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During the recent CVS meeting, there were many references to the 4th Street CVS. For those not familiar with this particular store, here are some pictures of the property. Please notice how the building abuts the street.

The email below was sent as a follow-up to the CVS Mtg last night, Danni Gallagher is the CVS Construction Project Manager
Danni-
Thank you for coming to our neighborhood to discuss the location, design, and site plan of the proposed store. Represented in the room last night were members from all three neighborhood groups that comprise [...]

The weekend forum is open. It’s your opportunity to say whats on your mind, share your thoughts, ask questions and leave comments. Until Monday, have a great weekend.

This week was interesting to watch the birth of “The Other Guy”. What is evident is that people are tired of working hard, then forced to  turn around and fight for basic rights, goods and services. Everyone wants representation that speaks for them, their beliefs and values.
On a similar note, we have CVS. A corporate [...]

Make Plans to attend tonight’s important meeting with CVS
CVS Pharmacy Proposed for Old Seminole Heights Location

The CVS Pharmacy chain is proposing a new store for the Southeast corner of Nebraska and Sligh Avenues (currently occupied by a used car lot & low income apartments). All residents interested in learning more about the CVS Pharmacy proposal [...]

In recent days and weeks, we have seen a gradual increase in site traffic. However, when the “other guy” made his debut on the site records were shattered. Instantly, the site received record unique visitors at the count topped 1000 for the first time ever! In addition, nearly 800 visitors have clicked and viewed the [...]

School is back in session and I just stumbled across an interesting article for College Students. I didn’t realize there were a couple of  Seminole Heights institutions popular with college students and the late night revelers of Ybor City. Our very own Mauricio Faedo’s Bakery and Green Shift Comics were named to the Top 25 [...]

We all know the frustration and challenges we face when our elected officials do not listen to the needs of the voters. From the neighborhood associations all the way up to the White House, voters want to make sure their votes are heard and that they actually have a say in their government. In recent [...]

Tampa Police say a woman operating a hot dog stand was struck and killed Monday afternoon.
Police say a trailer detached from a truck and hit her. The incident happened at Hillsborough Avenue and Taliaferro Street.
No other details have been released.

Over the past three days, I have received numerous emails wanting the article about the electric carts published on the site. More noticeably are the amount of comments blasting Rose Ferlita and our extremely poor decision to side in favor of the Taxi companies. To often the city of Tampa makes poor decisions that seems [...]