Westshore E-News: News from the Westshore Alliance
IN THIS ISSUE: JUNE 2016
ALLIANCE NEWSAllianceNews
The rebuild of the I-275/SR 60 Interchange, which is a key component of the Tampa Bay Express project, has been the Westshore Alliance's top transportation priority for many years. The project faces a critical vote by the Hillsborough Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) on Wednesday, June 22. Those who would like to voice support for this project can:
Read more about the I-275/SR 60 Interchange Rebuild, as well as TBXyes
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!
BELFOR Tampa
Berkshire Hathaway Florida Properties Group
ShowTech Solutions, Inc.

Do you know someone who could benefit from Alliance membership? Refer a new member and receive a certificate for FREE admission to an upcoming Westshore Alliance luncheon. Learn more about membership benefits.
MEMBERSHIP MILESTONES
Thank you to the following companies that have recently renewed their Alliance membership.

20+ Years
Carlton Fields
Mechanik Nuccio Hearne & Wester, P.A.
Tampa Bay Lightning 

10-14 Years
Carroll Air Systems
Fidelity Investments
Frazier & Deeter CPAs & Advisors

5-9 Years
Centennial Bank
Crowne Plaza Tampa Westshore
Mortgage and Investment Bankers
St. Joseph's Hospital-BayCare Health System
Tampa Housing Authority
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Avion Park of Westshore

1-4 Years
Alina Font, Ph.D., P.A.
Aubrey Communications, Inc.
Convergent Management, LLC
Florida Retail Partners, Inc.
Hillsborough County Planning Commission
Jackson Lewis P.C.
Manhattan Construction (Florida), Inc.
UPCOMING WESTSHORE ALLIANCE EVENTS

Let's Talk Transportation (Members Only)
Wed. Jun. 8
9 - 10 am
Hilton Garden Inn Tampa Airport Westshore
5312 Avion Park Drive
Free Event
REGISTER (members only)

June Luncheon with Tampa Bay Rays Chief Business Officer Jeff Cogen
Wed. Jun. 22
11:30 am Registration, 12 pm Lunch
Holiday Inn Tampa Westshore
700 N. West Shore Blvd.
$40 Members, $55 Prospective Members
REGISTER
Thank you to this month's lunch sponsor, Novus Westshore Apartment Homes

July 4: Westshore Alliance Offices Closed in Observance of Independence Day

WESTSHORE 101 
Tues. Jul. 12
8:30 - 9:30 am
Location: TBD
Free Event
REGISTER

Alliance After-Hours Networking 
Tues. Jul. 19
5 - 7 pm 
Mojito Restaurant & Lounge at Crowne Plaza Tampa Westshore
5303 W. Kennedy Blvd.
Members: FREE, Prospective Members: $15
REGISTER

Ron Rotella Golf Classic: Registration Open & Sponsorships Available
Fri. Oct. 28
Rocky Point Golf Course
4151 Dana Shores Drive
COMMITTEE MEETINGS (members only)
Transportation Committee
Wed. Jul. 13, 10 - 11:30 am
AECOM
Ambassador Committee
Wed. Jun. 22, 11 - 11:30 am
Holiday Inn Tampa Westshore

View a complete list of Westshore Alliance events HERE.
DEVELOPMENT & TRANSPORTATIONDevelopmentTransportation
Laser Spine Institute headquarters opened its doors in May. The state-of-the-art medical office located in Westshore's Avion Park and developed by Highwoods Properties features 175,000 square feet of office space with 10 surgical suites and 32 exam rooms. 
Kimpton Hotels and Restaurants announced plans to open the Kimpton Tampa Hotel on the corner of O'Brien and Laurel Streets in early 2018. The 150-room "luxury lifestyle hotel" will be five stories with a rooftop bar, two restaurants and 4,000 square feet of meeting and event space. Read more
Miller's Ale House opened June 6 at 3860 W. Columbus Drive, on the northernmost portion of the former Without Walls church property. The 7985-square-foot restaurant features casual fare as well as steak and seafood. Read more.
The Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa Airport/Westshore has completed $4.5 million in renovations, including updating the two-room guest corridors with new suite artwork, lighting, furniture and TVs. Read more.
Thai Prime is now open at MetWest International on Boy Scout Blvd. The 2600-square-foot authentic Thai restaurant includes more than 170 seats and offers a full liquor bar and outdoor seating.
Ducky's, the sports lounge and restaurant co-owned by Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Evan Longoria, celebrated its grand opening last month at Tampa International Airport. Read more.
Plans for Lucky Dill Deli and its sister brewery, Local Brewing Company, are moving forward. The restaurant filed plans with the city last month for the renovation of the former Boizao Steakhouse at 4606 W. Boy Scout Blvd. Read more
Duffy's Sports Grill opened its first location in Tampa last month at 1580 N Dale Mabry Hwy. The 7,000-square-foot sports-themed restaurant has more than 80 60-inch high-definition, flat-screen TVs.
Westshore I-275 Update: The northbound Dale Mabry entrance to southbound I-275 is now open. Motorists traveling northbound on Dale Mabry have two left turn lanes at the signal to enter southbound I-275.
Want to sit back and enjoy the ride to and from work? Join one of Tampa's growing number of Vanpools to save money and the hassle of driving. Check a special Vanpool summer promotion here, and learn more about the program here
COMMUNITY & MEMBER NEWSCommunityMemberNews
The Tampa Bay Business Journal is offering Westshore Alliance members a discounted ticket price of $35 to attend the 2016 Nonprofit of the Year event on Thursday, June 9 at Lowry Park Zoo. Select "single ticket" on the registration page and enter the promo code "2016NP35." Email Maria Krueger with questions.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are offering special discounts on individual tickets for members and friends of Westshore Alliance. View details here, and get your tickets today. Go Bucs!

Jackson Lewis, a law firm dedicated to representing management in workplace matters, is offering Westshore Alliance members a complimentary hotline for employment-related questions that may arise. The first 15 minutes are free, and a discount is available for any matter that requires additional time or advice. Contact Andrew Lincoln or Laura Prather at 813-512-3210 for details.

Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful is in need of volunteers to host cleanup locations for the Hillsborough River and Coastal Cleanup event on September 17. Email Tom Damico for more information on this opportunity to develop community relations and leadership skills while protecting the environment. 
COMMUNITY & MEMBER EVENTSCommunityMemberEvents

To submit your company's event, please email the event name, date and link to event webpage or flyer. Events are included on a space-available basis.
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