Gateway, Pinellas County, Florida


Gateway, also called the "Gateway area", or "Gateway District", is a major business district of Pinellas County, Florida. As it is a major employment center located in an area of suburban density, it is considered an edge city. As of 2019, an increase in construction of residential complexes indicate that Gateway is turning into a mixed business and residential area.

Location

The Gateway/Mid-County Planning area falls within the city limits of St. Petersburg and Pinellas, along U.S. Route 92 and Interstate 275 at the west end of the Howard Frankland Bridge. It is bordered by:
The district is home to 2,700 businesses and 60,000 employees, including at several of the Tampa Bay area's largest employers are located in Gateway including Raymond James Financial, Home Shopping Network, and Jabil. Since 2014, major companies including Valpak, Maxi-Blast, AGR Florida, and Great Bay Distributors have relocated or expanded their existing offices and facilities in Gateway. Planning and promotion of Gateway is managed by the Gateway Business Council.

Retail

Retail lines U.S. Route 92 and adjacent streets. Complexes include Gateway Market Center anchored by Target, Publix and PetSmart, and Gateway Crossings anchored by Publix supermarket.

Residential

Newer mixed-use and residential projects include Ibis Walk and Peridot Palms.

Infrastructure

Two elevated roadways and toll lanes are under construction.