Beach Scene ~ Vol. 4, Issue 9 by McLean Media

October 2017 | Volume 4, Issue 9

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Your News & Entertainment Source, Serving the Beaches of Pinellas County PSFDR won’t collect ad valorem taxes

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Beach Scene Editor and Publisher Michelle McLean Operations Manager Alison McCormick Writers Jason Coffman Daniel Holloway Scott Lancaster Beth Ludwig Mark Spaulding

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Judge shoots down PSFRD referendum wording By Beth Ludwig

ome of you may remember the hoopla surrounding the wording on the ballot last November for the Pinellas Suncoast Fire and Rescue District’s tax referendum. The referendum had to do with the PSFRD wanting voter approval to use ad valorem taxes for its funding, instead of the previous flat rate that was charged to every household in the district. At the time, former PSFRD Chief Sal D’Angelo said the flat rate was no longer suffiicient to fund the District’s operations, and without an ad valorem tax, the District would have to layoff workers and possibly close a fire station. A group of residents, in particular Indian Rocks Beach Commissioner Ed Hoofnagle, objected to the wording of the referendum and urged the PSFRD to change it. Alas, the District declined. The wording remained unchanged on the ballot and the referendum was approved. Hoofnagle then opted to file a lawsuit againt the District.

In Brief Belleair Shore lowers tax rate

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BELLEAIR SHORE - Residents of Belleair Shore are truly blessed, what with their Gulffront homes and all. And now, the town has even managed to lower what was already the lowest millage rate in the county for homeowners. The town’s new millage rate for the upcoming fiscal year will be 0.6594 mills, down from 0.7294 the previous year. The town of just 111 residents was able to reduce the millage rate due to an overall increase in property values. The town’s total operating budget for the year came in at just shy of $109,000. Treasure Island still exploring options to charge Causeway tolls TREASURE ISLAND - The Treasure Island City Commission is still working on a couple of different options to

Fast forward to now, and Circuit Court Judge Jack St. Arnold recently ruled in Hoofnagle’s favor, calling the deception of the voters “intolerable.” All in all, the ballot wording made it seem as though the District was lowering the tax, when in fact it was actually creating a whole new tax for voters. Since St. Arnold’s ruling, the PSFRD decided at an emergency meeting to pass a resolution to rescind any millage rate that would fund the District. However, the District still has the option to appeal St. Arnold’s ruling. For the record, the original referendum read: “Pinellas Suncoast Fire and Rescue District is currently vested with the authority to levy an ad valorem tax of up to 3 mills subject to voter approval. Shall voters reduce the maximum millage rate to 2 mills and grant the District the authority to levy and collect the reduced Ad Valorem tax, the final rate to be set in an open budget process and not to exceed ½ mills in the first fiscal year?”

By Scott Lancaster either be able to charge a toll to cross the Causeway Bridge, or to work out a deal where the city of St. Petersburg would help out with the costs for necessary ongoing maintenance and repairs to the bridge. The first prong of the city’s approach, to once again be able to charge a toll, has thus far been thwarted by the Federal Highway Administration, because when the city accepted $50 million in federal dollars to build a new bridge in 2007, they agreed to forever remove the existing tolls.

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Penny For Pinellas vote is almost here: WHAT SAY YOU? By Daniel Holloway

he current Penny For Pinellas tax is set to expire on Dec. 31, 2019. This Nov. 7, Pinellas County voters will decide on a renewal of the sales tax for another 10 years, from 2020-2029. The Penny sales tax funds long-term, capital infrastructure projects throughout the county, with each municipality able to determine which projects take priority in that community. To help citizens make an informed decision on the Penny renewal referendum, the county launched an updated website featuring an interactive map focused on future projects proposed by the county and 24 cities. The map can be accessed by visiting www.pinellascounty.org/penny. The website also includes frequently asked questions, budget information and examples of projects supported by the Penny over the past three decades. The county’s proposed projects focus on water quality improvements, including flooding and sewer spill prevention; upgrades and maintenance to area roads, sidewalks, bridges and trails; providing a safe and secure community through new fire stations and law

enforcement vehicles, as well as other public safety projects; preserving parks, green space and environmental lands; and providing new and upgraded libraries and community centers, along with affordable housing options. According to city and county officials across the board, the timing of Hurricane Irma only served to highlight the importance of renewing the Penny for Pinellas sales tax in the upcoming Nov. 7 vote. If approved, the item on the ballot would extend the Penny For Pinellas program for another 10 years. In that timeframe, it is estimated that it would raise around $2 billion that will go directly to help fund various infrastructure projects throughout the county. Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri and others pointed to the 2014 construction of the $81 million Pinellas County Public Safety Complex as a crucial addition to the community that was made possible with Penny funds. The complex is built to withstand a Category 5 hurricane.

