Westshore e-news 

An update for Tampa's Westshore district

March 2014

In This Issue
New Members & Milestones
Westshore Improvements
Westshore Headlines
Real Estate News
Member News & Events
Upcoming Events
Get details here

 

Monthly Luncheon

Speakers:  Santiago Corrada and Al Higginbotham

March 19, 11:30 am to 1:15 pm

 

Westshore Development Forum

April 9, 8:30 am to 1 pm

at DoubleTree by Hilton Tampa Airport Westshore 

Committee Meetings
 
Transportation Committee 

March 12, 10 am

at URS Corporation

RSVP to Chris Weber


Ambassador Committee

March 19, 11 am

at Centre Club

RSVP to Rosemary Bidwell

Welcome New Members
 
-Air Culinaire Worldwide, LLC

-CentraCare

-Commercial Design Products

-DLG Management Services

-ESP Associates, PA

-EVOS Westshore, referred by Jay Botsch, WestShore Plaza

-First Class Moving Systems

-Flint Creek Outfitters LLC

-G Fried Flooring America

-Gordon J. Schiff, P.A
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-Gries Investment Fund, referred by Patrick Kelly, Redstone Commercial RE

-Peter Bajohr, referred by Alina Font
 
-Yacht Starship Dining Cruises
 
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:
 
20+ Years 
-Concorde Companies
-Tampa Sports Authority
 
15 to 19 Years
-Crescent Communities LLC
-DeLaVergne & Co.
-Quorum Hotel Tampa
 
10 to 14 Years
-Digital Lightbridge
-Mainsail/Marriott Execustay
-McKibbon Hotel Mgmt.
-Residence Inn Tampa Airport/Westshore
 
5 to 9 Years 
-ABI Companies
-AvMed Health Plans
-Big Cat Rescue
-Cypress Bay Condo Assn.
-Florida Blue
-Mitchell's Fish Market
-Ocean Prime
-Panera Bread
-Tribute Telecom LLC
 
1 to 4 Years 
-Achieve Credit Union
-Busch Gardens & Adventure Island
-Coldwell Banker Relocation
-Genesis
-HART
-JCR Enterprise
-Nvirotect Pest Control
-Onicx
-Superior Contracting - Seal & Paving
-Synergy Elite Sports Clinic
-The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Westshore Alliance News
March Luncheon
Wednesday, March 19, 11:30 am to 1 pm
Location:  Centre Club, 123 S. West Shore Blvd.
Guest Speakers:  Santiago Corrada, President & CEO, Visit Tampa Bay and Commissioner Al Higginbotham, Hillsborough County

Santiago Corrada

Al Higginbotham The International  Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards, India's biggest media event with a viewership of almost 600 million, is coming to Tampa April 23-26.  This marks the first time the international world showcase event will be held in the United States. Mr. Corrada and Commissioner Higginbotham will discuss how this event will place unprecedented international attention on the Tampa Bay area.  

 

Cost:  $35 Members; $55 Prospective Members

Get details and register online by noon on March 17

 

Sponsored by:     

 

Westshore Area Improvements
Park Improvements in Westshore
Thanks to the City of Tampa for investing in Westshore area parks.  New restrooms were recently opened at Ben T. Davis Beach and a new playground opened at Cypress Point Park on Friday, February 7.   
Volunteers Needed for Great American Cleanup
Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful is seeking site volunteers for the Great American Cleanup on April 12.  The annual event provides opportunities to participate in outdoor improvement projects at locations throughout Tampa Bay including Cypress Point Park and the Courtney Campbell Causeway.  For more information, visit their website.  
Westshore in the News
Recent headlines from Westshore

Gov. Scott commits $194M to TIA upgrades (Tampa Bay Business Journal, 3/5)

 

HCI profit doubles in 2013  (Tampa Bay Business Journal, 3/4) 

 

Court receiver selects Odyssey Marine for shipwreck project (Tampa Bay Business Journal, 3/3) 

 

PDQ makes big plans, adds partner (Tbo.com, 3/2) 

 

