Sisters Awarded For Community Service
It began nine years ago as a way to bring smiles to childrens faces on Christmas morning. This week Jeanne Lavettre and Eileen Goldenberg were presented the 2009 Community Service Award by the Davis Islands Civic Association for their work with the Davis Islands Santa Stop. Walter Hill presented the award to the sisters, who have helped collect more than 20 thousand toys over the last few years. Hill told the gathered audience, "Jeanne and Eilleen built the program on their own, from the grass roots level. It's just not Christmas on Davis Islands until the Santa Stop". The two thanked everyone ...
Davis Islands Landmark Store Closes
The moving trucks have come and gone. The last of the stylish clothing packed up and moved, the tanning booths and massage tables up for sale on Craig list for the last few weeks. After 12 years, Julie Tate has closed her shop in the Davis Islands village.She tells DI Buzz, it's time for a new chapter. Her DI Body and Boutique store has been a staple for island shoppers. From facials to spray tans to trendy pirate fashion and accessories. Julie and the owner of Ruby's Cottage, who shared space in the Di Boutique building, plan to relocate to 3312 Bay ...
The 2009 Davis Island Toy Drive
This has become an island tradition. Many people say its not Christmas on the island until Santa makes his stops during the toy drive. The plans for this years event are well underway. Sisters, Eileen Goldenberg and Jeannie Lavettre started the annual event with the idea it would be a great way to bring the island together at a special time of year, and collect toys for kids that wouldn't normally receive any on Christmas morning. This years event will be on Sunday, December 6th. the start time for this year is still being determined. Eilleen and Jeannie and all of ...
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DI Teen Scheduled For Sentencing – Victim’s Family ArrivesDavis Islands teen, Jordan Valdez is scheduled for sentencing on Tuesday for her involvement in the hit and run death of...
DI General Contractor Files Chapter 11The Tampa Bay business journal is reporting this morning that Davis Islands general contractor company Donald Hughes has...
Sisters Awarded For Community Service
It began nine years ago as a way to bring smiles to childrens faces on Christmas morning. This week Jeanne Lavettre and...
Davis Islands Landmark Store Closes
The moving trucks have come and gone. The last of the stylish clothing packed up and moved, the tanning booths and massage...
TV Pitch Man Asking for a Jeter Fence
Let’s call it the Derek Jeter defense. TV Pitchman Anthony Sullivan, the other half of the dynamic duo television...
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DI Chamber Sponsors Social Media Seminar
The Davis Islands Chamber of Commerce is presenting a seminar on Social Marketing for Small Business and Entrepreneurs. The...
The 2009 Davis Island Toy Drive
This has become an island tradition. Many people say its not Christmas on the island until Santa makes his stops during the...
Davis Islands CrimeWatch Program Needs You
While the economy struggles, crime is a booming business. Protect your family and your belongings by becoming the eyes and...
Octoberween on The Island
The business village on Davis Islands hosted Octoberween on Saturday, October 31. Kids can collected candy at Davis...
Last of the Thursday Night Races
Thursday, October 29 marks the last of the Thursday night sailboat races at the Davis Islands Yatch Club. The weekly event,...
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100 West Davis: Dreams For Sale
Connie Horner is selling her dream. Nearly eight years ago she purchased the house at 100 West Davis Boulevard with visions of restoring the historic structure to its original beauty. Yes, the home was one of several listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1989, as part of the Mediterranean Revival Style Buildings on Davis Islands. Built... [Read more of this review]
Ask This Old House Comes Calling
Grace H. Yang and James Huang on Columbia Drive had a special visit Wednesday from the crew of the “Ask This Old House” home improvement program. The crew is visiting several Tampa area locations and filming for upcoming segments in 2010. Huang, a doctor at Tampa General, apparently contacted the show throw its website with a question on... [Read more of this review]
Davis Islands Sailor Wins National Title
The Davis Islands Yatch Club and Youth Sailing Foundation has a lot to be proud of this week. It is now home to the 2009 Laser 4.7 National Sailing Champion. Alec Ruiz-Ramon won the title of 2009 Laser 4.7 National Champion this past weekend in Brant Beach, New Jersey. Ruiz-Ramon, a junior at Plant High School, had six 1st place finishes and two 2nd... [Read more of this review]
A&E’s Intervention Tells DI Man’s StoryCable Network A&E is airing an emotional profile on a former Davis Island man, Bret Cansler. Cansler and his family is the focus of his battle with alcoholism. From A&ETV.com … Bret once had a promising career in real estate. But the stress to make more money to provide for his family took its toll, and Bret became an alcoholic. Two years... [Read more of this review]
Davis Islands Sailor Earns National Recognition
Tommy Timberlake has been chosen to represent the Tampa Bay Rays at this year’s All-Star Game. Tommy Timberlake, is a young man who loves the water. An accomplished sailor, Tommy spent many hours in the Davis Island Youth Sailing Association program. But it wasn’t until a regatta in Clearwater that Tommy discovered, just how important sailing... [Read more of this review]
The 'rock' gets ready to roll – Tampa TribuneTampa Tribune The 'rock' gets ready to rollTampa Tribune, FLHe and his wife, Linda, had fallen in love with Tampa. Now married 34 years, they raised their two children on Davis Islands. Shannon, 32, and Chet, 28, both went to Florida State University and earned MBA degrees from the University of Tampa. … Read More →
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