion and harm a residential community for profit. Here are the facts: The Developer Didn't "Listen." It Got Rejected. Greenleaf Capital / HCI claims they voluntarily pulled their 2025

February 19, 2026 Our collective efforts have successfully reduced the scope of the Greenleaf project. The original proposal for six 90-foot structures has been downsized to two 72-foot structures. NEXT’s goal is to help the developers understand that 50-foot enclosed buildings are more reasonable for our community. The next projected DRC date is May 6, as the February filing deadline was missed. Our ongoing concerns include: - Noise pollution from specialized forklifts -

Hello neighbors, I wanted to update everyone on the boat storage proposal by Greenleaf Capital. Photo by Dennis Adair Thanks to the collective efforts of our neighbors, we believe we have succeeded in reducing the scope of the project. Greenleaf had proposed four structures (including two double-width ones, making it the equivalent of six buildings), each reaching 90 feet in height. Through our advocacy, the proposal was withdrawn from the St. Petersburg Development Review

Photo by Dennis Adair The work is in high gear with meetings, calls, research, and more regarding the future plans for the High & Dry marina property. We still have a good way to go. And for all who came out for the photo shoot in that cold late afternoon—a huge thanks from the Steering Committee of NEXT. Our primary goals remain limiting the marina height to 50 feet and keeping density to a minimum. We are researching ordinances, noise, traffic, and environmental and other i

Jan. 20, 2026 Dear NEXT members, Photo by Dennis Adair I hope the new year is off to a wonderful start for you all. Many of us share the feeling that there is nothing quite like coming home to Tierra Verde. Crossing the bridge serves as a gateway to our piece of paradise—a community we worked hard to attain and a place we genuinely call home. We remain committed to preserving this environment and ensuring that any new developments respect our community and adhere to the la

Why the Tierra Verde Overlay matters The Pinellas County Future Land Use plan includes a special chapter for Tierra Verde, the Tierra Verde Overlay . The Overlay, which consists of guiding principles for development, was added explicitly to protect the quality of life and residential character of our island. This Overlay was approved and added to the County land-use plan in 2008 in cooperation with residents and the Tierra Verde Community Association. The Tierra Verde Overla

Jan. 6, 2026 Hello NEXT members and friends, First and foremost, Happy New Year! 🎉 Tierra Verde is stronger than ever, and 2026 is shaping up to be an even better year for progress. If nothing else, the Boat Storage Warehouse issue has brought us closer together. We showed up, stood strong, and will continue to grow as a community—and that matters. Here are a few important updates: 1️⃣ DRC Meeting – Tentatively March We anticipate a new DRC date sometime in March. Before the

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Our Tierra Verde community is gearing up for Round 2 with the Greenleaf boat storage project. Please show your support by ordering a Tierra Verde NEXT "Preserving Paradise" T-Shirt. They come in S-M-L-XL. Email Kathryn Challenger: kchallen@tampabay.rr.com . Your support & a $20 donation will help us to keep our island safe and beautiful.

Tierra Verde History Related to Marinas and the Greenleaf Property 1982: Tierra Verde Hi and Dry Boat Storage was built on the north side of Madonna Boulevard, on the main ICW channel east of Tierra Verde Structure E bridge. 2008: One developer owned both of Tierra Verde’s marinas: The Resort Marina on the south side of Madonna (currently Port 32) and Tierra Verde Hi and Dry Marina on the north side, which had the only dry stack storage on the island. The developer at the

Dec. 8, 2025 As we enjoy the holiday season, let us be thankful for Phase I results with the Greenleaf Marina proposal. That the developers pulled their plans with City Hall is a pure indication that we were heard. We must continue. At this point, Greenleaf Capital has declined a meeting. They told our spokesperson, Todd Pressman, they will finalize their new plans first – and then meet with us. This was not what we hoped for. We want to work collaboratively to share w

Residents of Tierra Verde have watched in disbelief as Greenleaf Capital—the developer behind the proposed damaging marina project—has turned to paying local politicians and nonprofits to make materially false and misleading statements on behalf of Greenleaf's proposed redevelopment project.

In November 2025, the Chamber of Commerce sent a letter to the City of St. Petersburg on behalf of Greenleaf Capital, publicly endorsing Greenleaf’s proposed marina redevelopment. Here is their letter: That letter, however, contained blatantly false and/or misleading claims. When confronted and asked to retract these inaccuracies, the Chamber refused. Even more troubling, the Chamber's executive director admitted that the Chamber conducted no due diligence whatsoever — no f