Mar 21, 2023 | Island News
A newly restored commercial space in Christiansted has injected a breath of fresh air in the historic downtown area. The Loft on Company Street is the latest project of Crucian entrepreneurs Danny Deterville and James Eugene. This multi-use loft building is a testament to hard work and determination, housing four unique businesses under one roof which includes an Internet café, open-air courtyard space, loft apartments and co-working space. Their purpose for this building was all about bringing back to our historic towns the energy and prosperity the island experienced in the 1970s and 1980s where people lived, worked and Deterville first identified the building as a potential way to fulfill his dream when he moved back to St. Croix after graduating from college. Over twenty years later, that dream has become a reality. Thanks to financing through the Economic Development Authority (EDA), Deterville & Eugene have developed 50 AB Company Street into a people oriented space for like-minded individuals where collaboration and networking can meet to allow the betterment of the community in a social setting.
Café 50 is an indoor/outdoor Internet cafe that offers coffees, pastries and other light fare Monday through Saturday from 7am to 3:30pm. Social Beer Garden comes to life with its sophisticated ambiance in the open-air courtyard. Tuesday through Saturday, guests can enjoy handmade cocktails, wine and beer while listening to smooth sounds of jazz and Afrobeats music. Live entertainment can be heard several times a month with plans on booking off-island talent to add to the live entertainment schedule.
The added charm of the building is found within the walls of the second floor. Three loft apartments offer comfort and luxury within 600 square feet each. Each space features interior metal flooring, full size soundproof windows, air conditioning, washer and dryer, a fully equipped kitchen with state-of-the-art appliances and dedicated parking. The lofts are rented on a short-term and long-term basis.
The entrepreneur space, commonly referred to as the “E-Space,” is a deluxe incubator facility that features eight-cubicle pods where entrepreneurs and creatives of all specialties can come to grow their businesses and hone their crafts using the spaces. To learn more about The Loft on Company Street, visit the Instagram pages for the various businesses at @Cafe50_VI, @STXLoft and @TheSocial.BeerGarden. You can also call 340.690.0227.
Article written by Anquanette Gaspard (agaspard@cruzanfoodie.com) for Coldwell Banker, St. Croix Realty
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Mar 21, 2023 | Island News
It’s great to see another article spotlighting St. Croix as a fantastic travel destination! A travel writer from Travel Weekly recently published article where she highlighted her experience on St. Croix and said, “I couldn’t imagine a better spot to reflect on both the tranquil pace of island life and the rich history that had revealed itself to me just a few steps away.”
As the writer pointed out, St Croix currently is “experiencing a bit of a resurgence, with the help of revamped hospitality businesses and pioneering new conservation efforts that are preserving what was always perfect about it.” At the end of last year, Congress designated St. Croix a National Heritage Area, recognizing the unique confluence of historical, cultural and natural attractions (see our article about it here).
Read the full article on Travel Weekly here, where you will find references to the wonderful Alexander Hamilton walking tour in Christiansted by the Crucian Heritage and Nature Tourism, a visit to Buck Island Reef National Monument on a catamaran, and learning about coral reefs and marine life and more.
Photo from wikipedia.com
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Mar 21, 2023 | Island News
The Thrillist’s recent article shares a common view that many of us who love and live on St. Croix already knows — St. Croix is a desirable Caribbean destination. Compared to the St. Croix’s other sibling islands, it is less tourist and cruise-centric and therefore sees fewer vacationers. However, with less commercialism, St. Croix’s vibrant culture, natural beauty, many outdoor activities make it ideal for visitors. As Realtors, we often meet Buyers from the states select our island for their forever home or as a second home.
As the article points out “[St Croix] a less-visited Caribbean destination is a winner in our books. It also doesn’t hurt that the tropical island abuts a turquoise stretch of the Caribbean Sea or that its 84 square miles offer a mixture of both metropolitan perks and rural retreats.” … “And with temperatures that rarely dip below 70 degrees during any season, travelers can immerse themselves in idyllic warm weather pastimes like boat rides, snorkeling, food tours, nature conservation, shopping at small businesses, walks along the beach, and much more.”
Read the full article to see the Thrillist’s review of St. Croix and suggestions for what to do on island. There are references to some of the wonderful local businesses on St. Croix. Here’s a list:
Food and Coffee:
Shopping / Gifts:
Adventure:
Boutique Hotels:
King Christian Hotel – https://www.kingchristianhotel.com/
Waves Cane Bay – https://www.thewavescanebay.com/
Mar 14, 2023 | Reports
If you are a prospective home buyer or home seller, we encourage you to take a look at the February Coldwell Banker real estate reports — available below for each category: All Properties, Condos, Single Family Homes, and Land! The sales data will be help you understand the number of listings sold, days on market, the median price listed and sold, and much more.
If you are not familiar with with the implications of the data, please give us a call or email us directly with any questions. We are Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR) and Seller Representative Specialist (SRS) and have the experience and local knowledge to help you in every step of the process. We can help you narrow down neighborhoods based on your priorities. We can also advise you on the market trends in your desired neighborhoods.
Open reports by clicking on links below:
All Property Types – February 2023 Area Report
Single Family Homes – February 2023 Area Report
Condo – February 2023 Area Report
Land – February 2023 Area Report
Note: The average sales price and the average days on market could be skewed greatly by only one sale or because of the small number of sales.
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