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- Alafia Elementary Spring Fling, 3/16/2010
- Deadline Fast Approaching, 3/2/2010
- Actress Shelli Boone Taking
Her One-Woman Show, “Out West:Women of the Plains” on the Road!
, 2/25/2010
- Vietnam Veterans, Chapter 787 has gone green, 2/20/2010
- Busy? So are the biz-e-chicks
, 1/21/2010
Local businesswoman doesn’t let anything – even illness – slow her down
- Let the season begin....Soccer that is!, 1/21/2010
- Relay For Life of Bloomingdale, 1/21/2010
- Fitness Expert Turns Her Secrets Into Your Success, 1/21/2010
- BLOOMINGDALE COMMUNITY
SUBSTATION NOTES – JANUARY 2010, 1/21/2010
- 2009 Firefighter of the Year Leads Sincerely Santa Program, 12/13/2009
- Holiday Tree Lighting Festival, 11/28/2009
- Santa is Coming to Bloomingdale!, 11/10/2009
- The Holiday Season is Upon Us!, 11/10/2009
- Bloomingdale High 2009-2010 JV Cheerleading Squad, 9/27/2009
- Bloomingdale High 2009-2010
Varsity Cheerleading Squad, 9/27/2009
- New Coaches Abound at Bloomingdale High, 9/27/2009
The Bulls start the year with eight new coaches
- Swap Pop at these Parties, 9/27/2009
- 2009 Community Clean Up, 8/25/2009
- 80th Birthday and Fly'in High, 8/25/2009
- Would you like to help out in Your Community?, 8/11/2009
- HCSO Substation Notes - August 2009
, 8/11/2009
HURRICANE SEASON IS HERE…GET PREPARED NOW!
- County Participates In Meeting On The Housing Crisis, 8/9/2009
- Hillsborough County participates in Back to School Physicals and Immunizations, 8/9/2009
- Top Ten Mosquito Prevention Tips, 7/22/2009
- Meeting Regarding Intersections, 7/22/2009
- Children’s Book Week May 11 – 17 @ your library!, 5/1/2009
- Crohn’sAdvocate™ Forum: Connect. Educate. Empower., 5/1/2009
- The Holiday Season Has Arrived!, 11/14/2008
- Santa to Visit Children of Bloomingdale, 11/14/2008
- Fall Pet Adoptions & Freebies at the Fairgrounds!, 11/13/2008
- Bloomingdale Bulls Getting High Praise, 11/4/2008
- Fun at Alafia Fall Festival, 11/4/2008
- Bloomingdale High Spaghetti Dinner, 11/4/2008
- HCSO Substation Notes November 2008, 11/4/2008
- Great American Teach-In, 11/4/2008
- Family Fest Open to All Residents of Bloomingdale, 11/4/2008
- Homeowner Association Changes Meeting Location, 10/3/2008
- Alafia Elementary Fall Festival, 9/29/2008
- Sports Pictures of Bloomingdale Youth, 9/25/2008
- 11th Annual Teenage Battle of the Bands, 9/25/2008
- Osting Baseball Academy Earns Medal
In Cooperstown U-13 National Tournament
, 9/25/2008
- HCSO Substation Notes September 2008, 9/11/2008
- Property Manager's Report
August 2008, 9/11/2008
- Getting Your Life Together After 55, 9/2/2008
- Sheriff's Office Requesting Your Help, 9/2/2008
- Statewide Cold Case Playing Cards Unveiled, 9/2/2008
- Cleanup Set For October, 8/6/2008
- Brandon Ballet Company Auditions, 8/6/2008
- Benefit for Library Attack Victim, 8/6/2008
- HCSO Substation Notes - August 2008, 8/5/2008
- 2008 Brandon 4th of July Parade, 8/5/2008
- Summer fun at the Young Chefs Academy of Brandon, 8/5/2008
- Bloomingdale Youth Attend Florida Elks Camp, 8/5/2008
- “What’s Happening in Tallahassee!”, 7/17/2008
- HCSO Substation Notes - July 2008, 7/17/2008
- Boat Safety Inspections, 6/27/2008
- Burglary Facts & Preventive Measures, 6/13/2008
- Sheriff Asking for Help to Solve Crime, 6/13/2008
- Areas Measured For New Plantings, 6/13/2008
- Hats Off To Grads, 6/13/2008
- Don't Leave Your Door Open to Crime, 6/12/2008
- Bloomingdale High Student Graduates With Perfect Attendance, 6/6/2008
- St. Andrew’s Rocks June 17th, 6/6/2008
- Are You A Target for Theft?, 6/6/2008
- Protect Your Valuables, 6/6/2008
- BHA Teams With Fifth Third Bank - Perks for Bloomingdale Residents, 6/3/2008
- Bloomingdale Community Substation Notes, 6/2/2008
June 2008
- Public Works Customer Phone Line, 6/2/2008
- 2008 BJ Stelter Scholarship Winner, 6/2/2008
- Bloomingdale High School Teens Named Winners, 6/2/2008
- Help Needed - BHA Membership Dues Notices Project, 5/6/2008
- Community Station Notes - May 2008, 5/6/2008
- Wanted - Used Baseball Equipment, 5/6/2008
- Bloomingdale Bulls Football Team Needs Golfers!, 5/6/2008
- Horrific Attack Stuns Community, 4/29/2008
- Kudos Dished Out At Annual Dinner, 4/24/2008
- Valrico Teens Among 10 National Finalists, 4/24/2008
- Five Taxing District Trustee Seats Set To Open, 4/24/2008
- Earth Day Activities, 4/21/2008
- Best Ball Golf Tournament, 4/18/2008
- Sheriff Asking for Help, 4/18/2008
- Surfin’ Through the Scriptures, 4/18/2008
- National Train Day
, 4/18/2008
- Web Design Finals, 4/18/2008
- Next Step Magazine Names 2008 Super Teens, 4/18/2008
- Renaissance in the City, 4/16/2008
- Reason to be Proud!, 4/16/2008
- Bloomingdale Community Station Notes
April 2008, 4/4/2008
- Going Green Tampa Bay EXPO Just Around the Corner, 4/4/2008
- Congratulations Bobcats!, 4/1/2008
- To Skate or Not to Skate?, 3/26/2008
- Once in a Lifetime Opportunity, 3/25/2008
- Mock DUI Crash held at Bloomingdale High School, 3/25/2008
- Bicycle Found, 3/25/2008
- Orange Blossom Memories
, 3/25/2008
- Local Child Needs Your Help, 3/21/2008
- Sidewalk Safety in Bloomingdale, 3/21/2008
- Daylight Saving Time, 3/5/2008
- Feel The Love, 3/4/2008
- Beauty and the Bull Calendars Available, 3/4/2008
- Deadline is April 3, 3/4/2008
B.J. Stelter Bloomingdale Community Scholarship
- Bloomingdale Community Substation Notes
, 3/2/2008
March 2008
- Neighbors Report Abandoned Bicycle, 2/29/2008
- New Restaurant Opening, 2/29/2008
Stonewood Grill & Tavern Opening
- Current Watering Restrictions for Unincorporated Hillsborough County, 2/21/2008
Watering restrictions extended through June 30, 2008
- Brandon HS IT Academy Introduces “Laptops for Leaders”, 2/20/2008
Brandon High School‘s Academy of Information Technology (AOIT) has introduced Laptops for Leaders
- College Goal Sunday, 2/20/2008
Free program to help students and their parents complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- 4H Tropicana Public Speaking Contest Finals
, 2/20/2008
Students Advance to Public Speaking Contest Finals
- Bobcats Travel Baseball Team, 2/20/2008
The Bay Area Bobcats 14 and under AAU travel baseball team have started their second year.
- Key Found, 1/16/2008
- B. J. Stelter Bloomingdale Community Scholarship Information - 2008, 1/11/2008
BJ Stelter Bloomingdale Community Scholarship
Sponsored by the Bloomingdale Homeowner’s Association
- Santa's Annual Visit to Bloomingdale, 12/9/2007
Santa and Mrs. Claus made their annual visit to Bloomingdale on Saturday, December 8, 2007.
- Bobcats Baseball Team Seeks Players, 12/5/2007
- Help Wanted: Handyman, 11/29/2007
- Luminaria Kits Available Now!, 11/18/2007
The kits, $10 each, contain supplies to make 20 paper-bag lanterns (candles, matches, sand and bags) and are now available for purchase at the community office from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Monday to Thursday, and from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 27; Thursday, Nov. 29; Monday, Dec. 3; Tuesday, Dec. 4; Thursday, Dec. 6; Monday, Dec. 10; Tuesday, Dec. 11; Thursday, Dec. 13 and Tuesday, Dec. 4...