ABOUT PENNY FOR PINELLAS Penny For Pinellas is a one-percent sales tax that is paid by everyone who spends money in the county. • One-third is paid for by tourists and seasonal visitors. • The Penny is collected in Pinellas and stays in Pinellas. • It is shared between the county and 24 municipalities. • The Penny funds long-term capital infrastructure projects. • It is not collected on groceries and medications. • The tax is only collected on the first $5,000 of a single purchase. • The Penny is not a new tax; it has been in effect since 1990.

Visit www.pinellascounty.org/penny for more information.

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By Scott Lancaster

TI kite festival to honor veterans

It’s time to get crackin’ at Crab Fest

TREASURE ISLAND - The “Veterans Day Fall Fly on TI” is slated this year for Nov. 11 and 12 on Treasure Island Beach behind the Thunderbird Beach Resort. The theme for the weekend will be “Honor America’s Veterans,” featuring red, white and blue kites, banners and flags. This free, familyoriented event will feature general kite flying, kite games, stunt kite lessons and demos as well as a chance to honor veterans by flying a kite. For more information, contact Windworks at 727-320-9463.

CLEARWATER BEACH - Dig in to one of Florida's favorite seafood delicacies at Cooters Restaurant & Bar as stone crab season begins. Cooters’ 24th Annual Crab Fest kicks off Oct. 19 and runs through Oct. 22. The family-friendly event will also have live music and other food, drink and souvenir specials. Although stone crabs are the headliners of the event, Cooters will also dish up pounds of Snow, King and Dungeness crab legs, which are served piping hot with melted butter. Crab Fest hours are: Thursday, 4 p.m. - 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. and Sunday, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. Valet parking, Cooters full menu, gluten-free menu and kids' menu will also be available throughout Crab Fest. Cooters is located at 423 Poinsettia Ave., Clearwater Beach (just ¼ block from the round-about) and is open daily for lunch and dinner. Visit Cooters.com or call 727-462-2668 for more information.

Phase 2 of Pass-A-Grille Way construction gets green light By Beth Ludwig

s months of construction on Phase 1 of the Pass-A-Grille Way project are expected to finally draw to a close sometime in November, St. Pete Beach commissioners are paving the way for the commencement of Phase 2. Commissioners recently agreed to approve a bid to the tune of $10.2 million for the next phase of the project, which will span from 19th Avenue south to First Avenue. The overall cost of this part of the project is pegged at $11.5 million, which factors in the cost for trees and other landscaping, new street lights and a connection fee payable to Duke Energy. The biggest chunk of the funding will come in the form of a $3.21 million grant from the Southwest Florida Water Management District.

A big part of this phase will be the installation of an underground pump station at First Avenue. This will allow for storm water to be pumped into Boca Ciega Bay to help avoid flooding in the future. . The contractor for this phase, Gibbs & Register Inc. will have until February 2019 to complete the work.

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news Clearwater exploring alternative modes of transportation By Jason Coffman

he ongoing fight against parking and traffic problems in Clearwater Beach might be getting some high-tech help in the form of elevated gondola travel. Two different proposals were recently unveiled at the Forward Pinellas Transportation Technology Forum, featuring mass transportation in the form of cable car gondolas and aerial transit using magnetic levitation. The first proposal, the cable-propelled gondolas, features technology that is already in use around the world. The 1.9-mile track would look to run between downtown Clearwaterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Coachman Park, the Clearwater Marine Aquarium and Clearwater Beach. The gondola cars would be capable of transporting up to 5,000 people per hour. Each one-way trip would take nine or 10 minutes. The cost of the

fares hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been proposed yet, but it would probably offer a discount for residents. All that sounds good, but it would come with a sticker price of up to $75 million to build. If it came to fruition, this travel alternative could be up and running in less than two years. The other proposal featured new technology put forth by a company called skyTran that utilizes two-to-four passenger elevated cars that are propelled using passive magnetic levitation. This form of transportation is not currently in use yet, although there are plans for it in Abu Dhabi and Tel Aviv. This proposal comes with an estimated cost of $40 million, with individual ticket prices of $4. Members of the Clearwater City Council have been mulling the feasibilty of elevated transit for over a year.

