From the Desk of Sandra Murman
Principal, Shumaker Advisors Florida
Former State Representative, Speaker Pro Tempore
Former Hillsborough County Commissioner
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Dear Friends:
I want to stay in touch and help keep you informed about what is going on in our community. Periodically I will send you information about precautions the county is taking to combat the COVID virus, business incentives, park updates, government operations and general good news about our community that you want to know.
If you have good news or have an upcoming community event, send it to me and it could be included in a a future Community News.
Sincerely,
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Enter Your Landscape for the 2021 Tampa Bay Community Water Wise Awards
Is your yard full of native plants and water-efficient landscaping? If so, you may want to enter the Tampa Bay Community Water Wise Awards.
The program recognizes homeowners and businesses who conserve our water resources and protect the environment with attractive, Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ and irrigation systems or techniques that minimize water waste.
Deadline for entry is June 30, 2021.
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Small Business Help
Small businesses have relief options available through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to help them recover from the impacts of COVID-19. The programs are designed to help the hardest-hit industries rebound and bring back jobs.
Here is a quick summary of the four largest financial relief programs offered by the SBA
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Crews remove sailboat that went adrift in Alafia River, hit powerline, caught fire and sank
Crews in Hillsborough County successfully removed a 37-foot sailboat from the Alafia River. According to county officials, heavy winds sent the boat adrift a few weeks ago in the river near U.S. 41.
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HART Plans To Replace Entire Fleet by 2035
The Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority (HART) is working to replace all of its diesel engine buses with electric battery buses by 2035. The goal is to reduce air pollution across the Tampa Bay area and create more job opportunities.
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State parks win ‘record funding’ in new State budget
The Florida Legislature approved more than $67 million into the state’s parks this year. The budget marks a record year for the parks, according to Gil Ziffer, State Parks Foundation President.
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Legislation approves task force to preserve African American cemeteries
A popular bill that would establish a task force to preserve Florida’s African American cemeteries is headed to Gov. Ron DeSantis’ desk. Tampa Sen. Janet Cruz and Rep. Fentrice Driskell carried the House to a nearly unanimous vote in both chambers.
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$3M Roundabout Will Relieve Dorman & Boyette In 2023
Ask any resident to name some of the busiest (and most dangerous) cross streets in FishHawk and the intersection of Boyette Rd. and Dorman Rd. may top the list. County transportation officials agree, and part of the Operation and Safety Enhancement Program includes installing a roundabout at the intersection.
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Volunteers Needed For The Upcoming ‘Let’s Plant Some Trees’ Project
Florida’s largest single-day tree planting event will occur on Saturday, June 12 at the Lower Green Swamp Nature Preserve in Plant City. A total of 20,000 longleaf pine seedlings will be planted on 80 acres. Those interested in volunteering must preregister by Friday, June 4, as spots will be limited to the first 200.
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Free resources help keep women’s health in focus this May
Celebrate the woman in your life by encouraging her to check up on her health. May is Women’s Health Month, and local health specialists are offering free resources to make sure women are living their healthiest lives.
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Why millennials are moving to Tampa
As 2021 rolled around, COVID left a substantial number of people stuck at home working remotely. Many individuals, specifically millennials, took this opportunity to relocate to their dream destination. In a list compiled by Abbie Martin Greenbaum, an author at Dandelion Chandelier, Tampa ranks 4th out of the top five cities that are attracting the most millennials.
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A First for Our City
In 2021, The Tampa EDITION will open in the lively Water Street Tampa neighborhood, making this the second EDITION hotel in Florida and Tampa’s first-ever five-star luxury hotel-branded residential development. The hotel and condo building will have 172 hotel rooms and 37 luxury condo residences, from floors 10 to 26. There will also be seven food and beverage concepts, an extensive spa and fitness center and a rooftop pool.
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5 honored with Professional Societies Awards
Five outstanding community leaders were honored last month by the Tampa JCCs and Federation with coveted Professional Societies Awards. The annual event celebrated the accomplishments and successes of the recipients in their respective fields: Jonathan Levy, entrepreneurial; Lindsay August, financial services; Susan Haubenstock, legal; Barry Levine, medical and Barry Karpay, real estate.
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