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Upcoming Events
Holiday Luncheon
Dec. 12, 11:30 am to 1:15pm
Crowne Plaza Westshore
Member Orientation
Jan. 8, 8:30 to 9:30 am
Mainsail Suites Hotel
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Committee Meetings
Members only please
Ambassador Committee
Dec. 12, 11 am
Contact Ann Kulig
Transportation Committee
Jan. 9, 10 to 11:30 am
Contact Chris Weber
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New Members
Welcome to the following members that recently joined the Alliance:
Ameriscape Services
referred by Ron Alicandro, Westin Tpa Bay
Continental Wholesale Diamonds, LLC
HW Lochner, Inc.
Supplemental Health Care
Trenam Kemker
Viamedia
Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network
Receive a certificate for free admission to an upcoming Westshore Alliance Luncheon for referring a new member. Contact us for details. |
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Membership Milestones
Thank you to the following members that recently renewed their Alliance membership:
15 to 20 Years
Eckerd College
Thomas Craig & Company, LLP
5 to 9 Years
Chipotle Mexican Grill
Friedrich Watkins of Tampa
Rooms To Go Studley, Inc. Total Wine & More Vernon Sales Promotion
1 to 4 Years
Donatello
GrayRobinson, P.A.
PDR Certified Public Accountants
Sailport Waterfront Suites
Shutts & Bowen, LLP
Stonegate Bank
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Holiday Membership Luncheon
 Date: Wednesday, December 12
Time: Registration - 11:30 am; Lunch - Noon to 1:15 pm
Location: Crowne Plaza Tampa Westshore
Join us at our holiday celebration. No speakers, no business, just an Alliance holiday celebration that won't be the same without you. Networking, a delicious holiday lunch and entertainment provided by the Roland Park K-8 Magnet School for International Studies.
We will also be collecting holiday gifts for individuals with disabilities served by MacDonald Training Center (MTC), who do not have family or friends with whom to share the spirit of the holiday season. Their holiday wishes are for simple items that many of us take for granted.
Please consider a gift of any of the following most requested items:
- Gift certificates for a meal at a nice restaurant (Olive Garden, Red Lobster, Outback Steakhouse, Applebee's, Chili's and Panera are favorites.)
- Day passes for Lowry Park Zoo, Busch Gardens, Clearwater Marine Aquarium, Universal Studios or Disney World.
- An overnight stay at any hotel.
- A salon service for hair and/or manicure/pedicure.
- Games that may be shared by 3 or more adults.
- A 42 inch flat screen TV for the living room for 3 roommates sharing a house or apartment.
- Gift cards to Target or Wal-Mart for a "shopping spree".
If you are unable to attend our luncheon, but would like to donate, you can drop off your gift at the Alliance office at 3109 W. Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd. Suite 140.
Cost: $35 for members; $55 for non-members.
Register at our website by noon on December 10th
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Westshore Alliance Executive Director Ron Rotella was recently inducted into NAIOP Tampa Bay Hall of Fame. Ron joined many other local businesses and commercial real estate professionals that were honored at NAIOP Tampa Bay's 12th annual Best of the Best Awards dinner. Laurie Alden, Director of Leasing at Highwoods Properties, received the 2012 President's Award for her dedication and commitment to NAIOP programs and initiatives. Several Westshore Alliance members also received awards. All of the winners were highlighted in this Tampa Bay Business Journal article. Congratulations to all!
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Westshore Area News & Opportunities |
Kinetic Ring Sculpture Dedication!
The dream of our public art committee is finally a reality! Join us on December 14 at 8:30 a.m. for the dedication of the first major public art piece to be installed in Westshore. "Kinetic Ring" designed by local artist Catherine Woods, will be installed at the southwest corner of Kennedy & Memorial Blvds. Parking is available on the top level of the Parking Deck behind the Kennedy Center Bldg., 5100 W. Kennedy Blvd. (Click here for a map). Mayor Bob Buckhorn and Ron Rotella will make brief remarks, plus you will have the opportunity to meet the artist. We hope to see you there.
