Our cover story this month is about a Tierra Verde home that is listed by Tammy Campbell McNelis, a life-long local, whose parents, Bob and Laura Campbell, moved to a small home on E De Bazan in Don Cesar Place in St. Pete Beach on July 4, 1968. When Bob went to work as zoo manager at the Aquatarium on St. Pete Beach, he and Laura bought a nearby Gulf Boulevard retail location, where Tammy’s mother Laura, a master groomer, owned and operated the Poodle Palace for 52 years prior to retiring and selling the business. Tammy’s first job was working at her parent’s grooming salon and at a local surf shop. Afterwards she would go to the beach – still her favorite thing to do!
Tammy attended Sunshine Elementary School on Pass-A-Grille Beach with the other local beach kids, but only she grew up with wild animals at home. Her first was a South American jaguar named Bozo whom a local resident placed with her Dad to train. She also had the unique opportunity to raise and bottle feed lion cubs and many other exotic animals, bottle feeding them at their home until they were ready to move to the Aquatarium. Old timers often talk about the roar of the lion on the beach. The Aquatarium site subsequently became Silver Sands condo complex.
Growing up here, Tammy knows the area better than anyone. After raising her children, she started her real estate career in 2006 in her hometown of St. Pete Beach. Beginning at Coldwell Banker, she rose to the number 1 agent in West Central Florida, then started the #1 small team, and sixth in the entire country for CB. Now a principal luxury real estate professional with COMPASS, her team…The CPM Luxury Team, was number 1 in sales volume in St. Petersburg for 2024.
Tammy is truly grateful for her successful career and could not be happier that her son, Christopher Plummer, joined her team after graduating from college 11 years ago. She has a passion for real estate and an intimate knowledge of the St. Petersburg market and all the nuances from the different beach towns, downtown St. Pete condos and the Old Northeast area. She has worked with CEOs and professional athletes from the Bucs, Lightning and Rays, but more importantly she says “I am a people-person who loves helping my clients discover and fulfill their unique needs. Every home and seller has a story,” much like the one we just told about her.
Presented by The CPM Luxury Team, Tammy’s featured home this month is 101 12th St. E, Tierra Verde, Florida, 33715 which has some very enticing features:
- Prime Waterfront Location: Situated on a coveted point lot with 185 feet of pristine waterfront, offering panoramic open water views of Tampa Bay and a sheltered dock for large yachts and multiple vessels.
- Architectural Masterpiece: Custom-built in 2006 by Alvarez Custom Homes, featuring timeless design, intricate mahogany millwork, and a stunning two-story library with an onyx-framed gas fireplace.
- Chef’s Kitchen for Entertaining: State-of-the-art kitchen equipped with dual ovens, dishwashers, warming drawers, a six-burner stove with grill, Sub-Zero appliances, a walk-in pantry, butler’s pantry, and wet bar with wine refrigeration and ice maker.
- Luxurious Primary Suite: First-floor retreat with spa-inspired en-suite bath, Venetian plaster finishes, dual walk-in closets, custom millwork, and a morning kitchen for ultimate comfort.
- Outdoor Resort Living: A custom glass-tile pool and spa with sun deck, water features, and a Viking outdoor kitchen complete with a grill, rotisserie, smoker, kegerator, and bartender station.
- Exclusive Tierra Verde Lifestyle: Nestled in an upscale island community with close proximity to downtown St. Petersburg, fine dining, shopping, and just a 30-minute drive from Tampa International Airport.
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