Beach Scene ~ Vol. 5, Issue 9 by McLean Media

Volume 5, Issue 9

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Beach access lawsuit filed in Redington

John’s Pass hotel project inching forward Page 7

Clearwater man angling for helipad

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Beach Scene Editor and Publisher Michelle McLean Writers Jason Coffman Daniel Holloway Scott Lancaster Sandra Nickless Sue Warren Distribution Todd Fairchild Beau Richards Terry Smith Suzanne Williams

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In Brief

By Sue Warren

The Biltmore Group offering free holiday light decorating service INDIAN ROCKS BEACH - The Biltmore Group, a full-service, residential luxury real estate brokerage company that currently has offices in Indian Rocks Beach and Countryside, recently announced that they will be offering their services in hanging exterior Christmas lights for the elderly in our community for free this holiday season. The Biltmore Group will decorate using the homeowner’s lights or can provide lights if the homeowner doesn’t have any. They are also accepting donations of working Christmas lights and other outdoor decorations at their Indian Rocks Beach office, located at 350 Gulf Blvd. According to Biltmore Group founder and broker, Jim Mayes, this is a way for the company to give back to the community. For more information, please contact The Biltmore Group at 727-2605164.

State beach access law prompts local lawsuit Residents claim town beach ordinance is not valid. By Sandra Nickless

lawsuit was recently filed against the Town of Redington Beach by residents Pamela Greacen and Arthur Buser Jr. as a result of the passage of House Bill 631: Possession of Real Property, the so-called “Beach Law” that went into effect July 1, and immediately created questions about who owns the beach throughout the state of Florida. HB 631 prevents local governments from passing ordinances that would guarantee public access to privately owned beaches without first jumping through a ton of hoops, unless that local government already had such an ordinance on the books prior to Jan. 1, 2016. According to town attorney, Jay Daigneault, Redington Beach did have just such an ordinance, but still made a

recommendation to the town commission to pass “an even more detailed customary use ordinance,” just to make extra sure HB 631 wouldn’t apply to the town. The town adopted a new ordinance to that effect in June. It reiterates the “customary use” of the dry sand on the beach for public use, even on private property. However, in their lawsuit, Greacen and Buser state that the town did not have a customary-use ordinance in

effect prior to Jan. 1, 2016 and because of that, they claim the June ordinance is not valid and that their private property, located at 16120 Gulf Blvd., has been illegally seized. In response to concerns and confusion stemming from HB 631, Gov. Rick Scott signed an executive order directing all 67 counties in the state to protect public beach access and ordering the FDEP to “do everything in their power to advocate to keep our beaches open and public.”

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John’s Pass hotel project inching forward

By Jason Coffman

A hotel in the heart of John’s Pass Village jumped another hurdle on the way to becoming a reality.

he Madeira Beach City Commission recently decided to support a proposed hotel project that will be located on a vacant piece of land at the back of John’s Pass Village between 129th Avenue and Boardwalk Place. The land is currently being used as a parking lot. The plans, as previously presented by architect Jack Bodziak, include a sixstory hotel building offering 78 rental rooms, a rooftop pool with water slides, retail shops and a three-story parking garage with 297 parking spaces, about half of which could be used by the public to help with the ongoing scarcity of parking options in the area. Bodziak’s project hit a hiccup when he originally presented the idea to com-

missioners in August due to Fisherman’s Alley, a 16-foot wide cityowned alley that runs through the middle of the proposed site of the hotel. Long story short, the hotel’s parking garage will be built on both sides of the alley and connected at the third story with an enclosed pedestrian bridge. The alley itself will be paved and widened to 24 feet, with plenty of accessibility for garbage trucks and other large vehicles to travel on. Bodziak also agreed to reach a mutually agreeable way to compensate the city with a portion of the parking revenue, whether it’s a flat payment made to the city or a percentage of the revenue over time. Although he knows there will be a lot

of back-and-forth with the city as the project moves forward, Bodziak has said he was particularly careful to design the project well within the city’s height and density limitations. “We have gone to quite an extent to make this as viable as possible for the

commission,” Bodziak said. “A hotel has always been lacking in John’s Pass Village. Now we can get it done.” The project is expected to cost between $25-$30 million. The plans for the hotel will now be reviewed by the city’s Planning Board.

