Continuum Proposes 25-Story Singer Island Gateway at 2525 Lake Drive, Riviera Beach
A prominent waterfront parcel on Singer Island is poised for a dramatic transformation, as a new luxury high-rise proposal begins to move through Riviera Beach’s approval process. The project, led by Continuum Company, would introduce a 25-story residential tower rising roughly 350 feet, making it the tallest proposal yet for the site and one of the most significant additions to the area’s evolving skyline. Known as Singer Island Gateway, the development is planned across a multi-parcel assemblage at 2401, 2405, 2425, 2429, and 2525 Lake Drive. Altogether, the site spans just over three acres. Continuum has already secured ownership of six of the seven parcels, with the final piece expected to close in the near future, completing the footprint needed for the full development. Early plans outline a project exceeding 700,000 square feet, featuring 298 residential units. The offering is designed to span a wide range of product types, from townhouse-style residences to one-, two-, three-, and four-bedroom units. Amenities are a central feature of the development, with proposals including a lap pool, spa, padel court, pickleball court, and 16,872 square feet of indoor amenity space. At the ground level, the project aims to create an active, publicly accessible waterfront edge. Plans call for 2,894 square feet of retail space and 9,247 square feet dedicated to restaurant use, alongside a baywalk that will run along the water and remain open to the public. The surrounding site plan further emphasizes public realm improvements, including expanded sidewalks, extensive landscaping, and a 25,000 square foot civic plaza planned for the southern portion of the property. Above this activated base, a multi-level parking podium will accommodate 663 vehicles, providing more than one space per residential unit. Renderings by Arquitectonica depict a glass-covered tower defined by floor-to-ceiling windows, large balconies, and softened, curved edges. The building is expected to rise 25 floors, with additional floors serving as mechanical floors, bringing the total apparent height closer to 29 stories. The proposal was first reported by Carolyn DiPaolo of Stet News, who noted that the developer has already launched a dedicated project website. According to those materials, the planned civic plaza alone is expected to cost approximately $14 million, highlighting the scale of the public-facing investment. The project is also expected to participate in the city’s Minority Employment and Affordable Housing Opportunity Plan, a framework that, according to Stet News, allows for increased density and height in exchange for targeted community benefits. Even before formal public hearings have begun, the proposal has drawn noticeable opposition from nearby residents. Concerns have focused on potential impacts to the surrounding environment, particularly related to shadows and nearby wildlife impacts. In response, Continuum has conducted a sun and shadow study, concluding that the project would not create adverse effects. The developer has also consulted with environmental experts, who found no expected threat to marine life in the vicinity of the Blue Heron Bridge. From an economic standpoint, the project could become a significant contributor to the city’s tax base, with estimates placing annual tax revenue at approximately $4.5 million. The road ahead, however, remains unknown and public. Before construction can begin, Singer Island Gateway must secure approvals from the Planning and Zoning Board, the city’s Community Redevelopment Agency, and ultimately the City Council. While the site has seen prior development proposals, none have approached the scale or height now being considered, setting the stage ahead.
Bromley Companies Files Plans for a 23-Story Residential Tower in Midtown Tampa
In Tampa’s Westshore district, the final undeveloped parcel within Midtown Tampa may soon give way to a new residential high-rise, marking the last major addition to a mixed-use neighborhood that has steadily taken shape since 2019. Plans were recently submitted for a 23-story tower on a 1.39-acre site at 3615 West Cypress Street, a parcel that is being used primarily for surface parking. The site sits within the broader 19-acre Midtown Tampa development, where zoning approvals for a project of this scale have already been secured, situating the project for a relatively smooth path through the city’s review process. The application comes from Bromley Companies, which has played a central role in shaping Midtown Tampa, including the recent completion of an 18-story office building that now serves as the headquarters for TECO. While Bromley is listed as the property owner, the development lists the developer as B-W MTS, LLC, an entity associated with MTS Securities. According to preliminary plans, the project, referred to as Midtown South Tower, will deliver 339 residential units. The unit mix includes 15 efficiency apartments, 296 one- and two-bedroom units, and 28 larger residences with three or more bedrooms. Full details on amenities have not yet been released, though the scale of the building suggests a comprehensive residential offering. In addition to housing, the tower will incorporate 10,481 square feet of retail or co-working space on levels one and two, activating the street level along Bromley Grand Avenue within the development. In contrast, the project’s parking structure will be oriented toward West Cypress Street, where portions of the garage will remain visible. The development includes 546 parking spaces, slightly below the 553 spaces required under code. However, the developer notes that Midtown Tampa as a whole maintains a surplus of parking capacity, which could be used to offset any shortfall at the site if necessary. Early elevations by Rule Joy Trammell + Rubio Architecture indicate the tower will rise 253 feet to the roofline and roughly 270 feet at its highest architectural point. Design details remain limited, although the parking podium appears more articulated. Plans show a mix of windows, artistic canvas screening elements intended to cover the structure’s podium, and sections of exposed garage. With rezoning already in place, the proposal is now moving through the city’s approval process, where it is expected to advance as the final piece of a development that has come to define Tampa’s evolving Westshore skyline.