279 replies to this topic

[csmurphy8885]

Sweetness... I am a big fan of the art!

[Florida]

Did you vote in the poll yet?

[TD]

Florida, on Feb 29 2008, 09:26 AM, said:

Did you vote in the poll yet?

The Poll that Florida is Manipulating, taking away what I voted for, after I already voted for...

Untrustworthy shisty Florida

[Florida]

TD... I also took away the Horse... those options are not realistic buddy!!

[TD]

Florida, on Feb 29 2008, 10:21 AM, said:

TD... I also took away the Horse... those options are not realistic buddy!!

Yes they are buddy!

[Florida]

No they're not!!

[csmurphy8885]

horses... ummm... no.... lol!  I dont feel a domesticated animal would sufficently represent our state.

I ate at a baller pizza place in Tampa last night.  NYC Pizza I think it was.  The owner was there and said they were based in Orlando.  I told him if he had not seen Tally's DT Potential maybe he should peek around a bit.  The location we went to was next door to the St Pete Times Forum and i told him about the Civic Center and retail opertunities along gaines nestled between the Universities.  He said that sounded like it would be a good fit.
(then we watched a great lighning game!  Boy I miss the TSharks!)

[Florida]

Thanks for being a voice for Tally on the road Murph! That's how we build momentum around here! " 'Need more like ya!"

[Go Gators]

Civic Center?  Is it anywhere near a reality now?

[Florida]

Financial adviser withdraws approval for Bethel dorm project

According to a memo recently released the authority that issues bonds on behalf of Leon County has withdrawn its approval for the Bethel dormitory project. Bethel Missionary Baptist Church wants to spend nearly $20 million to convert the Downtown Holiday Inn  into a private student dorm. Bethel is seeking approval for $18 million in tax-exempt bonds to help pay for the project. The Leon County Educational Facilities Authority allowed the project to continue until turmoil in financial markets led to an expected 9-percent increase in the interest rate. The rate is higher than what's permitted by Florida Statutes, the memo says.

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Still no word from Holiday Inn officials on how they feel about this issue. I'm surprised our paper hasn't really dug into this more. Someone needs to address this.

[fivesfella]

I can't help but think that whole project is a bad idea on almost every level.

[Florida]

Its a TERRIBLE idea for this church to pursue. I don't even think the hotel wants to be purchased. I'd love to get their input on this.

[poonther]

^I couldn't agree more guys, I'm glad this one is dead.

[Florida]

I'm still rather curious about that Hotel... I want to know how good business is over there. I might just have to make a special trip.

[TD]

Florida, on Mar 19 2008, 05:55 PM, said:

I'm still rather curious about that Hotel... I want to know how good business is over there. I might just have to make a special trip.

it always seems to do decent do to the fact that its located downtown and close to the universities.. I always see conferences and things going on downstairs.... I have attended many.. I think this is their draw... Cheap meeting places for multiple things on the first floor.

[Florida]

I wonder what makes Bethel feel it can take over a perfectly functional Hotel unsolicited. I wonder why the Democrat hasn't done a better job on this story. MEDIA! WHAT'S WRONG WITH OUR LOCAL MEDIA!?!?

[csmurphy8885]

I want a resteraunt atop a dt development.  I hear this gal had one at one time...

[Florida]

Which building?

We had a restaurant on the top of the Copper Top building here long ago... but it's not downtown!

[poonther]

Are they proposing to change this sign (I hope so!) redo it exactly as is OR was it never permitted properly in the first place?

CAPITOL CENTER PLANNING DISTRICT

Just Read, Florida! Sign

Approval_____ Denial______ Continued to_________

PROJECT COORDINATOR: Deepika Andavarapu-Planning Dept. (891-6400)

Tax I.D. # 21-36-25-321-2275

Contact Person: Amy L. Houston – 487-4397

"Please be advised that if a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Development Review Committee with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, such person will need a record of these proceedings, and for this purpose such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based."

[south park county]

Maybe they're putting up another one on the Capitol for extra emphasis!     On a more serious note, I was just thinking the other day about how  that thing has waaaaay overstayed its welcome...