- Luminaria Sale Lights Up Bloomingdale, Benefits Scholarship
, 11/3/2007
This year, for the second time, the association will sell kits to raise money for the scholarship program in honor of former Bloomingdale High School principal B.J. Stelter.
Each kit contains 20 bags, 20 candles, sand, matches and instructions for using the traditional Christmas lantern...
- Sheriff’s Office Rolls Out COPS Program In Bloomingdale
, 11/3/2007
Bloomingdale residents who want to take an active part in keeping neighborhood streets, homes and roads safe are invited to learn about a new Sheriff’s Office initiative at a community meeting set for 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 8 at Bloomingdale West Park, 3940 Canoga Park Drive.
- Board Invites Residents To Weigh In On Deed Restriction Debate, 11/3/2007
No one wants to be the town cop, least of all the Bloomingdale Homeowners Association.
But someone has to beg the question that seeks the answer to how a mature community can build on its value by ensuring its neighborhoods’ respective deed restrictions are enforced...
- Operation Cleanup A Community’s Pride
, 11/3/2007
Clayton Weaver needed no further introduction.
“He’s the guy with the front-end loader,” said Bloomingdale Homeowners Association (BHA) board members Shelia Harris and Lydia Harrod in tandem, as they watched Weaver drive by their check-in booth off Natures Way Boulevard in Bloomingdale.
There, volunteers and BHA board members Oct. 13 hosted the group’s annual junk-your-trash day to help Bloomingdale residents spruce up their homes and neighborhoods.
The Neighborhood Pride program received high marks from county officials...
- Sheriff’s Office Stresses Holiday Safety
, 11/3/2007
Sadly, this time last year our communities and others like it were reeling from the tragic deaths of young teens who died needlessly in auto accidents...
- County Offers FREE Household Junk Disposal Year-Round, 9/8/2007
Hillsborough County residents can dispose of household junk, old appliances, residential yard waste, paint, batteries and more for free at one of five Community Collection Centers open Monday through Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Community Cleanup Set For Saturday, Oct. 13
, 9/8/2007
FREE DISPOSAL OF HOUSEHOLD JUNK
- Family Faces Second Heart Transplant
, 9/2/2007
The Dyes of Bloomingdale have had more than their share of heartache.
- Class of 2008 First To Rise Through Cimino’s Ranks
, 9/2/2007
Back to school time for hundreds of Bloomingdale students this August meant sharpened pencils, new backpacks and lunchboxes. At Cimino Elementary School, some birthday candles were also in order.
- County Offers Fall Gardening Programs
, 9/2/2007
The Hillsborough County Extension Service offers a variety of fall gardening programs this month at public libraries throughout the county.
- Adoptions Surge at Animal Services, 9/2/2007
- Property Manager’s Report, July/August 2007, 9/2/2007
Property Manager Al Devney oversees community common area maintenance and repair needs identified and approved by the Bloomingdale Special Taxing District board of trustees.
- Substation Notes, September 2007
, 9/2/2007
- Charity Seeks Nominees For Grandparents Award
, 9/2/2007
In honor of National Grandparents Day on Sept. 9, children’s crisis charity KidsPeace and GRAND Magazine will present the second annual GRANDParent of the Year award to one individual nominated by the general public.
- Guests Speak Up At July BHA Meeting
, 8/18/2007
The Bloomingdale Homeowners Association board of directors holds open monthly meetings at 7 p.m. on the first Monday each month at the Bloomingdale Community Office, 3509 Bell Shoals Rd. in Valrico. All residents are invited to attend; speakers are welcome by appointment.
- Code Enforcement Lists “Dirty Dozen” Top Violations, 8/18/2007
- Charges Filed In Bloomingdale Student’s Deadly Jeep Crash
, 8/18/2007
On Wednesday, July 25, the Hillsborough County State Attorney’s Office confirmed charges were filed against two adults who authorities say hosted a party in October where 17-year-old Bloomingdale High School student Tyler Clark consumed alcohol before dying in a fatal crash.
- School District Claims Accountability, Productivity, Effectiveness
, 8/18/2007
Tampa, Fla. – (Aug. 17, 2007) – At her annual back to school news conference today, Superintendent MaryEllen Elia explained how the district has handled the anticipated revenue decreases, and listed a number of energy savings initiatives to supplement spending reductions.
- BHA President Ted Grable Resigns, Will Remain On Board
, 8/18/2007
Ted Grable announced his resignation as president of the Bloomingdale Homeowners Association at the association’s board meeting in July.
- County Launches New Mosquito Prevention Efforts
, 7/19/2007
Hillsborough County Mosquito and Aquatic Weed Control in June introduced new services to inform and educate residents about mosquito prevention and safety.
- Required Tax Notice Riles Residents
, 6/14/2007
MANY MISTAKE MISSIVE FOR TAX BILL, NON-PAYMENT NOTICE
- Community Council Report, May 2007, 5/28/2007
- Elections Supervisor Buddy Johnson Prepares For Switch To New Voting System
, 5/7/2007
Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections Buddy Johnson has no doubts that a new paper voting system will be up and running smoothly when county voters go to the polls for the fall 2008 elections...
- Good Neighbor Profile - Bob Gannon, Sandy Creek Manors, 4/24/2007
Bob Gannon is always on call to help his neighbors while he putters in his garage.
- Kids Think Outside The Box, 4/24/2007
Nine year old Zachary Bonner organizes Brandon’s second annual “Project 24 Hours” to bring attention to the plight of homeless kids.
- Commissioner's Corner, April 2007, 4/20/2007
Working Together We Will Make a Difference...
- Neighbors Adopt Bloomingdale Pond
, 4/20/2007
On the surface, the problems were obvious. What lies beneath came as a surprise.
- Kids Commit 24 Hours To Help The Homeless, 4/20/2007
The latest service project spearheaded by 9-year-old Valrico philanthropist Zachary Bonner takes place April 20.
- Moms spell relief “K-E-Y-S”
, 4/20/2007
Keys to the restrooms at Bloomingdale East Park are available for the asking.
- Bloomingdale Special Taxing District Budget, Fiscal Year 2007, 4/4/2007
Bloomingdale Special Taxing District Budget, Fiscal Year 2007
- Bloomingdale Area Host Families Sought For International High School Exchange Students, 2/28/2007
Dozens of high school students from 40 countries around the world are waiting in the wings for an invitation to become part of a Brandon area family, if only for 10 months...
- Property Manager's Report, March 2007, 2/28/2007
Property Manager's Report, March 2007
- Special Taxing District Budget, Fiscal Year 2007, 2/28/2007
Special Taxing District Budget, Fiscal Year 2007
- New Commissioner Takes Note of Bloomingdale
, 2/26/2007
Al Higginbotham meets with BHA reps to discuss their civic concerns.
- Classroom Addition Plans Launched On Swift Wings, 2/24/2007
To meet state-mandated class-size requirements, the district plans to build wing additions at 39 public schools over the next year and a half. The expansions will provide 780 additional classrooms.
- Spa Offers Serious Skin Care In Chic Setting, 2/11/2007
- HART Set On Flexible, Convenient Bus Service, 2/11/2007
- Friends, Neighbors Request Library Expansion, 2/11/2007
- Relay For Life Planning Meeting Set For Feb. 8 at Campo YMCA, 1/29/2007
The American Cancer Society will hold its annual fundraiser, Relay For Life, on March 9 at Bloomingdale High School. The event begins at 6 p.m. on the high school athletic field and continues overnight until 9 a.m. March 10.
- Property Manager's Challenge: Keep Up With Vandalism Repairs, 1/15/2007
Al Devney, Bloomingdale Special Taxing District property manager, had no trouble keeping busy during the last two months of 2006. Devney had his hands full trying to keep up with a slew of vandalism that cost the taxing district – and ultimately Bloomingdale residents -- close to $5,000 to fix...
- School Choice, Magnet School Deadline Is Jan. 23, 1/15/2007
The Hillsborough Choice application period for magnet programs and school choice began December 1, 2006 and runs through January 23, 2007...
- Free Telephone Equipment For Hearing, Speech-Impaired, 1/15/2007
Florida Telecommunications Relay, Inc. provides specialized equipment that enables people who are deaf, hard-of-hearing or speech-impaired to place and receive phone calls. The company provides free equipment and training to qualified Florida residents...