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news Clearwater Beach resident angling for a helipad By Jason Coffman

learwater Beach resident Pit Gills has pitched a request to the Clearwater City Council to allow the installation of a helicopter pad at his residence, located at the north end of Clearwater Beach at 1160 Mandalay Point Rd. To sweeten the pot a little, Gills has offered to let the city use his landing pad in emergency situations. While Gills’ property is located in a residential neighborhood, it is unique in that it is surrounded on two sides by water, the Gulf of Mexico and the Intracoastal Waterway. There are neighboring homes on the other sides of the property, but Gills informed councilmembers that the owner of the property nearest the proposed location of the helipad is only in residence about three weeks a year. If approved, the

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In Brief

By Sue Warren

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More Lightning watch parties announced ST. PETE BEACH - With your feet in the sand and a drink in your hand, you can watch Lightning away games on a big screen TV right on the beach at the Tradewinds Island Resorts in St. Pete Beach. Enjoy music, food and drink specials, cornhole games and the chance to win multiple Tampa Bay Lightning prizes, including autographs, jerseys and more. Beverages and cookout favorites will be available for purchase. Please note that coolers are not allowed on the beach, but don’t forget your beach towels and beach chairs. Parking is available at Island Grand or Guy Harvey Outpost for $10. Upcoming watch party dates: Dec. 1 - 6:30 p.m. vs. Florida Jan. 12 - 6:30 p.m. vs. Buffalo Feb. 1 - 6:30 p.m. vs. NY Islanders Feb. 2 - 6:30 p.m. vs. NY Rangers Feb. 10 - 5:30 p.m. vs. Florida

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news In Brief Friday Morning Market returns TREASURE ISLAND - The Friday Morning Market, sponsored by the Treasure Island & Madeira Beach Chamber of Commerce, returns for its 11th season on Dec. 7, with a variety of crafts, produce, art, collectibles, foods, jewelry and live music. The Friday Morning Market will be open from 9 a.m. till 2 p.m. on Fridays from Dec. 7 through April 26 at the Treasure Island Community Center Park, located at 154 - 106th Avenue. Vendor applications are now being accepted. To receive an application, contact the Treasure Island & Madeira Beach Chamber of Commerce at 727360-4121 or send an e-mail to news@islandneighborschamber.org. Breakfast with First Responders CLEARWATER BEACH - Our community's First Responders answer our calls for help, 365 days a year. On Nov. 30, the Clearwater Regional Chamber of Commerce will thank them with their second annual “Attitudes of Gratitude - Share Breakfast With First Responders” event at the Sandpearl Resort, from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. The breakfast will honor the people we rely upon the most: Fire, Police, EMT and Coast Guard, plus it will acknowledge the behind-the-scenes people such as waste management, utilities workers, emergency management teams, parks and recreation employees -- the chainsaw squad who clear the roads after big storms.

By Sue Warren All of these people help us restore services and get back to normal, leaving their families and putting themselves at risk. For $60, you can purchase a breakfast ticket for yourself and a First Responder. Individual tickets are available for $35. Call 727-461-0011 for more information or visit web.clearwaterflorida.org/events to purchase tickets online. Pinellas to receive additional $3 million to combat red tide PINELLAS COUNTY - Gov. Rick Scott recently announced that the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) committed an additional $3 million to Pinellas County through DEP’s red tide emergency funding, bringing the total for Pinellas County to $6.3 million. In addition to this funding, Gov. Scott is allocating another $3 million to DEP’s red tide emergency funding to ensure other communities have access to the resources they need to combat the impacts of this naturallyoccurring phenomenon. This grant funding is in addition to $765,000 that Gov. Scott recently allocated to fund additional Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission scientists and field and laboratory equipment to support efforts to mitigate the impacts of naturally-occurring red tide. For updated red tide information, visit www.pinellascounty.org/redtide or http://www.myfwc.com/redtide.

