Seminole Heights Businesses

Well I was going to write a little blurb about last night's meeting of the businesses of Seminole Heights. Susan beat me to it in an email to SE Sem Hts.

"Scott and I attended a meeting last night focused on forming an active business association in the greater Seminole Hts. area. The room was packed with energetic, enthusiastic people who have a vision for the commercial district of our community. Among them were the new owners of (Seminole Heights Sports and Rehabilitaton Center) on Florida, the owner of the (Urban Fitness) on Florida, Angelica of Viva la Frida's, Sherry Taylor King of Sherry's Yesterdaze, Suzanne Prieur who is a new force in the revitalization of our historic district, Ashley of Ashley's on the Avenue, Elizabeth of Forever Beautiful, and Milton of Coffee Bean Cafe and Now and Again Antiques. There were also artists, people with in-home businesses, and residents. Everyone was introduced, ideas were floated, and a steering committee formed to decide on a group name, group focus, bylaws and committee titles, etc.

The next meeting is set for Thursday, Nov.3, 7 p.m. at Coffee Bean Cafe. I encourage anyone who has an interest in revitalizing the business district of our neighborhood to attend. It was exciting to hear a simple idea thrown out and readily accepted. That idea was to coordinate businesses to decorate for the December holidays. Won't that brighten up Nebraska and Florida Avenues!"

This will be interesting group. There are some very dynamic people involved. A lot of good ideas.

One of the differences of this business group from all others in the city is that it includes home based businesses and artists. This has the potential of making it a much larger group, to broaden the expertise and to develop deeper ties with the residents.

This is the future of great business in Seminole Heights.

Oh by the way, Kathy Steele attended so expect a good article in the Tampa Tribune.