- Bloomingdale Library Is Wi-Fi Hotspot, 1/15/2007
The third largest circulation rate in the county and jam-packed public programs aren’t the only reasons Bloomingdale Regional Library is a bonafide hotspot...
- Girl Scouts Seek Mentors, 1/15/2007
The Girl Scouts of Suncoast Council is looking for mentors to guide girl scouts through the organization’s annual cookie sale program...
- Foundation Plans Golf, Poker Tournaments, 1/15/2007
The Greater Brandon Community Foundation will host its annual Brandon Charity Golf Classic Feb. 8 – 12 at River Hills Country Club in Valrico, and a Texas Hold ‘Em Charity Poker Tournament Feb. 9 at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.
- County Guarantees Customer Service Satisfaction, 1/15/2007
Faced with a growing public demand for more timely and efficient government services, Hillsborough County administrators are rolling out a new plan this month to guarantee customer service satisfaction.
- Chadd's Ford Lights The Way For Santa, Scholarship Recipient, 1/15/2007
Misty, rainy skies this Christmas couldn’t keep Santa Claus from finding his way to Chadd’s Ford in Bloomingdale...
- New 13-and-Under Baseball Team Forming, 1/10/2007
The Tampa Bobcats 13 and under AAU baseball team is looking for players interested in taking their baseball skills to the next level...
- Burns Chorus Seeks Items For Silent Auction
, 1/4/2007
The Burns Middle School chorus booster club seeks donated items to offer up for bid at its January 23, 2007 silent auction fundraiser and family PTSA night. Proceeds from the auction will help fund a portion of the $375 per student travel and accommodations expenses required for a trip to Washington, DC this spring...
- Foundation Plans Golf, Poker Tournaments
, 1/4/2007
The Greater Brandon Community Foundation will host its annual Brandon Charity Golf Classic Feb. 8 – 12 at River Hills Country Club in Valrico, and a Texas Hold ‘Em Charity Poker Tournament Feb. 9 at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino...
- Chadd’s Ford Lights The Way For Santa
, 1/4/2007
- Baseball Marathon to Benefit Brandon Foundation, 1/4/2007
The Bullets Baseball organization, in partnership with the Hillsborough County parks department, will host its third annual marathon baseball game fundraiser on Saturday, Jan. 6...
- Hillsborough County News - Watering Restriction Fines, 12/18/2006
Hillsborough County News - Watering Restriction Fines
- Chadd's Ford Section Shines With Luminaria Contest Win, 12/15/2006
- New Habitat, Name For Non-Profit Retail Home Improvement Store, 12/12/2006
Hillsborough County recently reopened its Habitat for Humanity home improvement retail store with a new name, design and signage.
- Board Invites Residents To Monthly Meetings, 12/12/2006
The Bloomingdale Homeowners Association board of directors invites all residents to attend its monthly open meetings, held at 7 p.m. on the first Monday each month (except when rescheduled for the second Monday due to holidays, including Jan. 1) at the Bloomingdale Community Office, 3509 Bell Shoals Road...
- Three New County Commissioners On Board, 12/12/2006
Three new Hillsborough County commissioners took the oath of office Nov. 21...
- Taxing District Board Expected To Adopt $30 Annual Increase At Dec. 21 Meeting, 12/12/2006
The Bloomingdale Special Taxing District board will hold a public hearing this month to officially consider adopting an assessment increase voters approved in September.
- Notary Public Service, More At Community Office, 12/12/2006
The Bloomingdale Community Office, in the strip center behind SunTrust Bank and the Citgo service station at 3509 Bell Shoals Road, offers a number of services to Bloomingdale residents...
- BHA Needs Contact Info For All HOA's, 12/12/2006
The Bloomingdale Homeowners Association is compiling a list of homeowners’ groups active in various neighborhood sections of the community...
- Bloomingdale Library Hosts Free Programs For Kids, Families, 12/12/2006
Bloomingdale Regional Public Library offers a great variety of educational and entertaining activities for children of all ages, including teens. The library’s calendar is chock full of events offering magical nights, fun games, social opportunities and a change of scenery for kids and families -- all free of charge.
- Santa, More At Westfield Brandon Mall This Month, 12/12/2006
Santa visits and other events scheduled for December...
- Community Asked To Help Stop Vandalism, Graffiti Crimes, 12/12/2006
A wave of vandalism recently hit Bloomingdale and left, in its wake, more than $4,000 in community property damage and a dubious gallery of graffiti. The upsurge in criminal mischief prompted Hillsborough County sheriff’s deputies and community groups to ask the public to help identify the culprits...
- Friends Make Marathon Effort To Help Neighbor's Son, 12/12/2006
Bloomingdale residents Mike and Nancy Nahas, along with a group of close-knit friends and neighbors, are literally pounding the pavement to help find a cure for their son, Nick...
- Report Lost, Found Items To Sheriff's Office, 12/12/2006
Residents who find or lose a bicycle, car keys or any other personal property items are encouraged to call the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, (813) 247-8200...
- Deputy Urges Residents To Follow Holiday Safety Guidelines, 12/12/2006
Christmas and New Years are two very special times of the year that can be filled with lots of fun and great memories. However, we have to remember to keep our priorities straight and focus on keeping our families, homes and possessions safe and secure. Life doesn’t stop for the holidays, and neither does crime...
- BHA Programs and Activities, 12/11/2006
BHA Programs and Activities...
- BHA Board Committee Statements, 12/11/2006
BHA Board Committee Statements Oct 2006
- BHA Thanks Scholarship Supporters
, 12/7/2006
The Bloomingdale Homeowners Association Inc. would like to thank the following residents who, along with their 2006 BHA membership dues contribution, were among the first residents to make a donation to the B. J. Stelter Bloomingdale Community Scholarship fund...
- Once-A-Week Watering Restrictions Effective Dec. 16, 12/7/2006
- Library Events, Programs - January 2007, 12/5/2006
Library Events, Programs, January 2007, Bloomingdale Regional Public Library
- Sheriff’s Office Asks Residents To Help Stop Surge of Vandalism
, 11/28/2006
Deputy Pete Maurer is asking residents who may have information about a recent rash of vandalism in Bloomingdale to contact the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office and the Bloomingdale substation. Callers may remain anonymous.
- Luminaria Kit Fundraiser, Contest Starts Dec. 4, 11/28/2006
Bloomingdale residents have an opportunity this year to light the way for Santa Claus while adding a little extra sparkle to the community’s annual college scholarship fund...
- Alafia Volunteers Host Annual “Sneak Peek”, 11/22/2006
SHOWCASED PTA, NEW LUNCH BUNCH PROGRAM
- MOMS Clubs Meet In Brandon, Valrico, 11/18/2006
- Residents Report Mail, Mailbox Tampering, 11/18/2006
Several residents in the Oakcrest section of Bloomingdale reported on Friday, Nov. 17 a number of mailboxes were dug up and knocked over by vandals. Gazette staff was also alerted this week to at least once instance of mail tampering in the same area...
- "Constrained Roads Study" Public Workshop Held In Brandon, 11/17/2006
The hot topic at a county public workshop held in Brandon last week was Bell Shoals Road.
- County Code Enforcement Orders Po' Boys To Cease Outdoor Concerts, Karaoke, 11/17/2006
Nov. 16, 2006 -- A BHA News Alert -- According to Bloomingdale Dep. Pete Maurer, Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Ron Hartley announced today the Po’ Boys restaurant on Lithia-Pinecrest Road has been ordered by Hillsborough County Community Code Enforcement officers to cease and desist all outdoor activities...
- Po' Boys Cited, Ordered To Halt Outdoor Activities, 11/17/2006
Bill Langford, a Hillsborough County code enforcement supervisor, said this week owners and managers of the Po' Boys restaurant on Lithia-Pinecrest Road were asked to cease and desist all outdoor activities at the establishment, including the late-night concerts, live band appearances and karaoke broadcasts area homeowners have complained about for more than a year.
- Letters To The Gazette: Mail Mix-Up, Kids At Play, 11/14/2006
Send letters to info@bloomingdalegazette.com. All letters are subject to editing for length and clarity...
- All Drivers Urged To Use Seat Belts
, 11/14/2006
- Commentary - Sometimes There Are No Reasons, 11/14/2006
It took a minute for me to connect the photo of the fresh-faced teen in the newspaper with the kid I’d chat with on my evening walks through the neighborhood...
