tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-252928452011-07-07T17:09:36.884-04:00Blogging in Evelyn CityEvelyn City is a subdivision of a large Tampa neighborhood known as Old Seminole Heights. For the purposes of this blog, the boundaries will be: the Hillsborough River to the north, 275 to the West, 22nd Street to the East and Sligh Ave to the South. There are many issues that need to be addressed and resloved in the area, however I feel that this is a great neighborhood to live in. We have a wonderful diversity of homes, people, parks, and businesses.Chessnoreply@blogger.comBlogger961100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25292845.post-59501284150886022272010-01-22T20:56:00.000-05:002010-01-22T20:56:45.349-05:00Seminole Heights Sunday Morning Market presented by the Business Guild of Seminole Heights Sunday, February 14th 9am to 1pm located on the grounds of historic Hillsborough High School The Seminole Heights Sunday Morning Market  will help to offer a weekend day for fun in the sun, fresh shopping and serve as a gathering place for families and friends to bond, mingle and buy local. To learn moreChessnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25292845.post-66815397411017232382010-01-08T13:13:00.002-05:002010-01-08T13:20:37.699-05:002010 Census to Begin WARNING: 2010 Census Cautions from the Better Business Bureau Be Cautious About Giving Info to Census Workers by Susan Johnson With the U.S. Census process beginning, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) advises people to be cooperative, but cautious, so as not to become a victim of fraud or identity theft.  The first phase of the 2010 U.S. Census is under way as workers have Chessnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25292845.post-48733360174442861922010-01-06T12:47:00.000-05:002010-01-06T12:47:15.176-05:00CVS set to go before Tampa City Council for approval of the newest buisness to land in Seminole Heights. You can voice your opinion by emailing City Council or attending the January 28th meeting.The location for this site is the southeast corner of Sligh and Nebraska Aves. Currently the site houses a used car lot, an apartment building and a roofing business. It is a large site as you can see in Chessnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25292845.post-61909373021524117392009-11-30T16:14:00.001-05:002009-12-03T22:25:50.985-05:00Sunday, December 13th from3pm - 6pm The Rotary Club presents a Holiday Home Tour featuring homes from the Best Old House Neighborhood in the South. This designation was given by Old House Magazine to Greater Seminole Heights. You are invited to tour beautifully decorated home and to top off the day with a wine & cheese party at the studio of Susan Gott, world-class artist of Phoenix Glass Studio.Chessnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25292845.post-10768276815426202562009-10-30T10:26:00.000-04:002009-10-30T10:26:00.498-04:00Planning for the 2nd Annual Evelyn City Progressive Dinner is underway. Save the date for Friday, December 11. The 1st course will begin at 7pm. If you are interested in Hosting please let Christie know as soon as possible. Last year we had a blast. We had a Beverage Wagon supplied by Jim and Marilib to move the drinks from course to course. They will be supplying the wagon once again. If you Chessnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25292845.post-27527865886927890152009-10-30T09:45:00.000-04:002009-10-30T09:45:59.297-04:00Annual Evelyn Fall Picnic - Sunday, November 8 1:00pm Please join your neighbors for a leisurely afternoon along the Hillsborough River. This is our annual Neighborhood Watch event to meet and greet each other. We have worked hard this year to keep our neighborhood safe, however there is always room for improvement. There are quite a few new neighbors this year and I encourage you to bring them Chessnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25292845.post-23033640217912296012009-10-29T20:01:00.000-04:002009-10-29T20:04:20.811-04:00The Votes cast for each candidate was as follows::130 Bill Duvall – President109 Jeff Harmon123 Evan St Ives -Vice President113 Wally Pierce 131 Bill Hunter -Secretary104 Gail Davis 116 Cathy Simon -Treasurer115 Allan WeistockTrustees (5 board positions)135 Eric Krause127 Sherry king119 Shawn Hicks117 Doreen DiBona101 Stuart Hess79 Kacy Curry76 Ingrid Smith (75 plus 1 write-in)75 Kimberly Bungalowladynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25292845.post-85524200423099535612009-10-15T22:28:00.003-04:002009-10-15T22:32:12.601-04:00City Council today voted to postpone the vote on the settlement agreements until November 5th. Then they will hold a workshop on the Digital Billboard Ordinance on December 3rd. Please try to comer to city council on November 5th. AND more importantly, we would like your input at the workshop or at least emails so we know your concerns. You can read what was proposed today by going to Bungalowladynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25292845.post-77438091368295635612009-10-10T20:07:00.000-04:002009-10-10T20:09:48.667-04:00Sunday, October 22, at 7 p.m. at Sulphur Springs Park, 713 Bird Street. Conducted by Associate Conductor Susan Haig, the concerts will feature familiar classics as well as Viennese favorites and pop tunes. The evening concerts will close with Tchaikovsky’s ever-popular “1812 Overture” and the concert at Curtis Hixon Park will conclude with a fireworks display sponsored by TECO Energy.Bungalowladynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25292845.post-82491754817682746072009-10-10T20:04:00.002-04:002009-10-10T20:06:29.519-04:00Hello all--With Seminole Heights and Tampa Heights both being urban neighborhoods impacted by the interstate and major surface roads we are impacted by a lot of billboards. We need to get word out and get this on people’s radar. So here is a quick heads up. The light pollution from these things is horrific. One of these monstrosities