Subway on Davis Islands Set to Open

After being closed for roughly six months, the Subway restaurant at 340 East Davis Boulevard is scheduled to open this Wednesday, October 7  at 8AM says co-owner Travis Chambers. The new owners, Travis Chambers and Leonard Linder, also own six other Subway locations, according to Jennifer Sanchez of Tampa Bay Subway Development. The two are [...]

Anchor Bar Opens Thursday @ 3PM on DI

It took a little over a month to get ready, but the islands newest watering hole opens quietly Thursday, October 1 at 3PM. A larger grand opening is scheduled for later in the month according to owners Justin Scuver and John Harr. Schuver and Harr are putting their recent University of Tampa Marketing and Entrepreneurial [...]

Fire Boat “Patriot” Arrives on Davis Islands

The fire boat Patriot docked at 145 pm Monday afternoon at Majorie Park Marina on Davis Islands in front of a throng of firefighters, well wishers and media. The $4 million 69 foot vessel, entered the Tampa Bay with water canons blazing, shooting water 100 feet into there air,  as it approached the Skyway Bridge. [...]

Gardening at Gorrie

It was a perfect Saturday morning to spruce up the landscape at Gorrie Elementary School. Volunteer parents and students joined in to freshen up the schools landscaping, including clearing weeds, spreading mulch and planting new flower beds at the entrance to the school. This has become a twice a year or as needed project with [...]

Davis Islands Station 17 Gets New Fire Boat

When the new $4 million dollar “Patriot” fire boat arrives at Majorie Park Marina on Monday, it will be the pride of Station 17 on Davis Islands. The boat is making it’s way down the east coast from a shipyard in Ontario. The 69 foot fire boat will call Davis Islands home and will respond [...]

Tropical Weather Update

From the National Hurricane Center – September 30, 8AM: FOR THE NORTH ATLANTIC…CARIBBEAN SEA AND THE GULF OF MEXICO… TROPICAL CYCLONE FORMATION IS NOT EXPECTED DURING THE NEXT 48 HOURS. Here are some helpful links to keep you updated in the storm as well as preparations for this tropical weather season. Important Phone Numbers NOAA [...]

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 [...]

“Save Roy Jenkins Pool” Campaign Takes Shape

A number of island residents and organizations are pressing the city to earmark funds that would open Roy Jenkins pool for next years swim season. The push is on this week, as Tampa City Council holds its last public hearing and final vote on the cities 2010 budget, September 23rd in council chambers. A the [...]

Found Dog! Black & White Spaniel

UPDATE! Way to go everyone! Angel Baby’s lost owner was found this afternoon. Dog and Mom are doing well. Thanks Esther for taking the lead on getting the family back together and a happy ending! ———————————————— This cute little spaniel was found swimming in the Curratuck Canal off Marmora and Suwanee Circle this morning. The [...]

Teen Arrested in String of Burglaries

Tampa Police tells DI Buzz that an island teenager has been arrested in connection with multiple burglaries on Davis Islands.  According to TPD spokeswoman Andrea Davis says a 17 year old juvenile was arrested on  burglary charges of a doctor’s office and multiple homes on the island. The teen was arrest on September 11 by [...]

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