THE DAVIS ISLANDS VIEW NEWSLETTER
Welcome to the March issue of The Islands View newsletter. This month we focus on the future of Davis Islands with discussions around new initiatives and a new restaurant. As always have a great month and we will see you around the Islands.
ISLANDS NEWS
Developing Davis Islands Future
A frequent topic of discussion around the Islands is the future projects and initatives planned for our community. In short these projects are consistent with the June 6, 2007 approved Davis Islands Community Plan which is guided by the DI Stewardship Team. This year the Stewadship Team is presenting projects for discussion and review by the Davis Islands Civic Association. The following are a list of four proposed items identified for discussion.
- Installation of restrooms at Seaplane Basin Park – Capital Project
- Undergrounding of Utility Lines on the Islands – Multi-year project
- Study to review feasibility of Davis Islands Community Center
- Review of regulations regarding “Live-Aboards” on Seaplane Basin
These items are scheduled for review and discussion at the April 4, 2017 meeting of the Davis Islands Civic Association, residents are always welcome to attend.
Additionally, the DI Stewardship Team meets once each quarter, with their next meeting scheduled for May 16, 2017 at the DI Campus of HCC, 1st floor conference room.
More Beef on the New Restaurant
Last month we made a brief mention of a new restaurant coming to the DI Village “Islands Cantina”. This month we were able to speak with John Harr the owner of Islands Pizza and Islands Club, to discuss with us additional details on his most recent Islands venture. Islands Cantina will be a fresh ingredient Tex Mex restaurant on the higher-end (think Bar Taco in Hyde Park) with custom Tacos, Bowls and handcrafted margaritas & cocktails. Additionally, to give the food a special Islands flare each of the various Tacos will be named after Davis Islands streets. The restaurant is currently scheduled to open in April.
PS: If you are really interested in getting a first hand “TASTE” of the new cuisine, then stop by Islands Club any Friday from now until the resturant opens. Each week John and his team will be offering a different item from the future menu for customers to order and give their feedback.
Davis Islands Welcome Packet
If you are new to Davis Islands this month I encourage you to download our updated New Resident Packet. This will give you great information on the Islands History, Islands Business Directory and Common Contact numbers for our great amenities.
NEXTDOOR.COM – Davis Islands
Davis Islands’ Nextdoor.com site is continuing to grow. We are now over 1,425 neighbors. I highly encourage you to Register for free @ Nextdoor.com/DavisIslands to stay updated on our Islands community. Also if you are already a member please invite one other person and remember this is just for Davis Islands residents.
Next Davis Islands Civic Board Meeting
The next meeting of the DI Civic Association will be held Tuesday March 7th at the Sandra Freedman Tennis Complex, starting at 7pm.
DAVIS ISLANDS LAND DEVELOPMENT & ZONING ACTIVITY
We thought it would be helpful to keep residents updated on requests made to the City of Tampa for zoning, variance or design changes for properties on the Islands. Each month the City of Tampa publishes these filings for all City of Tampa residents, it is called the C.A.R.E. S Newsletter. Details on the filings can be found by logging into the City of Tampa Online Portal This months requests are as follows:
OUR MARKET ACTIVITY
208 DANUBE AVE #102 | DAVIS ISLANDS – JUST LISTED
Wonderful opportunity to live the urban lifestyle on Davis Islands with this New Oreleans inspired condo at “The Retreat”. More details
484 BOSPHOROUS AVE | DAVIS ISLANDS – New Price!
106 ADALIA AVE | DAVIS ISLANDS – SOLD
Waterfront – Deep water canal | 75 X 120 lot
Quite possible the most ideal waterfront lot on Davis Islands available for sale
Take an aerial and walking tour today
