FALL - 2018 THE BANNER YOUR SOUTH NEIGHBORHOOD NEWSLETTER

In this issue • Elections • From the President • Traffic Safety • Broward Elementary • SH Garden Tour • New Members • Candidate Forums • Upcoming Events • Candidate Mixer

SSHCA Board Members Stephen Lytle Volunteers recently joined with the SSHCA and Keep Beautiful President for shoreline, river, and park clean up at Park. Steve Swiger Vice President Dawn Dayringer Treasurer Sharlene Hartford CIVIC ASSOCIATION Secretary ELECTIONS 10/17 Lara D’Amico Delegate Every two years the South Seminole Heights meetings which take place at 630 pm at Sandy Ray Civic Association (SSHCA) has elections to the Seminole Heights Library on the third Delegate select our new Executive Board. The SSHCA Wednesday of every January, April, July, Brian Curry Board is charged with educating, promoting, and October. Delegate and encouraging civic pride and awareness of issues impacting the neighborhood while Candidate bio’s and voting ballots will be mailed out to members with voting privileges SSHCA revitalizing a sense of community in a safe in the beginning of October and completed Committee and healthy residential neighborhood. ballots can be mailed in or turned in at Chairs Elections for the 2019/20 Board will be taking place on October 17th, the date of the general meeting. Membership may be David Harrington purchased up to and at the meeting as well. Land Use/Transportation our next general meeting. If you ‘d like to take an active role in the Lara D’Amico The SSHCA is a volunteer organization direction of your neighborhood this is a Neighborhood Watch and is recognized by the city as one of the great opportunity and first step. Sandy Ray voices of the neighborhood, but not the Membership/Events singular voice. Membership in the SSHCA Residents and business owners interested OPEN is open to all residents, businesses, and in taking on added responsibility are also Communications organizations interested in furthering our permitted to apply for a chair position Ryan Hill mission. However, voting privileges are with the association after elections. Chair Beautification limited only to those members who have positions are yearlong positions appointed a physical address located within our and reviewed annually in January by the neighborhood boundaries. Membership SSHCA Board. Chair position include can always be purchased online at Neighborhood Watch, Communications, www.sshca.org or at any of our general Membership/Events, Heights Unites, Beautification, and Land Use/Transportation. FROM THE PRESIDENT SSHCA WORKING WITH CITY

As we come down to the and to move the needle on transportation issues in AND FDOT TO ADDRESS home stretch for our current South Seminole Heights. I feel our board has done an SSHCA Board Members excellent job in meeting those goals as we became TRAFFIC SAFETY I have to recognize the a 501(c)3 in the first 6 months, now have the Heights During the last few months the SSHCA Board has been • Adding a pedestrian crosswalk and traffic signal to hard work and efforts of Unites Music & Arts Festival established and growing, focused on moving the needle on our transportation Wilder Ave at Ave. the entire board and our and completed the street mural and have defined and pedestrian safety concerns in South Seminole Long Term (4-5 years): committee chairs. Over the specific transportation projects in South Seminole Heights. In July Stephen Lytle (Pres), Steve Swiger last 21 months our team (VP) and David Harrington (Transportation/Land Use • Renovating Highland Ave between Hillsborough Heights, including Highland Ave going through a and Violet as part of the complete streets project. has worked tirelessly to Chair) met with representatives from Tindale Oliver, Complete Streets makeover. City of Tampa Transportation, and Florida Department improve the association Additionally, the SSHCA Board would like to recognize of Transportation to discuss our the issues, develop the neighbors who have formed the Heights Traffic and neighborhood and has I am proud of where our association stands today priorities and set timelines and plans to make our streets Awareness Campaign. You may have seen them out done so successfully. I want and look forward to seeing how it will continue to safer for everyone. Minutes and the powerpoint from in the mornings along Highland Ave. The purpose of to call out some highlights: improve during the next board term. In an effort to that meeting are available on our website www.sshca. the group is to help make drivers aware that they are org. We were able to walk away from the meeting with set the board up for success we will be sending out driving through a neighborhood by developing a small, Steve Swiger, SSHCA Vice President, has done the following takeaways: a survey to our residents to identify what issues are steady, persistent and ongoing visual presence to help an excellent job of streamlining committee chair most important to our neighborhood and what we drivers passing through remember that we live here. responsibilities and accountability up through the Short Term (Sooner, once funded) should focus on to be most effective for you. Similar • Maintenance of overgrowth blocking signage. Over time, they would like to develop a sustainable and VP position. This has defined VP responsibility and to when our current board took over we will host a repeatable model that can be shared with and utilized operational efficiency on the board. board retreat to talk about the current status of the • Lowering speed limit on Violet between Florida and by other neighborhoods and organizations. Highland. Changing turning and lanes Dawn Dayringer, SSHCA Treasurer, has done an association, identify projects needing completion, configuration and enhancing crosswalks. excellent job of managing our financial performance. helped the board establish roles and responsibilities, She has collaborated to create budgets, provided and to use that survey data to set three distinct goals transparency to accounts, and always been a voice of for the association over the next two years. reason on the board. I am excited about our community’s future and Sandy Ray, SSHCA Delegate, has also taken on the everyone reading this plays a role in that. Make sure responsibility of our membership chair role. During to join the association and support our efforts at her tenure Sandy has found innovative ways to grow www.sshca.org, come to meetings, and get involved. our membership to all-time highs. We have grown to We can’t do it without your support! We provide the best possible grooming services...right at over 200 members and her hard work and dedication Stephen Lytle your doorstep! You Bark... has played a major role in that. We Park! SSHCA President Brian Curry, SSHCA Delegate, has taken Broward FREE Why Mobile Grooming? Elementary on as his pet project and successfully - Less stress for you & your pet - Toothbrushing Not caged for hours fostered a relationship with the school where one for New Clients! - Great for senior pets *New clients only. One coupon did not exist before. He was honored with an award per person. Mention - No exposure to other animals last year for his efforts and is continually focused CULBREATH to receive offer. - Hand dried-not cage dried on opportunities to help improve our neighborhood school. Likewise, our committee chairs have come in and worked hard to understand their roles and make a positive impact on the association.

