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Upcoming Events
Member Orientation
April 3, 8:30 to 9:30 am
PrimePay of Florida
Annual Development Forum
April 23, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
DoubleTree by Hilton Tpa/Airport/WS
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Committee Meetings
Transportation Committee
March 13, 10 to 11:30 am
at URS Corp.
RSVP tol Chris Weber
Master Plan Committee
March 20, 10:30 am to Noon
at Tampa Sports Authority
RSVP to Ann Kulig
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Welcome New Members
Achieva Credit Union
Avila Golf & Country Club - referred by Amy Stevens, Emerald Greens Golf & Country Club
Bayshore Solutions
Brimmer, Burek & Keelan LLP
Busch Gardens
Sono Bello Contouring Center
Coldwell Banker Relocation
Colliers International
Cruise Planners - referred by James Manahan, Fidelity Investments
FPL FiberNet
iTradeFair.com, Inc.
Mary Catherine Hamelin, Birth & Family Arts - referred by Ashli Givens, Speechworks
WestStar PI
Receive a certificate for free admission to an upcoming Westshore Alliance luncheon for referring a new member.
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Membership Milestones
Thank you to the following companies that recently renewed their Alliance membership:
More than 20 Years
-Atkins North America, Inc.
15 to 20 Years
-DeLaVergne & Company
-Florida Blood Services
-Tampa Sports Authority
-WestShore Plaza
-Wyndham Tampa Westshore
10 to 14 Years
-Bloomin' Brands
-Digital Lightbridge, LLC
-DoubleTree by Hilton Tampa Airport - Westshore
-Grimail Crawford, Inc.
-Pro-Ject International Inc.
-Residence Inn Tampa Westshore/Airport
5 to 9 Years
-ABI Companies, Inc./ABI Construction Services
-Barnett, Bolt, Kirkwood, Long & McBride, P.A.
-Big Cat Rescue
-Cypress Bay Condominium Association
-Express Employment Professionals
-FDG Bridgeport LLC
-Fifth Third Bank
-Florida Blue
-Pro-Shred Security
-Renaissance Tampa Int'l Plaza
-Synovus Bank
-The Ross Realty Group
1 to 4 Years
-Agliano Utility Solutions, LLC
-Emerald Greens Golf Resort & Country Club
-Manpower
-Ocean Prime
-Saint Leo University
-Sandler Sales Institute of Tampa
-Toshiba Business Solutions
-Tribute Telecom, LLC
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Save the Date! - Westshore Development Forum
Date: April 23, 2013
Time: Development Program from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.; Lunch from 11:30 to 1 p.m.
Location: DoubleTree by Hilton Tampa Airport Westshore
Make plans to join us for our 11th Annual Development Forum. Hear from experts on initiatives and projects underway to guide Westshore's continued evolution as a vibrant live, work, play community. If you are interested in the future of Westshore, you can't afford to miss this event! Full speaker lineup announced soon.
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Westshore Area News & Opportunities |
Westshore Master Plan Update
We are nearing completion of the Westshore Master Plan. The plan will be complete within a few months 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. We will be soliciting feedback on the plan at our Master Plan committee meeting on March 20. We will also be holding two public workshops in April. For more information contact Ann Kulig.
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I-275 Construction Update
I-275 reconstruction is in full swing and changes to traffic movements occur weekly. Last month the Southbound I-275 exits to Lois Avenue closed. These closures were necessary to accommodate new bridge construction. To receive our weekly traffic alerts email related to the reconstruction, click here to update your profile or subscribe (be sure to select Westshore Traffic News).
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Volunteers needed for the Great American Cleanup
Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful will host this annual event on April 27 at sites throughout the county, including waterfront sites in Westshore. Volunteer projects include roadside cleanups, invasive removals, painting, and planting. They are also looking for boaters and kayakers for waterway cleanups. Visit their website for more information.
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Westshore Development & Real Estate News
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Highwoods Properties Inc. has acquired Colonial Place I and II in the 4300 block of W. Cypress Street for $56 million. The two 10-story properties encompass 372,000 square feet with structured parking. The buildings are adjacent to 4200 Cypress, a 220,000-square-foot office property Highwoods acquired in 2009. The company will rebrand all three assets as Meridian One, Two and Three.
The 360-room Mainsail Suites Hotel & Conference Center is converting 240 of their one- and two-bedroom suites into long-term residential units, known as Mainsail Apartment Homes. The complex will also offer furnished temporary corporate housing through ExecuStay®. The remaining 120-suites will continue to function as hotel inventory. See more information here.
As part of the airport master plan update, Tampa International Airport has identified 7 sites totaling nearly 175 acres on the edges of their property that are no longer required for aviation purposes and could be leased for other commercial purposes. You can view a copy of the Airport's presentation about the sites here. Before the airport moves forward with leases on the sites, the master plan must be approved by the Hillsborough County Aviation Authority Board and the FAA.
USAmeriBank's new Westshore branch, currently under construction at 403 N. West Shore Blvd. (formerly Continental Jewelers) is slated for an April opening.
It will be a busy few weeks for ribbon cuttings in Westshore:
The Richman Group has filed an application to rezone property at Grady & Spruce (currently occupied by Without Walls Church) to build 557 apartments. The site would also accommodate restaurant and retail space along Boy Scout Blvd. City Council has scheduled an April 11 public hearing on the rezoning request.
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 |
Football season may be over, but that doesn't mean Raymond James Stadium is quiet. Several big events are happening over the next few months including "No Shoes Nation Tour" starring Kenny Chesney & Eric Church on March 16 and the Gene Mische American Invitational on April 6. See the full calendar of events at http://www.tampasportsauthority.com/.
DeVry University is sponsoring an Extreme Mock Interview event for their students on Wednesday, March 20, 2013, from 2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. If you would like to volunteer to assist in preparing their students for the job market by helping to improve their interviewing skills, please contact Jan McKenna at jmckenna@devry.edu. You will be matched with students based on your industry and provided interview questions and an evaluation form as a guide.
New York Yankees Spring Training is in full swing! Enjoy the beautiful weather and take in a game at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Click here to see the full schedule and to purchase tickets.
Continental Wholesale Diamonds is offering all Westshore Alliance members one (1) FREE REPAIR, valued at up to $100 and excluding watch repairs. Stop by their showroom and mention your membership to redeem. Take advantage of the BEST prices in Tampa on certified diamonds, wedding bands, engagement rings & designer jewelry, selling your gold and for all of your custom design, repair and appraisal needs. www.continentalwholesalediamonds.com
March is Florida's Bike Month. Tampa BayCycle, an initiative that encourages residents to ride their bikes year round for transportation, exercise or just plain fun, has a number of events planned as part of Bike Month. Activities planned include bike and gear giveaways, free Bike Safety Courses, fun group rides, bike to work rides, name that trail contest and more. A complete schedule of events can be found at www.tampabaycycle.com.
Enter your corporate team today for the American Cancer Society's Relay For Life of Westshore on April 5 & 6 at Jefferson High School. To learn how your company can get involved, contact Laura Schaffer, event chair, at Laura.Schaffer@c1bank.com or Michelle Rossi at Michelle.Rossi@cancer.org.
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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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