Tampa Heights Things to Do

From the newsletter sent by the Tampa Heights Civic Association:

If you're a dog owner, looking to be a dog owner, or just looking for something fun to do, you've gotta make it to these events. They should be alot of fun and you help to support your local communities & organizations.

What: Dog Wash and Fundraising Event
When: May 17th, 10am-3pm
Where: Water Works Park, 1710 N. Highland Ave.

Dog Wash, Vendors, Rescue Orgs, Groomers and More!

PAWS IN YBOR

Bark Busters-Behavior Challenge FREE Contests, Great Prizes!

What: will benefit the Greyhound Gang and VOCAL (Voice of Compassion for Animal Life).
When: SATURDAY, MAY 16, 10AM - 2PM
Where: Centennial Park, Eighth Avenue and 19th Street in Ybor City.

Admission is free. For information, call 241-2442.

* PET PHOTOS, PAW PAINTING
* DOG TREATS & ACCESSORIES
* SO MUCH MORE!

Happy Hour on the Tampa River Taxi
SEATING IS LIMITED. TAMPA'S NEW HAPPY HOUR CRUISE EVERY FRIDAY WEATHER PERMITTING 5:00 - 8:30pm Just $5.00 per person for the ride! (BYOB drinks and food are allowed and encouraged on the boat, cooler provided) Space is limited to the first 40 confirmed guests so please call or e-mail now. Be one of the 1st 40 and be invited as a complementary guest on other scheduled events.

Happy Hour Pick Up Locations:
Cafe Dufrain: 5PM Depart 5:05
Cotanchobee Park/St. Pete Times Forum: 5:10 Depart 5:15
Convention Center: 5:20 Depart 5:25
Performing Arts Center: 5:45 Depart 5:50
The Heights of Tampa Bay: 6:00 Depart 6:05

Arrive at Rick's on the River by 6:12 You will be able to disembark for drinks and food. Reboarding will begin at 7:15 and the boat departs at 7:30 for the twilight return to your orignal departure point.

Capt. Cliff Conatser 813-369-8294
www.TampaRiverTaxi.com
Cliff@TheFunBoat.com

Please send your Tampa Heights news!

See a story in the paper about Tampa Heights? Work for the city and want to give us a tip? Live in the 'hood and are planning a yard sale or selling your patio furniture? Lose or find a pet?

Please send me your Tampa Heights news!

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!

Where ya at, Tampa Heights?

To quote David from the Seminole Heights blog, I'm in need of your "Events. Activities. Commentary. Photos. Stories. Tell us about your remodeling of your house. Issues you deal with in your daily life here. Cool things you see. The pleasures you find."

Anything at all Tampa Heights related.

You can send whatever you like here. If it is appropriate, I'll put it up. If anyone is really interested in writing, I'm also totally open to operating this blog by a team.

How to submit Tampa Heights news

If you'd like to send me tips, news or anything else (garage sale announcements, openings or closings, etc) for the Tampa Heights area, please send to maladrin AT gmail DOT com, or you may also use the link on the sidebar.

Send me your news!

I'm one guy, so I really appreciate any leads you all can throw at me. Got a store opening, a property for sale, a place for rent, having a swap meet or garage sale? Drop me a line! I'll never be as good as some neighborhood bloggers, but I'm trying to give it a whack.