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Suspected Burglars Caught in the Act
March 2, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Islands resident and former Tampa City Councilman Bob Buckhorn told the Tampa Creative Loafing today that someone tried to break in to his car overnight and stopped only when he ran out to his driveway. The online paper reports: Bob Buckhorn awoke during the middle of the night at his Davis Islands home early Tuesday when he looked outside his living room window and saw three men breaking into his Toyota Sequoia, or as he puts it, “three guys clearly up to no good. They weren’t my neighbors. “ So Buckhorn ran out to his driveway, where the would be robbers ran off. He then called... [Read the full story]
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Gorrie Sends Facebook Alert To Parents
February 10, 2010 · Leave a Comment
It looks like Facebook has reached the fifth grade level at Gorrie Elementary. Notices were sent out to parents this week, reminding them of the need to monitor the online activity of their children. The Tampa Tribune talked with school officials and parents about the cyber safety issue. TAMPA – He’s only a fifth-grader at Gorrie Elementary, but already he has 190 friends. On Facebook anyway. Maybe because his profile says he graduated from Plant High in 1990. “I’m tiired :/,” reads his status update. “Me2,” comes a reply. “K,” says another,... [Read the full story]
Island Events
Davis Islands Relay For Life Set for April 30th
March 1, 2010 · 1 Comment
On April 30th, the Seaplane Basin Park will be bustling with activity as teams set up for the Fifth Annual Relay For Life of Davis Islands. Relay For Life is the American Cancer Society’s largest fundraiser, and Davis Islands residents are coming together to celebrate, remember and fight back against cancer. The Planning Committee is having a great time organizing the Relay around the theme “Once Upon a Time in a World Without Cancer”. Registered teams will decorate their campsites and plan on-site activities to represent the fairy tale they select. At the Relay, you may get a chance... [Read the full story]
Island Neighbors
Island Gymnast One of Best in State
December 11, 2009 · Leave a Comment
Mix countless hours of practice, preparation and workouts outs and you get results! Just ask 8 year old Carly Griffin. Carly, daughter of Kim and David Griffin, competed with her team from Premier Gymnastics recently in the 2009 Florida USA Gymnastic meet in Lakeland. This is where all level 5 gymnasts in Florida come to show their stuff. Its also where the practice and preparation pays off. Carly finished second in the state with her score, including a 9.4 out of 10 score on the beam. Her team also took first place honors in the medium size team division. A great performance against an estimated... [Read the full story]
Island Business
Davis Islands Businesses Establish CrimeWatch
March 1, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Hello All: Please don’t forget our next DI Chamber of Commerce event on Thursday, March 4, 2010 at 6:00pm at West Park Bagel (219 E. Davis Blvd.). Our guest speaker will be Maryanne Hunsberger from the Tampa Police Department. She will be discussing the Business Watch Program bringing useful information about crime prevention, safety and tools that enhances communication between law enforcement and local businesses. This is a great opportunity to educate and learn about the programs available to us and we encourage your attendance and participation. Food and beverages will be available. ALSO,... [Read the full story]
Real Estate
TGH Buys South Tampa Property
November 11, 2009 · Leave a Comment
The Tampa Business Journal is reporting Tampa General Hospital is buying South Tampa property and planning to move some of it’s office staff from Davis Islands. The article says TGH paid $3.8 million for two parcels at 606 West Kennedy Boulevard. Hospital spokesman John Dunn says the plans are to move some of it’s non-surgical support staff. Dunn told the business paper, “it make more sense for us to buy the building than rent office space downtown.” Here is a link to the full TBJ article: Tampa General Hospital snaps up Kennedy Boulevard properties – Tampa Bay Business... [Read the full story]
Island News
Gorrie Sends Facebook Alert To Parents
It looks like Facebook has reached the fifth grade level at Gorrie Elementary. Notices were sent out to parents this week, reminding them of the need to monitor the online activity of their children. The Tampa Tribune talked with school officials and parents about the cyber safety issue. TAMPA – He’s only a fifth-grader at Gorrie Elementary,... Read more of this article
Arrest Made in Davis Islands Theft
Harold Moore, Davis Islands Neighborhood Watch coordinator, shared this email with islanders concerning an arrest for a November 2009 crime. Good morning fellow crime fighters, Since our snow shovels are still packed away, it’s great weather to be out visiting neighbors and getting contact information for Neighborhood Watch. I’ve included... Read more of this article
Gasparilla Sails Smoothly on Davis Islands
Sometimes it just pays to live on Davis Islands. This Saturday was one of those days as a large island contingent made its way to the Sea Plane Basin and along Channel Drive for the annual Gasparilla Pirate Invasion. Crowds started gathering along the Seddon Channel as early as 830AM. Some pre-planners even marked their spaces with cars and ropes the... Read more of this article
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