THE DAVIS ISLANDS NEWSLETTER
ISLANDS NEWS
Coming to the DI Village
The newest business to join the Davis Islands Village is Florist Fire Design House. Florist Fire has quickly become the Tampa Bay Area’s leading wedding and event florist. They are making their new home in the former Serendipity space and will be opening on October 1st.
Early Bird Reminder – S.W.E.E.P Program
EVENTS
Halloween in the Village 10th Anniversary
- Trick or Treat in the DI Village (11am – 2pm)
- Caricature Artist (11am-2pm)
- Shutter Photo Booth (11am-2pm)
- Pet Costume Contest (12:00pm)
- Silly Sam’s Halloween Show (1:00pm)
- Kid’s Costume Contest (2:15pm)
- Chance Drawing (2:45pm)
Night of Dancing
Join the Davis Islands Civic Association and Librero’s Dance Studio for a night of Dance Lessons and Refreshments. October 13, 2018 from 6-8pm. 150 E Davis Blvd 2nd Floor. Wine compliments of Librero’s, refreshments by 220 East.
Movies in the Park
Movies in the Park is back! With the screening of Polar Express, so mark your calendars now for December 1st, starting at 5:30pm at the Sandra Freedman Tennis Complex. As always this is a FREE, FUN & FAMILY event hosted by the Davis Islands Civic Association
BOOK OF THE MONTH
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
Are you interested in staying updated on Islands activity, events and safety? Then I encourage you join over 2,454 islands residents at Nextdoor.com. Register for free @ Nextdoor.com/DavisIslands 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
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:
CRIME ACTIVITY SEPTEMBER 2018
AUTO BURGLARY – 9/7/2018 – 600 Block Riviera Dr
MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT – 9/8/2018 – Martinique Ave
CRIMINAL MISCHIEF – 9/21/2018 – Severn Ave
THEFT – 9/24/2018 – Tampa General Circle
REAL ESTATE MARKET UPDATED SEPTEMBER 2018
OUR MARKET ACTIVITY
Wonderful opportunity to live the urban lifestyle on Davis Islands, South Tampa’s amenity rich neighborhood! The Retreat at Davis Islands is all about location, situated in the heart of the Islands business district, with its numerous restaurants and shops.