AT HOME West Indies Inspired Bayshore Estate With Modern-Eclectic Flair By Mary Lou Janson | Photograhy by Tony Sica Photography
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he South Tampa mansion boasting spectacular front porch views of Bayshore Boulevard’s sparkling waterfront and bustling promenade seemed an ideal fit for the family of five. However, less than two years after moving in, a nearby residence with similar picturesque, panoramic vantage points suddenly became available. McCord and Katie Christensen moved quickly and, before long, the couple and their three children moved to another Bayshore address that featured more square footage, 7,161 vs. 5,304, ample room for both parents to work from home during the pandemic and a layout perfect for entertaining. “We just realized how much we loved Bayshore and this was a significantly better home for our family and our lifestyle. We had all of the views and all of the privacy, space for entertaining and also for out-of-town guests,” said McCord. “We also had two nice offices where we work from home. We both work, and both have significant jobs, so that office space became very important to us.” He is the founder, chairman and CEO of a publicly traded company, PETIQ. Katie, whose background is in investor relations and corporate communications, was a partner with a large New York firm before launching her own business, Acadia Investor Relations.
Homeowners, Katie and McCord Christensen
“We just realized how much we loved Bayshore and this was a significantly better home for our family and our lifestyle,” said McCord Christensen. 52
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