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Denial of appeal keeps Sembler project on track
By Times Staff Writer
Published October 10, 2007
ST. PETERSBURG Sembler moved closer to starting a mixed-use development at Ninth Avenue N and 66th Street after the state Division of Administrative Hearings denied a neighborhood appeal. The developer got city approval this year for a rezoning on the 18-acre project, but residents of the Eagle Crest Neighborhood Association across Ninth appealed the decision to the state and sued in Circuit Court. The state denial may make the lawsuit moot, but Sembler said it is waiting before closing on the property from the Diocese of St. Petersburg and before starting construction of 120 townhomes, 13,000 square feet for offices and 13,000 square feet for retail. ST. PETERSBURG Trade in clothing to fight violence Commemorating October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Patchington is holding its annual Trade-In Sale to benefit CASA on Oct. 23-29. During the event, customers trading in quality used clothing will receive a discount on comparable articles of clothing. All clothing traded in will be donated to CASA, which resells it at its Thrift Shoppe to fund programs that provide refuge, crisis intervention, advocacy, professional training and community outreach. Patchington has three area locations: Indian Rocks Road in Belleair Bluffs; Sun Boulevard in Isla Del Sol; and McMullen-Booth Road in Clearwater. Call 1-800-771-2200, ext. 226. PINELLAS PARK Adria Gelato grand opening is Friday Adria Gelato will hold a grand opening Friday at 4 p.m. Owner Zdravko Kolundzic is bringing the traditional Italian frozen dessert at 4366 Park Blvd.
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by sb
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10/11/07 11:02 AM
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if thats the case why wasn't the project for 5th avenue north near the "old northeast" section of town approved. wonder who lives in that neighborhood with enough clout to block it. sembler should not be allowed to build on 9th and 66th.
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by Frank
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10/10/07 09:12 AM
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It's about time that Sembler can move forward with this project. Empty land is of no value to anyone, while growth brings in taxes that at this time the City can use!
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