will light up the night blocks away. Tell City Council not Bungalowladynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25292845.post-22458996667015120852009-10-07T17:19:00.003-04:002009-10-07T17:22:44.926-04:00VM Ybor Neighborhood Association will host its First Annual Home Tour. VM Ybor is located just north of Ybor City and has held an important place in Ybor and East Tampa history since its inception. Home to over 3,000 residents, the neighborhood is rich in history and within walking distance to Ybor City and downtown Tampa. This is “not so typical” home tour featuring our eclectic, diverse and Chessnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25292845.post-38454578654700223082009-09-30T15:31:00.000-04:002009-09-30T15:31:09.804-04:00Our new Chief of Police spent the earlier part of her years rising through the ranks patrolling the Old Seminole Heights neighborhood. In lieu of giving Jane yet another plaque, the Old Seminole Heights Neighborhood Watch group has elected to setup a fund in her name to benefit our local schools. To that end, The Seminole Heights Foundation is accepting donations to the Jane Castor Academic Chessnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25292845.post-78710593306136147522009-09-25T17:56:00.001-04:002009-09-25T17:58:48.720-04:00TECO is trimming trees in the neighborhood. They have not yet gotten to EC but will be here in the next month. This time they are butchering the trees and effectively killing many. If you want to see what they're doing drive on Central Avenue between Hanna and Hillsborough. All that trimming was done by TECO. They seem to be on a rampage this year. If you are home during the day you can Bungalowladynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25292845.post-88179056516055577942009-09-18T10:11:00.000-04:002009-09-18T10:11:41.793-04:00Local Best of The Bay Winners: Best Neighborhood, Hillsborough SoHo/Hyde Park Runners up: Davis Islands, Seminole Heights Best Vintage Clothing Store La France Runners-up; Sherri’s Yesterdaze, ArtPool Best Eco Friendly Store Tampa Street Market Runners-up; It’s Our Nature, Why Not Boutique Best Bargain Restaurant La Teresita Restaurant Runners-up: Taco Bus, Diner 437 Best Mexican/Tex-Mex Chessnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25292845.post-86980243297077348482009-09-15T15:30:00.002-04:002009-09-15T15:35:13.203-04:00Old Seminole Heights Neighborhood Association elections occur Tuesday, October 27. Like many other things this past year, the current board has decided, on their own without input from the membership, to hire an outside entity to handle the election. The rumored cost is approx $1,700. This is the latest in a list of expenses that this board has decided to approve without regards to the membershipChessnoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25292845.post-51874702606843613842009-09-15T15:12:00.002-04:002009-09-15T15:12:34.410-04:00Construction Activity for September 14 – 20, 200912th Street Wastewater Force Main Replacement ProjectCompletion of the 12th Street project has been delayed while issues with valves at the Sulphur Springs pump station are resolved.  Within the next two weeks we will make the final connection to the pump station.  This will involve 24-hour bypass pumping at the station that may create some Chessnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25292845.post-90810990652317630262009-09-09T16:12:00.000-04:002009-09-09T16:12:54.732-04:00Chessnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25292845.post-16817286590376632032009-09-08T17:35:00.002-04:002009-09-08T17:35:24.156-04:00After learning that a violent crime had been committed in our area, our neighborhood did a great job pulling together to keep our neighborhood safe. Now that TPD has captured Joseph Frye it is important to continue to stay alert to people in our neighborhood. Please take some time this weekend to talk with your neighbors about Neighborhood Watch to ensure they know who their Grid Coordinator Chessnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25292845.post-65752299885933471092009-08-31T14:09:00.002-04:002009-08-31T14:09:42.722-04:00Good-afternoon and Happy Monday Tampa! We are seeking your help by you voting for Tampa today. Tampa needs your help to win $15,000 for the kids at the NFL Youth Education Town Center at Jackson Heights, a wonderful recreation center in the heart of East Tampa. It's easy to help - all you have to do is vote. Please visit the City of Tampa website, www.tampagov.net, and click on the purple YahooChessnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25292845.post-80172953217491920212009-07-14T10:10:00.005-04:002009-07-14T10:55:55.061-04:00Congratulations to Megan Allen, chosen as Florida's Teacher of the Year. Megan teaches at our very own Cleveland Elementary School!!! Cleveland Elementary School is one of the oldest elementary schools in the city and has seen its share of problems being one of the 'inter-city' schools. However, it appears that the school is attracting excellent teachers and they should be applauded for these Chessnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25292845.post-20136466088085072462009-07-13T11:12:00.002-04:002009-07-13T11:15:39.829-04:00Evelyn City Monthly Pot LuckThis Thursday, July 16th and will be hosted by Ray Reed at 1421 Hilton Place.Dinner is at 7 PM, bring a dish to share AND whatever you want to drink.All of the area residents are welcome.Chessnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25292845.post-82060059949530679292009-06-23T17:06:00.002-04:002009-06-23T17:26:29.714-04:00Everyone, Seminole Heights is in the News as one of America’s Best Neighborhoods! Tribune file photo by CHRIS URSOSeminole Heights' bungalows, porches and potlucks grab national attention By SHERRI ACKERMAN Published: June 23, 2009 The Tampa TribuneTAMPA - Oh, those cute little bungalows and picturesque oak-lined streets, a soon-to-be thriving community garden and that amazing Chessnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25292845.post-7731083879124971502009-06-22T22:28:00.002-04:002009-06-22T22:51:10.352-04:00Some humor. As some of you know we just returned from a week long cruise to the Caribbean and were lucky enough to have calm waters and sunny skies. Our cruse director shared these questions/comments that have been made in the past to cruise staff:Is that island surrounded by water? (really, what is the definition of an island?)Is the water in the toilet fresh water or salt water? (who cares)WhatChessnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25292845.post-89041808867257237732009-06-22T22:21:00.002-04:002009-06-22T22:28:37.091-04:00Have you received a 'suspicious check that looks for real' from Publishers Clearing House? At least one person in our area has and apparently a couple more households in the Hampton Terrace area have. The trick is they want you to deposit the check and then send a check in that amount back to the sender to cover 'processing fees'. Publishers Clearing House does not operate that way. Call TPD (231Chessnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25292845.post-40555251968382970822009-06-15T11:38:00.003-04:002009-06-15T11:39:59.390-04:00Our Pot Luck Dinner has been moved for this month only. Due to circumstances beyond our control it will be held on Thursday June 25th at 7 PM. It will be held at the home of Helen Poritz, 1`0 Hamilton Heath Dr.As usual, bring a dish to share and whatever you wish to drink. Hope to see you all on the 25th.Bungalowladynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25292845.post-79481226936861094962009-06-03T16:02:00.002-04:002009-06-03T16:09:07.470-04:00Want to be on the Board of OSHNA? I know things look pretty bad right now, but in October you have a chance to be part of a new board that could pick up the pieces and make a positive difference. The nomination period will begin in July for 30 days. Get your name out there and start making introductions now. Even if you think that secession is the answer, take the opportunity to work on an Chessnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25292845.post-91147696412496560262009-05-30T14:03:00.006-04:002009-06-01T12:15:35.191-04:00June Happenings:June 1 beginning at 7pm 1011 E Broad St - OSH Neighborhood Watch meeting, TPD is considering conducting at Roll Call at this address that would begin at 7pm.June 3 beginning at 5:30pm 1200 Lake Ave - Hillsborough County Transportation WorkshopJune 6 beginning at 10:30am - 2pm Giddens Park - SESH Ice Cream Social Please visit http://www.seshca.com/ for more information.June 12 Chessnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25292845.post-41908054936236367032009-05-28T14:08:00.002-04:002009-05-28T14:16:58.758-04:00It is not even June and we have our first Tropical Depression. Thank goodness it is not going to affect any of the US. Krewes Kare, Inc, a 501c(3) Hurricane Relief organization is having the 1st Annual “Krewes Kare Hurricane Bowl this Saturday evening at University Lanes. Everyone is welcome to attend and participate, however there is a limit of 50 teams. A team consists of 6 bowlers. Chessnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25292845.post-85810304629770699582009-05-28T13:59:00.001-04:002009-05-28T14:01:32.721-04:00TPD to start ticketing illegally parked vehicles on Hamilton. If you see a vehicle parked illegally call 231-6130 and report it.Chessnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25292845.post-20388519375295462132009-05-27T09:49:00.001-04:002009-05-27T09:53:00.104-04:00Final community workshop for Form Based Zoning in Seminole Heights is tonight. If you have any questions or concerns about this new zoning being written for our area, please make every effort to attend this meeting. It starts at 6pm at the Regan Center at 1200 Lake Ave.Chessnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25292845.post-64954307128815458672009-05-20T13:25:00.001-04:002009-05-20T13:25:50.192-04:00At the OSHNA Board meeting last night, the Board of Directors decided to remove myself, Susan Long and Randy Baron as members of the Association. According to the OSHNA By-laws, a member can be expelled when their action or conduct embarrass or jeopardize the best interest of OSHNA (Article VI, Section 4, [4]). The motion, made by Evan St. Ives, was something to the effect that these members Chessnoreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25292845.post-49004525528492836822009-05-18T08:43:00.003-04:002009-05-20T14:37:17.628-04:00In conjunction with the Pot Luck Dinner, TPD will be conducting a Roll Call here as well. That will push the dinner to begin at 7:30. If you have not had a chance to witness a TPD roll call, here is your opportunity. There may also be a Roll Call conducted at this address at 2pm. Feel free to attend one or both of these. 1011 E Broad St.Chessnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25292845.post-88647162229460610242009-05-18T08:35:00.002-04:002009-05-18T08:39:03.206-04:00Pot Luck Dinner - Thursday begins at 7pm. The rains should be ending by Thursday evening, so whip up a dish and grab something to drink and join the fun. Christie & Stuart are hosting - main course will be ribs, baked slowly so that they fall off the bones. 