Our current board originally set three goals to We are a fully contained grooming shop on wheels! Follow us on Facebook! accomplish in our tenure. They were to become Lots of neighbors attended the recent a 501(c)3, establish a signature fundraising event, SSHCA Summer Pool Party! www.RoverDoneOver.net BROWARD ELEMENTARY SEMINOLE HEIGHTS UPDATES GARDEN TOUR NOW The teachers and students at our neighborhood school 9/14/18: Superintendent Jeff Eakins visited Broward have returned from summer vacation. By the time you 9/16/18-10/16/18: Hispanic Heritage Month (see ENTERS SECOND YEAR receive this issue of The Banner, the 2018-19 new school SSHCA Facebook for more info) The second annual Seminole Heights Garden Tour year will already be 2 months in with Halloween fast 9/27/18: Family Bingo Night (PTA fundraiser) (see will be held on Sunday, October 28th. The tour approaching. SSHCA Facebook for more info) starts at the Seminole Heights Library at 1:00 pm 10/10-11/18: Hearing Screening-K and 1st and ends at 5:00 pm. This year we have added Our historic Broward Elementary had a great 2017-18 10/11/18: Fall Picture Day additional gardens and will have a horticultural expert available to answer any questions you may year and 2018-19 looks to be the same with lots of 10/12/18: End of 1st Grading Period have about the plants used within the various gardens. activities planned. The School Advisory Committee 10/19/18: Fall Festival (see SSHCA Facebook for Make sure you stop in to say hi and learn more has already met twice, reviewed Broward’s Mission more info) about Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful at their both, as and Vision for 2018-2019 and reviewed of the Title I well as at the Master Gardener’s Booth. There is Parent Involvement Plan. They also identified schedule And don’t forget, we are always looking for school the possibility of a hydroponics booth participating of important upcoming Fall dates (note, some event volunteers. Those interested in volunteering during the this year – time will tell. have already taken place): 2018-19 school year should go to the link and fill out the The Garden Tour is a major fund raiser for the appropriate forms. Once approved, we will accompany Friends of the Seminole Heights Library and is run in 8/27/18: iReady Fall Diagnostic Testing Begins you to the school to meet the principal, etc. Here is your link: conjunction with the assistance of OSHNA . Money 9/3/18: Labor Day (school closed) http://www.sdhc.k12.fl.us/doc/1532 raised by the Tour will be used to support Summer 9/7/18: Grandparents Breakfast 7:30-8:30 Fest, a day of activities and fun for children held *Reservations hosted the first Saturday of June at the Seminole Heights EVERY THURSDAY Library. Money will also be used to support the MENU SPECIALS & DISCOUNTS many evening and weekend programs held at the Seminole Heights Library. Tickets are on sale now at the library and on Eventbright for a suggested donation of $15.00 in advance. You may also purchase tickets the day of the event for a suggested donation of $20.00. The Garden Tour can be reached at [email protected]. Please also check “A New Smile in the Neighborhood” out the “Seminole Heights Garden Tour” page on Facebook. Welcoming Patients of All Ages!

