It recently came to light that it is against City Ordinances to fish along almost all of Bayshore Boulevard. We are talking about resident fishing - not large commercial boats or anything like that. Violating the ordinance could result in a fine.
Reasons for the ordinance have centered on the issue of safety. Making sure that bicyclists, runners, roller bladers, and others are not hit by rods and reels, or fishing poles, or hooks, etc. BUT who are we kidding ?
While most of the types of residents attracted are merely there for the recreation, there are some that fish just because they want to catch dinner. Maybe they are poor or maybe they are just trying to save a few dollars.
With this City Ordinance in effect along this beautiful stretch of million dollar homes and condos you also have to wonder if it isn't just a case of "those that have" trying to make sure that they don't have to be subjected to observe "those that have not."
Tampa is made up of people of many diverse ethnicities and backgrounds. And to the knowledge of TAMPAGOLD.COM, they have just as much right to enjoy Bayshore as anyone else.
Let's get rid of this ordinance. Recent prostesters of the fishing ordinance carried signs that read very simply "WE CAN SHARE". Seems that says it all. What do you think ?
Monday, April 25, 2005
EARTHDAY Makes You Think Some
The Earthday event in Tampa at Lowry Park provided diverse environmentally motivated groups a great opportunity to reach out to the community about how we can each do a little to make our Planet a better place to exist. Unfortunately, it was a case of preaching to the choir. While the groups brought many volunteers, the public was not as particpatory as could have been hoped for. For the next year's event, we would suggest a more central type location where people already are. We love Lowry Park - all of it ! But the important information that Earthday wants to distribute was just not getting to where all it needs to be.
However, there is a continuing effort that really needs to be commented on. Most people think that Government Employees are working Monday-Friday jobs --- WRONG !
We go to more events than we can remember. From Plant Sales to Environmental Events, to Pets events; and almost everyone event we attend - on weekends - have City, County, State, and/or Regional employees participating to give you helpful information. At the Earthday Event Brent White with the City of Tampa's Water Conservation department was sharing information about helping to save water by using rainwater. Did you know that a homeowner can receive TWO free rain barrels ? Storing rainwater can aid in reducing stormwater runoff.
If we all do a little, it can mean a lot. For info about water conservation and the Rain Barrel program in Tampa, call 274-8121, tell them TAMPAGOLD.COM sent you ! What do you think ?
However, there is a continuing effort that really needs to be commented on. Most people think that Government Employees are working Monday-Friday jobs --- WRONG !
We go to more events than we can remember. From Plant Sales to Environmental Events, to Pets events; and almost everyone event we attend - on weekends - have City, County, State, and/or Regional employees participating to give you helpful information. At the Earthday Event Brent White with the City of Tampa's Water Conservation department was sharing information about helping to save water by using rainwater. Did you know that a homeowner can receive TWO free rain barrels ? Storing rainwater can aid in reducing stormwater runoff.
If we all do a little, it can mean a lot. For info about water conservation and the Rain Barrel program in Tampa, call 274-8121, tell them TAMPAGOLD.COM sent you ! What do you think ?
Friday, April 22, 2005
TROLLEY TASTE OF SOHO WAS FUN, BUT ONLY A TASTE
The approximately 500 participants in the fundraising event for the Moffit Center had a great time. The restaurants provided a great sampling of some of SOHO's unique locations, BUT it was the taste of Hartline's Trolley Car system than really was the talk of the neighborhood.
Will it ever come to SOHO ? What will it take to happen ? Will it get used if it does ?
It is sad to see the existing route to Old Hyde Park Village operate with virtually no riders on most trips. If it went further, just a few blocks, to Howard Avenue, would it get used ? Would if be profitable or even come close ? Would you use it ? Thinking about walking a short distance and being taken to Channelside or Ybor is pretty attractive, but would it be used ?
What do you think ? We would welcome your comments - click below to add yours.
Will it ever come to SOHO ? What will it take to happen ? Will it get used if it does ?
It is sad to see the existing route to Old Hyde Park Village operate with virtually no riders on most trips. If it went further, just a few blocks, to Howard Avenue, would it get used ? Would if be profitable or even come close ? Would you use it ? Thinking about walking a short distance and being taken to Channelside or Ybor is pretty attractive, but would it be used ?
What do you think ? We would welcome your comments - click below to add yours.