1011 E Broad St.Chessnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25292845.post-41163189401227309852009-05-13T12:54:00.009-04:002009-05-21T13:01:15.195-04:00Going on Vacation - request that TPD keep an eye on your property while you are gone. Simply fill out this form and send it to the Tampa Police Department. As time permits, various shifts will check on your property to make sure it is safe and secure. It is a free service and we don't get many of those. Download the Vacation Watch Form Fax it or email it to Lisa Timmer at Fax 813-931-6576 or Chessnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25292845.post-86353222681978945962009-05-11T12:35:00.002-04:002009-05-11T12:37:34.550-04:00If you are missing a dish that you might have brought to a pot luck, porch party or some other event at 1011 E Broad St, please get in touch with me. I have quite a collection of dishes that I would love to get back to the rightful owners.Chessnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25292845.post-5317190520708609642009-05-11T10:49:00.003-04:002009-05-11T12:40:12.147-04:00From the Seminole Heights Community Garden group: Just a quick announcement that the rain barrel workshop date has indeed been moved to Saturday May 30th at 9am. This is our confirmed date. Please let me know if you can attend. Thank you!Robin (robin@greenerpixels.com)P.S. If you have already received a free barrel from the County Extension Service, you will not be eligible for another free Chessnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25292845.post-91596876297599592862009-05-11T10:23:00.001-04:002009-05-11T10:24:51.245-04:00Third Thursday Evelyn City Pot Luck is Next Week. Check back for the host and main course. If you are interested in hosting a Monthly Pot Luck, let us know.Chessnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25292845.post-56326622119323960072009-04-13T16:27:00.002-04:002009-04-13T16:32:07.422-04:00Important Phone Numbers To Report Aggressive Dogs - CALL the animal control supervisor, Pam Perry at 612-8453. Or their general complaint line at 744-5660 or, if it's an emergency call 654-6006. Please give as much information as possible including:breed, color, size, last known location, owner information if known, aggression nature of event.Chessnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25292845.post-54389891614493620232009-04-13T16:22:00.001-04:002009-04-13T16:25:31.793-04:00Tampa Has New Water Use Restrictions April 3, 2009 - All uses of potable (drinking) water provided by the Tampa Water Department, inside and outside City limits, have restrictions due to Tampa’s Emergency Water Use Restriction Ordinance as of April 3, 2009.All locations inside and outside of City limits using City of Tampa-provided water have a once-per-week schedule for lawn and landscaping Chessnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25292845.post-20654568354118702312009-03-31T21:44:00.000-04:002009-03-31T22:36:57.821-04:00Chessnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25292845.post-26278738550167991832009-03-31T21:40:00.000-04:002009-03-31T21:41:09.026-04:00TPD conducted Traffic Enforcement today at Broad and Nebraska Ave. The intent is to teach drivers about the new ‘Pull Over’ law. The rules are the following when you come upon a vehicle with active emergency lights: If you are on a single travel lane road, you must slow down 15 miles under the posted speed. If you are on a multiple travel lane road, if it is safe to do so you must pull into Chessnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25292845.post-27393000462426371702009-03-25T17:33:00.001-04:002009-03-25T17:35:09.804-04:00Monday, March 30th marks the start of the U.S. Census.Some facts you should know about the Census include:• Census workers will start in the morning and will end before dark.• Census workers may work any day of the week, including weekends.• Census workers will have an ID Badge with them and will be carrying a black canvas bag marked “U.S. CENSUS BUREAU” (Note: Their ID Badge will not have a Chessnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25292845.post-46400431863416075142009-03-24T14:14:00.001-04:002009-03-24T14:14:15.005-04:00We would like to invite you to get involved with our latest project: ECO.lution, 2009. The Urban Charrette is a collaborative that seeks to educate and empower the community to support the development of a more livable city. In 2008, we initiated ECO.lution, a project designed to expose the Tampa community to the elements of a livable city through a series of entertaining and educational eventsBungalowladynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25292845.post-76981720877107406352009-03-24T14:06:00.002-04:002009-03-24T14:11:35.707-04:00Old Seminole Heights Home Tour is Sunday, April 5th from 10:30 Am til 5:30 PM. There are some beautiful old homes (with antique cars in front) that you may want to see. The cost is $15.00 per person the day of the tour but only $10.00 if you purchase your tickets through paypal by going to www.oldseminoleheights.com or with cash by stopping into Sherry's Yesterdaze located at 5207 N. Florida Bungalowladynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25292845.post-80638290253855970752009-03-19T16:51:00.000-04:002009-03-19T16:52:57.258-04:00City Council Approves Tougher Water Restrictions -- Residents limited to hand watering and micro irrigation only Tampa, FL March 19, 2009 - Tampa City Council approved a revised emergency ordinance today for water customers in the city’s water service area that further tightens watering restrictions. Turf irrigation is restricted to hand watering. Irrigation of non-turf landscaping may be done Chessnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25292845.post-26623835970457834432009-03-14T14:37:00.004-04:002009-03-14T15:19:27.117-04:00After several weeks of work, I along with Susan Long and Randy Baron are pleased to announce the formation of the Seminole Heights Foundation. Below is the News Release that was sent out on Friday.NEWS RELEASE For Immediate ReleaseSeminole Heights Foundation, Inc.We would like to introduce you to the Seminole Heights Foundation. Seminole Heights is a central Tampa neighborhood known for it Chessnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25292845.post-45334390884818175192009-03-11T16:33:00.007-04:002009-03-11T16:52:26.487-04:00Mexican Themed Pot Luck for March 19th 7pm. The weather has certainly turned warmer, so please make plans to attend this monthly Pot Luck at the home of Wes & Faye Miller at 7310 Park Dr. This home is located along the river east of Hanna's Swirl. You will need to continue along the river to where Crenshaw dead ends at