PwC builds on expertise with private companies and shared services

(Tampa Bay Business Journal, 2/28)

 

IIFA tickets grow scarce, pricey (Tampa Bay Business Journal, 2/27)

 

ConnectWise will use incentives to create 112 new Tech Jobs (Tampa Bay Business Journal 2/26)

 

Tampa airport wins Americas Region Routes Award (Tbo.com, 2/26)

 

Bloomin' Brands Income Surges in 2013 (Tampa Bay Business Journal, 2/25)

Westshore Development & Real Estate News

Mark your Calendar!   April 9 is the 12th Annual Westshore Development Forum. Hear from experts on initiatives and projects underway to guide Westshore's continued evolution as a vibrant live, work, play community. We'll be providing updates on office, retail, hotel and residential real estate activity in Westshore, as well as other infrastructure projects to support Westshore's growth.   Get details at our website.


Louisiana based Intermountain Management will start construction this spring on a Fairfield Inn & Suites at 2215 N. Lois Ave.  The 5 story, 129 room hotel will be their first property in Tampa.  


The 350 unit Varela Westshore Apartments are taking shape at Lois & Spruce. Framework Group recently posted an aerial view of the construction on their website. 


The Westshore Palms neighborhood (bounded by Kennedy Blvd., I-275, West Shore Blvd & Lois Ave) is experiencing a transformation.  A number of new multi-family developments are on the way.  Here are just a few:

  • Alan Development has started construction on Adagio at Westshore Palms, a 46 unit apartment complex at the corner of Gray & Hubert Streets.  
  • Castillo Housing is developing new townhome projects at 4521 W North A Street and at 4517 W. Gray Street. 
  • WC Equity is renovating a 1920's era 14 unit apartment building at North A Street & Lois Ave. See more at www.westshoregardens.com 
  • Emery Constructors is developing the 12 unit Westshore Townhomes at North A & Hubert Streets.  See more at www.tampabaycityliving.com 

Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse and Gym Source are now open at phase II of the Corner on West Shore Blvd., just south of Boy Scout Blvd.   Pei Wei will be opening later this Spring.  


Lifetime Athletic at International Plaza will open April 10.  This is the first Tampa Bay area location for the Minnesota based chain of fitness centers.  


Construction is nearly complete on the DICK'S Sporting Goods at WestShore Plaza. The new flagship prototype store will open this spring.  


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

Florida Blue offers a variety of FREE health and wellness events at their Westshore center. See the calendar of events for March here.  


Is your company hiring? Career Source Tampa Bay (formerly Tampa Bay Workforce Alliance) will be hosting a career fair on April 10.   If your company has multiple positions you're looking to fill, contact Maria Suarez at: 813-397-2037 or [email protected] to participate! 


Tampa International Airport is putting the run in runway - AGAIN!  The 5K Runway Fun Run benefiting United Way Suncoast is April 26.  Get details at www.tampaairport.com/5K.  


Many of WestShore Plaza's restaurants offer weekday lunch menus.  Need to host a meeting or just want to get out of the office?  Enjoy lunch at Maggiano's, PF Chang's, Seasons 52, The Palm, Mitchell's, or Grimalidi's.  If lunch isn't on your list, then treat yourself to dinner out.  The restaurants also offer to-go options!  


Golfer's Grail is hosting Women on Course Clinic & Cocktail March 11, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Gals Golfing & Networking March 19, 3:30-6:30 p.m. and Couples Golf March 26, 5:30-7:30 p.m. For more information, visit www.golfersgrail.net  


Mark your calendars!  March 28-30, 2014 will be the Grand Opening weekend for the new Flint Creek Outfitters store on West Shore Blvd.  Visit www.flintcreekoutfitters.com for details. 


HCC's Dale Mabry Campus Business Department is hosting a "Startup Toolbox Series" of speaker events on select Fridays.  The events are open to students and the general public to hear from area entrepreneurs and business leaders on a wide range of business topics. Get details here.  

If you would like to submit news about your company for an upcoming newsletter, send 25 to 50 words to [email protected].  News will be included on a space available basis.
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