T.H. Investment Op

3310 Nebraska Ave & 801 e 26th Ave., Tampa, FL 33603

Property Use Type: Investment

Primary Type: Special PurposeSpecial Purpose (Other)
Building Size: 2,700 SF
Lot Size: 1.60 Acres
Price: $990,000
Price/SF: $366.67
Date Last Verified: 10/26/2007

Location Description: This development has seven adjacent lots beautifully wooded with just about any option open for development. It has town homes/multi living units written all over it. This is in Tampa heights area zone for revitalization thru the City of Tampa. It has three entrances to the development from three different streets. It's a total of 1.6 acre tract of land. The parcels are zoned commercial and multi/mixed use parcels. This property has a two story Multi unit plus the front parcel has a pizza restaurant removable unit partial equipped with a drive thru already in place. Property is completely fenced with a couple of electronic gates. This property has a wide range of possibilities. Partial financing for the right partner or developer all option open.

Note -- I am in no way affiliated with any real estate company, nor do I have a financial interest in any property selling that I post. I just want to see the area continue its revitalization.

Club wins initial okay for Wet-zoning Permit

It's not likely a person of my income will ever be allowed to step foot in the place, but I do think it's a postive move for the area -- assuming other, community-serving, "non-private" places will pop up around it.

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The Rialto theater is one step closer to becoming Print, a private club so elite, a thumbprint scan is required to open the door.

City Council members unanimously gave wet-zoning approval on a first hearing last week.
The application met no objections from the city, neighbors or police. But council member Mary Mulhern had a question on the description of the club.

"Private members-only lounge. Mezzanine with private rooms and public catwalks. I don't think it should be surprising that people are wondering if this is going to be adult use," Mulhern said. "What else is going to be happening on those catwalks?"

She also cited the failure of Chateau Prive, which opened as a private club in SoHo staple St. Bart's Island House but failed, closing abruptly in July. Why did Print have to be private?
Mark Smith, Print president, said any confusion over the club's "private" designation was his fault.

A technology and finance businessman, he didn't realize some might get the wrong impression of the description he put on Print's wet-zoning application. His reason for a private club was to avoid the rowdy element that causes problems at nightclubs.

The wet-zoning permit that the council granted includes conditions that prevent an adult use or liquor store from ever moving into the building in the 1600 block of N Franklin Street.

Council member Linda Saul-Sena commended the Print team for seeking a historic designation for the 1925 movie theater. The council will take a final vote next week.

"I'm happy that council was able to see through some of the confusing language," Smith said.

"We're very happy we'll be able to become part of the Tampa nightlife scene."

Smith says if the council grants the Print group final approval, they plan to close on their building purchase on Nov. 15. Smith hopes Print will open by Super Bowl 2009.

Tampa Heights tidbits 10/19

A few links from Jay McGee:

Developers make nice with neighbors

Bridge links us to more bits of history

Here's a photo he snapped of the recently demolished building on Florida and Floribraska, behind the Idlewild church. As he states, "I hope something nice goes up" there.



Aannnnd ... while I am at it, I believe Jay has just offered to become a poster here at the Tampa Heights blog. Though not a resident, this guy's really got his ear to the ground and rides through our glorious hood basically every day. This is great news for me, who doesn't always get a lot of news since I'm also notoriously busy managing my company, a day job and a semblance of a life. Help is surely appreciated!

In that regard, please make sure to send me any news bits you might have - properties for sale, yard sales, openings/closings - anything that's newsworthy to us Tampa Heights residents.

And to any of my neighbors who are unhappy with the shape of my yard - I promise, I'm getting to it on Saturday. I've barely been home these past two weeks as I've gotten Gorey Stories (we're already sold out for the rest of the weekend and just extended through Nov. 11!) up and ready. I'm so all over going at my yard with a vengeance this weekend - if only it would cool off.

Don't forget to stop by Cafe Hey this weekend if you get the chance and grab a cuppa. Or maybe a breakfast sandwich from Gold Ring? Or the miso soup from Grass Root? Or why not all 3? Support local businesses if you really want this neighborhood to flourish!

Tampa Heights news tidbits

Jay McGee is working overtime over here, he seems to be able to find way more news than me! Take a look at his latest two tips:

• You should consider going to this neighborhood meeting on making Tampa and Florida two-way streets again! If anyone goes I'd love a report/account/update! I really hope we can get these roads back to the two-way model and take some of this speeding traffic out of a residential neighborhood!
• Developers are proposing a Membership Club in the old Rialto Theater.

Bungalow Bistro now open!

Jay McGee sent me this link today from the Seminole Heights blog - Bungalow Bistro - another new place to eat in the 'hood!

Keep the news tips coming!!!

Cafe Hey in Downtown Tampa

From an email I got over the weekend:

Scheduled to open at the beginning of October, Cafe Hey occupies the historic Franklin Printing building at 1540 N. Franklin Street.

Cafe Hey will open at 7am until 2pm Tuesday through Friday, and from 10am until 3pm Saturday and Sunday. Extended hours are planned in the near future.

Coffee from the renowned Fair Trade/organic Sweetwater Roasters in Gainesville and Tampa's own Naviera Coffee Mills will be served. Teas sourced from around the world are to be offered. Cafe Hey features a menu of all in-house baked goods, as well as classic deli sandwiches, green salads and homemade soups.

Please call us at 813.221.5150 for more information, and feel free to stop by and say hello!