Park Dr.Chessnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25292845.post-90505575782889351882009-03-08T14:59:00.003-04:002009-03-08T15:16:08.897-04:00Replacing your roof this spring? We are and went through 7 different roofers to get bids. We learned a lot about the changes roofing materials have gone through over the past 10-15 years. We have decided to use the 'peel-n-stick' stuff over the entire roof. Typically this stuff is required where there are seams in the wood structure that covers the house. Houses built today have the roofing Chessnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25292845.post-21816111878747818752009-03-08T14:55:00.002-04:002009-03-08T14:59:27.611-04:00How many of you got caught by the time change this morning? I personally love having light later in the evening and look forward to spending the evenings outside. A word of caution for tomorrow morning, drive safely. Statically the Monday morning after the time change is a high accident period. There will be a lot of sleepy drivers on the road, so stay alert and use extra caution.Chessnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25292845.post-36580067888913372622009-03-03T12:37:00.001-05:002009-03-03T12:39:12.053-05:00SAVE THE DATE - Sunday, April 19 Annual Spring PicnicWe will be holding this picnic in Patterson Park and the theme will be 'Planting Seeds'. Stay tuned for more information.Chessnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25292845.post-19499606045412135092009-02-25T16:00:00.003-05:002009-02-25T16:08:05.302-05:00Lane lines need to be clearly defined. How many of you have been in the inside lane of westbound Sligh Ave at I-275 and been pushed into the left turn lane for I-275 as you drive under the interstate? It has happened to me twice in the last two weeks. The lanes through the intersection are not clearly marked. For some reason all of a sudden, the drivers in the outside lane keep thinking that Chessnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25292845.post-44345003125994905662009-02-24T15:01:00.001-05:002009-02-24T15:02:57.274-05:00Need some landfill? The house at 912 E Broad St has a pile of concrete sitting at the curb. Looks like they are waiting for anyone to come and get it.Chessnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25292845.post-41447050544606913282009-02-23T10:33:00.000-05:002009-02-23T10:35:43.562-05:00Chessnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25292845.post-28914273279721864322009-02-23T09:43:00.002-05:002009-02-23T10:07:32.126-05:00Ray Reed trys new Restaurant in the 'hood Venezia just opened at 1002 E. Hillsborough - that's the former Fish & Chips place at the corner of 9th & Hillsborough. Yes, they've cleaned it all up and they offer Pizza (18" ranges from $10.50 to $16.95) and it's great!They make Stromboli and I've been told it's just like the stuff he used to get in New Jersey. Free Delivery, too. Pasta Dishes, too. Chessnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25292845.post-880464286719243822009-02-20T14:15:00.004-05:002009-02-20T14:19:56.979-05:00Monthly Pot Luck We had a great time last night at Susan's house. For those of you who missed last night's pot luck, we have lined up more for the coming months. Wes & Faye Miller are hosting on March 19. They live at 7310 Park Dr, along the river. Look for more details closer to the date. When the hosts for April and May select their dates, I will post them. This is a great way to meet you Chessnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25292845.post-64218809774309275032009-02-20T14:13:00.001-05:002009-02-20T14:14:55.628-05:00Park Circle Resident succumbs to cancer. Many of us have wondered what was taking so long to complete the house next to the park at Park Circle. Susan Hussey and her husband, Aubrey Hampton, bought the home in 2003 and had great plans to rehab it. Shortly after purchasing the home, Susan was diagnosed with cancer. Somehow they managed to mostly finish the project last year, but never had the Chessnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25292845.post-52405070560467900592009-02-19T14:23:00.003-05:002009-02-19T14:38:36.801-05:00Counting Volunteer Hours - Jeff Harmon, President of OSHNA, announced at this past week's Board meeting that he wants everyone to log their volunteer hours and report them back to him. One of the reasons given for capturing this information was for future grant writing endeavors. That would be the only justification that OSHNA should use to tout the hours spent by the residents on neighborhood Chessnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25292845.post-38589416725817229082009-02-18T09:50:00.002-05:002009-02-18T09:53:15.873-05:00Local Resident steps down as OSHNA Treasurer Susan Long has worked tirelessly for the Old Seminole Heights Neighborhood Association over the past 8+ years, in the capacity of Treasure and President. Tonight after putting the financial books back in order and working to get the 2009 budget put together and approved, she stepped down as Treasurer of the organization. The amount of time that she hasChessnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25292845.post-56664556793939099402009-02-11T10:46:00.006-05:002009-07-14T10:57:44.203-04:00CONGRATULATIONS TO MEGAN ALLEN, Hillsborough County Teacher of the YearMegan teaches at our very own Cleveland Elementary School and according to the St. Pete Times article, her students love her. She was chosen because of her unorthodox teaching style and numerous community services programs she has spearheaded. For those of you unfamiliar with Cleveland Elementary, I encourage you to visit the Chessnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25292845.post-436171929105800272009-02-10T15:47:00.005-05:002009-02-10T15:50:43.159-05:00Need a job??? Currently, IKEA is accepting applications for a variety of positions. To do so, you should apply through the IKEA web site at www.IKEA-USA.com. That is the most expedient course of action, with the web site providing the most complete information.Chessnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25292845.post-92030249889301921602009-02-10T15:47:00.001-05:002009-02-10T15:47:54.142-05:00The monthly Evelyn City Pot Luck is a week from this Thursday on Feb 19. The host this time is Susan Long and she will open the doors at 7pm. Please bring a dish to share (an appetizer, side or dessert) and something to drink. This is a great way to meet your neighbors and not have to worry about what to fix for dinner. 