Friday, April 15, 2005
THE TAMPA SPORTS AUTHORITY - Let Them Have Some Fun !
All the screaming and yelling about the members of the Tampa Sports Authority receiving Buccaneers tickets, viewing suites, and food and drink is really just a bunch of B.S. This NON-PAID board has a lot of work and responsibility staring at them every day.
Acting as an In the Sunshine organization with almost every type of media attention possible, it seems a little silly that the issue of going to a few football games with a few friends and having some food and drinks is such a big deal. It seems to me that I would rather have them having a good time than have them make some bad decisions costing the county millions of dollars.
It looks like their games and tickets will be limited and forget the liquor and beer, hot dogs are probably in their future. Someone seems to be trying to take the AUTHORITY out of the Sports Authority.
Sports is business, but, it is about the fun and excitement too. Let these members have fun. I am certain when they are at those long, drawn out meetings that they are not being paid for, fun is not what they are having.
Get off their backs, if we are so concerned about them abusing or being so influenced by this perk, then maybe they should not be on the Authority to begin with. This does not seem to be the issue, so let's sit back in our suite, have a drink, and enjoy the game. Gee, seems that is what we want the fans to do ! What do you think ?
Acting as an In the Sunshine organization with almost every type of media attention possible, it seems a little silly that the issue of going to a few football games with a few friends and having some food and drinks is such a big deal. It seems to me that I would rather have them having a good time than have them make some bad decisions costing the county millions of dollars.
It looks like their games and tickets will be limited and forget the liquor and beer, hot dogs are probably in their future. Someone seems to be trying to take the AUTHORITY out of the Sports Authority.
Sports is business, but, it is about the fun and excitement too. Let these members have fun. I am certain when they are at those long, drawn out meetings that they are not being paid for, fun is not what they are having.
Get off their backs, if we are so concerned about them abusing or being so influenced by this perk, then maybe they should not be on the Authority to begin with. This does not seem to be the issue, so let's sit back in our suite, have a drink, and enjoy the game. Gee, seems that is what we want the fans to do ! What do you think ?
Thursday, April 07, 2005
OUR COUNTY COMMISSION - IF THEY ONLY HAD A BRAIN
If you drive the Lee Roy Selmon Expressway, you have to look at the strange shaped pilings and wonder if they are going to be safe. We have all heard stories or seen pictures of collapsed bridges with cars dangling or going over the edge. Work on the expressway is being done by URS Corp. The pilings sank not a few inches - BUT 11 FEET ! Remember this
If you live in the Apollo Beach area, you have to know that the desalination plant to help provide some relief to our water supply has been a continual nightmare. Covanta built the plant and was to operate it, but it was taken over by the county when it appeared to have serious problems. Pretty uncomfortable when you build a project only to have it taken over at the end due to those problems.
By the way, we failed to tell you about the millions of dollars each of those issues have cost the county - plus the moment of fear that most Expressway drivers have when approaching those pilings/supports.
Our County Commission is thinking of REWARDING the two companies with additional contracts: For Covanta - a possible project to expand a waste to energy plant and for URS Corp. additional work on stormwater projects. The Tampa Tribune has complete details.
Only County Commissioners Blair and Storms vote against these.
At the same meeting , the brainless commission voted against providing healthcare to 3 time felons in order to save $ 4 million annually. THE COVANTA DEAL ALONE COULD INCREASE COUNTY LIABILITY BY AROUND $ 22 MILLION !
TELL THE COUNTY COMMISSION WHAT YOU THINK ! email them here
Your comments to them really does make a difference. By the way, if this gets you worked up, let Commissioners Blair and Storms know you support their votes too.
If you live in the Apollo Beach area, you have to know that the desalination plant to help provide some relief to our water supply has been a continual nightmare. Covanta built the plant and was to operate it, but it was taken over by the county when it appeared to have serious problems. Pretty uncomfortable when you build a project only to have it taken over at the end due to those problems.
By the way, we failed to tell you about the millions of dollars each of those issues have cost the county - plus the moment of fear that most Expressway drivers have when approaching those pilings/supports.
Our County Commission is thinking of REWARDING the two companies with additional contracts: For Covanta - a possible project to expand a waste to energy plant and for URS Corp. additional work on stormwater projects. The Tampa Tribune has complete details.
