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Westshore e-news 

A monthly update for Tampa's Westshore district

August 2013

In This Issue
New Members & Milestones
Membership Luncheon
Taste of Westshore
Courtney Campbell Trail
Coastal Cleanup
Upcoming Public Meetings
Real Estate News
Member News & Events
Upcoming Events
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Member Orientation

August 7,  8:30 to 9:30 am

at Bayshore Solutions 

 

Membership Luncheon 

August 20, 11:30 am to 1 pm

Speaker:  Santiago Corrada

at InterContinental Tampa

 

Business Boot Camp & Membership Luncheon

Presented by Florida Blue

September 19

Mark your calendar!

 

Taste of Westshore

Presented by HCI Group, Inc.

October 6, 1 to 4 pm

Hillsborough Community College

 

Annual Golf Tournament

Presented by Grow Financial Federal Credit Union

November 1, Noon Shotgun

Rocky Point Golf Course

 

Committee Meetings
 
Taste of Westshore Comm.
August 14, 3:30 pm
 
Ambassador Committee

August 20, 11 am

RSVP to Rosemary Bidwell

 

Welcome New Members
 
Batson-Cook Company

Castillo Housing

Clark Construction Group, LLC

CliftonLarsonAllen

Collman & Karsky Architects, Inc. referred by Enrique Woodroffe, Woodroffe Corp. Architects

Do you know someone that could benefit from Alliance membership?  - Refer a new member and receive a certificate for FREE admission to an upcoming Westshore Alliance luncheon.  
Membership Milestones
Thank you to the following companies that recently renewed their Alliance membership:
 
30 Years!
- A.S. Austin Company
 
15 to 20 Years
- Embassy Suites
- Mechanik Nuccio Hearne & Wester, P.A.
- Tampa Bay Lightning
 
10 to 14 Years
- Jones Lang LaSalle
 
5 to 9 Years 
- Dex Imaging
- Homewood Suites Tampa Airport Westshore
- Mosaic Westshore

1 to 4 Years 
American Marketing & Mailing Services
- ASD, Inc.
- DeVry University
- Firm Solutions
- Grow Financial Federal Credit Union
- HCI Group, Inc.
- LBYD, Inc.
- Marketing Direction
- Modera Westshore
- Parsons Brinckerhoff
- Tampa Bay Times
- Tampa Convention Center
- WRMD Telemundo
Westshore Alliance News
Membership Luncheon
Date:  Tuesday, August 20
Time: Registration & Networking: 11:30 a.m.; Lunch: Noon to 1:00 p.m.

Location: InterContinental Tampa

Guest SpeakerSantiago Corrada, President & CEO, Visit Tampa Bay

Santiago Corrada  

We are delighted to welcome Santiago Corrada, President & CEO of Visit Tampa Bay to talk tourism.  The mission of Visit Tampa Bay is to create vibrant growth for the Tampa area by promoting, developing and expanding a united visitor industry.   Join us to learn more about the recent re-branding of their organization, the state of the local tourism industry and efforts to promote Tampa Bay nationally and internationally.

 

Media Sponsor:             Tampa Bay Business Journal

 

Cost: $35 for Members; $55 for Prospective Members  

Register online by noon on Friday, August 16.   

Taste of Westshore
Tickets on Sale Now!
Taste of Westshore is October 6!
The 3rd Annual Taste of Westshore, presented by HCI Group, Inc., showcases Westshore's best restaurants while benefiting students in the culinary and hospitality programs at Hillsborough Community College (HCC).  For one low price you enjoy an afternoon of unlimited tastes from many of Westshore's best restaurants plus beer and wine tastings.   You can help make the event a success by becoming a sponsor, volunteering or buying tickets!   
Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor:   HCI Group, Inc.
For more information and tickets, visit www.tasteofwestshore.com
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Westshore Area News & Opportunities

Courtney Campbell Trail Opening Soon

The first phase of the new Courtney Campbell Trail will open this fall.  The trail will link to the existing U-path Trail with connections to Cypress Point Park and Skyway Park.  This will be a premier amenity for businesses, residents & visitors in the Westshore district.   Stay tuned for details about the grand opening celebration...

