Neighborhood notebook: Council says no to drugstore drive-through
By ROB BRANNON, RON MATUS, GRACE AGOSTIN, OLIVIA GIFFORD
Published November 7, 2003
BALLAST POINT - On a 4-3 vote, the City Council last week denied a developer's request for a drive-through window for a proposed Walgreens at Gandy Boulevard and MacDill Avenue.
The corner's future remains unclear.
Despite residents' opposition, Hupp Realty has planned to raze the Gandy Square shopping plaza to make room for a Walgreens and a bank. But the council has shot down Hupp's plans at every turn.
On Oct. 30, council members Linda Saul-Sena, Rose Ferlita, John Dingfelder and Gwen Miller denied the request for the drive-through window. Council members Shawn Harrison, Mary Alvarez and Kevin White voted in the minority. Hupp's lawyer, John Grandoff, declined comment Monday when asked the developer's next move.
Dress for Success group plans luncheon
WEST SHORE PALMS - Dress for Success Tampa Bay, a nonprofit organization that helps low-income women transition into the work force, is holding its third annual benefit luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 14 at the Crowne Plaza, 700 N West Shore Blvd.
Each Dress for Success client receives a suit for a job interview and a second one when she gets a job. Women are referred by other nonprofit and government agencies, including homeless shelters, domestic violence shelters, immigration services and job training programs.
Judy Genshaft, president of the University of South Florida, will be the guest speaker. Cost is $40 per person or $500 for a table of 10. Call 220-0868 or visit www.dressforsuccess.com
Enable America schedules town hall meeting
CARVER CITY/LINCOLN GARDENS - Mayor Pam Iorio and legislators are scheduled to attend a town hall meeting to discuss employment rights for people with disabilities from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday at the DoubleTree Hotel Tampa Airport Westshore.
Enable America, a nonprofit organization founded by Richard Salem in Tampa, organized the event to help people with disabilities find jobs. About 58 percent of disabled people in Florida are employed, according to the group.
City and state officials are also expected to attend the meeting, at 4500 W Cypress St. For information, call Wanda Papillion at 250-0998.
Art for the sake of therapeutic healing
HISTORIC HYDE PARK - We've all heard about the healing power of art.
Now, artists from the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute at the University of South Florida will share their therapeutic work at Old Hyde Park Village.
More than 30 pieces will be on display from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the main fountain area of the village at Swann and Dakota avenues. The artists are involved with Moffitt's Arts in Medicine Program, founded in 1998 to empower people in tough circumstances by expressing themselves in art.
The exhibit will include a silent auction, live entertainment, raffles, food and drinks. Tickets are $35 in advance or $45 at the door. For more information, call 254-6210.
Welcome to winter at Plant Museum
DOWNTOWN - The Henry B. Plant Museum wants you to step out of the sultry Florida fall and into a winter wonderland.
On Monday, the museum's store will present Holiday Merry Making and Shopping. The store, which boasts a new collection of holiday gifts, will offer a 10 percent discount and free gift-wrapping.
Desserts will be offered all day long, and wine and cheese will be served in the evening. To reserve a lunch, call 258-7302.