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EVERY DAY Sunsets at Pier 60 Daily Festival Two hours before until two hours after sunset, weather permitting. Pier 60, Clearwater Beach Info: www.sunsetsatpier60.com EVERY SUNDAY Sunday Morning Beach Yoga 8:30 a.m. Cost: Donation Sunset Beach 7900 W Gulf Blvd, Treasure Island Info: 727-537-6097 Corey Avenue Sunday Market 10 a.m. St. Pete Beach Info: 813-481-8805 Sunday Market 10 a.m. Suntan Art Center, 3300 Pass-a-Grille Way St. Pete Beach Info: 727-367-3818 EVERY MONDAY Yoga 9:15 a.m. Indian Shores Municipal Center 19305 Gulf Boulevard Info: 727-595-4020 EVERY TUESDAY & FRIDAY Blugrass music 1pm-4pm Treasure Island Community Center Park Info: 727-409-0177 EVERY WEDNESDAY Madeira Beach Morning Market 9:00 a.m. On Madeira Way, between Gulf Blvd and 150th Ave. N. Info: 727-278-4285 Anything Goes Art 9:00 a.m. Treasure Island Community Center Garden Room, 1 Park Place & 106th Ave. Cost: $3/members, $5/non-members, TI Art Guild Zumba 9:00 a.m. Indian Shores Municipal Center 19305 Gulf Blvd. Info: 727-595-4020

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EVERY THURSDAY Treasure Islettes’ Bingo 6:45 p.m. Treasure Island Community Center Info: mytreasureisland.org

EVERY FRIDAY Pickleball Meetup 8:00 a.m. Info: madbeachfun.com EVERY FRIDAY & SATURDAY Sunset Cinema Movies begin at dusk. Pier 60, Clearwater Beach Info: sunsetsatpier60.com EVERY SATURDAY Pass-A-Grille Art Mart 9am - 2pm On the patio, across the street from the Hurricane restaurant. Info: 727-367-3818, suntanart.org OCT. 20 October Concert Series featuring 2 Dog Night 7:00 p.m. Horan Park, St. Pete beach Info: www.spbrec.com, 727-363-9245 OCT. 19-22 Cooters 24th Annual Crab Fest Cooters Restaurant & Bar 423 Poinsettia Ave, Clearwater Beach. Info: 727-462-2668, www.cooters.com OCT. 21 Halloween Fest 10:00 a.m. Kolb Park, 1507 Bay Palm Blvd. Indian Rocks Beach Info: www.indian-rocks-beach.com, 727-595-2517 OCT. 25 Town Clean-Out Day Special Pickup Indian Shores Info: www.myindianshores.com, 727-595-4020 OCT. 26 Trunk or Treat 5:30 p.m. St. Pete Beach Community Center Info: www.spbrec.com, 727-363-9245 OCT. 26-29 John's Pass Seafood Festival John’s Pass Village, 12901 Gulf Blvd. Madeira Beach Info: www.madbeachfun.com OCT. 27 October Concert Series featuring Gloria West & The Gents 7:00 p.m. Horan Park, St. Pete beach Info: www.spbrec.com, 727-363-9245 NOV. 12 IRB Homeowners Community Social 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Indian Rocks Beach Info: www.irbhome.com

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The Roe Report By Cliff Roe Broker/Owner Roe Realty

ome prices have exceeded the all-time highs set during the peak in July of 2006. The national median price of a home is $263,800. In Florida the median price is $245,000 and in Pinellas County, it's $248,450. This can be great news for sellers, if they can find a buyer able to pay cash. Cash is important, since appraisals are required for financing. Prices have risen so fast it's difficult for appraisers to keep up. This has caused many loans to be cancelled at the last minute. Appraisers are locked in a box that forces them to use public records to substantiate their opin-

because most buyers pay cash. The reason you need to be aware of this situation is that each price point is dependent on the price bracket just below it. If the lowest price point stabilizes or falls, the one above it will have the same problem, and so on, up and down the ladder. Many experts believe we have hit a ceiling, because the higher prices created by shortages have caused many buyers to stop looking. I disagree, but I think price increases will be constrained for the time being. If you would like a full copy of the latest Roe Report that shows

ion of value. Appraisers don't want others' opinions unless they can be documented, but most are happy to learn about extenuating circumstances on why a property sold above or below market value. Good Realtors make this happen. The people who initially feel the impact of low appraisals are firsttime homebuyers. If you live on the water, you may think this can't impact your home's value,

sales by price point for houses and condos on the gulf, intracoastal, or other water, send an email to Cliff@Roe-Realty.com with Roe Report in the subject line. If you are interested in the current value of your home, please contact me, I'd be happy to give you its current market value.