- Family-Owned Shop Frames Memories Of All Shapes, Sizes, 11/14/2006
- Group Supports Wounded Soldiers, Families
, 11/14/2006
- Santa Claus Comes to Town Dec. 9, 11/14/2006
- Residents Urged To Follow Holiday Safety Advice, 11/14/2006
This holiday season, like all others, will be busy with people shopping, traveling and celebrating. These are all fun activities, but they also require our special attention. We at the sheriff’s office want all of our residents to have a safe and enjoyable holiday season...
- Lake Hutto Hearing Set For Nov. 15, 11/14/2006
Unless there’s another continuance, the newly elected county commission won’t have a chance to review the latest version of Pulte Homes’ proposal to increase Lithia’s population by possibly 6,000 people...
- Vandalism Results In $3K Damage To Community Property, 11/14/2006
wave of vandalism in Bloomingdale last week resulted in more than $3,000 worth of damage to community property.
- Bloomingdale Area Crime Rate Drops 37% In 2006
, 11/14/2006
- Notary Service, More Offered At Community Office, 11/14/2006
- Plans Developing For New Photo Club, 11/14/2006
A group of Bloomingdale area residents wants to form a photography club called The Brandon Photo Club...
- Project Cure Surpasses Goal, 11/14/2006
The final steps in the Project Cure journey were taken in Bloomingdale East Oct. 15 as six walkers finished the three-day, 60-mile walk around Natures Way to find a cure for breast cancer...
- Neighborhood Families Ask For Park Upgrades, 11/14/2006
A group of Bloomingdale neighbors have become regular fixtures a few nights a week at Bloomingdale East Park on Natures Way...
- Sheriff's Office Program Keeps Kids In School, Cuts Down On Daytime Crime, 11/14/2006
- Library Bustling With Patrons, Public Programs, 11/14/2006
It’s main function may be to circulate the printed word, but numbers are getting a lot of attention these days at the Bloomingdale Regional Public Library...
- Extreme Makeover Under Way At Village Center, 11/14/2006
With new owners on board, the Village Center in Bloomingdale is getting an extreme makeover...
- Bloomingdale Neighbors Adopt Overgrown, Neglected Pond, 11/14/2006
It takes a village to revitalize a pond – or at least a bunch of neighbors willing to pitch in.
- County Planners: Bell Shoals Rd. Improvements “Impractical”
, 11/10/2006
RESIDENTS URGED TO ATTEND MEETING, E-MAIL PLANNERS
- Call County Help Lines For Info, Assistance, 10/19/2006
Hillsborough County’s Citizen Action Center responds to citizen complaints and requests for county services...
- Residents Cleaned Up At Sept. 9 Community Event
, 10/19/2006
Bloomingdale residents unloaded an estimated 150 cubic yards of household junk and discards at the Bloomingdale Homeowners Association’s Sept. 9 Community Cleanup Day...
- Girl Scouts' Annual Dessert First Dinner and Auction, 10/19/2006
Join the Girl Scouts of Suncoast Council for the third annual Dessert First Dinner and Auction 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 17 at the Westin Tampa Harbour Island, 725 South Harbour Island Blvd.
- BHA: Please Keep Cars Off Grass, Boats Tucked Away, 10/18/2006
Bloomingdale residents who park cars on the grass or store their boats in areas visible from the street might assume their neighbors don’t mind.
- BHA Meeting Schedule Through Sept. 07, 10/18/2006
Meeting dates for 2007 and the remainder of 2006 are as follows.
- BHA: Bell Shoals Must Be Improved, 10/18/2006
Boyette Springs Wants To Divert Funds Earmarked For Bloomingdale Roads
- One Teen Killed, 7 Seriously InjuredIn Wreck On Bloomingdale @ Bell Shoals
, 10/9/2006
Eight teenagers packed into a Jeep Wrangler Sahara first hit a road median and then crashed into a tree Saturday Oct. 7 around midnight, police said. The driver of the jeep, 17-year-old Tyler Clark, was pronounced dead at the scene. All eight teens involved are students at Bloomingdale Senior High School. To read a Tampa Tribune report from tbo.com about the crash, click here.
- Senior Centers Provide Day Off For Caregivers, 10/2/2006
Senior Centers throughout Hillsborough County offer Saturday respite services once a month for those who care for frail elders.
- 9/29/06 BHA News Alert - All Clear - Ammonia Leak, 10/2/2006
"Hillsborough County Fire Rescue are now releasing units from the ammonia leak in south county. Hazardous materials detection equipment indicated the area is now clear."
- 9/29/06 BHA News Alert - Ammonia Leak Investigation, 10/2/2006
The area under investigation is from Big Bend Road north to McMullen, East to Bell Shoals and West to I-75.
The source of the leak appears to be in the Bell Shoals/Bloomingdale area.
- 2006 Membership Drive Underway, 10/2/2006
The Bloomingdale Homeowners Association Inc., in mid-September, launched its 2006 Annual Membership Drive...
- Nativity Catholic School To Host Golf Tournament, 10/2/2006
The Nativity Catholic
School Booster Club School will hold its 14th annual Golf Tournament on Saturday, October 21, 2006 at Cypress Creek Golf Club, 880 Cypress Village Blvd. in Ruskin...
- Military, Government Workers Can Catch Free Ride To Base
, 10/2/2006
Military members and government civilian workers employed at MacDill Airforce Base are eligible to join a government reimbursement program that provides free public transportation to and from the base.
- Voters Approve $30 Annual Tax Increase
, 9/23/2006
$130 PER HOME ANNUALLY
- Lake Hutto Public Hearing Continued To Nov. 15, 9/22/2006
BHA: IF OK'D, REQUIRE ROAD IMPROVEMENTS
- Bloomingdale Principal Mark West A Believer In Greatness, 9/22/2006
Bloomingdale High School Principal Mark West is relaxed as he walks around campus, pointing out features of interest. It’s as if he’s always been there.
In a way he has...
- More Commuters See Value In Boarding The Bus To Base, 9/22/2006
FREE RIDE FOR MILITARY, GOVT. CIVILIAN WORKERS
- Bus Riders Report Overcrowded Buses, 9/22/2006
RIDERS STAND, SIT IN AISLES
- HART Plans Shelter At Glenhaven Bus Stop, 9/22/2006
Bus Riders To Get Shelter From The Storm
- Residents, County Consider Traffic Calming Measures For Hollow Wood Drive, 9/22/2006
SURVEY: 260 CARS USE ROAD ON SCHOOL DAYS
- New Tool To Prevent ID Theft, 9/22/2006
www.annualcreditreport.com
- BHA News Alert About Natures Way Attack Draws Concern, 9/22/2006
RESIDENTS: WHY WEREN’T WE NOTIFIED SOONER?
- Komen Florida Suncoast Race Set For Oct. 7
, 9/22/2006
OPEN TO ALL AGES, FITNESS LEVELS
- Motorized “Toys” Not Allowed On Public Streets, Sidewalks
, 9/22/2006
PARENTS COULD FACE CRIMINAL, CHILD NEGLECT CHARGES
- Port City Java Coffeehouse Now Brewing, 9/22/2006
ORGANICALLY GROWN, SPECIALTY JOE TO GO
- Sidewalk Repairs Underway On Natures Way, Culbreath, 9/22/2006
USE CAUTION AROUND WORK SITES
- Kiwanis Health Fair Helps Children Get Ready For School, 9/22/2006
FREE PHYSICALS, SCREENINGS AND SHOTS
- Theft At Parks Maintenance Bldg. On Natures Way, 9/19/2006
VEHICLES, EQUIPMENT & TOOLS STOLEN FROM PARKS MAINTENANCE BLDG.
- Community Council, Substation Plan Senior Citizen Initiative
, 9/14/2006
The Bloomingdale Area Community Council, in cooperation with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, is organizing an educational and informational program for Bloomingdale’s senior residents.
- Natures Way Sidewalk Repairs Underway, 8/21/2006
Multiple sections of sidewalks along Natures Way and Culbreath Rd. are slated for repairs this month.
- Bloomingdale's Special Tax Funds Community Maintenance
, 8/14/2006
$30/YEAR INCREASE PROPOSED ON SEPT. 5 BALLOT
- Residents Report Serious Animal Control Issues, 8/14/2006
COUNTY LAW: PETS CANNOT ROAM FREE
- New Chief At Helm of Bloomingdale Volunteer Fire Department
, 8/14/2006
Raul Velasquez has climbed more than his fair share of ladders during his career as a volunteer firefighter in Tampa.
