Another call for writers, and some news bits

I obviously really stink at keeping this blog updated. Like Whoa stink at it. Do you want to be a contributor? Write to me. You don't have to live in TH, just be able to tell me why you have an interest in the area.

Check out Lee's Grocery, newly opened in the hood with tasty pizzas and beers.

Not in TH, but nearby, Microgroove Records is adding a music presence on the already up and coming stretch of Florida Ave. just south of Hillsborough.

And if you're looking for something awesome to do next weekend for a good cause, come check out Jobsite Rocks VIII: Babes in Toyland at New World Brewery on "our" end of Ybor. $8 donation for 3 great bands: 8 Kinds of Thunder, Poetry 'n Lotion and the Vodkanauts. A ton of raffle prizes will be handed out all night from local businesses with tickets starting at just $2. PLUS - bring in a new, unwrapped toy and get a beer on the house courtesy of NW!

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A Heights house bites the dust

Submitted by Heightsmaster Brenden McLaughlin (sorry for the tardiness in getting it up).

Brenden says:

My neighbor Gayle took these cool pics of a house being demo'ed on Central between Park and Frances near Lee's Market. It had been derelict for a long time and was not rehabable. Don't know the story behind who owns it and what they have planned ... but maybe a blog post with pics might uncover something. This happened about two weeks ago.

Another friend that owns the Lee's building mentioned he also knew about the property coming down. He also pointed out it wasn't a real brick house, just faced that way (silly me ...)

So - anyone know anything about the lot or the plans?

Questions from a Tampa Heights resident

From Tampa Heights resident and WFTS news anchor, Brendan McLaughlin, submitted via email:

I noticed the two adjacent lots on the 300 block of East Ross between Jefferson and Morgan are no longer sporting a "For Sale" sign. I've heard from neighbors that a single buyer has purchased both lots and intends to put up a single (presumably large) single family home. Anybody have hard information? I'd also be interested in knowing what's in store for Lee's Grocery on Central Avenue (no pun intended) now that the building is reportedly under new management.

I know the couple who purchased the Lee's Grocery and the adjacent property. I can ask them specifically what their plans are. If I recall correctly, the rental property is being rehabbed and will in fact be rented out, and they are also looking for a potential renter for the grocery space. I'm not 100% on that though. Give me a few days.