Please avoid the area of West Chelsea near Clearfield. There was a high-speed chase along at least West Chelsea from Florida Ave across Highland which resulted in a vehicle accident blocks later near Clearfield. The suspect ran away from the scene on foot, and was apprehended by the police. There were no other injuries in the collision. At one point there were about 10 TPD units responding. TPD is now just working the vehicle accident near Clearfield with 2 patrol cars remaining.
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Anstareo Mcdowell
We were all like…
It happened right in front of our house. I was about to walk outside all like 👩🏼🦯. Very eventful night!
Elyse Jenkins we only saw tons of police on our street with a guy in handcuffs on the sidewalk - found out later about the high speed chase - he crashed into a neighbor backing out of their driveway on Chelsea. 😢
Christy G Lmt oh we are on Lynn- so I watched them release the dogs and saw him handcuffed. I was about to get the 🍿 out. I have not been able to find a news story on it as of today..
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There have been several recent questions about the chain link fence in Rivercrest Park. I reached out to the Director and she sent a Parks & Rec representative out to the park to investigate. The main stretch of fencing along the river was installed due to the removal of the docks. There are some hazardous conditions along the seawall that require the fence to remain in place until the dock project is completed. That project is in process, with a design/build specification being developed. There is not yet a solid timeline for the completion of this project. There also is another fence post identified with a small section of fence. Park staff are going to try and remove this piece immediately.
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Hi neighbors near W Chelsea, nice enough people, but if you don’t want to discuss home improvement with a salesman, then don’t answer your door for a while. 
Never open your door to people you don't know.
My dogs scared him away. LOL! They sound like they are going to murder whoever comes to my door. Most people won't even stand on the porch!
There is a significant and growing depression in the street at 4900 N River Blvd near South Street, which a neighbor asked us to assist in escalating the matter. (See UPDATE in comments) The repair responsibility has been passed on to the Wastewater department for repair. In the meantime, please use caution when driving in that area. Thank you for bringing this to our attention, Taylor!
Good job out of you. I just saw that yesterday and was going to call about it being repaired.
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UPDATE: I followed up again Monday and received the following reply yesterday: 'Thank you for writing to the City of Tampa regarding the Cave-In located at 318 W South Ave. The Mobility Department issued work order 90091 for an inspector to investigate the location to determine an appropriate course of action as soon as possible. We have investigated and it has been determined your request is a Wastewater concern, they have taken responsibility of the Cave-In at the above location as of 07/26/21." The letter went on to say that my contact information was shared and they requested Wastewater to send me a scheduling update. I'll keep you posted as I hear more.
Current situation…
Sad news for the neighborhood… Red Star Rock Bar will be missed. Details are in the article about their July 20th closing party.
www.cltampa.com/food-drink/openings-closings/article/21154035/seminole-heights-red-star-rock-bar-...
Seminole Heights’ Red Star Rock Bar is closing this month
www.cltampa.com
There’s a farewell comedy show on July 20.Nooooo. 😢
This is the 2nd bar to close recently in Seminole Heights. What is going on?
I go there all the time very sad it’s closing!!!😱
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Of course we did! ♥️
But, I think Tampa as a city could’ve won solo without St. Pete and Clearwater being included with us. 😁
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Tampa unseats Miami on Best Cities in America list for 2021
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Tampa, the central Florida gulf coast city that recently unseated Miami on the 2021 Best Cities in America list by Resonance Consultancy, also got its name from those who settled back in the day.Our City of Tampa crews are out and about assessing damage from Elsa. The below graphic lists a few handy numbers if you need to report damage in your neighborhood, such as fallen trees and debris. Please feel free to save this graphic to your phone. The numbers listed are general phone numbers that you can also use for non-storm related situations.
CANCELLED Sorry folks, today's Patriotic Bicycle Decorating and Parade event at Rivercrest Park is a rainout and cancelled. Hope you enjoy the rest of your Independence Day weekend.
