old seminole heights: Seminole Heights 3/2: 1226 E. Henry - 12/30/11 02:20 PM
  The heart of Hampton Terrace. This 3/2 home has so much going for it!  The home features a living room and a large separate family room with fireplace.  The kitchen is a spacious, functional, and stunning remodel with granite and updated cabinetry with plenty of work space for the ambitious cook. Features include stainless appliances and water softner. The dining room features a bay picture window for plenty of light.  The home has 3 bedrooms which are beautifully carpeted.  The master bedroom has its own bathroom with shower.  Both bathrooms have been fully remodeled.  With the exception of the bedrooms … (1 comments)

old seminole heights: The Hidden Room... - 08/04/10 12:01 PM
I am beginning to like these home listings with curiosities or mysteries. Take for instance this great home at 1224 E. Jean St., Tampa in the Seminole Heights neighborhood.  The living room has a secret hidden closet straight out of a Hardy Boys or Nancy Drew mystery. The home dates from 1947 so it was to late to hide away bootlegged booze.  But beside the fireplace is a bookcase that is hinged as is the wall above it.  Hidden behind is a surprisingly deep closet.  Just a curious feature of this home. But on to the real feature...
  
The price … (0 comments)

old seminole heights: 1923 Seminole Heights Bungalow on a 1/4 acre - 04/04/09 08:23 AM
Built in 1923, this spacious 3/2 bungalow is located in the Seminole Heights Historic District on just over a 1/4 acre.  The home features a deep front porch with stained glass entry door and stained glass french doors from the front bedroom on to the porch as well.  Original wood floors through out the home.  Gas fireplace.  Rebuilt custom bookcase dividers between the living room and dining room.  Beautiful cabinetry and granite countertops.  Stainless appliances. Two bathrooms. Porte Cochere and 1 car garage. Second half of the garage has been converted to air conditioned space that is current used as a … (3 comments)

old seminole heights: Movie at Tower Park (Sunset Cinema) - 03/19/09 03:21 AM
Spring brings out neighbors and friends and in what has become a ritual, the evening events at Tower Park (other wise know as the Sulphur Springs Water Tower). The Suphur Springs Water Tower was built by Josiah Richardson in the 1920's to serve what was then the resort town of Sulphur Springs and his developments in the area.  Today it is one of Tampa's most well known landmarks and visible from I-275.
Coming up on on March 21st at 8:00 pm

Admission to the movie is free.   River Tower Park at Sulphur Springs in Tampa at 701 East Bird Street (bordered by … (0 comments)

old seminole heights: Greater Seminole Heights Market Inventory - 02/21/09 03:02 PM
The greater Seminole Heights has taken a beating in the real estate market for nearly 3 years.  However, our local print a broadcast media is not reporting what is changing.  Like the rest of Hillsborough County our market inventory is dropping but nobody is reporting it to the public.  They keep regurgitating the gloom and doom of the national news outlets.
By way of history, in the summer of 2005, daily inventory of homes in Hillsborough County struggled to maintain 3,000 active listing. By late 2005 inventory had risen to about 6500 homes. It continued to rise through out 2006 topping … (0 comments)

old seminole heights: Open House 5114 Suwanee (Seminole Heights) Tampa - 02/07/09 02:38 AM
Open House Sunday February 8th Check the Open House Link  2/2 with ad valorum tax abatement.Seminole Heights Historic District restoration.  This home has been restored in close consultation with the City of Tampa's Architectural Review Commission.  The mechanicals of this home have been completely brought to current code.  The home features a new metal roof, re-plumbed water supply, and rewired electrical system.  Seller to install 13 SEER Central Air system but is waiting to give potential buyers the option to upgrade to a higher SEER system if they desire.  Attention to detail is reflected in the UL listed replacement push button … (0 comments)

old seminole heights: Old Seminole Heights Neighborhood Association (MTG) - 01/25/09 08:22 AM
The Old Seminole Heights Neighborhood Association will hold it's first quarterly meeting for 2009 on January 27th at 7 pm at the Seminole Heights United Methodist on the Corner of Hanna and Central Avenues.  Come and learn about what is happening in Tampa's largest neighborhood association, Old Seminole Heights covers several sq miles and has nearly 550 members.
Guest speakers for the quarterly meeting will include:
David Bryant, presentation on the new Tampa Museum of Art
Dianne Patterson,  on the new pre-school program  at The Learning Center, at John Calvin Presbyterian Church
Robin Milcowitz, Seminole Heights Community Garden project
In addition, I … (0 comments)