921 E Broad St.Chessnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25292845.post-84500845085673709192009-02-09T14:04:00.001-05:002009-02-09T14:05:42.159-05:00Elderly Seminole Heights Resident Returned Home Thanks to a TPD Roll CallLate last year TPD held a roll call at the home of a Seminole Heights resident. The roll call was attended by more than two dozen residents of the immediate neighborhood. This past Friday night, those neighbors came together to return a confused neighbor safely home. After leaving her house earlier on Friday, Jane (not her Chessnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25292845.post-32190731310750935382009-02-02T15:19:00.003-05:002009-02-02T15:24:09.554-05:00There are several meetings scheduled for this week. One being an organization meeting for the OSHNA Book Sale. That meeting is tonight at the home of Evan St. Ives. There is another meeting on the Community Garden on Wednesday, February 4th at The Tampa Metro Center located at 6412 N. Florida Avenue, at 6:30pm. Please RSVP as the space is small to Robin Milcowitz robin@greenerpixels.com (813) 298Chessnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25292845.post-33732248154763226062009-01-25T20:35:00.005-05:002009-01-27T10:30:50.541-05:00OSHNA is entertaining a project proposal that would identify its residents' wants and desires for the neighborhood to the tune of $12,000.00 including fees for an outside consultant. UPDATE: A revised plan and budget was presented last night, cost is now at $5,800.00. Find out more tonight at the General Membership Meeting. Did you know that the association successfully cut consultant fees in theChessnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25292845.post-87947518064663219962009-01-24T14:57:00.007-05:002009-01-24T15:14:50.678-05:00Move In Ready - Cute One Bedroom Garage Apt AvailIdeal for a Single Person 550 sq ft$695.00 per month, Flexible Terms. 1035 1/2 E Robson.Entire apartment recently renovated.Beautiful wood floors,central heat/air, granite counter tops, microwave,along with blinds and ceiling fans. A washer and dryer included.1st month and equivalent security deposit needed to move in.This apartment would be Chessnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25292845.post-60842992458604410782009-01-21T20:42:00.002-05:002009-01-21T20:45:31.080-05:00January Pot Luck is tomorrow evening and it will be a cold night for our second neighborhood event. The main course is Roast Pork Loin, so for those vegetarians, please bring plenty of sides. We will have hot coffee and tea, but you need to bring anything else you want to drink. 1011 E Broad St 7pm.Chessnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25292845.post-3098279104417405472009-01-16T09:02:00.016-05:002009-01-20T21:33:06.679-05:00New TPD Assignments in DII : Every year TPD goes through a "Shift Bid Process" to allow the officers to move around within the Tampa Police Department. The outcome will go into effect towards the end of January and at the same time some officers are retiring. I would like to take a moment to extend our appreciation to the following retiring officers for their years of service:Sgt. Julie Massucci Chessnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25292845.post-35471254391060963452009-01-15T13:07:00.006-05:002009-01-15T13:17:48.815-05:00Neighbors,Be on the lookout for these guys. I saw the third one today walking his dog down 13th Street. They are known burglars who hang out in the hood.http://www.hcso.tampa.fl.us/pub/default.asp?/Online/qdisp/bn=09002241http://www.hcso.tampa.fl.us/pub/default.asp?/Online/qdisp/bn=09002267http://www.hcso.tampa.fl.us/pub/default.asp?/Online/qdisp/bn=09002270Chessnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25292845.post-47189208418705855712009-01-14T12:12:00.003-05:002009-01-14T12:16:29.375-05:00Independent going before City Council - Seminole Height's next dining location. See story in St Pete Times and make plans to attend if you can.http://www.tampabay.com/news/business/retail/article967486.eceChessnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25292845.post-56852831976534540202009-01-13T18:20:00.004-05:002009-01-26T08:48:19.290-05:00Check Washing - What is this and how it could affect you very badly.If you are using pre-printed checks to pay bills, you are in danger of becoming a victim of ‘Check Washing’. You become a victim once the thieves acquire your fully written check and use household chemicals to wash the date, payee, and amount off of the check. They then dry the check and fill in the information the way they want Chessnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25292845.post-59362164067273353472008-12-28T21:16:00.002-05:002008-12-28T21:17:57.080-05:00Please beware that starting on Jan 5, Hanna Ave will be closed at 13th while the new force main pipe is installed. Once all portions of the pipe have been installed, the roads affected will be paved.Chessnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25292845.post-81852367847487792752008-12-28T21:10:00.002-05:002008-12-28T21:15:46.805-05:00Traffic fatality at Sligh & Nebraska Ave on Christmas Eve. Someone was asking about all of the police activity near the BP Gas Station Christmas Eve. I have been informed that it was a car vs pedestrian. Due to the death of the pedestrian, this intersection was closed for several hours. If I find out any more information, I will pass it along.Chessnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25292845.post-64871059254950587652008-12-20T17:39:00.002-05:002008-12-20T17:45:00.737-05:00Recent lessons learned that could keep you safe:1. Make sure that all windows are closed and locked. 