- School District Outlines Dress Code Changes, 8/14/2006
FLIP-FLOPS OKAY IN MIDDLE, HIGH SCHOOLS
- Homeowners Association, County Code Enforcement Share Common Goals
, 8/14/2006
PROMOTE HEALTH, SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE STANDARDS
- Bloomingdale Community Cleanup Day
Set For Saturday, Sept. 9
, 8/10/2006
DISPOSE OF HOUSEHOLD, GARAGE JUNK FOR FREE
- Construction Of Lithia-Pinecrest Reclaimed Water Pipeline Complete; Road Repairs Underway, 8/4/2006
Hillsborough County Water Resource Services is putting the finishing touches on a $4.3 million project that will bring additional reclaimed water to south Hillsborough County.
- School District Outlines Dress Code Changes, 8/3/2006
FLIP-FLOPS OKAY IN MIDDLE, HIGH SCHOOLS
- Brandon Blast Celebrates Independence Day, Honors Troops, 7/4/2006
Opening ceremonies for the Brandon Fourth of July Blast, the community’s second annual military appreciation salute to our troops and Independence Day celebration, will kick off at Brandon Westfield Mall 4 p.m. Tuesday afternoon.
- Property Damage Witness Claims $500 Reward, 7/3/2006
On June 1, 2006, a vehicle collided with the median on the corner of Bell Shoals Road and Glenhaven Drive, resulting in significant damage to Bloomingdale community property. The driver left the scene of the accident and did not report the collision to authorities.
- Red Cross Has Urgent Need For Shelter Volunteers
, 7/3/2006
The Tampa Bay Chapter of the American Red Cross is in urgent need of trained volunteers to help staff shelters throughout Hillsborough County during natural or man-made disasters.
- June 2006 Property Manager's Report, 7/3/2006
Bloomingdale Special Taxing District Property Manager Al Devney reported the following community property maintenance projects recently scheduled or completed.
- Fourth of July Parade Kicks Off 10 a.m. Tuesday.
, 7/3/2006
OLD-FASHIONED PATRIOTISM, CELEBRATING
- New Community Office Manager Hails From U. K.
, 7/3/2006
Office Mgr1
Derry Wilson
Office Mgr2
LAURA FRAZIER/Photo
Joni Hickle, who resigned last month after three years as Bloomingdale’s community office manager, accepts an award for dedicated service to the community from BHA president Ted Grable. Hickle will remain active in the community as a consultant for the Bloomingdale Special Taxing District and in various volunteer capacities with the BHA.
New Community Office Manager Hails From U. K.
BLOOMINGDALE COVE RESIDENT
By LAURA FRAZIER
Editor
Derry Wilson, Bloomingdale’s new community office manager, doesn’t skip a beat when asked why she moved from London, England to Bloomingdale, USA in 2003.
“I came to the U. S. to be with my husband, Herb, so he could play golf every day!” Wilson said.
The Wilson’s moved to Bloomingdale Cove about three years ago, when Herb -- a retired U. S. Air Force Chief Master Sergeant -- took a civilian job at MacDill.
“Herb just loved the area and had some friends here already,” Wilson said.
“I came to the U. S. to be with him while he was in the process of moving to Florida. We were married in November 2003 on the beach, at sunset, in Sarasota.”
The Wilsons have six grown sons between them. Three live in Maine, one in Thailand and two in England. The combined families share four grandchildren.
Wilson most recently worked in social housing in London.
“Social housing is given to people who can’t afford or aren’t otherwise able to maintain a tenancy themselves or buy a property,”
“I dealt with people who had drug and alcohol addictions, mental health issues, single parent families and the elderly; anyone whom for some reason needed help with housing. I helped them maintain their tenancies, pay their rent -- and take court action on those who wouldn't or couldn't.”
Wilson has a British BA degree in Honors Community Management and is qualified to teach English as a second language.
The Wilsons are members of From The Heart Ministries in Brandon. They also run their own DJ business – Oldgold24kt.
“Herb is a terrific DJ,” Wilson said.
“He plays all the old stuff and brings back all those memories. He did it for 27 years while in the military and is trying to build the business up again here.”
In her spare time, Wilson tutors English as a second language to adults and children. She and Herb also play golf. Lots and lots of golf, she said.
“Herb has a group of buddies that meet to play a few times a week.”
“I didn’t learn to golf until about 18 months ago, and I have a very high handicap.”
“If any ladies would like to join me occasionally, I’d love to hear from them.”
Contact Wilson at 813-681-2051 or e-mail bloomingdale.homeowners@verizon.net.
Derry Wilson, Bloomingdale’s new community office manager, doesn’t skip a beat when asked why she moved from London, England to Bloomingdale, USA in 2003.
- School For Students With Learning Disabilities Moves To Bloomingdale
, 7/3/2006
SCOTT E. RUPP/Staff photo
Laurie Spiegel and her father, Bill Beers, prepare to move their 3-year-old private school to its new location on Bloomingdale Avenue to serve more students with learning disabilities.
School For Students With Learning Disabilities Moves To Bloomingdale
Expands OnLine Services
By SCOTT E. RUPP
srupp@mediageneral.com
There are just a few questions each parent should ask of his or her child to determine if the child might need the assistance of the Interactive Education Academy, said Bill Beers, chief executive officer of the Brandon-based school.
Does your child struggle in school?
Does he or she have a learning disability?
Does it feel like you have nowhere left to turn to help your student?
The fact that so many parents have answered yes to these questions is the reason the Interactive Education Academy is moving from an office park on Oakfield Drive into a larger, custom-built facility on Bloomingdale Avenue.
More and more parents, he said, are looking for ways to empower their children and help them overcome obstacles and reach their full learning potential.
Formerly known as the Dyslexia Institutes of America, Beers’ full-service private school specializing in programs for students with learning disabilities opened in Brandon in 2003. During its three years in operation, it has served hundreds of students with reading and other learning challenges, Beers said.
“We began as a therapy clinic for students with dyslexia, but we now serve much more than dyslexia,” said Beers.
The school was the brainchild of Beers’ daughter, Laurie Spiegel, president of the school, who wanted to start her own therapy clinic. Beers, who spent his career with Hewlett Packard and IBM, saw it as an opportunity to leave the corporate world for a slower, less competitive pace and a chance to impact young lives.
The demand for Spiegel’s one-on-one teaching style has led to the opening of another school in New Port Richey and the need for a larger school in Brandon.
Next month, Beers, Spiegel and their staff of about 15 will relocate to 1470 Bloomingdale Ave. in Valrico, next to Bloomingdale High School. The current school can accommodate 60 students. The new school designed by McCullough & Scott will be able to hold approximately 70 students from grades kindergarten through 12.
“The Bloomingdale building will serve as a good central point for our existing students,” Beers said. “Plus the new building will allow us to design it the way we want.”
Students come from as far away as Lakeland and Wesley Chapel every day, he said.
The center will feature moveable walls to create smaller classrooms, which now have between 10 and 12 students per teacher, and a media center. The building will offer 1,000 square feet more space, totaling 4,000.
Beers said the move also will allow him the chance to begin an online arm of education. IEN will be using coursework provided by Learning By Grace Inc. to offer more than 140 courses including electives such as Christian living, guitar and Web design, providing additional offerings for the growing home-schooled population.
The classes have daily lessons, grading, interactive message boards and are taught by certified teachers, Beers said.
The online school will deliver Christian-based curriculum for kindergarten through 12th-grade students.
“I’m a big believer in freedom of educational choice,” he said. “We’ll be able to reach more families through Christian education. Students may not be believers, but it puts them closer to understanding the gospel.”
The online enterprise will be geared toward students in Florida, Georgia, Texas and Alabama, he said, because those are the states that are home-school friendly.
Beers said he believes every child is unique and it’s simply a matter of finding the best method for him or her to learn. This means parents and teachers need to take an active role in a child’s education.
From the moment they arrive at his school, he said children are made to feel welcome, parents are updated about the student’s work and the children get a few minutes of face-to-face time.
School tuition runs about $8,500 a year. However, the school meets the criteria for the McKay Scholarship Program and students may be eligible for the McKay scholarship to attend. The McKay scholarship is available to students with dyslexia, attention deficit disorder and a host of other learning disabilities who haven’t been able to succeed in the public school system. Spiegel currently sits on the McKay Coalition.
Parents, whose children have spent years struggling in public schools, give the academy high marks.
