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One Hundred Reasons to Mourn the Loss of Ink on Paper - from Word Weaves
2011-03-11 20:35:00
On her blog, Susan is creating a list of One Hundred Reasons to Mourn the Loss of Ink on Paper "I?m dedicating one post a week to the value of ink and paper books. My goal is 100 posts; 100 reasons they shine over e-books. My intention is not to trash e-books. I accept the digital future. But I don?t prefer e-readers and I mourn the downfall of print books. I only have 25 reasons on my list, so the Quest is to grow that list. If you?d like to share your reasons, please leave them in comments. If yours is one I don?t have, I?ll use it and credit your name. Reason # 1. Paper books are physical treasures. When you pull them from your shelf to read again or to enjoy leafing through, you remember where you got them . . . ." (more) If you have a reason of your own, go to Word Weaves and add a comment.

Kelly Benjamin's Seminole Heights video
2011-02-06 04:07:00
Tampa City Council Candidate Kelly Benjamin released his second viral campaign video today, this one focused on creating a better quality of life in Seminole Heights. You can watch the video here:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1FqX kI7rusThe first video, released 2 weeks ago, focused on West Tampa and can be viewed here:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iAbBn kS3RUQwww.votekelly.org
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Kelly Benjamin runs for City Council
2010-09-02 04:56:00
Kelly Benjamin is running for the District 6 seat on the Tampa City Council on a pragmatic, common sense platform based on neighborhood revitalization, small business support, and improved transit (including making Seminole Heights a station if the light rail proposal passes in November).He just filed on Monday so he does not have a website up and running yet, but he will in the next week or so. He will be qualifying via petition again and canvasing all over Seminole Heights and West Tampa in the coming weeks.Although I'm not living in the area, I throw my support behind Kelly Benjamin. This is his second try for this office. He has a lot of interesting life and work experience since then and I think he will do a good job as a city council member.For more details read the Creative Loafing article and TampaBay.com Bay Buzz blog
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Electric fence,barbed wire and razor new rules
2010-08-11 17:16:00
An email I received from reader Wendy who asked that I post this:> The new rules for installation of electric fences, barbed wire, and razor> wire are going before City Council on Thursday evening at 5:30 PM. The> proposed rule states that any business that can show they had criminal> activity on their property can be allowed to put in an electric fence,> barbed wire or razor.>> A more comprehensive proposal was put forward but, apparently, City Council> did not put it forward.>> This ordinance will be sent to the Planning Commission as it is written> unless we can get City Council to either> a) continue this to allow public input or> b) modify this.>> The proposed verbiage that was set forth originally but was not approved> was:>> A variance can be had allowing an electric fence, razor wire, or barbed wire> if the applicant can:>> "1) provide documented police reports that clearly demonstrate criminal> activity occurred at the property during the two years prior to the variance> re...
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Highlights Win?Oh My!
2010-06-17 15:00:00
Good news. Susan was one of the 3 winners of the 2010 Highlights for Children Fiction Contest with her story "The Fog Lifts" Read more about it on her blog Highlights Win?Oh My!.

Pitbull Bans
2010-04-14 02:55:00
This week in the Mutt Report I focused on PitBull Bans. The St. Petersburg Times had a recent article on the topic.?For the past three years, Edna Elijah has carried a baseball bat when she walks because her neighbors have been attacked by dogs. Once, she had a run-in with a dog ?that looked like a pit bull.? She wasn?t injured, but her words resonated with the right people. So recently, legislators in Tallahassee have been considering a bill to regulate dogs by breed . . .The bill proposed by Rep. Perry Thurston, D-Plantation, passed a senate committee last month. It would not outright ban any breed, but it would give communities the ability to require muzzling, neutering or additional insurance for certain dogs, measures that critics say would have the same effect as a ban.? (more)