CANCELLED - Sorry folks, today’s event is a rainout, we have to CANCEL. We were so excited about resuming fun in-person activities and celebrating the 4th together today. But there’s very little hope we will get a break in this rain today. Hope you have a great rest of the holiday weekend.CANCELLED Sorry folks, today’s event is a rainout, we have to CANCEL. We were so excited about resuming fun in-person activities and celebrating the 4th together today. But there’s very little hope we will get a break in this rain today. Hope you have a great rest of the holiday weekend.
Saturday, July 3rd SSHCA will celebrate Independence Day with a bike decorating contest and parade at Rivercrest Park. This contest is available for all ages (not just kids)! We will have snacks, drinks, and crafts available.
Schedule: Bike Decorating 4pm-5pm
Bike Parade 5pm-5:30pm
Voting and Winner Announcement 5:30pm – 6pm
** Donations Appreciated!! If you are able to donate decorating supplies, we would appreciate any 4th of July themed decorations, water based paint, craft supplies, streamers, old playing cards, etc. Please contact Tatiana at 305-587-6287 to coordinate donation drop off.
CANCELLED Sorry folks, today’s event is a rainout, we have to CANCEL. We were so excited about resuming fun in-person activities and celebrating the 4th together today. But there’s very little hope we will get a break in this rain today. Hope you have a great rest of the holiday weekend.
Saturday, July 3rd SSHCA will celebrate Independence Day with a bike decorating contest and parade at Rivercrest Park. This contest is available for all ages (not just kids)! We will have snacks, drinks, and crafts available.
Schedule: Bike Decorating 4pm-5pm
Bike Parade 5pm-5:30pm
Voting and Winner Announcement 5:30pm – 6pm
** Donations Appreciated!! If you are able to donate decorating supplies, we would appreciate any 4th of July themed decorations, water based paint, craft supplies, streamers, old playing cards, etc. Please contact Tatiana at 305-587-6287 to coordinate donation drop off.
The Mayor's Boom By The Bay is Back for Independence Day! Here are all the details:
www.tampa.gov/events/boom
www.tampa.gov
July 4, 2021 This Fourth of July celebration will feature family-friendly activities, live entertainment, and SIX firework displays along Tampa's downtown waterfront. PLUS, new this year - enjoy the Friends of the Riverwalk July 4th Boat Parade and Blessing of the Fleet from 5-7pm along the Tampa Ri...The very last day of Brew Bus Brewing in South Seminole Heights. Come join us for one last gathering at Brew Bus and to wish them well. Heights residents gets first beer free.
Ok im not up to date. Why are they closing?
TA/CPA 21-11 Virtual Public Stakeholder Meeting
On Tuesday, May 25 at 6 pm, Planning Commission staff will hold a Virtual Public Stakeholder Meeting to gather input from interested parties on the proposed plan amendment to the Future Land Use Category Matrix, TA/CPA 21-11, submitted by the City of Tampa.
You may also submit a public comment through the online submission form on the project page.
The adopted Imagine 2040: Tampa Comprehensive Plan allows developers to utilize Floor Area Ratio (FAR) or dwelling units per acre for residential development in several Future Land Use (FLU) categories. TA/CPA 21-11 proposes removing the ability to utilize FAR for single-use residential development in the Community Mixed Use-35 (CMU-35), Community Commercial-35 (CC-35), and Urban Mixed Use-60 (UMU-60) FLU categories. Tampa City Council has initiated this policy change to better plan for areas of growth and mitigate the impacts of single-use multi-family residential developments. The amendment as submitted through Resolution No. 2021-273, which was passed by Tampa City Council, applies to the CMU-35, CC-35, and UMU-60 FLU designations Citywide.
www.planhillsborough.org/event/ta-cpa-21-11-amendment-virtual-public-stakeholder-meeting/?instanc...
For more information, contact David Hey at (813) 582-7375, heyd@plancom.org, or visit the project page.
Broward Elementary Mural Painting
Saturday, May 15th, 8:00-10:00 am
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, the Broward Junior Beta Club is creating a mural that highlights a few of the core values of our school site while contributing to the caring environment we have as a learning community. The project highlights Leadership, Service, and Legacy. It brings together current members, alumni, community partners, and families to promote connectedness, diversity, and cooperation. The Broward Junior Beta Club would like to send gratitude to the Home Depot and PPG for their generous donation! ☺️
Everyone is welcome!