The Official Unofficial Seminole Heights Blog

I know it will open the sculpture for more insults and ridicule but please post this link of the construction for the “Nest Builder” for the project at the Seminole Garden Center. I appreciate the efforts of the sculptor and the results of said efforts. I realize that art speaks to everyone [...]

The following story was emailed from an article in the Tampa Tribune. If you have not taken the time to walk around the center, peek in the windows, you must. They did a beautiful jobs renovating the building. It is wedding worthy and for rent. $400 minimum.

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First let me start by commending the city, Greg and every neighbor and/or association that played an active role in helping with the remodeling of the Seminole Heights Garden Center. By far, it is one of the most beautiful centers within the city of Tampa. The light and bright building with the abundance of windows [...]

From Greg:
The time has finally arrived….the building is done and will be dedicated on Monday. Please put it on your calendar and schedule to attend. Click invitation to read.

From the Tampa Tribune:
SEMINOLE HEIGHTS – A city official defended the choice of a 31.5-ton chiller to cool down the Seminole Heights Garden Center after residents and a sub-contractor hired to install the system questioned its size and cost.
“I want to cut to the chase,” contract administrator David Vaughn said at Thursday’s [...]

SEMINOLE HEIGHTS – A proposed air-conditioning system has come under fire from residents and a contractor for being too expensive and too large for the Seminole Heights Garden Center.
Tampa City Council on Thursday asked the city’s contract administrator, David Vaughn, to attend the July 30 council meeting to address their concerns.
Mike Charles, owner of CGM [...]

SEMINOLE HEIGHTS – A subcontractor hired to install air-conditioning at the Seminole Heights Garden Center says the city wants to buy a system that is too large, too expensive and ultimately could create a “sick” building.
City officials stand by their choice of a 31.5-ton, water-cooled chiller, though they will review data submitted by Mike Charles, [...]