The Official Unofficial Seminole Heights Blog

 In recent days, much discussion and argument has been made for succession of a smaller association comprising of multiple groups. However, for the most part, a valid argument has yet to be made that would support this move. As the strongest Civic Group throughout the entire city of Tampa, would we benefit by dividing our [...]

The story of our taser man was picked up and is now running on the world news ap. This is the story from Canada.
Florida Lawyer Shot With Police Taser
Current World News – Toronto,Ontario,Canada
A Florida lawyer was the unfortunate recipient of a taser shot from a police officer after he got visibly upset during a code [...]

Bring your hot chocolate and enjoy a fun filled night.

TAMPA — A Tampa attorney was Tasered by police Wednesday afternoon during a meeting of the Tampa Code Enforcement Board. Carl Roland Hayes, 53, was addressing the board at 12:40 p.m. Wednesday about the aluminum windows he’d installed at his Seminole Heights home, when police say he became visibly upset and agitated. Tampa Police Lt. [...]

In a time of economic uncertainty, we reflect on the various blessings for which we are thankful. As we continually hear the gloom and doom of daily news, predictions and forecasts, we find solace in our ever supportive neighborhood, friends and family. Having grown up in
Seminole Heights, there are so many friends and neighbors [...]

From the OSHNA email group:
When: December 1st, 6:30 PM Where: Old City Hall, 315 East Kennedy Blvd, City Council Chambers What: Sangria’s will be presenting drawings of the restaurant they are proposing on Hillsborough Avenue, next to Starbucks. All residents are encouraged to attend and speak.
We hope to have pdfs of the finished drawings for [...]

From the Tampa Tribune. November 26th.

SEMINOLE HEIGHTS – Walk, ride a bicycle or hop aboard an electric cart. Go green for the Southeast Seminole Heights Holiday Home and Garden Tour. The neighborhood is celebrating the season with an eco-friendly theme. The first 100 arrivals can pick up a shopper-friendly, recyclable green bag courtesy of Publix [...]

From TBO: (http://www2.tbo.com/content/2008/nov/26/tavern-owners-hope-open-restaurant-seminole-height/)
Owners of a St. Petersburg tavern — The Independent — want to open a restaurant on Florida Avenue where Van Gogh Signs Displays and Graphics has operated since 2006. The restaurant would join a growing list of proposed or under-construction restaurants: Richy’s Themes Sports Lounge and Ella’s on Nebraska Avenue; and Sangria’s Spanish [...]

From the SE Seminole Heights email Group.
For years litter has been a major issue with the city of Tampa. Unfortunately, there has yet to be a viable, long term option. It used to be taboo to litter. However, over the past few years, it seems to becoming the norm once again. While many try to [...]

EAST TAMPA – Despite gloomy economic trends, groundbreakings for a bank and office building are good news in one of the city’s redevelopment areas.

A Fifth Third Bank branch is under construction on East Hillsborough Avenue in front of the Meridian Pointe Apartments. An April opening is scheduled.
On Taliaferro Avenue, off Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. [...]