# Silver and Welch Collective > Silver + Welch Collective is a Compass-affiliated real estate team based in St. Petersburg, Florida, representing buyers, sellers, and renters across St. Petersburg and the Tampa Bay area. St. Petersburg/Tampa Bay, Compass team, buyer & seller representation, relocation, waterfront & downtown lifestyle, investment/property management, Compass Concierge pre-listing upgrades, transparent communication ## Agent Bios - [Michael Friedman St. Petersburg, FL Real Estate Agent Bio](https://silverwelch.com/agents/michael-friedman): Michael Friedman's St. Petersburg profile highlights his hospitality background, 150-plus transactions, and client-focused Tampa Bay real estate service. - [James Silver, St. Petersburg Real Estate Agent | Silver + Welch](https://silverwelch.com/agents/james-silver): James Silver is a St. Petersburg real estate agent with Silver + Welch Collective, focused on relocation support and informed client guidance. - [Bre Cline | Silver + Welch Collective - Business Manager](https://silverwelch.com/agents/bre-cline): Agent profile for Bre Cline at Silver + Welch Collective, with contact details and a placeholder bio. - [Isabella Guarenghi | Silver + Welch Collective](https://silverwelch.com/agents/isabella-guarenghi): Silver + Welch Collective lists Isabella Guarenghi as a St. Petersburg, FL real estate agent. - [Taylor Welch | Tampa Bay Real Estate Expert | Learn More](https://silverwelch.com/agents/taylor-welch): Taylor Welch's St. Petersburg profile highlights her Midwest roots, USF education, pharmaceutical sales background, and local buyer-seller services. ## Neighborhood Guides - [Gulfport | Neighborhood Guide | Silver and Welch Collective](https://silverwelch.com/neighborhoods/gulfport): Neighborhood listing page for Gulfport, FL with property search tools, local listings, and census-based demographics. - [Old Northeast St. Petersburg Real Estate | Silver and Welch](https://silverwelch.com/neighborhoods/old-northeast): Neighborhood listing for Old Northeast in St. Petersburg, Florida, with property search tools and local demographic and walkability data. - [Euclid St. Paul's St. Petersburg Real Estate for Sale](https://silverwelch.com/neighborhoods/euclid-st-paul): Neighborhood listing page for Euclid St. Paul's real estate in St. Petersburg, with property results, census data, and local points of interest. - [Kenwood, FL Real Estate | Silver and Welch Collective](https://silverwelch.com/neighborhoods/kenwood): Kenwood, FL neighborhood real-estate listing page with property search tools, local demographics, and nearby points of interest. - [Snell Isle | Neighborhood Guide | Silver and Welch Collective](https://silverwelch.com/neighborhoods/snell-isle): Snell Isle neighborhood listing page featuring luxury homes and local demographic, walkability, and nearby business data in St. Petersburg. - [Woodlawn | Neighborhood Guide | Silver and Welch Collective](https://silverwelch.com/neighborhoods/woodlawn): Woodlawn neighborhood page for St. Petersburg, FL, with listings, demographics, walk scores, and nearby points of interest. - [Allendale, St Petersburg, FL Homes | Explore the Area](https://silverwelch.com/neighborhoods/allendale-st-petersburg): Allendale, St. Petersburg neighborhood page with property listings and Census, walkability, and demographics data. - [Historic Uptown, FL Homes | Explore the Neighborhood](https://silverwelch.com/neighborhoods/uptown): Historic Uptown neighborhood listing page for St. Petersburg homes, demographics, walkability, and nearby points of interest. - [Crescent Heights, FL Homes for Sale | Explore the Area](https://silverwelch.com/neighborhoods/crescent-heights): Crescent Heights neighborhood page in St. Petersburg pairs property listings with census demographics and walkability data. - [Lakewood Estates Homes | Explore the Neighborhood](https://silverwelch.com/neighborhoods/lakewood-estates): Lakewood Estates neighborhood listings and local profile for St. Petersburg, Florida. ## Tools - [Home Valuation in Florida | Get Your Free Estimate](https://silverwelch.com/home-valuation): Silver + Welch Collective's St. Petersburg home valuation page offers an instant estimate, CMA guidance, and consultation with James Silver. ## Featured Blog