City Changes Trash Pickup – Some Not Happy

For the first time in nearly 25 year the city of Tampa is changing its trash pickup schedule. If the number of various trash, recycle and yard waste cans on island streets are an indication, I would say not everyone has gotten the word about the new residential trash pick up schedule. The new schedule [...]

2010 Hurricane Forecast “BUSY!!”

The National Hurricane Center released its forecast for the 2010 season today. Warmer than normal waters are pushing forecast to call for a higher than normal amount of storms. Here is what NOAA is reporting: Across the entire Atlantic Basin for the six-month season, which begins June 1, NOAA is projecting a 70 percent probability [...]

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 pitch man team that included the late Billy Mays, is on the agenda for next weeks Tampa Variance Review Board. Sullivan, like Jeter, is asking to to build a six foot fence in front and side [...]

City Puts Davis Islands Trail Out for Bid

It’s been more than four years in the making, but the Davis Islands Trail could be a reality before the summer of 2010. The plans are complete, the design agreed upon and now the city is looking for contractors to build the estimated $800,000 Davis Islands Trail. The city will take bids on the project [...]

While You Were Sleeping!

While you were sleeping last night there was a little excitement down the main streets of Davis Islands. Around 11PM crews from the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association gently walked this brand new Cessna 182 Skylane from Peter O Knight Airport to the Tampa Convention Center. The plane will be part of the display for [...]

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 [...]

Jeter Hits A Homer at City Hall

The Tampa Variance and Review Board voted unanimously to approve Derek Jeter’s request for a six foot fence at his new home on Bahama Circle. The board heard testimony for more than an hour from city officials, attorneys, neighbors and the civic association. Jeter’s Tampa attorney Jonathan Koch,  testified the fence was needed to ensure [...]

Board Votes to Deny Jeter

Derek Jeter may have run into a snag in his quest to build a 6 foot fence around his Davis Islands mansion. The Davis Islands Civic Association has voted 12 to 6 against his request and plans to take that vote to the Tampa Variance Review Board next Tuesday. Jeter’s request asks for a six [...]

A Night of Life – DI’s Relay for Life

They gathered at the Sea Plane basin as supporters, friends and surivors. This years  Davis Islands Relay for Life brought out the best of the island. The plan, to assemble teams, and walk a track to recovery for cancer patients and survivors. Not just any walk, but  15 hours through the night, round and round, each [...]

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 [...]

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