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CHANNEL DISTRICT - Polished concrete floors, 12-foot ceilings, towering glass. Those are some features of the CCX North condominium project planned for the Channel District next year.
Bertigo Partners recently announced plans for the seven-unit, three-story complex at 210 N 12th St.
Each condo has a floor-to-ceiling blue-tinted window on the front. On the outside, the units will be surrounded by giant Henon bamboo, known as "singing bamboo."
Units will range from 850 to 1,410 square feet and cost $228,250 to $329,000. Each includes a private balcony and indoor garage.
The top floor will have a single 3,800-square-foot residence.
Bertigo picked the name based on the address. CCX stands for 210 in Roman numerals.
Groundbreaking is scheduled for February, with a completion date expected in September.
For information, call 601-3089.
Advocate honored for her work with Tampa childrenHISTORIC YBOR - A local children's advocate is getting an accolade for making a difference in the lives of Tampa children.
Voices for Children will honor Liz Kennedy with the Champion for Children award at a reception from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Swope Rodante P.A., 1234 E Fifth Ave.
Voices for Children recruits volunteers and raises funds for Hillsborough County's guardian ad litem program, which gives abused children a voice in court. Proceeds will benefit the program.
Kennedy will be recognized for her work with groups, such as the Child Abuse Council, the Children's Home and the Healthy Start Coalition.
Last year's recipient, Dottie Berger MacKinnon, will present the award to Kennedy. The Academy Choir will provide entertainment. Hors d'oeuvres and wine will be catered by Mise en Place and Kendall-Jackson. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at the door. Call 769-3460.
University of Tampa hosts sale of pianos on SundayDOWNTOWN - The University of Tampa is hosting a piano sale from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Ferman Music Center, just south of Pepin Stadium on N Boulevard.
The pianos, which are on loan to the music department, will be offered at reduced prices. The selection will include baby grands, vertical pianos and 88-note-keyboard digital pianos.
Special arrangements have been made for financing, delivery and warranty service through Piano Distributors. Most instruments will carry a warranty as new from the manufacturer. Call 253-3333 for information.
Port Tampa residents to light up community treePORT TAMPA - In what has become a Port Tampa tradition, residents will gather at dusk Dec. 6 to light up the community tree at the Spanish American War Memorial Park at West Shore and Interbay boulevards.
The event will include visits with Santa and the signing of a greeting card banner for troops abroad.
Children's activities begin at 4 p.m.