Posts - [Inside St. Pete Athletic Pickleball Club, St. Petersburg](https://silverwelch.com/blog/inside-the-new-st-pete-athletic-pickle-club): A St. Petersburg blog post spotlights St. Pete Athletic's pickleball courts, dining, wellness spaces, and public social-club model. - [Mahaffey Theater St Petersburg FL downtown St Pete entertainment things to do St Petersburg Florida](https://silverwelch.com/blog/the-mahaffey-theater-where-culture-meets-the-waterfront): Directory-style profile of the Mahaffey Theater in downtown St. Petersburg, highlighting its waterfront setting, performances, and community arts role. - [Crescent Heights Buyer Guide for St. Pete Families](https://silverwelch.com/blog/crescent-heights-buyer-guide-for-move-up-st-pete-families): Guide for move-up St. Petersburg families buying in Crescent Heights, covering home styles, market conditions, inspections, and flood review. - [Forbici Modern Italian Opening Date in Downtown St. Pete](https://silverwelch.com/blog/forbici-modern-italian-finally-sets-opening-date-in-downtown-st-petersburg): Forbici Modern Italian is set to open in downtown St. Petersburg's Sundial complex on June 24, 2026. - [Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series Comes to St. Petersburg, Florida](https://silverwelch.com/blog/red-bull-cliff-diving-at-the-st-pete-pier-dates-viewing-tips-and-event-guide): St. Petersburg blog entry previews Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series at the St. Pete Pier with dates, viewing notes, and event details. - [Prepare Your Old Northeast Home for a Top Sale](https://silverwelch.com/blog/how-to-prepare-your-old-northeast-home-for-a-top-sale): A St. Petersburg guide explains how Old Northeast sellers can preserve historic character, stage key rooms, and price against current inventory. - [Red Bull Cliff Diving St Petersburg 2026](https://silverwelch.com/blog/red-bull-cliff-diving-comes-to-st-pete-this-june): Silver + Welch Collective previews the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series stop at St. Pete Pier this June. - [Snell Isle Housing Market Guide for St. Pete Buyers](https://silverwelch.com/blog/snell-isle-housing-market-guide-for-st-pete-buyers): A St. Petersburg guide reviews Snell Isle pricing, inventory, and negotiation room, with comparisons to nearby waterfront neighborhoods. - [Best New Restaurants Downtown St. Petersburg Florida 2026](https://silverwelch.com/blog/new-restaurants-in-downtown-st-petersburg-florida-you-need-to-try-2026-guide): A St. Petersburg real estate blog catalogs notable new downtown restaurants and upcoming openings shaping the city's dining scene. - [Pelican Rugby St Petersburg FL, St Petersburg rugby club, Tampa Bay rugby, Florida rugby teams, Pelican Rugby Club, Puryear Park rugby, St Pete sports teams, rugby in St Petersburg Florida, youth rugby St Pete, Florida Rugby Union teams, amateur rugby Florida, St Pete athletics, Tampa Bay sports community, join a rugby team Florida, rugby training St Petersburg](https://silverwelch.com/blog/pelican-rugby-brotherhood-grit-and-community-in-st-petersburg): A Silver + Welch Collective profile of Pelican Rugby highlights the St. Petersburg club's community, youth program, and local rugby tradition. - [Waldorf Astoria St Petersburg, luxury condos St Pete, downtown St Petersburg development, St Pete waterfront real estate, Waldorf Astoria residences Florida, luxury living St Petersburg FL, new construction St Pete condos](https://silverwelch.com/blog/waldorf-astoria-residences-st-petersburg-redefining-luxury-living-on-floridas-gulf-coast): A Silver + Welch Collective blog highlights the Waldorf Astoria Residences planned for downtown St. Petersburg's bayfront. - [A Day in Woodlawn: Parks, Cafes, Local Living](https://silverwelch.com/blog/a-day-in-woodlawn-parks-cafes-and-local-living): St. Petersburg's Woodlawn is profiled as a historic, park-filled neighborhood with cafes, waterfront access, and easy downtown convenience. - [St. Petersburg Real Estate Market Update: Spring 2026](https://silverwelch.com/blog/st-petersburg-real-estate-market-update): Silver + Welch Collective posts a St. Petersburg market update on spring trends for buyers and sellers. - [flood zones St Petersburg FL hurricane risk St Petersburg Florida St