St. Petersburg, Florida
Broadwater
True Sailboat Water
True Sailboat Water
Sailboat-water canal neighborhood, southwest St. Petersburg.
What Is Broadwater Like?
Broadwater sits along the eastern shore of Boca Ciega Bay in southwest St. Petersburg, part of what the city has branded the Skyway Marina District. The neighborhood is known among boaters for its relatively deep canals, with sailboat-draft, no-fixed-bridge access straight out to Boca Ciega Bay and the Gulf.
Maximo Marina, next door to Broadwater, is regarded as the largest and deepest marina on Florida's west coast, reinforcing the neighborhood's reputation as one of St. Petersburg's premier boating addresses. Broadwater Park and the 70-acre Maximo Park provide green space, while the 10-acre Clam Bayou Nature Park preserves a forested clam estuary nearby.
Interstate 275 borders the neighborhood's eastern edge, keeping downtown St. Petersburg and a wide range of shopping and dining within easy reach.
What Is the Broadwater Real Estate Market Like Right Now?
Source: public IDX Broker listings for Broadwater, St. Petersburg, checked August 20, 2026.
What Is Community Life Like in Broadwater?
Sourced from the Broadwater Civic Association official site (broadwaterfl.org).
- ✔ Broadwater Civic Association (BCA), an incorporated nonprofit with 23 block captains
- ✔ Roughly 215 paid member households, about 40% of the neighborhood
- ✔ Annual Holiday Boat Parade with a lighted flotilla and fireworks
- ✔ Halloween party and an Easter egg hunt and brunch
- ✔ Annual golf cart parade
- ✔ July 4th "BBQ, Boats and Booms" celebration
- ✔ Family picnics throughout the year
- ✔ Broadwater Infolink email list with 600+ subscribers, plus Nextdoor and WhatsApp groups
- ✔ Quarterly "Broadwater Breeze" newsletter, published since at least 2012
- ✔ Volunteer red-tide and water-quality monitoring with Florida Fish and Wildlife
- ✔ Direct canal connection to Maximo Marina's Grand Canal
- ✔ Near the Hart Creek turning basin on Boca Ciega Bay
Why Do Buyers Choose Broadwater?
True Sailboat Water
Broadwater's canals are known for their relative depth, with no fixed bridges blocking the route out to Boca Ciega Bay, a rarity among St. Petersburg's canal neighborhoods.
Next Door to Maximo Marina
Maximo Marina, widely regarded as the largest and deepest marina on Florida's west coast, sits immediately adjacent to the neighborhood.
Parks and Nature Close By
Broadwater Park, the 70-acre Maximo Park, and the 10-acre Clam Bayou Nature Park all give residents green space and waterfront trails minutes from home.
A Genuinely Active Civic Association
The Broadwater Civic Association runs 23 block captains and counts roughly 215 paid member households, an unusually organized level of engagement for a single-family neighborhood.
A Real Community Calendar
From the Holiday Boat Parade and fireworks to a July 4th "BBQ, Boats and Booms" event and an annual golf cart parade, Broadwater's civic association runs a genuine, long-running events calendar.
Resident-Led Water Quality Monitoring
Broadwater residents volunteer alongside Florida Fish and Wildlife to monitor red tide and water quality in their own canals, a hands-on commitment to the waterway that defines the neighborhood.
What Should Buyers Know Before Buying in Broadwater?
Verify Canal Depth and Bridge Clearance for the Address
Broadwater's reputation for true sailboat water depends on the specific canal, not just the neighborhood name. Confirm actual depth and any bridge clearance for the exact address before assuming it fits your boat.
Seawall Age and Permit History
Ask for seawall age, condition, and any permit or repair history. Seawall replacement is a significant cost and worth factoring into an offer.
Flood Insurance for Canal-Front Property
As a canal-front neighborhood, flood insurance is a real ongoing cost. Get a quote for the specific address early in your search.
Civic Association Membership Is Optional
Roughly 40% of households pay into the Broadwater Civic Association; membership is not tied to the deed, so dues and events participation are optional rather than mandatory.
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2025 Broker of the Year (Tampa Bay Real Producers & STAR). RealTrends Top 1.5% of Agents Nationwide. Nearly 500 transactions and almost $200M in career sales.
Who Is Liane Jamason?
Liane Jamason is the Broker/Owner of Corcoran Dwellings and a St. Petersburg waterfront specialist, with nearly 500 transactions and almost $200 million in career sales.
What Does Liane Do at Broadwater?
In Broadwater, Liane helps serious boaters confirm the specific canal depth, bridge clearance, and dock condition for their exact address, since not every canal in the broader area matches Broadwater's reputation for true sailboat water. For sellers, she markets to the boating buyers actively searching for no-fixed-bridge deep water access.
Who Does Liane Help at Broadwater?
- ✔ Buyers searching for Broadwater homes for sale
- ✔ Sailboat owners who need true no-fixed-bridge deep water access
- ✔ Buyers comparing Broadwater to Coquina Key and other canal neighborhoods
- ✔ Buyers who want an active, organized civic community
- ✔ Sellers who want to know what their canal-front home is worth today
- ✔ Owners weighing a dock or seawall project before selling
What Broadwater Problems Does Liane Help Solve?
- ✔ Verifying exact canal depth and bridge clearance for a specific address
- ✔ Seawall age, condition, and repair or replacement cost
- ✔ Flood zone designation and insurance costs
- ✔ Private dock permitting and any outstanding violations
- ✔ Comparable sales between true waterfront and interior Broadwater lots
- ✔ Broadwater Civic Association membership and community involvement
- ✔ Water quality and red tide considerations for waterfront living
What Does Liane Specialize In at Broadwater?
Broadwater Waterfront Homes
Liane helps buyers confirm true sailboat-water access before making an offer, not after.
Sailboat and Deep-Water Canal Real Estate
Her waterfront practice covers canal depth, bridge clearance, and dock condition across St. Petersburg's boating neighborhoods.
Buyer and Seller Representation
Liane represents both sides of a Broadwater transaction, from the first showing through closing.
Why Work With Liane to Buy or Sell at Broadwater?
Broadwater's reputation for true sailboat water is real, but it depends on the specific canal and address, not just the neighborhood name. Liane and her team verify those details for every Broadwater buyer and seller.
Broadwater, Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Broadwater popular with sailboat owners?
Broadwater's canals are known for their relative depth among the area's canal neighborhoods, with no fixed bridges between the canals and Boca Ciega Bay, meaning sailboats with tall masts can reach open water without restriction.
What is the price range for homes in Broadwater right now?
On the day we checked, all 14 active or pending listings in Broadwater ranged from $699,000 to $3,250,000.
What is the Skyway Marina District?
It is the City of St. Petersburg's name for the area around Broadwater and Maximo, anchored by Maximo Marina, one of the largest and deepest marinas on Florida's west coast.
Are there parks near Broadwater?
Yes. Broadwater Park, the 70-acre Maximo Park, and the 10-acre Clam Bayou Nature Park, a forested preserve with a clam estuary, are all close by.
Is Broadwater the same as the rest of the Skyway Marina District?
Broadwater is one specific neighborhood within the city's broader Skyway Marina District, alongside Maximo. Broadwater is particularly known for its highest-elevation, deepest, no-fixed-bridge canals, so buyers focused on true sailboat access should confirm a property sits within Broadwater's canal system specifically, not just the wider district.
Where Is Broadwater Located in St. Petersburg?
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