2. If your house has an alarm system, USE IT, whether it is monitored or not. The alarm will still sound even if there is no alarm company monitoring it. 3. If you have dogs, put them to work inside the house. 4. If you are going to use double-sided deadbolts, please don’t leave a key in the lock.Chessnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25292845.post-70887988921234494342008-12-14T13:33:00.005-05:002008-12-19T17:25:45.623-05:00Wow, what a great time was had last Friday night by everyone attending our 1st Holiday Progressive Dinner. The weather was cold enough to really set the scene for the holiday spirit. I would like to thank each of the following hosts for opening their homes for this party: Marilib & Jim Maloy, Susan Long, Nancy & Jim Alferdson, Karen & Chuck Barreto and lastly my husband for spending hours gettingChessnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25292845.post-81758863536094575982008-12-08T22:42:00.002-05:002008-12-08T22:46:10.544-05:00The Holidays are upon us and the economic climate is not good, that is going to cause crimes to increase. Please report any & all suspicious activities and keep a watch on your neighbors. This came in from an email this afternoon:Today, between 12:00-13:30 a home on the 7000 N. 12th Street block was broken into, (near Hamilton). The burglars kicked in the front door. There were AT LEAST two Chessnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25292845.post-79940508530662348602008-12-08T15:59:00.002-05:002008-12-08T16:04:04.439-05:00Evelyn City Holiday Progressive Dinner is this Friday night. If you have not yet RSVP'd call Christie at 237-8808. You really don't want to miss out on this dinner.If you are planning on attending Holiday celebrations somewhere else during the next few weeks, please know that TPD is giving Holiday Presents to any driver that fails to pass their DUI checkpoints that will be floated around our areaChessnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25292845.post-11042714817964354062008-12-08T15:56:00.001-05:002008-12-08T15:58:08.710-05:00A reminder message from TPD: While driving around in neighborhoods, I have noticed an increase of people throwing away large TV boxes! Right now, HD TV's are so easy to carry because they are light weight, they are a burglars favorite item to steal, of course in addition to jewelry & game systems & CD's. Don't make their shopping easier! Do not advertise the new electronics in your home by Chessnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25292845.post-65375751227996702222008-12-04T18:01:00.003-05:002008-12-04T18:16:18.815-05:00Tampa City Council just tied us to a 25 year TECO Franchise agreement. 25 years in the energy industry is a long time. Can you imagine what the City Council was thinking when they signed the last 25 year agreement back in the 1980s? At that time the oil companies were doing whatever it took to tie us to oil. Look at the US auto industry now. This city is stuck with the original 1900s energy Chessnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25292845.post-19563578342499268722008-12-03T12:41:00.004-05:002008-12-03T15:30:59.466-05:00Taken from LifeinSeminoleHeights - thanks Rick for posting this one on your site.Our local post offices and individual carriers have been pushing for everyone to switch to curbside mailboxes. Sometimes with out-right lies "that it is required" to tenants, new owners, etc. Sometimes by just planting a mailbox curbside at vacant houses. IT IS NOT REQUIRED!Part of living in a older neighborhood are Chessnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25292845.post-78066293844304538102008-12-03T11:48:00.003-05:002008-12-03T12:02:04.327-05:00If your large blue trash bin is stolen, make sure you call the police to file a report and provide the report number to Solid Waste when you request a new trash bin. It will save you the replacement bill. I witnessed one being stolen the other night, another reason to bring them in immediately after they are emptied. I just called Solid Waste, do not put your address on the bin, there is a numberChessnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25292845.post-47403443924502270702008-12-02T08:43:00.002-05:002008-12-02T08:49:42.467-05:00If you have animals that are outside, please be aware that we have had a recent attack by a raccoon on two dogs. The dogs were tied up outside in a fenced yard, reportedly asleep, when a raccoon entered the yard and scratched both dogs across their faces. The dogs then proceeded to kill the raccoon. Hillsborough Animal Services was called and is investigating. Rabies testing is being conducted Chessnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25292845.post-18651977279937173062008-11-30T17:03:00.002-05:002008-11-30T17:07:16.957-05:00Susan Elbare is ready to distribute 'Welcome Bags' to our new residents. If you know of a new resident, please let Susan know, her number is 237-1521.Chessnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25292845.post-28634543067562466852008-11-30T16:57:00.002-05:002008-11-30T17:02:18.174-05:00TPD Roll Calls tomorrow at 1230 E. Comanche Ave, home of Jim Kwid. One roll call will take place at 2pm and the latter one will be at 7pm. Jim Kwid is hosting a 'Potluck Dinner' following the 7pm Roll Call. Please park at the empty lot across the street to allow the officers to park their patrol vehicles on the street.Chessnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25292845.post-72897153665916371372008-11-26T10:32:00.002-05:002008-11-26T10:33:55.004-05:00 I had to have one of my dishwashers serviced this week; I have the dish drawers that run independently. While the technician was here he informed me about a change that the City of Tampa made to the way our water is treated. They