Pete flood insurance cost FEMA flood zones St Petersburg moving to St Petersburg Florida pros and cons is St Petersburg FL safe from hurricanes non flood zone homes St Pete](https://silverwelch.com/blog/flood-zones-and-hurricane-risk-in-st-petersburg-florida-what-homebuyers-need-to-know-2026-guide): Explains flood zones, hurricane risk, and insurance considerations for St. Petersburg homebuyers. - [The Dal Museum St. Petersburg: An Insider's Guide](https://silverwelch.com/blog/inside-the-magic-of-the-the-dali-museum): A St. Petersburg profile of The Dal Museum, highlighting its waterfront architecture, collections, and planned $65 million expansion. - [Best Beaches Near St. Petersburg, FL | Tourist & Local Guide](https://silverwelch.com/blog/best-beaches-near-st-petersburg-locals-vs-tourists-guide): A St. Petersburg beach guide compares tourist favorites with local picks and recommends spots by vibe, parking, sunsets, families, and dogs. - [Roche Bobois St Pete Tower | New construction St Pete condos](https://silverwelch.com/blog/roche-bobois-st-pete-tower): Blog post profiles the Roche Bobois St. Pete Tower, a planned luxury condominium project in downtown St. Petersburg. - [Tampa Bay Rays 2026 Home Opener at Tropicana Field](https://silverwelch.com/blog/tampa-bay-rays-2026-home-opener-a-powerful-return-to-tropicana-field): Blog coverage of the Tampa Bay Rays' 2026 home opener at Tropicana Field, focusing on St. Petersburg's post-storm return. - [Bungalow Living in Historic Kenwood, St. Petersburg](https://silverwelch.com/blog/bungalow-living-in-historic-kenwood-st-petersburg): A real-estate guide to bungalow living in Historic Kenwood, covering architecture, preservation rules, arts culture, and near-downtown St. Petersburg access. - [BTS Launches Historic 2026 North American Tour in Tampa, Florida | BTS Ignites Tampa with Historic Kickoff of the ARIRANG World Tour](https://silverwelch.com/blog/bts-starts-their-historic-north-american-tour-in-tampa-florida): A blog post covers BTS launching its North American "ARIRANG" World Tour in Tampa, Florida. - [Old Northeast St. Pete Living: Homes, Parks, Prices](https://silverwelch.com/blog/what-its-like-living-in-old-northeast-st-pete): A St. Petersburg neighborhood guide covering Old Northeast's homes, waterfront access, market snapshot, and historic-district considerations. - [Selling a Home in Allendale: Local Strategy Guide](https://silverwelch.com/blog/selling-a-home-in-allendale-local-steps-and-strategy): St. Petersburg guide to selling an Allendale home with local prep, pricing, staging, and offer strategy. - [Best Coffee Shops in St. Petersburg, Florida? Local Guide](https://silverwelch.com/blog/the-best-coffee-shops-in-st-petersburg-florida-local-guide): Local guide to St. Petersburg, Florida coffee shops, from Bandit Coffee Co. and Kahwa to newer cafs like Daycation and Bean Wandering. - [Snell Isle Condo vs Home: Which Lifestyle Fits?](https://silverwelch.com/blog/snell-isle-condo-vs-home-choosing-the-right-lifestyle): Guide comparing Snell Isle condos and homes for buyers weighing convenience, privacy, amenities, and waterfront upkeep. - [Is Euclid St. Paul Right for Your St. Pete Move?](https://silverwelch.com/blog/is-euclid-st-pauls-right-for-your-next-st-pete-move): Directory-style guide to Euclid St. Paul in St. Petersburg, covering location, historic housing, compact lots, transit, and buyer fit. - [Golf Course Living in Lakewood Estates St. Pete](https://silverwelch.com/blog/golf-course-living-in-lakewood-estates-st-petersburg): A blog guide to golf-course living in Lakewood Estates, St. Petersburg, covering home styles, private-club context, and local access. - [Front Porch Living in Old Northeast St. Pete](https://silverwelch.com/blog/front-porch-living-in-old-northeast-st-pete): Directory guide to front porch living and neighborhood life in Historic Old Northeast, St. Petersburg. - [Why Gulfport Appeals to Coastal Homebuyers](https://silverwelch.com/blog/why-gulfport-appeals-to-laid-back-coastal-homebuyers): Blog post explains why Gulfport, Florida appeals to laid-back coastal homebuyers through walkability, waterfront access, and a year-round neighborhood feel. - [Relocating to Historic Uptown in St. Pete](https://silverwelch.com/blog/relocating-to-st-pete-a-guide-to-historic-uptown): A