Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Alessi Clears Property In Seminole Heights
By KATHY STEELE
The Tampa Tribune
SEMINOLE HEIGHTS - A boarded-up store at Nebraska and Louisiana avenues came tumbling down in about three hours Tuesday.
But the plot of dirt isn't being developed right away.
"The building was unsafe," said owner and restaurateur Phil Alessi Jr. "A car hit it about six months ago."
Property records show the building, which Alessi sometimes used for storage, was built in 1928.
Alessi said he is exploring possible development projects at the site but has no immediate plans.
"It's just something in discussion," he said.
In 2006, Alessi listed the property for sale at about $1.2 million. The real estate includes three parcels stretching along Nebraska between Louisiana and New Orleans Avenue.
Initial discussions focused on a range of developments including shops, a restaurant and apartments.
The Alessi family owns Alessi's Bakery in West Tampa, and Alessi Jr. and his father opened Alessi Woodstone Oven on North Dale Mabry Highway in 2006.
The Tampa Tribune
SEMINOLE HEIGHTS - A boarded-up store at Nebraska and Louisiana avenues came tumbling down in about three hours Tuesday.
But the plot of dirt isn't being developed right away.
"The building was unsafe," said owner and restaurateur Phil Alessi Jr. "A car hit it about six months ago."
Property records show the building, which Alessi sometimes used for storage, was built in 1928.
Alessi said he is exploring possible development projects at the site but has no immediate plans.
"It's just something in discussion," he said.
In 2006, Alessi listed the property for sale at about $1.2 million. The real estate includes three parcels stretching along Nebraska between Louisiana and New Orleans Avenue.
Initial discussions focused on a range of developments including shops, a restaurant and apartments.
The Alessi family owns Alessi's Bakery in West Tampa, and Alessi Jr. and his father opened Alessi Woodstone Oven on North Dale Mabry Highway in 2006.
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Bungalow Bistro Owner Explains Request for 4-Cop Incidental Wet Zoning
From Elizabeth:
Thank you for giving me the ability to explain our request. There have been several misconceptions as to what we are requesting including several misconceptions on the redeveloping and potential for future use of the property.
The request being made to Tampa City Council is for a 4-COP incidental wet zoning. The emphasis is on the "incidental."
Hotels often have this same type of wet zoning because it is incidental to the rental of rooms also including movie theaters, spas, bouquets, bowling alleys, tea rooms, jewelry stores, art galleries and other business where the sale and consumption is incidental to the business have this type of wet zoning.
Both businesses are proposed to be operated as a single entity still requiring the incidental provision to the wet zoning.
Will a 4-COP incidental allow for a package or liquor store? The answer is NO.
The sale of alcohol would have to be incidental to the nature of the other business a package store is a principal use for the sale of alcohol not incidental so it would not be allowed, as for the convenience store, a condition can be placed on the property to prohibit a convenience store. We would agree to such a condition.
Can the site be a bar or lounge? Again, the answer is NO.
The use of the site as a bar or lounge is a principle is for the sale of alcohol and would not be allowed.
I think you and most of the neighborhood know us by now, us people who are only trying to improve Seminole Heights for the present and in the future.
We would like to invite you and everyone to the Bistro on Sunday May 18, 2008 at 3:00pm to answer any questions or concerns.
We look forward to seeing you.
Sincerely,
Elizabeth Graham
Thank you for giving me the ability to explain our request. There have been several misconceptions as to what we are requesting including several misconceptions on the redeveloping and potential for future use of the property.
The request being made to Tampa City Council is for a 4-COP incidental wet zoning. The emphasis is on the "incidental."
Hotels often have this same type of wet zoning because it is incidental to the rental of rooms also including movie theaters, spas, bouquets, bowling alleys, tea rooms, jewelry stores, art galleries and other business where the sale and consumption is incidental to the business have this type of wet zoning.