old seminole heights: 5114 Suwanee (AKA the Gluckman House) - 01/05/09 11:51 AM
Better Than New!   Seminole Heights Historic District restoration. This home has been restored in close consultation with the City of Tampa's Architectural Review Commission. Built in 1918 this stunning bungalow features tapered brick columns on the cozy front porch. The home is set on a continuous brick stem wall foundation. Enter the living room and you will see the oversized fireplace with original detail intact with leaded glass windows on both sides. The original bookcases divide the living and dining areas again with the original detail and glass front doors intact. Looking out from the living room the front yard is … (0 comments)

old seminole heights: A New Library for Seminole Heights - 08/06/08 12:59 PM
Joe Stines, Director of the Tampa-Hillsborough Public Library, informed Seminole Heights residents that the community is on target to receive funds for a new library.  The current library at the corner of Central and Osborne avenues has limited space and limited parking outside.  The current facility was built around the time that interstate 275 sliced through this heart of Tampa neighborhood, The original library site is located under the interstate.
The new facility has been budgeted for 7.3 million.  There are plans to make the new library two story and there is consideration for a multi level parking deck to access … (0 comments)

old seminole heights: Old Seminole Heights Neighborhood Association Nominations - 08/06/08 11:15 AM
The Old Seminole Heights Neighborhood Association is the largest voluntary neighborhood association in the city of Tampa.  Geographically it is the largest containing more than 7,500 homes. Membership is nearly 600.  It contains 2 of Tampa's National Register Historic Districts.  In many ways, Old Seminole Heights is bigger than most small towns.
Therefore it is one neighborhood association where the board can impact city hall.  The Seminole Heights area was a test for the idea of a residential overlay district (the link goes to a google search of the term) to add some minimal zoning restrictions to buffer the historic districts. It is … (0 comments)

old seminole heights: OSHNA..eating meeting - 07/20/08 08:43 AM
Tuesday, July 22nd is the Quarterly meeting for the Old Seminole Heights Neighborhood Association (OSHNA).  This will be the 9th year that the the summer meeting will be a covered dish neighborhood get together.  OSHNA provides the drinks, utensils, plates, ham and turkey.  Those attending bring a covered dish to share.  Pot luck is interesting and adds to the chatter. 
If you are in Old Seminole Heights and your last name begins with A-M, please bring a salad or dessert.  If it begins with N-Z, bring your favorite side dish or vegetable. Of course if your specialty does not coincide with your place … (0 comments)

old seminole heights: Sunset Cinema...Tampa Theatre's Traveling Picture Show - 04/20/08 08:18 AM
Saturday, April 26 -- FREE THE PRINCESS BRIDE
River Tower Park at Sulphur Springs
Gates open at 6pm  Film begins at 8pm
Celebrated director Rob Reiner breathes vividly colored cinematic life into William Goldman's "The Princess Bride," an enchanting fantasy filled with adventure, romance and plenty of good-hearted fun.  A clever fairy tale for all ages, "The Princess Bride" is arguably one of the funniest, most entertaining (and most quotable) films of all time. It stars Cary Elwes, Robin Wright, André the Giant, Mandy Patinkin, Wallace Shawn, Chris Sarandon, Carol Kane and Billy Crystal..
 
for more information: http://www.tampatheatre.org/sunsetcinema.php Sponsored by Tampa Theatre and Bank of … (0 comments)

old seminole heights: Sold Out..."the Seminole Heights movie" - 04/18/08 04:50 PM
Seminole Heights: An Intimate Look at the Early Years. The premier was on April 17th and it was a packed house in the historic Tampa Theater.  The story told through old black and white photographs and intimate interviews with some of our neighborhood seniors who lived those early years was at times touching and funny. 
The neighborhood, the volunteers and the sponsors did a superb job and should feel very proud of the results.
The movie is available on DVD at the following Old Seminole Heights locations: 
Sherry's YesterDaze Vintage Clothing & Antiques
 5207 N Florida Avenue, Tampa, FL 33603
Tampa Antiquarian Books6116 N Central … (0 comments)

old seminole heights: Old Seminole Heights Neigborhood Association Qtrly meeting - 04/18/08 04:30 PM
This coming Tuesday evening (April 22nd) is the quarterly meeting of OSHNA.  For those who don't know OSHNA is the largest voluntary neighborhood association in the city of Tampa with nearly 600 members.  The guest speaker for this meeting will be from the Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections to talk about preparations for the upcoming elections.
The meeting begins at 7pm at the Seminole Heights United Methodist Church, Basement, 6111 N Central Ave (on the corner of Hanna and Central)
If you haven't been involved, this is a great way to get to know your neighbors, an stay informed about issues and events in Old … (0 comments)

old seminole heights: Calling All Artists - 04/18/08 04:20 AM
The information below is for the public art funds allocated for the Seminole Garden Center rennovation project.  Hopefully by spreading the word the city will attract some really great concepts for the Garden Center.  --Rick (www.athomeintheheights.com)
 