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For more information, please contact Cliff Roe at 727-223-2172 or Cliff@Roe-Realty.com. www.Roe-Realty.com

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Receive one FREE meal with the purchase of another on any TUESDAY of your birthday month!!

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best waterfront drinking & dining

If you are visiting our beaches or are lucky enough to be a beach local, we all face the same dilemma: where to eat? Have no fear, my feisty and finicky diners. We have selected the restaurants we feel are some of the best waterfront places to go for tasty food, an ice-cold adult beverage or just a cool place for some vittles.

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Jimmy's Crow's Nest 101 Coronado Drive (727) 683-0002

The Pub 20025 Gulf Blvd (727) 595-3172

Jimmy's Fish House 521 S. Gulfview Blvd (727) 446-9720

the redingtons SeaBreeze Island Grill 17855 Gulf Blvd (727) 498-8688

Sands Beach Bar & Grill located at DreamView Resort 691 Gulfview Blvd SeaBreeze Island Grill (727) 443-7652 Tate Island Grill and Bar (Casual) Caretta on the Gulf (Fine Dining) Located at The Sand Pearl Resort 500 Mandalay Ave (727) 441-2425 The Bait House Tavern 45 Causeway Blvd (727) 446-8134

indian rocks beach J.D.'s Restaurant & Lounge 125 Gulf Blvd (727) 595-1320 Jimmy Guana's inside the Holiday Inn Harbourside 401 2nd Street (727) 595-8356

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Wahoo's 17801 Gulf Blvd (727) 393-5525

madeira beach Mad Beach Fish House 13205 Gulf Blvd. (727) 398-4103

st. pete beach Sea Hags Bar and Grill 9555 Blind Pass Road (727) 360-2800 Crab Daddy's 678 75th Avenue (727) 800-5081 Shark Tales 677 75th Avenue (727) 360-7100

tierra verde Boardwalk Restaurant 5901 Sun Blvd. (727) 867-8000

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J.D’s Restaurant: An IRB Classic There are some restaurants that need no introduction.

llow me to give you an some of the best acts in Tampa Bay example: JD’s. Get my while overlooking the Intracoastal point? Almost all the resi- Waterway. JD’s has also been voted dents of the beach com- first place for entertainment several munities in Pinellas years in a row. County know of JD’s. And the locals JD’s is one of the few restaurants in of IRB, Indian Rocks Beach that is, the area that offers a daily Happy Hour love JD’s for many various from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. reasons. For me, it’s the Peggy is always there by to-die-for Bloody 7:45 a.m. on the back JD's Restaurant Marys on Sunday patio, so be sure to & Lounge morning to get the stop in and see her. cobwebs out of According to my 125 Gulf Blvd. my head and get sister-in-law, Peggy Indian Rocks Beach the day started. For makes THE BEST (727) 595-1320 others, it’s the aweBloody Marys. some breakfasts JD’s JD’s also offers early serves, or the fresh seafood bird dinners available until 6:00 JD’s offers for both lunch and dinner. p.m., but don't be late... you need to be For others still, it’s simply the seated by 5:45 p.m. ambiance of a very cool beach joint, JD’s burgers are always fresh, fully equipped with great food and because they grind their own, along drinks, and very possibly the best live with their fresh-cut steaks, daily. JD’s music in Pinellas County. also offers some of the best and freshBut JD’s is not just for the locals. est seafood on the beaches and Snowbirds have frequented JD’s for beyond, from fresh Amberjack, Mahi years, making it the first place they Mahi, Tuna and Snapper. rush to when they arrive onto beautiIn addition, JD’s offers an all-you-canful Sand Key Island. eat fish fry, available every day, except JD's was established by the Mondays, when JD’s is closed. Downing family in 1985, and today JD’s piano bar runs six nights a week, the Downing family still runs the day- along with a dance floor for those lookto-day operations of the restaurant. ing to do the JD’s shuffle. JD’s is a fine example of a Florida JD's is where the locals, and anyone casual, beach steak and seafood else lucky enough to frequent the joint, restaurant. go for great food, great drinks and great The outside patio, which was added entertainment. It’s owned by a great a few years back, is ideal for the cus- family and it is one damn good restautomer who wants to relax and listen to rant.

