The Official Unofficial Seminole Heights Blog

From the SESHCA email group:
Thanks to Sherry’s efforts over the past year or so, the city has figured out a way to let us use two lots here in the neighborhood for a community garden. SESCHA; however, must generate funds to pay for the costs associated with this project so we are looking [...]

Many commentor’s on the site have been mentioning a new website that is threatening to change the political landscape in Tampa. http://politicsintampa.wordpress.com/
As a new site, the blog only has a few articles. However, if proven true, the accusations and what appears to be very in-depth investigating could prove to change many of the departments [...]

I have received a couple of emails regarding the ads on the blog regarding “The other guy”. To clarify, these ads are paid advertisements and are not meant to be construed as having support one way or another. Since the blog has become a centralized outlet for neighborhood news and communication, it was decided that [...]

The Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) will conduct a review of its current work plan for local historic district consideration during a specially scheduled public hearing. The hearing is for interested parties who wish to comment on the content of the work plan.
The special public hearing will take place Thursday, October 1, 2009, at 6:30 [...]

MAKE PLANS TO ATTEND:
At 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, the city’s Historic Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing at Tampa City Hall about the proposed historic district. The boundaries generally are Ninth Street, Mohawk and Hanna avenues, and 15th Street.
You can read the full article here.
http://centraltampa2.tbo.com/content/2009/sep/25/tampa-neighborhood-balks-proposed-historic-designa/

Not that you could ever tell by the coolness or low humidity in the air, but Fall is officially here. Actually, I was watching TV the other night and they had a segment on when each are of Florida can expect the first dip into the 60’s. For the Tampa Bay region, our “normal” day [...]

One of the most prominent characteristics of Seminole Heights is the abundance of large front porches. How many times have you entertained guest and heard the remark “Oh, I love the porches”. Yet this is one of least used features to many of our homes. Many sit naked and bare, void of any furniture or [...]

There was a very interesting article in the St. Petersburg Times regarding the situation of Lake Roberta. If you haven’t driven or walked by the lake lately, you must see the current condition. In all of my years in Seminole Heights, I do not recall the condition ever being this bad. What is most upsetting [...]

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Saturday, September 26, 2009 5-8pm
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Yesterday, we did a post regarding the blog created for 6003 Otis Ave. The story of a neighbor tired of the eyesore and the lack of city cooperation. The story spotlighted flaws in the city’s code enforcement department. It is almost embarrassing that our city leaders allow children to be raised in the filth and [...]