Among them is Brandon architect Miller Dowdy whose 12-year-old son, Quinn, attends the academy. Dowdy, a Brandon architect, said public school wasn’t working for Quinn and discovered the academy through word of mouth.
“It’s working great for my son. He gets one-on-one interaction. They go over your child’s record and tell you how they are going to work with each student over the course of the year,” Dowdy said.
The school creates an action plan, addressing each child’s educational issues on a daily basis, and the staff takes the time to understand every student’s needs, Dowdy said.
Quinn Dowdy has attended the school for two years, but has improved so much that he will return to public school next year.
“Quinn has gone through such a remarkable change that he’s assimilated back to middle school. They work with a student on their time and pay them extra-special attention,” Dowdy said.
Even if a student does go back to public school, he or she can return to the academy for private tutoring. The school also offers classes for adults.
A dedication ceremony for the new facility is planned for July 29. The school terms begins Aug. 7.
Enrollment is now open.
Call: 689-2087 or go to www.interactiveeducationacademyorg for information about the school and the McKay Scholarship.
School For Students With Learning Disabilities Moves To Bloomingdale
- Safe Driving, Kids’ Activities Are Hot Topics, 7/3/2006
Safe Driving, Kids’ Activities Are Hot Topics
- Crime Stats List, Map - May 06, 6/21/2006
Crime Stats List, Map - May 06
- Summer School Classes Cancelled Due To Storm, 6/14/2006
School District of Hillsborough County Press Release -- Tampa, Fla. -- (June 12, 2006) – Due to Tropical Storm Alberto summer school has been canceled for students, teachers and bus drivers on Tuesday, June 13, 2006, in the Hillsborough County Public Schools.
- Press Release - Tax Collector Considers New Office Behind Library, 6/3/2006
Homeowners and taxpayers in Bloomingdale and surrounding neighborhoods may find it a little easier to pay their taxes or renew a car registration, thanks to a new office in the neighborhood.
- BHA Asks Residents: What Is Best Use For Land Behind Library?, 6/2/2006
Hillsborough County Tax Collector, Doug Beldon, announced in May a proposal to build a new tax collector’s office on the remaining portion of vacant, county-owned land situated behind the Bloomingdale Regional Public Library.
- Free Boat Inspections At Gandy Boat Ramp May 28, 5/23/2006
United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 79 in Tampa is offering no-cost recreational Vessel Safety Checks as part of the nationwide observance of National Safe Boating Week.
- Water Line Break Takes 18 Hours To Fix, 5/22/2006
A five-foot long water line break on Bloomingfield Avenue about 9 a.m. on Sunday, May 21, just west of Canoga Park Drive, had Hillsborough County employees working overtime until around 3 a.m. Monday, May 22.
- Where To Report Nuisance Business Complaints, 5/18/2006
Where To Report Nuisance Business Complaints
- Residents Speak Up About Restaurant Noise, Nuisance Issues, 5/18/2006
- Tips To Sustain Lawn. Landscaping During Irrigation Restrictions, 5/18/2006
Despite one-day-per-week restrictions, landscapes can be sustained by using the following tips:
- Taxing District Proposes Annual Assessment Increase, 5/17/2006
At its March 2006 monthly meeting, the Bloomingdale Special Taxing District board of trustees agreed the community’s current non ad-valorem assessment is not enough to properly maintain and improve its common areas and entryways.
- Once-A-Week Watering In Effect, 5/17/2006
Hillsborough County Commissioners voted today to restrict lawn watering
in the unincorporated area to one day a week.
- Teen's Family, Friends Trekked To Tallahassee, 5/4/2006
Friends and family members of a Valrico teenager who died March 3 in a car accident are asking for support -- and a promise -- from Florida legislators and drivers of all ages.
- County Seeks "Good Neighbor" Award Nominations, 5/3/2006
It's time once again for interested residents to show their appreciation for that special neighbor who always goes above and beyond to be helpful.
- Trees Stolen From Corner of Natures Way, Elba, 4/25/2006
Six new trees were recently dug up and stolen from the corner of Natures Way and Elba, just days after they were planted on April 21.
- Bloomingdale Groups Rally For Relay, 4/21/2006
Dozens of Bloomingdale area residents have organized teams to participate in the American Cancer Society’s 2006 Relay For Life, at Bloomingdale High School April 21 – 22.
- Crash Victim’s Family, Friends Head To Tallahassee, 4/19/2006
- Parents Urged To Keep Children Safe
, 4/9/2006
With so much going on today in our fast-moving world, it’s too easy to forget a series of tragic events that, not too long ago, affected many of our lives.
- Community Council Encourages Hurricane, Disaster Prep
, 4/9/2006
- Relay Team Needs Help To Support American Cancer Society Benefit, 3/31/2006
Letter from Bloomingdale resident Nancy Pursino about her son's Relay for Life team efforts.
- County To Expedite Glenhaven Signal, Garnet Turn Lane, 3/29/2006
BOTH SPOTS ID’D AS HIGH PRIORITIES
- BHA Forced To Postpone April 8 Community Cleanup Day
, 3/19/2006
VOLUNTEERS NEED MORE HELP FROM COUNTY, WASTE HAULERS
- Extra Yard Waste Pick-Up Sunday, March 12, 3/10/2006
Liberty Waste will conduct an extra yard waste pick-up for its entire service area, including all sections of the Bloomingdale community, this Sunday March 12, 2006.
- Center Place Events - March, April 2006, 3/3/2006
Center Place Events - March, April 2006
- Local Businesses Invited to Participate in Family Fun-Raiser, 3/3/2006
The Bloomingdale Homeowners Association Inc. and Bloomingdale Senior High School invite local businesses to participate in an upcoming charity miniature golf tournament.
- Crime Report - Feb. 2006, 3/2/2006
Crime Report - Feb. 2006, Courtesy of the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office
- MOMS Club Hosts Night of Hope, 3/2/2006
The MOMS® Club of Bloomingdale/Valrico hopes Lady Luck is with them on April 1 when they host “A Night of Hope,” an evening of casino-style gaming with a silent auction to benefit the club’s American Cancer Society Relay For Life team.
- Sheriff's Office Collecting Relay For Life Donations, 3/2/2006
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is participating in the American Cancer Society’s annual Relay For Life celebration and fundraiser to benefit cancer research, education and survivor support programs.
- Crime Report Feb. 06 - MAP, 3/2/2006
Crime Report Feb. 06 - MAP
- Cleanup Day Set For April 8
, 2/28/2006
The Bloomingdale Homeowners Association Inc. will hold its next Neighborhood PRIDE Community Cleanup Day on Saturday, April 8 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. or until all the Dumpsters at the site are full.
- Cell Tower Hinders Intersection Improvements, 2/28/2006
Bloomingdale motorists may be getting better cell-phone reception but the superior signal means they'll have to sit in traffic at Bell Shoals Road and Bloomingdale Avenue longer.
- Cleanup Day Is April 8, 2/24/2006
Neighborhood Cleanup Day Set For April 8
STUDENTS, SCOUTS CAN EARN SERVICE CREDITS
- Natures Way, Culbreath Resurfacing To Begin Next Week, 2/23/2006
Hillsborough County engineer Virgus Mann reported to the Gazette today that resurfacing of Natures Way and Culbreath Rd. will begin on Thursday, March 2.
If all goes well, Mann said, the resurfacing should be completed in about a month.
- B. J. Stelter Bloomingdale Community Scholarship Application Form
, 2/22/2006
B. J. Stelter Bloomingdale Community Scholarship Application Form
- Neighbors Concerned About Murray Dale Pond, 2/20/2006
Homeowners in the Cypress Reserve section of Bloomingdale contacted the Bloomingdale Homeowners Association Inc. and Gazette staff last month to find out who is responsible for the maintenance of a conservation area and pond behind Murray Dale Drive.
- New Principal Was Charter Staff Teacher, 2/14/2006
Mark West is back at Bloomingdale, taking over for the school's second principal, B.J. Stelter, who retired in December for health reasons. She had been Bloomingdale's principal for 14 years.
- Crime Reports, Bloomingdale CRD Area -- Jan 06, 2/12/2006
Bloomingdale Crime Reports Jan 06
- Crime Reports, Bloomingdale CRD Area, Jan 06 - MAP, 2/11/2006
Bloomingdale Crime Reports Jan 06 - MAP
- LeaderBoard of Tampa To Sponsor Community Fundraiser, 2/7/2006
Read a profile about the sponsor of the BHA's May 20, 2006 community fundraiser, Bloomingdale resident and LeaderBoard of Tampa owner Bob Gaudreau...