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best happy hours on the beach clearwater beach Cooters Restaurant & Bar 423 Poinsettia Ave., 727-462-2668 3-6pm, 7 Days A Week $1.50 Bud, Bud Lite & Miller Lite Drafts $3.00 House Wines/Wells 65¢ wings and shrimp, 79¢ oysters Jimmy's Fish House 521 S. Gulfview Blvd., 727-446-9720 3-7pm, $2.50 Drafts, $3.50 Wells $3.50 House Wines

indian rocks beach J.D.'s Restaurant & Lounge 125 Gulf Blvd. (727) 595-1320 8am-6pm Every Day $1 - Miller Lite and Budweiser Drafts $2.50 Well Drinks & Domestic Bottles $3 House Wines/Bloody Marys Crabby Bills 401 Gulf Blvd. (727) 595-0041 8:00 am to 6pm $1.75 Wells, $3.50 House Wines $1.50 House Drafts Groupers 1401 Gulf Blvd. 727-266-4276 $1.75 Domestic Drafts & $3 Wine, EVERY DAY

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1280 Missouri Ave • Clearwater • 727-441-1650 Lunch: Mon-Fri, 11:30am - 2:30pm • Dinner: Open at 4:30pm, 7 Days A Week

The Pub 20025 Gulf Blvd (727) 595-3172 11am - 6pm, Monday - Friday $2.50 Domestic Drafts $2.75 Domestic Bottles $3.50 Well Drinks $4 House Wines

the redingtons Seabreeze Island Grill 17855 Gulf Blvd., (727) 498-8688 11am till 6pm $3.50 House Wine $2 Miller Lite and Yengling Drafts $5 Rum Runners, $5 Martinis $3 Margaritas on the Rocks $2 House Liquors Buy one, get one free premium and topshelf liquors

madeira beach Mad Beach Fish House 13205 Gulf Blvd., 727-398-4103 Monday though Friday, 11am to 7pm $2.50 House Wines $2.50 Domestic Draft Beers $2.50 Well Drinks

treasure island Capt. Bill's Beach Kitchen 145 107th Ave., 727-317-3940 11 AM till 6PM - Every Day of the Week! $1 off Rumrunners $1 off all Domestic Beer $1 off Bloody Marys

st pete beach Crab Daddy's 678 75th Avenue (727) 800-5081 Monday-Friday, 11 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. $2 Domestic Drafts, $2.50 Domestic Bottles, $3 House Wine, Drink Specials Sea Hags Bar and Grill 9555 Blind Pass Rd., (727) 360-2800 11am to 6pm $2.50 Wells, $2 Domestic Drafts $4 House Wines

tierra verde Boardwalk Restaurant 5901 Sun Blvd. (727) 867-8000 Monday - Friday, 3-6pm $2 Well Drinks, $2 Domestic Drafts $3 House Wines Billy’s Stone Crab 1 Collany Road, 727-866-2115 Monday-Friday & Sunday, Open-7:00 p.m. $2.80 Well Drinks & Domestic Bottles

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ecent articles have been about the demand for homes outpacing the supply, forcing prices higher. Hurricane Irma just made it worse. Parts of the Keys were destroyed, but fortunately, reduced the storm to a category 4, while most of the state saw a 3 or less. It's too early to say that an already strong demand for homes will get even stronger. However, many homes have been damaged or destroyed. The first to receive relief will be from homes covered by insurance. Those who don't have flood insurance will have to wait on FEMA to process their claim.

Once claims are settled, finding a repair crew will be almost impossible, since the demand will far exceed the available labor. Florida, like Houston, will see many shysters arrive to take advantage of desperate homeowners. Make sure you and those you know are not hoodwinked. Since 2008, my partner Rebekah, and I have advised investors in the purchase of over 2,000 properties that were either repaired and rented or sold at a profit. In each case, we evaluated the value "as is", the cost to repair, and the value once completed. Our goal is to help those in

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