A&E’s Intervention Tells DI Man’s Story

Cable 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, [...]

220 East To Serve Mixed Drinks

  Restaurant 220 East in the Davis Islands Village is approved by Tampa City Council for a 4COP permit, allowing the restaurant to serve liquor, along with its current beer and wine menu. Co-owner Dave Chapdelaine tells DI Buzz he is in the process of hiring staff, and completing the last bit of paperwork neccesary. He says [...]

2009 Davis Islands Ice Cream Social

Balloons, crafts, and lots of ice cream at the 2009 Davis Islands Civic Association Ice Cream Social. The annual event was held at Majorie Park Marina. Picture perfect weather, and lots of islanders saying hi and catching up. A highlight to this years event was the announcement that “Charner’s Challenge” had been met and the [...]

Friends and Family Pay Tribute

Mike Rakestraw’s family welcomed his friends to help raise funds for his teenage children. Rakestraw died this past week from head injuries he received in March. “It’s been amazing, the outpouring of support from the community, people and businesses donating their time and money,” said Connie Bond, organizer and owner of Yeoman’s Pub. Nearly every [...]

Davis Islands Chamber Chooses New Leadership

Not the pomp and circumstance of a US Presidential Inauguration, but just as meaningful for the business community on Davis Islands. George Arroyo, owner of Studio Cabello Salon in the village, is the new president of the Davis Islands Chamber of Commerce. George replaces outgoing president Bill Sharpe, owner of the Davis Islands Community Newspaper. [...]

Currituck Channel Enhancement Underway

The Tampa Stormwater Department is moving forward with the design phase of the environmental ecosystem enhancement of the Currituck Channel. According to a memo from department director, Chuck Walter, to Tampa City Councilman John Dingfelder, dredging at the “furthest area from the mouth”  of the channel has been designed and is in the permiting process. [...]

Water Restrictions Toughest Yet

Fountains, washing cars and water features are in the cross hairs of the Southwest Florida Water Management District‘s new water restrictions. On April 3rd the toughest restrictions ever go into place on Davis Islands and the rest of the bay area. On top of the Tampa City ban of only allowing hand watering once per week, tough [...]

Airshow Weather Delayed But Still Awesome

A great weekend of looking to the skies. AirFest 2009 took flight at MacDill AFB. Saturday was a windy day, but people still gathered at the Sea Plane Basin Park to take in some of the show. The winds kicked up a bit on shore and was a great day to catch up with neighbors. [...]

Welcome to DI Buzz!

Hi there and thanks for stopping by. Somehow our paths have crossed and you have found what I hope will be a place where the people of Davis Islands can share information about this great neighborhood. Before I go any further, please allow me introduce myself. I am Ken Elmore, I live here on the islands on Suwanee Circle. I started thinking about [...]

Derek Jeter’s DI Mansion

The word is out about the new nearly 31,000 square foot home Derek Jeter is building on Davis Islands. The story hit the papers and online overnight and since then a steady stream of onlookers are stopping by the Yankee legend’s future home for a “look see”. Apparently the soon to be largest home in [...]

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