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Westshore Master Plan Update
Work is progressing rapidly on the Westshore Master Plan. The plan will be complete early next year and will identify specific improvements to streets, sidewalks, parks, etc. that will foster new private-sector investment and create opportunities for economic development throughout Westshore. The draft plan will be completed within the next month. We will begin an extensive public input process early next year. For more information contact Ann Kulig.
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Westshore Development & Real Estate News
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Multi-family development is heating up in Westshore. Plans are in the works for nearly 1500 new apartments in the area south of Boy Scout Blvd., between West Shore Blvd. and Dale Mabry Hwy. Projects under construction or in the planning stages are:
- Legacy Westshore, developed by MCRTrust, is a 300 unit apartment project currently under construction on Spruce Street between Trask & Hesperides
- Perennial Properties has received City Council approval to build 255 apartments at 4310 W. Spruce Street.
- Framework Group, LLC and Northwood Ravin are planning Varela Westshore, a 350 unit apartment community at the southeast corner of Spruce and Lois.
- The Metwest International development plan includes a 254 unit upscale apartment site.
- The Richman Group is pursuing an opportunity for 250+ apartments in Westshore.
Saber Corner LLC, has filed a rezoning application for a second phase of its development (anchored by the Container Store) on West Shore Blvd. The new phase includes 35,000 square feet for retail, restaurant and potential office use. Read more about it in this recent Tampa Tribune article. The City Council public hearing to consider the rezoning is tentatively scheduled for January 10.
Two Rocky Point office buildings - Island Center and Waterford Plaza - recently sold for $85.5 million. The two Class-A, 12-story buildings total 494,813 square feet.
Parmenter Realty Partners of Miami bought the buildings from Prudential Real Estate Investors.
The City of Tampa produces a monthly newsletter that lists upcoming public hearings for rezonings, wet-zonings, variance requests and more. You can access the latest newsletter here. |
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Member Company News & Events |
 Be part of the action as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers make a push for the playoffs. There are only two remaining home games - December 9 vs. the Philadelphia Eagles and December 23 vs. the St. Louis Rams. To purchase game tickets, visit www.buccaneers.com
Speaking of football, the matchup for the Outback Bowl has been set - the Michigan Wolverines will take on the South Carolina Gamecocks on January 1 at 1 p.m. at Raymond James Stadium. The Outback Bowl is the largest annual event held in Tampa and brings thousands of visitors to the area. Group/corporate entertainment packages are available through the Outback Bowl office at 813-874-2695. Individual game tickets are available at www.ticketmaster.com.
For the third consecutive year, Kenney Chesney will kick off his annual concert tour at Raymond James Stadium. His "No Shoes Nation" Tour will be held at the stadium on March 16. Tickets go on sale on December 7 at http://www.ticketmaster.com
The Tampa Bay Partnership will host a Bay Area Legislative Delegation meeting on December 11 from 9:30 to 11:30 am at the Bradenton Area Convention Center, One Haben Blvd., Palmetto. RSVP online.
Join Tampa Bay Workforce Alliance (TBWA) for a FREE business seminar, EEOC Laws and Your Business. Elaine McArthur, Outreach and Training Manager for the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Miami District, will be discussing what you need to know to make sure your business is up-to-date with equal employment laws and best practices. December 5th, 3:00pm-4:30pm at 5100 W. Kennedy Blvd., Suite 300. Reserve your seats by contacting Julie Rathwell at rathwellj@workforcetampa.com or (813) 397-2040.
DeVry University Career Services invites you to their final HR Roundtable of the year! Join fellow HR professionals from the Tampa Bay area, as well as DeVry and Keller students and alumni, for a fun networking event! This event will take place on Thursday, December 13, from 5:30pm - 7:30pm at the Tampa Bay Campus, located at 5540 West Executive Drive, Suite 100, Tampa, FL 33609. Complimentary drink and snacks will be provided. Please submit your RSVP
to TMP-CareerServices@devry.edu.
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If you would like to submit news about your company for an upcoming newsletter, send 25 to 50 words to news@westshorealliance.org. Information must be received by the 24th of the month for publication in the next monthly newsletter. News will be included on a space available basis. |
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