Developer’s first ‘smart homes’ set to open in area

ST. PETERSBURG — On Tuesday, Salt Palm Development will cut the ribbon on the first building in its Sabal Smart Homes project at 532 4th Ave. S. in downtown St. Petersburg.

The Sabal, as the development is known, consists of two townhomes featuring connected-home technology that can automatically and remotely regulate many functions, such as lighting and thermostat control. The four-floor units also are equipped with elevators and electric car charging stations, according to a press release.