Torential Rains Pound DI

Overnight and morning storms have flooded streets,  knocked out power and communications on Davis Islands. The National Weather Service is reporting between 2 and 3 inches of rain has fallen on the area so far, with another round of storms heading our way. The morning commute was dicey along West Davis and East Davis Boulevards [...]

Sips Sushi Closes It’s Doors

Sip Sushi in the Davis Islands Village is the latest small business that has failed in these tough economic times. The specialty restaurant open less than a year, closed officially two week ago, according to co-owner Frank Otto. Otto says he and his partners are actively seeking new owners. The small designer shushi lounge specialized [...]

Deadline for Public Input on Pool – Thursday

June 24th is the deadline to get your thoughts to the Tampa Parks and Recreation department.  Two weeks ago, beginning with a public meeting, comments were gathered to help determine the wants and needs of the Davis Islands community as it pertained to the Roy Jenkins Pool. An opening date for the pool has not [...]

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 [...]

Father’s Day Wishes for Dad

This Sunday families across America will celebrate and honor that special person we call dad. This week I thought it would be worthwhile to open up the  comment lines and hear from you. Would you like to share a special story about your father? Then please join in, click on the “Leave A Comment” link at [...]

Davis Islands Makes Fortune’s “Best” List

Fortune magazine is listing Davis Islands as one of the twelve best deals in the nation for retirement. Florida was one of several states that benefited from the skyrocketing houses prices, but now is also one of the best places in America to find a good deal. “Near downtown, the archipelago of Davis Islands has century-old homes [...]

Street Updates In the Village

The intersections in the Davis Islands Village are getting a much needed makeover this week. Road crews from the city of Tampa began re-striping the intersections this morning. Years of traffic over marking tape has faded the pedestrian crosswalks, creating a potentially dangerous situation for pedestrians and motorists. The new thermo-plastic lines should last for [...]

DI Teen Talks to Prosecutors in Hit & Run Case

Local newspapers are reporting Jordan Valdez has been interviewed by prosecutors. Tampa Police Chief Steve Hogue isn’t providing details but does admit new questions are being asked. Hogue told the St. Petersburg Times, “It’s my understanding that she went into the State Attorney’s Office,” he said. “The circumstances, what was said, who she talked to, [...]

Davis Islands Real Estate – “Absorption Rate”

What exactly is an “absorption rate?” Property absorption rates in a specific real estate market are excellent indicators of the direction a market is heading, or if it is a good time to sell. Currently there are 85 homes on Davis Islands either for sale or pending sales. In the last year, 56 properties sold, [...]

The Future of the Roy Jenkins Pool

The Tampa Parks and Recreation depatment began the process of mapping out a plan for the future of the Roy Jenkins Pool and the surrounding county owned areas. This includes the Sandra Freeman tennis Complex, The Bayshore Little Leasgure ballfields, Majorie Park Marina and the Davis Islands Playground. Islanders turned out to ask questions and [...]

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