changed from a liquid chorine to a powder substance earlier this year. The treatment saves the city, and us, a bunch of money. However, if you use Cascade in your Chessnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25292845.post-70363007114551491542008-11-25T16:22:00.001-05:002008-11-26T13:37:18.959-05:00Chessnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25292845.post-40183950425244518892008-11-08T13:22:00.001-05:002008-11-08T13:23:53.061-05:00How many pocket parks are in the stated boundaries of Evelyn City?Patterson ParkPark Circle ParkPark Circle IslandI know there are more - can you name them?Chessnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25292845.post-61636177679365160232008-11-01T18:07:00.002-04:002008-11-01T18:11:35.862-04:00After much thought and discussion, this site is going to be a discussion board for the residents of Evelyn City. It appears that our neighborhood association has not reached out to our residents and those of us that have been in leadership roles with OSHNA want to know what you think. Do you know that you live in the boundaries of Old Seminole Heights?Are you a member of the association?Has OSHNAChessnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25292845.post-28211951798206451532007-07-10T10:32:00.000-04:002007-07-10T10:51:40.740-04:00Sexual Predator and Offenders moving into an apartment unit very near our neighborhood. The John Calvin Presbyterian Church has been a location for children to gather and learn for years. They have finally decided to build out a daycare center and a pre-school. They filed their request on December 8, 2006. When they went before City Council to get their Special Use Zoning request a few weeks ago,Chessnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25292845.post-57096183659505082102007-03-17T10:36:00.000-04:002007-03-17T11:14:31.602-04:00Did you see or hear all of the noise last Tuesday night? At 11pm a suspect bailed out of a car at Broad and Nebraska, that lead to helicopters in the air at low levels for about an hour. Then around 1:30am someone was yelling loudly walking down the 1000 block of Broad St. The police were called and showed up almost immediately, I am still waiting to hear the outcome.Then on Friday, detectives Chessnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25292845.post-43699545907221303502007-02-21T15:27:00.000-05:002007-02-21T15:39:54.484-05:00Bad BusinessLast year we used Budget Heating & Air to do the work we needed done at the Robson Duplex. After hassling them to finish the work and letting them know that we were deducting one months rent from the total bill, they finally completed the work and closed out their permits. One of the units could not be rented until we did had the CO from the city.We have been arguing over the $700 forChessnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25292845.post-20602125955336522902007-02-15T12:38:00.000-05:002007-02-15T12:40:38.303-05:00Report from Code Board on Wednesday, Feb 14:After we left Code today, Scott Bittman, owner of Cycle Masters, showed up. The hearing master re-opened the hearing. Mr. Bittman had his contracts but no permits. Code gave him 7 days to remove the rebar across the alley and if he doesn't he accrues $500/day fines. They gave him 90 days to get everything cleaned out from behind the building - - Chessnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25292845.post-59538434733250959262007-02-15T12:33:00.000-05:002007-02-15T12:38:27.878-05:00Have you seen fewer shopping carts in the 'hood? Well you should have, our new Publix store manger, a resident of the 'hood, is vowing to keep the Publix shopping carts out of the 'hood. If you see a Publix shopping cart off of the Publix property, call the store at 238-7720 and report its location to the front desk.Chessnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25292845.post-1158763283139843682006-09-20T10:31:00.000-04:002006-09-20T10:41:23.173-04:00Traffic CalmingThis issue has been a problem for a long time on Broad Street in paticular. We have requested studies, had studies done and been told the results do not reveal a problem. However, we all know that it is a problem. While the police have been very understanding and will setup speed traps, the City Traffic Department has been far less understanding. It seems that the City Traffic Chessnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25292845.post-1158761859994931522006-09-20T10:17:00.000-04:002006-09-20T10:17:40.016-04:00From an email:Wanted to let all of you know that some of the kids in the area are at it again. My house was robbed on Monday morning/afternoon...as was my neighbors. He happened to come home for lunch and found things on the floor that weren't there when he left in the morning. There were 2 black teenager boys, 15-17 years old, seen leaving my yard just before he got home. Not too sure of theChessnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25292845.post-1158697028498723902006-09-19T16:14:00.000-04:002006-09-19T16:17:08.516-04:00A new buzz in the airOn Sunday morning while getting ready for the football game, I saw a large bug flying in the back part of the yard. Upon further review, I discovered that it was a green hummingbird! This was a wonderful surprise, as we have been trying for years to attract hummingbirds to our garden. Stuart immediately went to Home Depot to invest in yet another hummingbird feeder. I don't Chessnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25292845.post-1158690815247208792006-09-19T14:17:00.000-04:002006-09-19T14:57:23.553-04:00Welcome to the Blogging from Evelyn City site. This blog is intended to be used as another arena for sharing ideas, events, issues and concerns for those of us who live in the neighborhood. I have lived here since 1994 and my husband moved into our home in 1989. In the time I have lived here, I have seen how the efforts of a few can make a postive change for everyone to enjoy. We are seeing more Chessnoreply@blogger.com4