AHDP Developing Holiday Inn in Suburban Tampa
SARASOTA, FL, June 1, 2007. Sarasota-based American Hotel Development Partners, LLC ("AHDP") announced today their plans to execute development of an array of extended stay and full-service hotels in select markets located throughout the United States. In conjunction with this statement AHDP announced their plan to develop a Holiday Inn hotel located in suburban Tampa, Florida.
Located in the mixed use development of Alafia Crossing, the hotel will be completed in 2008. Alafia Crossing boasts more than 60,000 square feet of mixed retail and office space in addition to 350 luxury residences and the 150-room Holiday Inn. The development is conveniently located just 10 minutes outside of downtown Tampa and minutes from the Crosstown Expressway, I-4, US 301, and US 41.
"Situated in rapidly growing Hillsborough County, nearly 100,000 people make their home within in a five mile radius of Alafia Crossing," commented Dr. Alex Giannini, CEO of AHDP.
Alafia Crossing has more than 1,200 feet of waterfront and a 3,000 foot frontage on a national wildlife conservation area.
"The waterfront location makes this development particularly desirable," continued Dr. Giannini. "The hotel and the residences will be nestled amidst century old oaks, adjacent to the 80-acre Alafia Preserve. The site's Clubhouse on the River offers residents and guests a picturesque river walk as well as recreational boat docks, boat ramp and yoga pavilion."
The vibe of Alafia Crossing will cater to Tampa's relaxing Naturally Contemporary lifestyle, according to its developers. Groundbreaking for the hotel is set for mid-summer 2007.
The principals of AHDP anticipate making additional development announcements in the coming weeks.
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