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In and Around Tampa Bay.... June 22, 2013

By Linda Holloway

Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams Realty Tampa Central Florida License#SL3096303

June 22, 2013 08:01 AM

In and Around Tampa Bay

Just a quick update on what is happening in and around Tampa Bay...

Channelside sign Channelside - During a recent inspection of Channelside Bay Plaza, eighteen fire code or safety violations were found. This is a concern for the Port of Tampa with the upcoming 4th of July festivities being only two weeks away. The Port of Tampa sent a letter to the Irish Bank Resolution Corp that currently owns the complex requesting that the repairs be made. The Irish Bank has complied with this request. One item, a loose guardrail, still needs to be repaired. All of the other repairs have been made. Representatives for both the Port of Tampa and the Irish Bank Resolution Corp will meet on Sunday for a re-inspection. The Port of Tampa wants to be sure the repairs have been completed before the annual 4th of July fireworks show.

Tampa Riverwalk - Earlier this month, on June 4, 2013, Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn announced the final leg of The Tampa Riverwalk. The final 1500 feet of the downtown Riverwalk will run underneath the Kennedy bridge linking Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park and MacDill Park. First envisioned over forty years ago, this final leg will complete the Tampa Riverwalk project. When this section is complete, the 2.2 mile downtown Tampa Riverwalk will connect Channelside to Tampa Heights. It will be exciting to see this vision for downtown Tampa become a reality!

St Petersburg Pier approach The St. Petersburg Pier - The businesses at the St. Petersburg Pier closed on May 31, 2013. This week, as of June 17, 2013, the approach to The Pier reopened for fishing and pedestrian use. The inverted pyramid remains closed. Also this week, both the St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce and Wow Our Waterfront St. Pete called for the city to cancel The Lens contract. Voters will now decide the fate of The Lens with a referendum on the August 27th ballot.

Stay tuned for upcoming events for celebrating 4th of July in Tampa Bay...

Linda Holloway
Keller Williams Realty Tampa Central
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Linda@yournexthomeintampabay.com

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Patrick White

Home Driven Realty, Inc - Baldwin, NY

Driven to bring New Yorkers home

Good Evening Linda

Thanks for the post and community update. Have a great week

Jun 22, 2013 09:08 AM

Linda Holloway

Keller Williams Realty Tampa Central - Tampa, FL

REALTOR®, Your Next Home in Tampa Bay Starts Here!

Hi Patrick! Thank you for taking the time to stop by and comment. I hope you have a wonderful week as well!

Jun 22, 2013 11:06 AM

Fred Hernden, CMI

Superior Home Inspections - Greater Albuquerque Area - Albuquerque, NM

Albuquerque area Master Inspector

Tips for a successful Fireworks display at Channelside. Go early to get a primo parking place... way early! Go to the movie theatre and see a get movie, come out and watch the fireworks display, after the grand finale, run to Hooters and get dinner and tip a few cool ones. Then casually stroll out to your car and drive home safely... :-)

Jun 22, 2013 11:48 AM

Hi Fred, It's great to see you! Actually, the theatre at Channelside is closed. Hooters is still open. Watch for my tips for a successful fireworks display at Channelside later in the week! :)

Jun 22, 2013 01:12 PM

Janis Borgueta

Newburgh, NY

Retired RE Salesperson

Looks like things are in the works to open this great place again. I love to see when a community invests in the area and can help make the area vibrant again. Glad to see that you have been following the info. Fireworks are always a favorite!

Jun 22, 2013 02:03 PM

Hi Janis, It will be interesting to see what happens with The Pier. The voters will decide whether or not to continue with the current architect and design for the New Pier. Yes, fireworks are favorites! I appreciate you taking the time to stop by and comment!

Jun 23, 2013 12:07 AM

Joan Cox

House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO

Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Linda, great update on areas of concern in Tampa Bay. Nice to see the Pier opened for business again this week.

Jun 23, 2013 12:29 AM

Hi Joan, It is great to see you! It is just the approach to The Pier that has reopened for now. Voters will decide on the new design in August. I appreciate you taking the time to stop by and comment!

Jun 24, 2013 05:34 AM

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