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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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