The Official Unofficial Seminole Heights Blog

From an Email:
Dear Blog Keeper,
Recently, my husband and I was fortunate enough to purchase a home on Central Avenue near the beautiful Hillsborough High School. It is so nice to see the school every day on our daily commutes. A couple of days or weeks ago we noticed that they put up the [...]

It’s the long anticipated long Labor Day weekend. For many, we have no idea what Labor Day means. For others, we just don’t care! For most, we just celebrate the extra day of no labor! As we head into a long weekend, here is an excerpt from Wikipedia defining the meaning of Labor Day. Until [...]

It appears that our City Council may be revisiting their initial stance on the subject of panhandling. After seeing the effect of their initial “vest” ordinance combined with the state of the economy and St. Petersburg’s banning of roadside solicitors, they are now questioning the safety and affect on our city. Interesting, Councilman Joseph Caetano [...]

Tuesday, I received an email from a local reporter who happens to read the blog. He had inquired about the discussions regarding TECO. Many neighbors had discussed the possibility of speaking with the Media. Here’s your chance, please read on:
My name is Jeff Butera and I’m a reporter at ABC Action News.
Came across your [...]

It’s the last day to vote in the creative loafing “Best of The Bay” poll. Last announcement, two of Seminole Heights’ restaurants were top contenders for the category of “Best New Restaurants”. While this is only once category, there are many other categories that can be voted in for Seminole Heights Businesses. Be sure to [...]

There is an interesting discussion happening on the SESH Email group regarding the way in which TECO or their contractors perform the pruning of trees within the power line. Some of the discussion is:
TECO is out again with their tree-butchering teams. They are on Emma St. between Nebraska and 12th DESTROYING much [...]

From an Email:
Attached is a copy of City’s 2008 Neighborhood Guidelines, perhaps you might publish in an effort to relate the rules to the masses. Explanations of Stakeholders, Boundaries & the City recognizing the neighborhood associations if they meet the guidelines as per the City. The important info has been highlighted.
Click the highlighted link [...]

VOTE TODAY
Today is one of the most important days of the year for Floridians. Today is the day that we go to the polls to exercise our right to vote. With many candidates seeking office to represent our interests, we have an important reason to VOTE!. Many people feel as if the primaries play no [...]

Over the weekend, we enjoyed breakfast out with several neighbors. While chatting, the topic of the “state of the neighborhood” came up. When talking about the issues and our wish list, there was many commonalities. Interestingly, there was one, as always, that said the standard line of “we don’t want it to be Hyde Park”. [...]

Before you know it,  Fall will be here. The kids are now back in school. (So slow down) Soon will be football season, the Sunday Morning market will be back, elections will come and go, SESH will host the taste of Seminole Heights and cooler weather. Until Monday, you get pass the time on the [...]