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5229 N Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33603 · 813. 517.9989 THANK YOU FOR JOINING WHO TO CALL SSHCA Information: OR RENEWING YOUR SSHCA Stephen Lytle– President ( 813) 403-9236 MEMBERSHIP [email protected] The South Seminole Heights Civic Association (SSHCA) is a non-partisan organization of community residents and business partners representing the South Seminole Heights neighborhood in Tampa, Florida. Our borders are Tampa Police - Non-Emergency Hillsborough Avenue to the north, Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard to the south, Florida Avenue to the east and (813) 231- 6130 the Hillsborough River to the west. Our goal is “to educate, promote and encourage civic pride and awareness of issues impacting the neighborhood in the area known as South Seminole Heights while revitalizing a sense of Code Enforcement community in a safe and healthy residential neighborhood.” Thank you to the following residents and businesses (813) 274-5545 who have joined or renewed their memberships with the SSHCA! NEIGHBORHOOD Flooding - Stormwater RESIDENTIAL MEMBERSHIPS: Carrie Henriquez BUSINESS MEMBERSHIPS: ASSOCIATIONS UNITE Ellie Baggett Traci Hillring ABC Autos ( 813) 622-1901 Heidi Barnhart & Elaine Scrima Seth Jenson Calvery Services TO DRIVE RESIDENT Luisa Beesley Terrill & Diane Labit CLS Group USA Emergency Water Repair Stephanie & Jeremichael Bonds Christy Larkins D&D Antiques ( 813 ) 274 - 574 4 AWARENESS ABOUT Catherine Cooper Jeanne Lavettre Florida’s Best Moving Nikki & Steve Couture Kisha & Michael Linebaugh Forever Beautiful Salon & Wine Spa Sewer/Wastewater Ann Cox Brittany Loubier Health Mutt ELECTIONS ( 813 ) 274 - 8 037 Cara Davis Florence Marsan Hillsborough School Employees The South Seminole Heights Civic Association partnered with Old Dawn Dayringer Brice Matthews Federation Landlord Disputes Seminole Heights Neighborhood Association, Hampton Terrace Bill Dowie Jennifer Messer Ichicoro Civic Association, Southeast Seminole Heights Civic Association Cash & Taylor Ealey John & Patricia Moll Interplay Space, Inc. (813) 903-3430 and the Heights Urban Core Chamber to establish a series of Pete Elgers & Julie Undella Karen & John Morgan Keller Williams Realty four candidate forums featuring candidates for elected office. Lisa & Hamilton Ezell Joyce Morrison RE/MAX Bay to Bay Residential Permits - These events are taking place at Seminole Heights Unite Methodist Ed Fernandez Nancy Natilson & Andrew Rock Rover Done Over Construction Church and more information can be found on our Facebook page Taylor & Adrianna Flom Courtney Poe Spaddy’s Coffee Co or website: www.sshca.org. Ruthie Fratercangelo Gloria Roberts Tampa Spine & Wellness ( 813 ) 274 - 310 0 Amanda & Carlton Gammons Sandra Self The Wine Bar Café The first event featured the four candidates for Board of County Jordan Gomillion Nicole Silver Emergency Tree Service Commissioners on 9/18 and well over 90 local residents attended Christy Gore John Mark Thrasher ( 813 ) 274 - 574 4 to learn more about the candidates. Questions were solicited from Donald & Jessica Greiwe Kenneth Townsend the community prior to the events and those that were most relevant Jessica & Kevin Hall Chuck & Jo Anne Waterhouse Parks and Recreation and asked most frequently were presented to the candidates for David & Alex Harrington Jeff & Teresa Williams discussion. Following the event there was a 30 minute networking Diane Hart Elizabeth Wilson (813) 274-8615 session with candidates to allow the public additional time to get Sharlene Hartford Melissa Wilson to know their potential elected officials. A second event of the four You can also download the City part series took place on 9/25 and featured the candidates for of Tampa app on your phone for Hillsborough County School Board. Many parents and teachers were in attendance to hear about the issues and it was clear from many of these services and more. the audience that our residents in Seminole Heights care about the “Urban Cuts for future of our community and schools. Urban Pups” The final two forums will take place in January and feature candidates for (1/24) and the Tampa Mayor (1/29). All events are from 7-9pm. If you’d like to submit questions for review you can do so by emailing SeminoleHeightsForum@ outlook.com. Our events are growing each time and we hope to see our South Seminole Heights residents there learning more about the candidates and issues! UPCOMING EVENTS UPCOMING EVENTS OCTOBER NOVEMBER October 14th – Seminole Heights Sunday Morning Market – 10:00-2:00PM – Hillsborough High School November TBD – SSHCA Community Happy Hour or Porch Party November 4th – SESCA Taste of the Heights – 12PM – Southeast Seminole Heights October 17th – SSHCA General Meeting & Elections – 6:30PM – Seminole Heights Library November 6th – Election Day – 7:00AM – 7:00PM October 24th – SSHCA Candidate Mixer – 6:00 – 9PM – Brew Bus Brewing November 11th - – Seminole Heights Sunday Morning Market – 10:00-2:00PM – Hillsborough High School October 25th – Tampa Police Neighborhood Night Out – 5:30-8PM – Henry & Ola Park November 11th – VM Ybor Home Tour – 12PM – Cuscaden Pool October 27th - Trick or Treat – 4:00-7:00PM – Tampa Riverwalk Downtown November 16th – January 5th – Winter Village – Curtis Hixon Park November 18th – Stillhouse Shakers show – 6:30-9:30PM – The Independent October 28th – Seminole Heights Garden Tour – 1:00-5PM – Seminole Heights Library November 24th – Basement Sessions at Shuffle – 10:00PM – Shuffle the Heights October 30th – Red Star Doggie Costume Party – 7:00PM – Red Star Rock Bar November 28th – Christmas Tree Lighting – 6:00PM – Centro Ybor October 31st – LORP Halloween Event – 5:30PM – Rivercrest Park November 30th – River of Lights – 6PM October 31st – SESHCA Giddens & Ghouls – 6:30PM – Giddens Park October 31st – Halloween Bash & Costume Contest – 8:00PM – The Independent DECEMBER December 8th – Miles for Moffitt 5K – 7AM – December 8th – On Bikes 8th Annual Winter Wonder Ride – 2:30PM – Curtis Hixon Park December 9th - – Seminole Heights Sunday Morning Market – 10:00-2:00PM – Hillsborough High School December 15th – SSHCA Holiday Concert with Santa – Time TBD – Rivercrest Park December 22nd – Holiday Lighted Boat Parade – 6:30PM – Downtown Tampa Riverwalk

