Clear the calendar for a day at home
The final weeks of summer do not need a packed itinerary to feel memorable. At Evo in St. Petersburg, residents can create a staycation without venturing beyond the community. Start by turning off the alarm, preparing a leisurely breakfast, and enjoying a morning without anywhere you need to be. Floor-to-ceiling windows bring plenty of natural light into the apartment, while a private open-air balcony provides another setting for easing into the day. Make coffee, put on a favorite playlist, and enjoy the simple pleasure of having an entire summer day ahead of you.
Claim your favorite spot by the water
Once the afternoon arrives, trade your living room for Evo’s expansive pool deck. The 12,000-square-foot space features a 76-foot lap pool with immersed sun shelves, cabanas, lounge areas, and an outdoor hot tub. Bring a book you have been meaning to finish, or simply settle into a lounge chair and give yourself permission to do very little. Residents can also gather beneath a cabana with a TV when a favorite show or game is part of the day’s plans. With a poolside bar available within the community, an afternoon at home can capture some of the easygoing energy usually associated with a resort getaway.
Build a wellness break into your weekend
A staycation is also an opportunity to reset before fall brings busier routines. Evo’s wellness amenities make it easy to dedicate part of the weekend to feeling refreshed. Visit the fitness center for an energizing workout, spend time on the yoga lawn, or choose a quieter wellness experience. The wellness lounge includes a dry sauna, hot tub, and experience shower for residents looking to slow things down. Even setting aside an hour for intentional downtime can make an ordinary weekend feel more restorative. Better yet, these habits can easily become part of your routine after summer ends.
Make dinner an experience upstairs
Skip the restaurant reservation and turn dinner at Evo into the evening’s main event. Residents can use the exhibition kitchen, private dining, and wine tasting room to create a meal that feels more special than the usual weeknight dinner. Another option is to take the evening upstairs and use the rooftop grilling area while enjoying panoramic views. Invite friends over for a relaxed meal, experiment with a new recipe, or keep things simple with a favorite summer menu. After dinner, settle around the rooftop terrace fire pit and enjoy the changing evening sky. Staying home feels much less ordinary when the night ends overlooking St. Petersburg.
Enjoy the amenities you usually save for later
One of the best parts of a staycation is finally making time for the spaces that are easy to overlook during a busy week. Challenge a neighbor to billiards in the rooftop residents’ club, catch a game in the sports lounge, or spend an afternoon enjoying the community’s gathering areas. Grab complimentary coffee from the coffee bar and bring a book to a comfortable shared space for a quiet change of scenery. You can even use the cowork lounge for a personal project you never seem to have time to finish. By exploring more of Evo without leaving home, the final weeks of summer can feel like a genuine getaway. These simple routines can also help you enjoy your community in new ways throughout every season.