- Residents Can Access County Commission Agendas, Meeting Minutes Online, 2/1/2006
Want to know what the Hillsborough County Commission is going to discuss at their next Board meeting, or what they said at a past one? Or when they are going to take up an item of interest in the future? All of this information and more is available on the county's website at: www.hillsboroughcounty.org.
- Restaurant, EPC, Neighbors Working To Curb Noise, 1/27/2006
Roger Cardroof, owner of the Po’ Boys restaurant on Lithia-Pinecrest Road, says it’s just as important to him to be a good neighbor and abide by the law as it is for him to run a successful business that provides good food and entertainment for Bloomingdale residents...
- Military Sealift Command Now Hiring, 1/13/2006
- Barking Dogs Irk Neighbors, 1/11/2006
NUISANCE VIOLATES COUNTY ORDINANCE
- Workers Must Undergo Background Checks, 1/11/2006
JESSICA LUNSFORD ACT IN EFFECT
- Cimino, Burns Adding Classroom Space, 1/11/2006
ADDITIONS IN PROGRESS
- New Office Hours, 1/11/2006
EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY
- Patricia B. Odiorne Scholarship Established
, 1/11/2006
STUDENTS MUST APPLY BY FEB. 9
- Windsor Woods Reports Possible Noise Ordinance Violation, 1/11/2006
RESIDENTS ENCOURAGED TO COMMENT
- Storms' Supporters Organized Pep Rally To Honor Commissioner, 1/7/2006
According to a Jan. 5, 2006 press release distributed by supporters of County Commissioner Ronda Storms, "Despite the negative reports and accusations about the district 4 county commissioner's activities and public statements in the past few months, Ronda Storms should be applauded."
- County Commission Seeks Citizen Board Applicants, 1/4/2006
Hillsborough County Commissioners are currently recruiting volunteers for a variety of citizen advisory boards and councils.
- New Performing Arts School Opens In Brandon, 1/4/2006
Act One Talent Group, the Brandon areas performing arts school, invites the community to attend its official grand opening on Saturday, January 21 from 1 pm – 5 pm.
- Club Brings Sports, Social Activities to Brandon
, 1/4/2006
PROMOTES HEALTHY LIVING, GIVING
- America's Boating Course Offered At West Marine Jan. 14, 1/4/2006
Safe Boating Begins With Safety Training
MOST ACCIDENTS DUE TO OPERATOR ERROR
- Community Council Report, January 2006, 1/4/2006
Major concerns are traffic, safety.
- Substation Notes, January 2006, 1/4/2006
Programs In Place Keep Bloomingdale Safe, Secure
COMMUNITY SUPPORT APPRECIATED
- County Collection Centers Accept Special Trash, Yard Waste, Hazardous Items For Free, 11/30/2005
County Collection Centers are open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and require residents to bring a copy of their property tax bill and photo identification for entrance to the site.
- WUSF 89.7 Launches Podcasting Service, 11/30/2005
WUSF 89.7 Launches Podcasting Service
LISTEN ON IPODS, MP3’S, PC’S
- Solid Waste Collection FAQ'S, 11/28/2005
Information Provided by Liberty Waste, LLC
and the Hillsborough County Solid Waste Management Dept.
Information Provided by Liberty Waste, LLC
and the Hillsborough County Solid Waste Management Dept.
Information provided by Liberty Waste LLC and the Hillsborough County Solid Waste Management Dept.
- Bloomingdale Reaches Out To Hurricane Katrina Survivors
, 10/19/2005
FAMILIES, SCHOOLS HELD FUNDRAISERS
- Federation Of The Blind Fundraiser Helps The Sighted See, 10/19/2005
FLASHLIGHTS NEED NO BATTERIES, BULBS
- Commentary - Homeowner Displaced By Storm Returns To Work At Brandon Salon, 9/29/2005
Tamara Segrest and her husband and two sons lost their Polk County home last year to Hurricane Charley. A licensed aesthetician, Segrest makes the commute each day from the family’s temporary FEMA mobile home to her job at Perfect 10 Salon in Brandon, where she recently returned to work. I’d like to share my experience with a wonderful new aesthetic procedure Tamara offers, and to encourage my Brandon neighbors to pay her a visit as she and her family continue to rebuild their lives and their new home.
- Local Businesses working with Hillsborough Schools to Help Katrina Evacuees, 9/8/2005
Tampa, Fla. (Sept. 8, 2005) – The lawyers at the Holland & Knight law firm are arranging today (Thursday, Sept. 8) to deliver 50 backpacks filled with school supplies for evacuees from Hurricane Katrina who have enrolled in Hillsborough County schools.
- Resident Commentary -- Kaylin Chastain's Lemonade Stand, 9/6/2005
Editor's Note: On Saturday, August 3, six-year-old Kaylin Chastain, with the help of her family and friends, held a lemonade sale to benefit the survivors of Hurricane Katrina. The group set up a stand on Culbreath Rd. at the entrance to Bristol Green, and raised $740 in three hours. The following commentary was received from Bloomingdale resident Irene Buggy, who visited the lemonade stand.
- Dispose of Household, Garage Junk For Free Oct. 8
, 8/29/2005
COLLECTION SITE ON NATURES WAY
- County Wants Input On Trash, Recycling Services, 8/29/2005
To submit comments about solid waste services or the contract renewals to the Board of County Commissioners, call 272-5660 or visit www.hillsboroughcounty.org/bocc.
- Coast Guard Offers One-Day Boating Course In Brandon Aug. 20, 8/5/2005
Coast Guard Offers One-Day Boating Course
AUGUST 20 IN BRANDON
- Bloomingdale Breakers U-12 Baseball Tryouts, 7/26/2005
The Bloomingdale Breakers, 12 & Under AAU
Baseball Team, is planning tryouts on Friday, August
5th, from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM to identify and recruit
new players for our Fall Season.
- 2005 Dues Drive Continues, 7/13/2005
The Bloomingdale Homeowners Association’s 2005 Membership Dues Drive, launched in May this year, is the nonprofit, all-volunteer organization’s only means of financial support.
- July 2005 BSTD Report, 7/13/2005
July 2005 BSTD Report
- Hurricane Prep, Recovery Advice, 7/13/2005
The Florida Municipal Electric Association, which represents the unified interests of 33 public power communities across the state, published in June its list of hurricane preparedness and survival tips.
- New Community Security Program In Place, 7/13/2005
The Bloomingdale Homeowners Association is preparing to launch a new community security program. The Bloomingdale Community Security Program committee is calling for volunteers to help patrol our neighborhoods in an effort to identify – and deter -- undesirable or potentially illegal activities.
- 8 Sections Up For New Names, Signs, 7/13/2005
The Bloomingdale Homeowners Association is ready to proceed with the naming and signage of another unnamed neighborhood section. Will your section be next?
- Bloomingdale Resident Skirts Edge of Storms, 7/13/2005
Last summer, while hurricanes Charley, Frances and Jeanne crossed the shores of Gulf Coast Florida, Bloomingdale resident Rob Poston skirted the edge of each storm in a Gulf Stream G4.
- July 2005 Substation Notes, 7/13/2005
Have Fun, Stay Safe This Summer
- Plaza Bella Takes Shape At Bloomingdale, Bell Shoals Corner, 7/13/2005
Plaza Bella Takes Shape At Bloomingdale, Bell Shoals Corner
- County Sets Charter Review Board Schedule, 7/13/2005
The Hillsborough County Charter Review Board is appointed every five years, per a mandate by the Hillsborough County Charter, to conduct a comprehensive study of any or all phases of county government.
- July 2005 BHA Report, 7/13/2005
July 2005 BHA Report
- Parade, Brandon Blast Planned, 6/30/2005
Brandon To Honor Military July 4
- Store Yard Waste Out-Of-Sight Until Pickup Day, Per Deed Restrictions, County Codes, 6/15/2005
Bloomingdale residents are busy cleaning up their yards, trimming trees and shrubs, replacing mulch and raking up the season’s last batch of fallen leaves.
Many homeowners naturally do their yard work over the weekend, up to an entire week before pickup day on Friday. County codes and neighborhood deed restrictions require residents to store their yard trash out of sight from the street until 6 p.m. the evening before pickup.
