West Port Colony
Community Information and Amenities When are nearest fitness classes held and where? Lifestyle Family Fitness is approximately 4 miles from the community, at the intersection of 62 Street and 4th Street N. Below is the address and phone number for your reference. Lifestyle Family Fitness 5900 4th Street N. St. Petersburg, FL 33703 (727)521-1500
What are the hours of the amenities? West Port Colony offers the following amenities for you to enjoy:
24 hours for fitness center (free key, replacement key costs $25) enter through laundry room door on south side of leasing office Clubhouse Wi-Fi café and business center keeps office hours Pool hours are dawn to dusk Tennis courts, Sand Volleyball, Bocce Ball, care care center, playground, bark park are day light hours.
Where do I dispose of my trash? West Port Colony has a compactor located in front of building 8. We also have Valet Trash and recycling with a Sunday-Thursday pickup for $25 a month.
Where are the recycling centers? We pride ourselves on green initiatives to care for the environment. West Port Colony has recycling bins located next to the trash compactor for disposal aluminum cans. Thank you for helping us take care of the earth.
What do I do with my move in boxes? It is helpful to everyone in the community if everyone breaks down all boxes and disposes of them in the trash compactor.
Where are the mail boxes located? The mail boxes for your apartment home are located just to the east of the office next to building 4.
West Port Colony Do you have resident activities or events? West Port Colony has many fun events and activities that promote a sense of community and allow opportunity for you to meet other residents. Keep up to date on all of our community gatherings in our newsletter and through e-blasts. You can expect to see events such as: Dive-in movies, happy hours, pool-side Bingo, holiday parties, yard-sales and so much more.
Can I have a party at the pool? Our relaxing pool areas are available for all residents and their guest to enjoy during pool hours. To ensure enjoyment for all residents at the pool, we regretfully do not permit private pool parties.
Where is the best place for me to park? You may park in any available space in the resident parking areas. As a reminder, handicap parking is patrolled by local law enforcement and is subject to maximum parking violation penalty. Complimentary recreational parking is located at the rear of the property in front of buildings 15 and 16 and is $45 per space.
Conveniences How do I pay rent online? We have made paying your rent easy by setting you up with your personal on line account to the Gables Gateway. You will go to gables.com and click on the Resident Login key in the upper right hand corner. Select the link to set up your Gables Gateway account. This is a great way to stay connected to your management team from anywhere in the world. Additional services available on Gables Gateway include placing a service request for repairs needed in your apartment home.
Where can I access Wi-Fi in the building? The business center, leasing office, and pool are WI-FI accessible for your use and convenience. This amenity is complimentary and part of your community benefits. No password is needed.
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Guests Where can my guests park? Your guest may park in any available space in the resident parking areas. As a reminder to tell your guests that handicap parking is patrolled by local law enforcement and is subject to maximum parking violation penalty.
Where do my movers park? In the interest of safety for proper clearance for other residents and emergency vehicles, your movers may park in front of your building as long as they are not blocking the roadway or sidewalks.
Where does the delivery person come in or do I have to meet them? You will need to personally meet your delivery person or physically come into the leasing office to complete a key release. We will then issue a key with proper identification so they can enter your residence. Please note we do not accompany anyone and are not responsible for anything that may occur.
How many guests can I have with me at the amenities? We love it when you share your community with your friends and family. Two guests are welcome to join you in all of the amenity areas.
Maintenance How do I submit service requests?
We want placing a service request for work needed in your apartment home easy. You may contact the leasing office via phone at (727)577-6700, via email at
[email protected], in person, or through Gables Gateway to place your service request.
What do I do if I have a Maintenance emergency after hours? For those times that you may have an emergency after office hours, you may contact the leasing office at 727.577.6700 option #3 for maintenance assistance. The answering service will dispatch your service emergency to the on call service technician. You should receive a call from the technician within the hour.
West Port Colony What is considered a maintenance emergency? Emergency maintenance problems that will be dispatched to the on-call service technician include: 1. No electricity throughout the apartment 2. No water. 3. No air conditioning on a day of extreme heat (80+ degrees). 4. Water entering the apartment. 5. Possibility of fire. 6. Impeded plumbing in an apartment with only one bathroom. 7. No heat. 8. Non-functioning or malfunctioning smoke detector. 9. Gas leak (also call the gas company). 10. Running water that cannot be shut off. 11. Malfunctioning door or window locks.