Only County Commissioners Blair and Storms vote against these.
At the same meeting , the brainless commission voted against providing healthcare to 3 time felons in order to save $ 4 million annually. THE COVANTA DEAL ALONE COULD INCREASE COUNTY LIABILITY BY AROUND $ 22 MILLION !
TELL THE COUNTY COMMISSION WHAT YOU THINK ! email them here
Your comments to them really does make a difference. By the way, if this gets you worked up, let Commissioners Blair and Storms know you support their votes too.
Friday, April 01, 2005
HAPPY APRIL FOOL'S DAY !
IF YOU CAUGHT OUR SIGN IN SOHO OR OUR PARADISE TOWER Link on our websites,
you should have thought about it being April Fools Day OR at least thought about the fact that what bureaucrat would ever let a multi level mobile home park ever happen in Tampa. OR at best, you should have guessed that nice neighborhoods would never allow a mobile home park - of any nature - in anyway.
BUT the point TAMPAGOLD wanted to make is that affordable housing is an issue that is about to wrap around our Paradise's throat in a fast way.
Key West is dealing with this problem in a major way. The restaurant servers, hotel staff, maintenance people are all being pushed farther up the highway due to the price explosion of real estate on the island. The trade out means longer commutes increasing transportation costs and adding to less time to spend with family and friends. Tampa is experiencing a rapid price increase. Developments are selling out before even breaking ground.
In SOHO, townhouses starting at $399,000 are springing up everywhere and seem to be selling briskly. How many bartenders or hotel clerks can afford that price tag ? This price explosion moves like a giant growing cloud - more residents moving from Tampa to Brandon, Riverview, etc. to escape those high prices. Intown, the public housing projects are being eyed by developers with an eye to gobbling up this land in exchange for a multi price level development.
Recent reports show average area prices in the low $200,000 range while average incomes support prices in the low $100,000 range. The Tampa Tribune has been doing a very good job reporting what is happening. Our only criticism of their coverage is that it should be in BRIGHT RED Letters !
When will this quit ? It's anyone's guess, but the rising interest rate environment can sure put a strangle hold on the homeowner's budget. Speculation is clearly serving a part in fueling the Tampa market. With over 20 projects destined for downtown, most have alreadybeen reserved or sold out. It would sure be interesting to see how many of the same names show up on each building's sold list. Recent articles about job losses in Tampa seem to about match job growth. So what does that mean for a growing population ? Just maybe a multi level mobile home park isn't such a bad idea after all. What do you think ?
you should have thought about it being April Fools Day OR at least thought about the fact that what bureaucrat would ever let a multi level mobile home park ever happen in Tampa. OR at best, you should have guessed that nice neighborhoods would never allow a mobile home park - of any nature - in anyway.
BUT the point TAMPAGOLD wanted to make is that affordable housing is an issue that is about to wrap around our Paradise's throat in a fast way.
Key West is dealing with this problem in a major way. The restaurant servers, hotel staff, maintenance people are all being pushed farther up the highway due to the price explosion of real estate on the island. The trade out means longer commutes increasing transportation costs and adding to less time to spend with family and friends. Tampa is experiencing a rapid price increase. Developments are selling out before even breaking ground.
In SOHO, townhouses starting at $399,000 are springing up everywhere and seem to be selling briskly. How many bartenders or hotel clerks can afford that price tag ? This price explosion moves like a giant growing cloud - more residents moving from Tampa to Brandon, Riverview, etc. to escape those high prices. Intown, the public housing projects are being eyed by developers with an eye to gobbling up this land in exchange for a multi price level development.
Recent reports show average area prices in the low $200,000 range while average incomes support prices in the low $100,000 range. The Tampa Tribune has been doing a very good job reporting what is happening. Our only criticism of their coverage is that it should be in BRIGHT RED Letters !
When will this quit ? It's anyone's guess, but the rising interest rate environment can sure put a strangle hold on the homeowner's budget. Speculation is clearly serving a part in fueling the Tampa market. With over 20 projects destined for downtown, most have alreadybeen reserved or sold out. It would sure be interesting to see how many of the same names show up on each building's sold list. Recent articles about job losses in Tampa seem to about match job growth. So what does that mean for a growing population ? Just maybe a multi level mobile home park isn't such a bad idea after all. What do you think ?
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