GRAPHIC DESIGN & PHOTOGRAPHY weaselwrks.com SSHCA TO HOST CANDIDATE MIXER ON 10/24 In 2016 the South Seminole Heights Civic Association successfully hosted their first candidate mixer at Brew Bus Brewing. This event attracted over 300 residents and 20 local candidates allowing our residents an opportunity to learn more about the candidates running for elected office that will time-tested care for represent Seminole Heights. This is a FREE event at time-HoNored-Homes Brew Bus Brewing and there are currently over 15 candidates confirmed to attend including school board, county commission, city council, and the mayor’s race. 813.376.8323 | [email protected] | ProHistorical.com

Unlike a traditional candidate forum with limited questions in a formal setting, our “candidate mixer” allows all attendees the opportunity to discuss important issues with candidates one on one in a more relaxed environment. This is also an opportunity to meet with your SSHCA Board and discuss any issues important to you regarding our community of South Seminole Heights.

This year the event is being held on Wednesday, October 24th from 5:30-8pm. This also coincides with Brew Bus Brewing’s Give Back Wednesdays, in which the brewery will donate 20% of all food and beverage sales to the SSHCA. We welcome HOME VALUES ARE AT AN ALL TIME HIGH! you to come learn about candidates, advocate for your neighborhood, and enjoy a beverage while SSH 2018 Median Sold Price YTD is $250,000. That’s up 8.7% Over 2017! knowing you support a great local cause. Overall inventory for SSH also remains at a historic low of 1.5 months supply. If you’ve been thinking about a move, there’s never been a better time to sell. Give me a call for a free no obligation home valuation. Matt S. Bailey, Broker 813-326-2569 / [email protected] COME HOME TO ROOST! PRSRT STD ECRWSS U.S. POSTAGE PAID EDDM RETAIL

JOIN THE SOUTH SEMINOLE HEIGHTS CIVIC ASSOCIATION As an active, involved member of the association you have the opportunity to take part in the growth and development of your neighborhood. Your membership dues help fund community events, newsletters and neighborhood improvement projects.

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS RECENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS • The Banner - SSH Quarterly Newsletter • Tampa’s FIRST Street Mural At Rivercrest Park • Quarterly Association Meeting • Art Bench at Haya Linear Park • Neighborhood Watch • Revival Of SSH “Beautification Award” • Quarterly Porch Parties • 501(c)3 Status (Membership is tax-deductible) • Neighborhood Happy Hours • Purchase of Pet Chip Reader at Health Mutt For • Halloween Party at Rivercrest Park Neighborhood Use • Holiday Concert with Santa • Increase in Park and Alley Cleanup • Support of Other Neighborhood Causes • Renewed Partnership with Broward Elementary • Meet Your Neighbors! • Heights Unites Music & Art Festival

JOIN TODAY! http://www.sshca.org/join Annual Dues: $12.00 - One Member Household $20.00 - Two Member Household $35.00 - Business Membership (Additional Benefits) For Questions Email: [email protected]