Dog Dies at Curtis Hixon Dog Park
2010-02-27 18:29:00
On my Mutt Report blog I write about how a 1o pound Shih Tzu was killed at the new Curtis Hixon dog run It is so small there is no way to separate the big and small dogs. Seminole Heights has a dog run at Frierson and 12th St., just south of Hillsborough, in SE Seminole Heights. It also is too small for dogs to be separated. I wonder if there have been any negative encounters there?
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UC Tampa - Feb 2010 Edition Part 2
2010-02-17 16:16:00
In This Issue1. Food News: Get Greece-y. Moon Waxes. Bistro Wanes.2. Davis Islands Dog Park Scheduled For Grooming3. Walk into Ybor?s Secret Past4. Seminole Heights Bicycle Club's Hub-Grub Bike Ride5. Ride A Dragon - Tampa Dragon Boat Races6. News & Rumors ... and much more!
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Food News: Get Greece-y. Moon Waxes. Bistro Wanes.
2010-02-17 15:19:00
The Bungalow Bistro of Seminole Heights will soon be home to The Refinery.Seminole Heights ?Bistro? gets RefinedThe Bungalow Bistro of Seminole Heights (5137 N. Florida Ave.) has been sold to Greg and Michelle Baker of Cooks-n-Company (a personal chef service). While currently still being operated under the ?Bistro? moniker and menu, Greg stated the couple is planning to launch an entirely new restaurant, The Refinery, and menu by March 2009.Click here to read full story.-------China Moon shines on Heights & West TampaChina Moon New York Style Chinese Food is now open at 1900 W. Dr. Marin Luther King Jr. Blvd. for take out and delivery to residents of West Tampa, Wellswood, Seminole Heights, Riverside Heights and other nearby areas.Click here to read full story.-------Shout Out for Channelside?s new Taverna OpaFollowing UC Tampa?s exclusive story of Taverna Opa coming to downtown?s Channelside Entertainment Complex, the Greek restaurant is now open in the former Grille 21 location (...
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Seminole Heights Bicycle Club's Hub-Grub Bike Ride
2010-02-17 15:01:00
Event FlyerSEMINOLE HEIGHTS - The Seminole Heights Bicycle Club invites all to tour the neighborhood's restaurants via bicycle. At each stop, riding participants will have the get the chance to check out some of the area's favorite haunts and munch on a quick snack before heading off their next destination.When:February 27, 3-5:30pmRead full article here.
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Gimme Seven! New Restaurants Rolling into the Urban Corridor.
2010-02-15 21:56:00
Old location of Big John's Alabama BBQ.URBAN CORRIDOR ? The new year appears to have brought with it a flurry of restaurants for downtown Tampa and its nearby, Urban Corridor neighborhoods. Seven dining establishments, some with names familiar to the area, some not, have either opened or are expected to open by the end of March.West Tampa: Green Iguana Bar & Grill, a local?s hangout on Ybor City?s Seventh Avenue, is taking over the old Stadium Bennigan?s Bar & Grille location (2520 N. Dale Mabry Hwy.). This will be the company?s seventh Bay Area location with a full bar and open seven days a week for lunch and dinner. According to its website, the new location will ?open soon;? however sources indicate ?by the end of March.? Updates are available on the Green Iguana Twitter site: http://twitter.com/thegreeniguana.Downtow n: The Urban Cantina is set to open in downtown Tampa (200 E. Madison Ave.) by the end of February. The owner is reported to be Christopher Rivas, who is a resident...
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UC Tampa - Feb 2010 Edition Part 1
2010-02-02 21:59:00
In This Issue-A SERIOUS ART ATTACK-NEW RESTAURANTS ROLLING IN-CELEBRATE THE BUNGALOW-HALT! ARMORY BACK TO MARKET-PRO BASKETBALL IN TAMPA-NEWS & RUMORS ... and much more!
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Animal Relief Coalition in Haiti Update 1-25-10
2010-01-26 05:02:00
I have been posting about the work by animal welfare agencies in helping the animals in Haiti Animal Relief Coalition in Haiti Update 1-25-10and http://susanbanghart.com/themuttreport/20 10/01/24/animal-relief-coalition-in-haiti -updates-1-24-10/

a FRESH look
2010-01-13 18:55:00
FRESH look: The recently released film "FRESH" - a documentary about people working to provide healthy, nutrient-dense foods via sustainable practices - will be playing at Ella's Folk Art Café on Jan. 24, 2010. More info here.
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OSHNA Board resignations
2009-12-23 04:00:00
Resignation of President of OSHNA, Bill Duval and Trustees Sherry King and Stuart Hess: December 21, 2009 To the Members of Old Seminole Heights Neighborhood Association (OSHNA) and the OSHNA Board : Effective immediately we, the undersigned, resign our positions on the OSHNA board and all committee roles. It has become abundantly clear to us that our ability to effectively serve this neighborhood and provide alternate viewpoints is not welcome or fairly considered by the majority of this board. The action of the board, both past and present, only favors the status quo and continues to demonstrate a lack of desire to heal the divide which has consumed our neighborhood. We would like thank those who voted for us and apologize that we were unable to be more effective. Please understand that each of us has reached this decision only after serious deliberation. Our resignation will allow us to better serve this community. Bill DuvallSherry KingStuart Hess

Independent Beer Hall's Grand Opening, Sat (12/5), 4pm-1am
2009-12-03 20:41:00
FREE BEER/BBQ! All UC Tampa Magazine fans are cordially invited to enjoy a free beer and some BBQ at the Independent Beer Hall's (in Seminole Heights) official Grand Opening on Saturday (12/5/09), from 4pm-1am. Live music starts at 5pm! RAIN OR SHINE. See specifics here: http://bit.ly/IndieGO