 
 
 
CITY OF TAMPA
Pam Iorio, Mayor
Art Programs Division     Public Art Program
Request for Qualifications
Seminole Garden Center
Art Allocation: $10,000
Application deadline (postmarked or hand-delivered):
Friday, May 16, 2008 at 5 p.m.
           
The City of Tampa Public Art Program is seeking artwork for the grounds of the Seminole Garden Center. This artwork can be existing or it can be a commissioned work.  The intent of this project is to … (2 comments)

old seminole heights: 10th Annual Old Seminole Heights Home Tour - 03/31/08 02:49 PM
Over the past 9 years dozen of Old Seminole Heights neighbors have opened their doors to thousands of visitors to this historic neighborhood in the heart of Tampa.  This Sunday, April 6th continues the tradition.  This year is a bit of a retrospective, the homes are all drawn from past tours.   Some were sorely in need of renovation during their first appearance.  This annual event introduces over a 1,000 vistors to the charm, history, and the character that is Seminole Heights.   Seminole Heights is home to two National Register Historic Districts: Seminole Heights and Hampton Terrace. 
As alway the tour begins at … (0 comments)

old seminole heights: Seminole Heights...a historic documentary film - 03/29/08 01:27 AM
Seminole Heights began as a trolly stop "suburb" of Tampa in the early 20th century.  As part of the on going efforts to preserve not just the old bungalows but the actual history of Seminole Heights, the Old Seminole Heights Neighborhood Association teamed up with the talent at Cigar City Pictures to create a documentary about life in Seminole Heights in those early years. The premier showing will be in the historic Tampa Theater on April 17th at 7:30 pm.  Tickets are just $5.00.  For those who lived in the neighborhood prior to 1945 will be admitted at no charge.
Among Seminole … (0 comments)

old seminole heights: Seminole Heights...Price slashed on this Historic District Bungalow - 02/08/08 02:50 AM
Price Slashed to 210k for this fantastic bungalow! 4918 N. Suwanee Ave., Tampa FL 33603
Craftsman era bungalow, built in 1922 and located in the Seminole heights Historic District. This beautifully renovated and well maintained home shows exceptional pride of ownership. Fantastic curb appeal with large open front porch. Porte-cochere covered parking. A custom built front entry door welcomes you into this vintage bungalow.  Beautiful hardwood floors in Living room, dining room and both bedrooms. Fireplace in living room.  Bathroom features vintage clawfoot tub. Loaded with historic details and charm.  Large family room in the rear of the home with french door … (0 comments)

old seminole heights: Lake Roberta Receives Much Needed Help - 02/01/08 02:26 PM
Today the Tampa Tribune ran an article by Kathy Steele about the stormwater project for Lake Roberta. The City of Tampa with a the assistance of a grant from the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFMD) has begun another step in the long road to restoring Lake Roberta. This little gem of greenspace inside the Hampton Terrace Historic District is one of the few public areas on the east side of Old Seminole Heights.The project to capture storm water run-off on the northeast side of the lake follows a project a few years ago to capture the run-off on the west … (0 comments)

old seminole heights: What's in a Name? - 01/17/08 01:32 PM
On January 24th, the Old Seminole Heights Neighborhood Association (OSHNA) will be requesting the Hillsborough County Library Board  re-name the Seminole Heights Library as the Stephen J. Gluckman Memorial Library. The OSHNA board is asking that anyone who wishes to support this request attend the Library Board meeting at 4:00 PM, which is being held at the Robertson Saunders Branch Library located at 1505 N Nebraska Avenue.  
If you cannot attend, please either send an email requesting the name change to board@thpl.org, OR send a letter to: Joe Stines, c/o John F. Germany Public Library, 900 N Ashley Street, Tampa, Florida 33602
Steve Gluckman was a long time board member … (0 comments)

 
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