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Giddens Park Water Fountain update

From the Parks & Recreation department concerning the fountain being non operational.
“It’s not a seasonal thing, there was an issue raised by Dept o’ Health that we have to resolve. We have sent our solution to them and are waiting to see if that is how they wish us to proceed. Once our solution [...]


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Seminole Heights Trail a reality?

With Southeast Seminole Heights being the first recipient to receive the first section of the Seminole Heights trail, the construction now continues. Get in your car, or better yet hop on your bike or put on the walking shoes and check out the new sidewalk. the addition is a much needed and eye pleasing addition [...]


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Summer Classes

Emailed from a neighbor:
Classes held at Kathryn Malone
5209 12th Street
(1 block east of Nebraska Avenue, 1 block south of Hillsborough Avenue)
(813) 231-1314
*Recreation card fee required. Please see staff for details.
Youth Programs
Session II – Feb 22 – Apr 9 Session III – Apr 9 – Jun 4
Clay Play Mondays 10 – [...]


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Southeast Seminole Heights General Membership Meeting

Title: General Membership Meeting
Date: Tuesday March 16, 2010
Time: 6:30 am – 8:00 am
Location: Katherine Malone Center
Notes: Guests include (but are not limited to):
TPD Environmental Officer Curtis Smith on area illegal dumping and littering.


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The Fountain of Youth

There is a great article in today’s Central Tampa regarding the long-awaited dedication of Gidden’s Park. After many long years, The first phase of the park is nearing completion. If you have not driven by the park recently, the landscaping job is top-notch. Be sure to read the entire article on tbo at
http://southtampa2.tbo.com/content/2009/oct/07/st-its-the-fountain-for-youth/


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Community Calendar for July 21, 2009

There are two important events tonight:

SESHCA General Membership Meeting. 7pm at the Kathryn Malone Community Center. This is the small building located at the southeast corner of 12th Street and Giddens Ave – adjacent to the Giddens dog park. This will be the opening of nominations for the new officers. In addition, they will have [...]


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Calling all Gourmet’s!!!

From the SESH email group:
We are in need of Ice Cream donations. It’s time to dig out that ice cream maker you got as a wedding present and put it to good use! We are asking for Donations of either home made or store bought Ice Cream for the 2009 Ice Cream Scoial @ Giddens [...]


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Southeast Seminole Heights General Membership Meeting

SOUTHEAST SEMINOLE HEIGHTS GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
TONIGHT! Tuesday, May 19th, 7pm
Located at the Kathryn Malone Center (Corner of 12th and Giddens Ave at Giddens Park)
Guest Speakers include Christie Hess, President of the newly formed Seminole Heights Foundation. She will be explaining what the foundation is all about and how it will benefit SESH.
A representative from Tampa [...]


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SESH Plans Ice Cream Social in Giddens Park. Volunteers Needed.

From the SESH email group:
I am looking for volunteers for the upcoming SouthEast Seminole Heights Ice Cream Social June 6th 2009. This year is especially unique as we are Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of our loveley association and the and dedication of Giddens Park Gazebo while enjoying tasty treats and entertainment. I am collecting volunteers [...]


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Shooter Released on Bail.

Many of you may remember a series we did last year regarding the city’s career criminals and the lenient judges who keep setting them free. The first judge we featured was Judge Heinrich, the same man who set bond at only $25,000 for the accused trigger man in the
Giddens Park drive-by shooting. Interestingly, CHANDLER,ORIE [...]


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