Why the Census is important
Recently, I was in a discussion with a colleague and we were discussing the issue of the 2010 census. They began to discuss how it was an archaic practice and they would not return the form. They did not feel the government needed to know more about them. They felt that their annual tax forms had all the data needed. It was enough to cause some concern as I began to wonder how many other people have these same feelings. I felt I should post some information on why your participation is import. Below are some answers to the common ...
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Down on their luck? Or Downright disrespectful?
Recently on this site, and on one of the neighborhoods email groups, there have been much discussion regarding the increased use of vacant lots for impromptu yard sales. While many neighbors feel that the yard sales should be permitted as those setting up are "down on their luck" or "being creative in a down economy"; others feel they are "Law ...
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Public Hearing – City Council Redistricting – TONIGHT
The Hillsborough County City-County Planning Commission will hold four public workshops in February 2010 to receive public input concerning the redistricting of Tampa City Council’s four single-member districts. The same information will be presented at each workshop. The Planning Commission wants public input prior to the required Public Hearing beginning at 7:31 p.m., on Monday, March 8th 2010, in the Planning ...
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Weekend Forum
Hopefully, this weekend will officially be the last cold weekend of 2010! With spring around the corner, hopefully warmer weather is coming as well. While you stay bundled up inside this weekend, you can chat with your neighbors on the weekend forum. Also, keep in mind that for those that live in SESH, there is the annual "You kill ...
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Sherry’s Parking Lot Sale
I want to let the neighborhood folks know that this sale is open for anyone who would like to set up and sell. All are welcome to sell just about anything - rummage sale style! Call the shop at 231-2020 to reserve a spot. These sales are always a fun time with lot's of goodies!
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Seminole Heights Publix sells winning Lotto Ticket
The biggest winner in Florida from Wednesday night's drawings is the person who bought a Fantasy 5 Quick Pick at the Publix at 6001 N. Nebraska Ave., Tampa. It's worth a cool $255739.46.
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CVS Moving Forward?
Following information was emailed from a reader. From Rick Fifer's blog..... CVS will be submitting their site plan under CI zoning rules. They will need a waiver for the drive thru. Previously the proposal was a "PD". A PD or Planned Development is the type that gives the neighborhood the highest degree of influence over the final outcome. The compromises ...
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TPD Bulletin on Stolen Mail
Tampa Police Department Criminal Intelligence Bureau Bulletin Number: TPD Case # 10-112469 Date: March 3, 2010 On 2-25-10, at approximately 1100 hours, a resident in the 1200 Blk of E. Commanche Ave. placed several pieces of mail inside of her mailbox, which is attached to her residence. The resident then went back inside of her house and shortly after heard her doorbell ringing. By the time ...
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Paint Your Heart Out Needs Homes
Paint Your Heart Out, Tampa is celebrating their 22nd Anniversary on April 17, 2010! Over the past 22 years, over 2,000 homes have been painted and countless numbers of deserving Tampa families have been helped thanks to many of you who have participated. Please help identify homes in the neighborhood. Do you know a senior in need that ...