Urb Your Enthusiasm - Nov/Dec '09 Issue of UC Tampa Magazine
2009-11-19 12:32:00
In This IssueURB YOUR ENTHUSIASMWHAT IS TAMPA'S URBAN CORRIDOR?PIZZAIOLO BAVARO RESTAURANTTHE INDEPENDENT BEER HALLYOUR UNIQUE, LOCAL SHOPS & RESTAURANTSNEWS & RUMORSCHOOSING FAVORITESSTAYING CONNECTED& MUCH, MUCH MORE
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The Independent - Update (10/01/09)
2009-10-01 20:51:00
PHOTOS: (Seminole Heights) The opening of The Independent beer hall has been delayed slightly, but they are hoping to have a “soft� opening within the next 14 days. Its new exterior sign (which was put up today), plus the recent opening of Ella’s Folk Art Café, are undeniable symbols that Seminole Heights' FloNeHi retail & dining district is coming into its own. (For the record, FloNeHi = FLO-rida ave, NE-braska ave and HI-llsborough ave.) CLICK HERE FOR PICTURES.
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UC Tampa Magazine Sept/Oct 2009
2009-09-23 02:11:00
See complete version online at:www.UCTampa.comWHAT'S HAUNTING YBOR? The Ghostly Side of Ybor City ... Pg. 18A HAND UP, NOT OUT The Freecycle Network ... Pg. 06A FAVORITE NEIGHBORHOOD HAUNT Gaspar's Grotto Bar & Grill ... Pg. 24 NEWS&RUMORS 18 Bites of Neighborhood Gossip ... Pg. 12FIT FOR PRINT: PART 2 The Goal ... Pg. 08ARTS&ENTERTAINMENT Our Fave 5ive ... Pg. 28 ----------------------------------------- ------------------
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No Bail for Frye
2009-09-07 18:08:00
Circuit Judge Eric R. Myers refused to release Frye who robbed and raped a elderly woman in Seminole Heights, saying he is a danger to the community. Myers said his decision was based on the charges and Frye's criminal history.Some items were pawned at a nearby pawn shop (EZ Pawn, 8511 N. Florida Ave) ....One more reason restrict the locations of Pawn Shops as a convenient place to cash in on stolen items.He was located at the Mayflower Motel, 7510 N Florida Ave, Tampa, FL.

Neighborhood Watch Meeting - Wednesday
2009-09-05 18:23:00
Neighborhood Watch MeetingSeminole Heights United Methodist ChurchWednesday, September 9, 2009 7:45PMAfter learning that a violent crime had been committed in our area, our neighborhood did a great job pulling together to keep our neighborhood safe. Now that TPD has captured Joseph Frye it is important to continue to stay alert to people in our neighborhood. Please take some time this weekend to talk with your neighbors about Neighborhood Watch to ensure they know who their Grid Coordinator is and how they can become involved.This crime was a test of our Neighborhood Watch and now is a good time to review what worked and what needs to be improved. To that end, a meeting with TPD – Major Bennett and Capt. Newman – has been scheduled for Wednesday, September 9 at 7:45pm. This meeting will be hosted by Grid 58 and held in the sanctuary of the Seminole Heights United Methodist Church (corner of Hanna & Central Ave). Please make an effort to attend this meeting and offer...

The Mutt Report
2009-08-18 20:00:00
My wife Susan and I are collaborating on a new blog about dogs called The Mutt Report . The new venue will be entertaining and informative. There's a page for you to post your recommendations for dog products, places, and services; a page to post events and classes; and a themed photo page to post your pooch's picture. This week we introduce ourselves and later in the week, we'll explain what you can expect on the blog. We'd like it to be an interactive space where readers gather and share. We hope to build enough of an audience to justify regular columns by experts. So, please stop by and visit TheMuttReport.com

Seminole heights Foundation...501c(3) APPROVED
2009-08-16 21:55:00
After some ups and downs and a few hurdles thrown in front of it, the Seminole Heights Foundation has been granted official 501c(3) status by the IRS. This means that you can make donations and write them off as charitable contributions. There are those in this community who have said they are interested in a multitude of projects, now you get a tax deduction and keep the money in your community!Click to visit the Seminole Heights Foundation site

The Official Unofficial Blog
2009-07-23 02:41:00
Essentially this blog is dead. I am only keeping it online to people can still have access to the earlier posts. What I had hoped would happen, turning this into a multiple author blog did not work out. I even had bought the address seminoleheightsblog.com to move the blog out of the blogspot domain if things went well. It did not and so I gave up the name. So where do you go for Seminole Heights blogging? To the Official Unofficial Seminole Heights Blog at http://seminoleheights.blog.com/ at its new address http://www.seminoleheightsblog.com/. That blog has continued what was started in this blog and is doing a good job.So to whoever is running the Official Unofficial Seminole Heights Blog ( I really do not know) feel free to call yourself the Official Seminole Heights Blog.