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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 Workshop 9:00 a.m. Treasure Island Community Center Garden Room, 1 Park Place & 106th Ave. Cost: $3/members, $5/non-members, TI Art Guild EVERY THURSDAY Treasure Islettes’ Bingo 6:45 p.m. Treasure Island Community Center Info: mytreasureisland.org EVERY FRIDAY & SATURDAY Sunset Cinema Movies begin at dusk. Pier 60, Clearwater Beach Info: sunsetsatpier60.com EVERY SATURDAY Saturday Morning Beach Yoga 8:30 a.m. Cost: $20 drop-in, $60 for 5 class package Gulf Front Park, 10400 Gulf Blvd Treasure Island Info: 727-463-1326 NOV. 30 IRB Tree Lighting Ceremony 7:00 p.m. 12th Avenue Park, Indian Rocks Beach Info: www.indian-rocks-beach.com Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony 5:00 p.m. Indian Shores Municipal Center parking lot 19305 Gulf Blvd. Info: 727-595-4020, www.myindianshores.com

DEC. 7 Lighted Boat Parade and Winter Festival in the Park 6:00 p.m. St. Pete Beach Info: www.spbrec.com, 727-363-9245 DEC. 8 Christmas Parade and Santa’s Visit to Whoville 11:00 a.m. St. Pete Beach Info: www.spbrec.com, 727-363-9245 Holiday Boat Parade 5:00 p.m. Madeira Beach Info: www.madbeachfun.com DEC. 8 & 9 Downtown Clearwater Holiday Carnival 12:00 p.m. Harborview parking lot Info: www.downtownclearwater.com DEC. 9 Holiday Half Marathon 8:30 a.m. Madeira Beach Info: www.madbeachfun.com DEC. 14 Holiday Lighted Boat Parade 6:00 p.m. Treasure Island Info: www.mytreasureisland.com, 727-367-4511 DEC. 15 IRB Annual Holiday Boat Parade 7:00 p.m. Indian Rocks Beach Info: www.indian-rocks-beach.com DEC. 16 Indian Shores Holiday Boat Parade 7:00 p.m. Info: www.myindianshores.com

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Australia’s hottest export! CLEARWATER - The perfect girls’ night out (back) experience, the Thunder From Down Under, returns to the Capitol Theatre on Nov. 21, showing off their chiseled bodies, seductive dance routines, cheeky humor and boy-next-door charm that you won't be able to resist. Each performer embodies a different female fantasy and brings it to life, turning your wildest dreams into reality, but this isn't the type of show you just sit and watch - the Thunder is a fully interactive experience. The blokes dance on tabletops, make their way through the crowd and even select a few lucky ladies to join in the fun on stage. Critics, celebrities and fans from around the world rave that Thunder From Down Under is the is best male revue show on the Strip, the ultimate bachelorette party, divorce party and girls' night out destination. Don't miss your chance to get up close and personal with these Aussie hunks! Tickets are $57.50, $49.50 and $29.50. The Capitol Theatre is located at 405 Cleveland St. in downtown Clearwater. For more information, visit www.rutheckerdhall.com.

CMA offers holiday boat rides CLEARWATER BEACH - Beginning Nov. 16, Clearwater Marine Aquarium will be offering a festive holiday boat cruise around Clearwater Beach’s local finger islands. You can enjoy holiday views and decorations and participate in holidaythemed trivia, all while learning about CMA by listening to a story highlighting our mission, our residents and rescue stories. The cruises are offered on select nights and are part of the aquarium’s Winter’s Wonderland holiday event that runs through Jan. 6. Visit www.seewinter.com for more information about everything that’s happening at the aquarium this holiday season and to reserve your spot on one of their cruises.