Both businesses are proposed to be operated as a single entity still requiring the incidental provision to the wet zoning.
Will a 4-COP incidental allow for a package or liquor store? The answer is NO.
The sale of alcohol would have to be incidental to the nature of the other business a package store is a principal use for the sale of alcohol not incidental so it would not be allowed, as for the convenience store, a condition can be placed on the property to prohibit a convenience store. We would agree to such a condition.
Can the site be a bar or lounge? Again, the answer is NO.
The use of the site as a bar or lounge is a principle is for the sale of alcohol and would not be allowed.
I think you and most of the neighborhood know us by now, us people who are only trying to improve Seminole Heights for the present and in the future.
We would like to invite you and everyone to the Bistro on Sunday May 18, 2008 at 3:00pm to answer any questions or concerns.
We look forward to seeing you.
Sincerely,
Elizabeth Graham
Thursday, May 08, 2008
At last, at last, at last ....
Bye -bye ugly Alessi building (on Nebraska Ave. by Osbourne)! But hello ????
I don't know why, but I have a funny premonition it may be a Beef O'Brady's.
(Hey -- at least I'm not falling for the Panera Bread rumor again :)
Wednesday, May 07, 2008
MERINOS DELI NOW DELIVERS FOR FREE!!!
Gas prices are outrageous!!!
And Merinos, your neighborhood deli at 6428 Florida Ave feels your pain.
We are now available to deliver your next deli sub, Hot Steak N Cheese, salad or even our hot daily special right to your door. No delivery charge, just a $10.00 minimum please. Our delivery hours are Mon. thru. Fri. 11 am to 7 pm and on Saturday 11 am till 4 pm.
Call us at 236-3354 or fax that order in at 232-3354.
Need to look over the menu? Go to www.merinosdeli.com
And Merinos, your neighborhood deli at 6428 Florida Ave feels your pain.
We are now available to deliver your next deli sub, Hot Steak N Cheese, salad or even our hot daily special right to your door. No delivery charge, just a $10.00 minimum please. Our delivery hours are Mon. thru. Fri. 11 am to 7 pm and on Saturday 11 am till 4 pm.
Call us at 236-3354 or fax that order in at 232-3354.
Need to look over the menu? Go to www.merinosdeli.com
Lost Cat
Our names are Andy and Janet Alwood and we live on South Ave. Our cat, Imhotep, ran out the front door on the morning of Wednesday, April 30. We have not seen him since and we are worried sick.
Tuesday, May 06, 2008
WMNF & Clip Event, May 7
From a reader:
http://www.blogger.com/www.wmnf.org for more information
http://www.blogger.com/www.beachtheatre.com for ticket information
MERINOS DELI NOW DELIVERS FOR FREE!!!
Posting per a reader's request:
Gas prices are outrageous!!! And parking can be tough at our location so, Merinos, your neighborhood deli at 6428 Florida Ave feels the pain with you and wants to help!!
We are now available to deliver your next deli sub, Hot Steak N Cheese, salad or even our hot daily special right to your door.
No delivery charge, just a $10.00 minimum please.
Our delivery hours are Mon. thru. Fri. 11 am to 7 pm and on Saturday 11 am till 4 pm. We accept all major credit cards.
Call us at 236-3354 or fax that order in at 232-3354.
Need to look over the menu? Go to www.merinosdeli.com
Gas prices are outrageous!!! And parking can be tough at our location so, Merinos, your neighborhood deli at 6428 Florida Ave feels the pain with you and wants to help!!
We are now available to deliver your next deli sub, Hot Steak N Cheese, salad or even our hot daily special right to your door.
No delivery charge, just a $10.00 minimum please.
Our delivery hours are Mon. thru. Fri. 11 am to 7 pm and on Saturday 11 am till 4 pm. We accept all major credit cards.
Call us at 236-3354 or fax that order in at 232-3354.
Need to look over the menu? Go to www.merinosdeli.com