UC Tampa Magazine July/Aug 2009
2009-07-14 23:53:00
See complete version online atwww.UCTampa.com.READY. SET. GO!Kids In The CorridorHEALTH&WELLNESSFit For PrintGREEN&EARTHHelping Hands FOOD&DRINKWest Tampa's Food HistoryARTS&ENTERTAINMENTThe Fave 5iveNEWS&RUMORSWhat's Happening In Your Neighborhood?!--------------------------- --------------------------------
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Kid(s) Photo Contest Ends May 31
2009-05-28 22:48:00
Enter your child(ren)?s photo in UC Tampa?s (formerly New Heights) Kids Play Photo Contest by this Sunday, May 31, 2009, and you may win your family up to $450 in prizes!The child(ren) in the winning photo will also receive a professional photo shoot, courtesy of South Tampa?s award-winning Andi Diamond Photography. Plus, one picture from that shoot will be selected as UC Tampa?s Cover Photo for its July/Aug 2009 issue. Your child(ren) will be famous!Prizes1st Place:* $350 Gift Certificate for a ?The Little Gym? Birthday Party Package* $100 Gift Certificate for Pipo?s ? The Original Cuban Café* Child(ren)?s Professional Photo Shoot* Picture on UC Tampa?s Cover2nd-5th Place:* $100 Gift Certificate for Pipo?s ? The Original Cuban Café* Winning Picture printed inside UC Tampa?s July/Aug IssueEMAIL YOUR CONTEST ENTRY TO: KidsPlay@UCTampa.com today!Deadline for entries, May 31, 2009!Winners will be notified by mid-June 2009.------------------------------------ ----------------------------...
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UC TAMPA MAGAZINE May/June 2009 Edition
2009-05-19 15:51:00
UC TAMPA MAGAZINE May/June 2009 Edition (formerly New Heights Magazine )See complete version online at www.UCTampa .com. ----------------------------------------- ---------------------------WIN UP TO $450 IN PRIZES!Kids Play Cutest Photo ContestSend us your cutest photo of your child(ren) and you could win up to $450 in prizes and see your child(ren) on the next cover of UC Tampa!OPPORTUNITIES N.O.K.The "North of Kennedy" Business BoomGREEN&EARTHHome Detox FOOD&DRINKDowntown's The Tampa ClubPEOPLE&PLACESWorking Out At The GemARTS&ENTERTAINMENTThe Fave 5iveNEWS&RUMORSWhat's Happening In Your Neighborhood?!--------------------------- --------------------------------URBAN CORRIDOR (UC) = Downtown, Heights Areas, South Tampa, Ybor, The Islands, West Tampa & surrounding areas.

The world has lost its Style
2009-04-14 13:57:00
Pat Chamburs, former host of the great WMNF radio show "The Pat Chamburs Show" or as I liked to think of it, the "Style Is Back In Style" show (after his theme song), died on April 12. He was so cool and it was a great pleasure to listen to his show every Wednesday night. Susan and I and many of his fans were so disappointed when he retired. Halloween week was never the same without his Halloween show. Later some of his fans then shared their stories about Pat Chamburs.My condolences to his family and friends.
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New Heights Magazine - Mar/Apr 2009 Edition
2009-03-19 16:44:00
Just Released!The March/April 2009 Edition of:New Heights Magazine Highlighting Tampa's Historic Urban Corridor-----------------------------*** Check Out The New Online Format ***Kids at Play Cover Photo ContestHealth & Wellness: Biking for the Rest of UsHome & Family: España en TampaNeighborhood Spotlight: Tampa Twilight Criterium & FestivalHeights Heighlights: Signs of the Times - Neon Tampa's Bright IdeasFood & Drink: Long Live the Herbivores (Grass Root Organic Restaurant)Green & Earth: Free RainArts & Events: The Fave 5iveNews & Rumors: Hear it through the Grapevine.Urban Corridor = Downtown, Heights Areas, South Tampa, Ybor, The Islands, West Tampa & surrounding areas.

Seminole Heights Foundation, Inc.
2009-03-14 00:21:00
Seminole Heights Foundation , Inc. We would like to introduce you to the Seminole Heights Foundation. Seminole Heights is a central Tampa neighborhood known for its tree-lined streets, historic bungalow style homes and resurgent commercial corridors. The Seminole Heights Foundation has been formed to assist with revitalization and redevelopment of this vibrant and diverse area while striving to protect and preserve the unique character that this area is known for. The Foundation will work with individuals, business owners, associations, developers, and government entities to locate funding sources for and promote initiatives that will increase the quality of life for neighborhood residents, improve commerce for area businesses and identify Seminole Heights as a premier location in the city. We invite you to share your ideas on taking the first steps. Please email us atinfo@seminoleheightsfoundation.org. We look forward to hearing from you! For further information, contact the Seminol...
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