Furry Friends Do you have a dog park? West Port Colony has a friendly dog park for your furry family members to mingle. Our dog park is located behind building 8 (access on the left/south side of the building).
Where is the best place to walk my pet? The green areas around the property are appropriate to walk your pets. Please help us to maintain a clean and pleasant community by always picking up after your pets. There are many doggie stations surrounding the community.
Do you host Yappy Hours? You are not the only resident that likes to mingle… Your pet has the opportunity to socialize during our Yappy Hours, Treat your dog to a night out! Watch for the next mingle in the newsletter.
Do I have to have my dog on a leash? For the safety of your dog and all residents in the community, all pets are required to be on a leash when in any common area. It’s the law and the best practice for your pet’s safety. You may take your dog off the leash inside the Bark Park located behind building 8.
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Local Neighborhood Where is the nearest post office? Located 2 miles from the community, at the intersection of Dr. MLK St. and 102 Avenue N on Frontage Rd. Below is the address and phone number for your reference. Northside Post Office 1201 Gandy Blvd. St. Petersburg, FL 33702-9998. 727-577-2827
Where is the nearest grocery store? Located across 4th street from the community. Below is the address and phone number for your reference. Winn Dixie 11100 4th Street N St. Petersburg, FL 33716 727-577-7095 Located 1.6 miles from the community, at the intersection of Roosevelt Blvd. and Dr. MLK St, in the Ibis Walk. Below is the address and phone number for your reference. Publix 10496 Roosevelt Blvd. N St. Petersburg, F 33716l 727-573-5858
What is the nearest Train? Amtrak Train Station (STP) Clearwater/Dt. Petersburg. Below is the address and phone number for your reference. Amtrak Train Station (STP) Clearwater/Dt. Petersburg 5251 110th Avenue North Pinellas Park Square, Suite 101 Clearwater, FL 33760
West Port Colony Where is the nearest bus stop? Located 1/2 miles from the community, at the intersection of 116th Ave N. and 4th Street N, near the &-Eleven. Below is the address and phone number for your reference. Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (www.psta.net) 116th Avenue N & 4th Street N St. Petersburg FL 33716 727-540-1900
What bus route are we on? Route 4. Located 1/2 miles from the community, at the intersection of 116th Avenue N and 4th Street N, in front of the 7-Eleven.
Where is the nearest biking or walking trail? Pinellas County Trail Located off Us 19 between Fairfield Avenue and 8th Avenue S. Below is phone # and website for your reference. www.pinellascounty.org (727) 464-8200 Because of our location, the most convenient run is within the community on 26 acres. Don’t forget to keep an eye out for all the different bird species on our very own Salt Water Marsh Preserve.
Where is the nearest laundry facility? West Port Colony has 2 laundry rooms within the community and they are located at the leasing office and on the corner of building 13. The machines are card operated and are $1.50 to $1.75 to wash and $1.50 to $1.75 to dry. Laundry cards are available to purchase in the leasing office laundry room location only at any time. Please note that the initial purchase is $5 which covers the $2 card and $3 credit. Keep your card to reload. Washers and Dryers are included in all floor plans except the smallest 1 bedroom A1 floor plan. The closest dry cleaner is: Bayside Dry Cleaners 11270 4th Street N St. Petersburg, FL 727-578-1087
West Port Colony Where are schools for this area located? Pinellas County Public Schools Elementary School: Located 3.5 miles from the community, at the intersection of 112th Avenue and 77th Avenue N, west of 4th Street N off 112th Avenue N. Below is the address and phone number for your reference. Sawgrass Elementary 1815 77th Avenue N St. Petersburg, FL 33702 (727)570-3121 Middle School: Located 8.0 miles from the community, at the intersection of 66th Street N and 118 Avenue N. Below is the address and phone number for your reference. Morgan Fitzgerald Middle School 6410 118th Ave Largo, FL 33773 (727)547-4532 High School: Located 9.9 miles from the community, at the intersection of Starkey Rd. and 118th Ave. Below is the address and phone number for your reference. Pinellas Park High School 6305 118th Avenue Largo, FL 33773 (727) 538-7410
Where is the nearest mall? West Port Colony is located between several area malls. Below are the addresses and phone numbers for your reference. WestShore Mall 250 Westshore Plaza Tampa, FL 33609 813.286.0790
West Port Colony International Plaza 2223 N. Westshore Blvd. Tampa, FL 33609 813.342.3790 Tyrone Square Mall 6901 22nd Avenue N. St. Petersburg, FL 33710 727.347.3889