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The Roe Report By Cliff Roe Broker/Owner Roe Realty

he media reports 1,000 people a day move to Florida. The actual number is closer to 257,000 a year, or just over 1,000 per weekday. Pinellas is the sixth most populated county in Florida, yet we are only selling around 800 properties a month. Many second-home buyers are included in the 800. The best state to live in just keeps drawing more and more residents, full or parttime. Demand will ensure prices continue to rise faster than inflation. The typical buyer, full-time or parttime, wants a move-in-ready home with no hassles - no updates, no repairs. Investors will buy a property in need of love to update and sell for a profit. If a house isn't selling quickly, either the agent promised more than they can deliver, or the seller is demanding

a price that the market will not pay. Many homes need updates but are priced as if the work has already been done. When a for-sale sign remains in front of a property for an extended period, the reason is usually price or condition. We have far more buyers than we have properties that match their needs. Any property in good condition and priced near market value sells quickly. Due to the shortage of properties listed for sale, we can scan new listings or price reductions in an hour or less per day. We do our best to match the buyers with a home that will suit their needs. Our most successful approach is to show a property to a buyer who has expressed no interest in it but has described many of the needs this property fulfills. We don't simply think of our-

selves as agents buying or selling properties. We believe our job is to solve problems for both buyers and sellers. We offer a free evaluation to anyone considering selling - all you must do is ask. The full version of the Roe Report goes out quarterly with prices and inventory broken down by price point. For a copy, send me an email with Roe Report in the subject line. Roe Rentals needs properties since

we have far more opportunities than we can fill. Call 727-456-8911 for information. My staff and agents are highly qualified, which allows me to help those who need it. Just give me (727-6447209) or Rebekah (727-385-5233) a call and schedule a time. Or, you can email me at Cliff@Roe-Realty.com. Sincerely,

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1650 MCMULLEN RD • LARGO, FL 33771 HOBBY FARM / DOG BOARDING KENNEL BUSINESS, 2 SINGLE FAMILY HOMES offered with this 3/4 acre property. The ZONING is unincorporated, multifamily 10 units or less and agricultural allowing up to 2 horses. The neighboring land adjacent to this 3/4 acre parcel is also interested in selling and it is a 1.2 acre parcel with 4 single family homes, both parcels totaling 1.92 acres. The business potential is profitable making approximately $15 - $25 per day, per dog (no books available for review). 29 inside/outside runs + 15 indoor dog kennels x $15 - $25 per dog per day equals profit! The active and reputable kennel business (3rd structure, block) offers 29 inside/outside runs, a combination of 2x15 small, 4x15 medium, 5x15 large kennels. The larger 2 bdrm/1 bth/1 office and bonus room, block home is 1,344 sq ft designed with a 2-way split floor plan from an open and generous size main living space. The second wood frame/block home (644 living/1288 total sq ft) is a 1 bdrm/1 bth on the second story with 15 indoor dog kennels in the lower level. The property has double fencing, including a 6' - 8' galvanized steel chain-link fence with no neighbors on 3 sides of this property. There is a 10x16 storage shed. The commute from this property to Clearwater, St. Pete and Tampa is easy. The 1.2 acre parcel is not on the mls. NO FLOOD INSURANCE REQUIRED. MLS No. U7838085. Offered at $550,000.

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bar & restaurant listings CLEARWATER BEACH Sushi Tu 288 Windward Passage 727-330-7218

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Cooters 423 Poinsettia Avenue 727-462-2668

INDIAN ROCKS BEACH JD's Restaurant & Lounge 125 Gulf Blvd. 727-595-1320

Chicago Jaqx Pizzeria & Taphouse 1511 Gulf Blvd 727-303-3946

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INDIAN SHORES Caddy’s Pub 20025 Gulf Blvd 727-595-3172

The Bait House Tavern 45 Causeway Blvd. 727-446-8134

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Cork N Brew Bistro 524 Mandalay Ave 727-483-5990

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