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Renowned Florida political expert to speak at January luncheon
We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Susan MacManus, Distinguished University Professor of Public Administration and Political Science in the Department of Government and International Affairs at the University of South Florida as our guest speaker at our membership luncheon on Tuesday, January 24 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Tampa Westshore, 4500 W. Cypress Street. Dr. MacManus is an expert on Florida politics and will share the reasons that Florida is so important to the presidential race in 2012. She is nationally renowned for her incisive commentary and has appeared on major broadcast networks around the world and in various print media. Register today!
Time: 11:30 a.m. - Registration; Noon to 1:15 p.m. - Luncheon
Cost: $35 for members; $55 for non-members.
Register at our website by Friday, January 20 |
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29th Annual Dinner - February 1
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We are pleased to announce that Jeff Vinik, Chairman and Governor of the Tampa Bay Lightning will be the guest speaker at our 29th Annual Dinner. Since purchasing the team in 2010, Mr. Vinik has quickly made an impact on the team and in our community. Make individual reservations online or click here for information on corporate and table sponsorships.
Title Sponsor Platinum Sponsor
 
Gold Sponsors
MetWest International
Parkway Realty Services
Tampa Electric Company
Table Sponsors
BlueCross Blue Shield of Florida
Moffitt Cancer Center at International Plaza
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Alliance announces new BOD leadership
At the December meeting, the Westshore Alliance Board of Directors approved several new appointments. Enrique Woodroffe of Woodroffe Corporation Architects was elected Secretary, Julie Harris from Grow Financial and Ron Alicandro of the Westin Tampa Bay were appointed to the Executive Committee and Nancy Ziel from Moffitt Cancer Center at International Plaza was appointed to the board. Thanks to all of them for accepting these important leadership positions for the Westshore Alliance. |
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Alliance event sponsorship opportunities!
Sponsoring a Westshore Alliance event is a great way to promote your business. Get details here or contact Melanie Rodriguez at rodriguez@westshorealliance.org for more information. |
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Westshore Area News & Opportunities
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The Republican National Convention is less than 9 months away! The Tampa Bay Host Committee has launched a Small Business Network program to drive interest to and promote local small businesses. To participate in this program, local small businesses must be registered and accepted by one of the following: The City of Tampa, City of St. Petersburg, Hillsborough County or Pinellas County. For local small business, registration in the Host Committee network will open in early January. For more information, visit www.2012tampa.com |
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Westshore Development & Real Estate News |
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TD Ameritrade has relocated their office in Westshore. They have leased 5,000-square-feet on the first floor of the Synovus Bank Building at TriPointe Plaza, 4488 Boy Scout Boulevard.
Florida Orthopaedic Institute will open their newest location at 909 N. North Dale Mabry Highway on February 6. The 27,500 sf facility will include x-ray, MRI, clinical offices and facilities for physical and occupational therapy.
MCRT Investments will start construction of Legacy Westshore, a 300 unit apartment complex on a 3.3 acre site on Spruce Street, between Trask and Hesperides in Spring 2012. The project will take 20 to 22 months to complete with the first units available for occupancy approximately 14 months after construction start.
Tampa City Council recently approved the rezoning application for the parcel at the southwest corner of Boy Scout and Westshore Blvds. Saber Real Estate Advisors will begin construction on a multi-building 40,000 square foot retail development in spring of this year. Confirmed tenants include Bank United and the Tampa Bay area's first Container Store.
Mojito, a Latin restaurant and lounge, is now open at the Crowne Plaza Tampa Westshore, 5303 W. Kennedy Blvd.
Grille One Sixteen, an American contemporary restaurant is opening at 612 N Dale Mabry Highway in Spring 2012. Visit www.grilleonesixteen.com for information.
The City of Tampa's Land Development department produces a monthly newsletter that lists upcoming public hearings for rezonings, wet-zonings, variance requests and more. You can access the latest newsletter here. |
