If you’re working on the new Sky Town development in St. Petersburg, filing a Notice to Owner is the first step to protecting your lien rights and ensuring you get paid.

Sky Town Project Overview

Vertical construction has begun on Sky Town, a transformative $800 million development in the Skyway Marina District of St. Petersburg, Florida. Led by developer Altis Cardinal, the 34-acre redevelopment will deliver 2,084 apartments, 69,000 sq. ft. of retail anchored by Sprouts Farmers Market, and 120,000 sq. ft. of self-storage.

The first phase includes 401 apartments, with 121 affordable units supported by funding from Pinellas County and the City of St. Pete.

Major Players Involved in Sky Town

Developer: Frank Guerra, Altis Cardinal (Coral Gables)
General Contractor: Summit Contracting Group, Jacksonville
Funding Partners: Pinellas County ($5.5M), City of St. Petersburg ($4.5M)
Retail Anchor: Sprouts Farmers Market

Why Sky Town Matters for the Community

Sky Town is the largest active development in St. Petersburg by acreage and unit count. The project brings:

More affordable and market-rate housing options
New jobs for contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers
Retail growth to revitalize the Skyway Marina District
Walkable amenities including rooftop lounges, a pool, and neighborhood shopping

This development strengthens both the local economy and quality of life in Pinellas County.

Sky Town development in St. Petersburg — contractors and suppliers can protect lien rights with Sunshine Notices.

Protecting Your Payment Rights on Sky Town

For contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers, large-scale projects like Sky Town present tremendous opportunity — but also risk. Protecting your Florida construction lien rights is critical to ensuring you get paid for your work.

File a Notice to Owner (NTO) in Pinellas County

Required within 45 days of first furnishing labor or materials
Preserves your ability to record a Claim of Lien in St. Petersburg if payment issues arise

Use a Notice of Non-Payment on Bonded Work

For bonded portions of the project, serve a Notice of Non-Payment if invoices are delayed
This ensures you maintain valid rights against the bond

Record a Claim of Lien if Needed

If payment disputes persist, a Claim of Lien in Pinellas County secures your legal right to collect

Sunshine Notices: St. Petersburg’s Local Partner

Since 1994, Sunshine Notices has helped contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers across Florida file Notices to Owner, Claims of Lien, and Notices of Non-Payment. Our team ensures every document is filed correctly and on time, so you never lose your payment rights.

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Notice to Owner St. Petersburg Sky Town Project: Protect Your Lien Rights