Volunteer Opportunity for Coastal Cleanup

Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful will host the 26th Annual Hillsborough River and Coastal Cleanup on Saturday, September 21st. Cleanups begin at 9 am at various sites throughout Hillsborough County including the Courtney Campbell Causeway and Cypress Point Park. They are currently recruiting sponsors and site captains to lead groups of volunteers.  For details, visit www.keeptbb.org or contact Daisy Packer ([email protected] or 813-221-8733).

Transportation Policy Leadership Group Public Meeting on August 6

The Transportation for Economic Development in Hillsborough County leadership group, comprised of the Mayors of Plant City, Tampa and Temple Terrace; Hillsborough County Commissioners; and a representative from HART will be holding a public meeting to gather input on the future of transportation in Hillsborough County.  The meeting will be held on August 6 from 6 to 8 pm at the County Center, 601 E. Kennedy Blvd., 26th floor. See details at the county's website.    

City of Tampa Budget Hearings

Mayor Bob Buckhorn presented his 2014 Recommended Budget on July 25th.  Prior to adoption of the budget, the City will hold public hearings on September 9 at 5:01 pm and September 25 at 5:01 pm at Tampa City Hall. You are encouraged to attend these meetings or email and call your City Council members with your thoughts on the budget.  You can see the budget presentation, including a breakdown of capital projects by district, here.

I-275 Widening Project Updates

Traffic patterns in Westshore are changing on a weekly basis due to the I-275 widening project.   Stay informed about detours and road/lane closures by subscribing here to receive our weekly traffic alert email (be sure to select Westshore Traffic News).

Westshore Development & Real Estate News

City of Tampa Television (CTTV) recently produced a video segment about Westshore and the evolution and development of the district for their Spotlight Tampa program. You can view the video on the City's YouTube Channel.  The program will air on August 5 on CTTV (Bright House Networks Channel 615 and Verizon Fios Channel 15) and will be repeated several times throughout the month.


Those of us working in Westshore have seen the amazing transformation of Boy Scout Blvd. as a new dining hot spot.   Now the local media has taken notice.  In case you missed it, The Tampa Bay Times recently wrote about Boy Scout Blvd. as the area's new dining destination.  


Construction is underway on Phase 2 of The Corner, a new development on West Shore Blvd (just south of the Container Store).  Tenants include Olive Garden, Longhorn Steak House, Pei Wei Asian Diner, AT&T and Gym Source.  Read more about the project at review.net.   


Modera Westshore is now pre-leasing for their new 300 unit apartment community on Spruce between Trask & Hesperides.  First apartments are scheduled to be available for move-in September 1.


The City of Tampa produces a monthly newsletter that lists upcoming public hearings for rezonings, variance requests and more.  You can access the latest newsletter here.

Member Company News & Events

Shop Tax Free and get a $25 Gift Card at WestShore Plaza!  Receive a free $25 gift card when you spend $250 or more in 1 day at any WestShore Plaza retailer or restaurant.  Bring same day receipts from August 2 - August 4, 2013 to Guest Services.  Visit www.westshoreplaza.com for more details.


Manufacturing Employers... Join the Tampa Bay WorkForce Alliance for a FREE event on Aug. 15th, from 8am-9:30am at MicroLumen Inc., One MicroLumen Way, in Oldsmar to hear local manufacturers and educators as they discuss their findings on how to build the local manufacturing workforce and how we can work together to ensure Hillsborough and Pinellas County manufacturers can grow.  Register at www.tbwamanufacturingevent.eventbrite.com 


The 4th Annual DINE Tampa Bay Restaurant Week is back from August 16th to 30th. This is your opportunity to enjoy specially priced three-course meals from some of the Tampa Bay area's finest restaurants. More than 20 of Westshore's best restaurants are participating. Visit www.dinetampabay.com for details. 


Football season has arrived.  The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have two home preseason games at Raymond James Stadium this month - Thursday, August 8 vs. the Super Bowl Champion Baltimore Ravens & Thursday, August 29 vs. the Washington Redskins.   Get tickets at www.buccaneers.com.   The USF Bulls open their season at Raymond James on Saturday August 31 vs. McNeese State. Visit www.gousfbulls.com for details.


The Suncoast Region of Make-A-Wish Central & Northern Florida will host their signature event - The 17th Annual Night of the Iguana on Friday, Sept. 27th 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Tickets are $85 and include specialty drinks, open bar and tastings from participating restaurants. For more information visit their website

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