relocation guide to St. Petersburg's Historic Uptown neighborhood, covering housing, parking, transit, parks, and downtown access. - [Relocating to Snell Isle: Waterfront Living Guide](https://silverwelch.com/blog/relocating-to-snell-isle-guide-to-waterfront-living): A relocation guide to Snell Isle's waterfront homes, flood considerations, due diligence, amenities, and daily life near downtown St. Petersburg. - [A Kenwood Summer Weekend in St. Pete: What's New in 2026](https://silverwelch.com/blog/a-kenwood-summer-weekend-reconsidered): A current guide to Historic Kenwood's markets, new businesses, dining, bars, and arts events in St. Petersburg. - [A Summer Walk Through Allendale, St. Petersburg](https://silverwelch.com/blog/a-summer-walk-through-allendale-where-the-shade-does-most-of-the-work): A summer guide to Allendale's shaded streets, 4th Street corridor changes, parks, local businesses, and community events in St. Petersburg. - [St. Pete to Tampa Roundtrip Ferry in 2026: What to Know](https://silverwelch.com/blog/st-pete-to-tampa-roundtrip-ferry-returning-soon-what-residents-need-to-know): Silver + Welch Collective previews the St. Pete to Tampa ferry's late-2026 return and planned service upgrades. - [A Lakewood Estates Weekend, With The Pool Closed And Boyd Hill Open](https://silverwelch.com/blog/a-lakewood-estates-weekend-with-the-pool-closed-and-the-preserve-wide-open): A neighborhood guide to Lakewood Estates' summer 2026 parks, preserve access, dining, and seasonal events in St. Petersburg. - [A Woodlawn St. Pete Saturday: Blanc Park + The MLK Corridor](https://silverwelch.com/blog/a-woodlawn-saturday-from-blanc-park-to-the-mlk-corridor): A neighborhood guide to spending a Saturday around Blanc Park and the MLK Jr St N corridor in Greater Woodlawn, St. Petersburg. - [Planning a Seamless Move-Up in Old Northeast](https://silverwelch.com/blog/planning-a-seamless-move-up-within-old-northeast): Guide to planning a move-up home sale and purchase within Historic Old Northeast in St. Petersburg. - [Gecko Season Is Back in Gulfport. The Casino Still Isn't.](https://silverwelch.com/blog/gecko-season-is-back-in-gulfport-the-casino-still-isnt): A Gulfport community update covering Gecko Season, the Historic Gulfport Casino's delayed reopening, and nearby business recoveries. ## Testimonials - [Hear What Our Clients Say | Silver + Welch Collective](https://silverwelch.com/testimonials): Client testimonials for Silver + Welch Collective in St. Petersburg, highlighting Michael Friedman's responsive real estate service. ## Core Pages - [Top Florida Real Estate Agents | Silver + Welch Collective](https://silverwelch.com/): St. Petersburg real estate team page featuring listings, neighborhood guides, testimonials, and home valuation tools. ## Other Pages - [Privacy Policy | Silver + Welch Collective | Trusted Experts](https://silverwelch.com/terms-and-conditions): Silver and Welch Collective's privacy policy and terms of use for its real-estate website. - [Compass Concierge | Silver + Welch Collective](https://silverwelch.com/compass-concierge): St. Petersburg listing page explaining Compass Concierge seller financing for home improvements and marketing prep. - [Contact Us | Silver + Welch Collective | Real Estate Experts](https://silverwelch.com/contact): Silver + Welch Collective contact page for real estate inquiries in St. Petersburg, Florida. - [Explore Florida Neighborhoods | Silver + Welch Collective](https://silverwelch.com/neighborhoods): Silver + Welch Collective lists St. Petersburg neighborhoods including Allendale, Old Northeast, Euclid St. Paul's, Woodlawn, Snell Isle, and Kenwood. - [Meet the Team | Silver + Welch Collective | Trusted Experts](https://silverwelch.com/team): Silver + Welch Collective's St. Petersburg team page highlights its agents, mission, testimonials, and recent sales. - [404 Page Not Found | Silver + Welch Collective](https://silverwelch.com/404): A Silver + Welch Collective 404 page with contact details and links back to its home and property pages. - [St. Petersburg Real Estate Blog | Silver + Welch Collective](https://silverwelch.com/blog): Silver + Welch Collective's St. Petersburg blog indexes local lifestyle and real estate-related articles.