- Buckle Up, Drive With Caution, 6/15/2005
June is National Safety Month
- Chamber Leads Charge To Widen Lithia-Pinecrest Road
, 6/15/2005
Bloomingdale resident George May, chairman of the board of the Greater Brandon Chamber of Commerce, said if something isn’t done now to secure funding and begin planning improvements, it could be 20 years before traffic congestion and safety hazards on the road are remedied.
- Cleanup Day, Part II "A Great Success", 6/15/2005
160 CUBIC YARDS OF JUNK DISCARDED
- Residents Urged To Obey Speed Limits, 6/15/2005
Maurer briefed the council on the sheriff’s office ongoing Traffic Blitz program. In one day, Maurer wrote more than $5,000 worth of speeding citations -- all in front of Bloomingdale High School. The average citation fee was $360, with one for $560 (30+ miles over the speed limit). And this is in front of a high school. Drivers must slow down before there are fatal accidents.
- Neighborhood Sections Can Get New Names, Signs, 6/6/2005
- Watering Restrictions Ease Up June 1, 5/27/2005
Once-a-week watering restrictions in Hillsborough County's South-Central water service area, including the Bloomingdale area, will change to a twice-a-week schedule on June 1.
- Classrooms, Cars Burglarized At Cimino, 5/20/2005
According to Bloomingdale Community Resource Deputy Pete Maurer, four portable classroom units at Cimino Elementary School were broken into sometime between 9 p.m. Tuesday, May 17 and 5 a.m. Wednesday, May 18. Electronic equipment and teaching materials valued at more than $8,500 were stolen, including a laptop computer, a television and three VCR-DVD machines. Several cars parked on campus were also broken into.
- Military Personnel Need Better Bus Service To MacDill AFB, 5/20/2005
The Bloomingdale Area Community Council is actively supporting a special transportation project in progress by the Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority, known as HARTline.
- New Schools Superintendent Appointed, 5/19/2005
Tampa, Fla. – (May 19, 2005) – The Hillsborough County School Board today unanimously voted to appoint MaryEllen Elia superintendent of the School District of Hillsborough County upon the retirement of Superintendent Earl Lennard, June 30.
- Fire Damages Church Office Building; Benefit Auction Planned, 5/15/2005
Parishioners were hoping to raise money for the Florida Conference Disaster Relief Fund to benefit hurricane victims. However, now part of the proceeds from the St. Mark United Church of Christ benefit auction will have to go toward rebuilding the church offices and Sunday school classrooms.
- School Board Wants Public Input For Superintendent Search, 5/15/2005
RECRUITMENT ENDS MAY 12, SELECTION BY JUNE 6
- Top Goal For Top Grads: Family, Career Balance, 5/15/2005
They’ve shared the same social circle, academic classes and extracurricular activities many times over the past four years. And on May 25, Valerie Torge and Dennis Rankin will share the stage at the University of South Florida Sun Dome as Bloomingdale Senior High School’s Class of 2005 Valedictorian and Salutatorian.
- Free Pickup Of Reusable Items In Good Condition, 5/6/2005
Residents can call local charities for free pickup of saleable items.
- Free Household Trash Disposal Six Days A Week, 5/6/2005
Hillsborough County residents can drop off household trash and discards for free at any one of five Community Collection Centers open Monday – Saturday, 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
- Residents Made Clean Sweep April 9, 4/15/2005
An unprecedented number of residents participated in the Bloomingdale Homeowners Association’s Community Cleanup Day held Saturday, April 9.
- Maps To County Collection Centers - Solid Waste, 4/15/2005
Maps To County Collection Centers - Solid Waste
- Raccoons Are Cute, Dangerous, 4/14/2005
- Volunteers Needed For New Community Security Program, 4/14/2005
- Bloomingdale Substation Notes -- April 2005, 4/14/2005
- Kids' Bookmark Design Contest At New Library, 4/14/2005
- A Time, Place For All Types Of Trash Disposal, 4/14/2005
- Library Friends Plan Children's Activity Center, 4/14/2005
The Friends of the Bloomingdale Regional Public Library are planning a Children’s Activity Center at the new branch on Bloomingdale Avenue.
- Nominations Sought For 2005 Moral Courage Award, 4/6/2005
Hillsborough County Commissioners are now accepting nominations for their 14th annual Moral Courage Award, given to honor an outstanding individual or group who has demonstrated exceptional ethical behavior and moral courage.
- Two Seats Open On Bloomingdale Oaks Special Taxing District Board, 3/31/2005
The Bloomingdale Oaks Special Taxing District has two seats open on its volunteer Board of Trustees.
- Do Not Call List Reduces Phone Solicitor Calls, 3/31/2005
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services maintains the state's "Do Not Call" list. Florida residents who do not wish to receive sales calls may have their residential, mobile or pager number included on the list. Business numbers may not be registered.
- Freecycle Group Gives, Takes Unwanted Goods, 3/31/2005
Cappuccinos and vanilla lattes are not on the menu, but completely free, pre-owned household goods are served up daily online at the Brandon Freecycle Café.
- Special Olympics Promotes Fitness, Self Esteem, 3/14/2005
March is national “Mental Retardation Awareness Month.” Unaware to most, there are approximately 170 million people with intellectual disabilities worldwide, and more than 7 million in the United States, many in our own communities.
- Dispose of Household, Garage Junk For Free, Natures Way Collection Site, 3/13/2005
The Bloomingdale Homeowners Association Inc. will hold a community cleanup day April 9 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The collection site is on Natures Way, at the Hillsborough County Parks maintenance facility just west of Alafia Elementary School. There is no charge for this service.
- BHA And Neighborhood Standards Promote Deed Restriction, County Code Compliance, 3/12/2005
- Report Door-To-Door Solicitors Online, 3/12/2005
The Bloomingdale Homeowners Association recently received a number of complaints about high-pressure door-to-door solicitors harassing residents.
- Bloomingdale Estates Plans Entry Upgrades, 3/12/2005
- County Law Requires Residents To Pick Up After Pets, 3/12/2005
The Bloomingdale Homeowners Association recently received numerous complaints about residents allowing their dogs and cats to roam the neighborhood, answering the call of nature whenever, and wherever, the urge strikes.
- Bloomingdale, Bell Shoals Corner Ranks High On Crash List, 3/12/2005
Bloomingdale Area Community Council Report
- Hundreds Attended Library Grand Opening, 3/12/2005
The theme of the Bloomingdale Regional Public Library grand opening held Feb. 10 was “Love Your Library.” More than 300 supporters turned out for the event to do just that.
- All Landlords Required To Register Rental Properties, 3/5/2005
A new Hillsborough County ordinance requires all landlords to register the rental properties they lease out, and to pass an annual housing inspection.
The law applies to all rental properties, including single-family homes, duplexes, apartments and condominiums. New properties constructed less than five years ago are exempt from the ordinance.
- County Wants To Recycle Solid Waste Contracts, 3/3/2005
With contracts for three major waste handlers up for renewal this year, Ransom’s department recently conducted an informal survey at homeowners’ association and community meetings throughout the county.
- Fox Run, The Greens Added Fountain, New Landscaping, 3/3/2005
The Bloomingdale Ridge Homeowners Association recently upgraded landscaping at its four entryway streets and constructed a rock waterfall at the corner of Natures Way and Culbreath Road near Alafia Elementary School.
- BOCC To Consider Stormwater Tax Increase, 3/3/2005
The Hillsborough County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing March 17 to consider a proposed increase to the annual stormwater assessment fee. The meeting will be at 6 p.m. in the 2nd floor board room of County Center, 601 E. Kennedy Boulevard in downtown Tampa.
- New Drinking Water Treatment Starts In April, 3/3/2005
The month of April will bring a change in the way Hillsborough County's Water Department treats drinking water for customers in Brandon, Riverview, Gibsonton, Apollo Beach, Ruskin, Sun City Center and other communities in its South-Central service area.
When the switch is made, 75,000 homes and businesses in this area will receive drinking water that is treated with chloramines, rather than chlorine.
- Local Decorator Does Room Makeovers, 3/2/2005
We live in an age of rapid change and instant gratification. In the past, redecorating was costly, time consuming and displaced the family for an untold amount of time. Paige Pearson of Paige One Creations said it doesn’t have to be that way anymore.
- Natures Way Park Improvements Underway, 3/1/2005
PARKING LOT, SOME SECTIONS OF PARK CLOSED
- Shrimp Boat Has Good Food, Cold Brews, 2/22/2005
- Improvements To Park East Start Feb. 21 -- NO PARKING FOR UP TO 3 WEEKS, 2/17/2005
Sections of Hillsborough County's Bloomingdale East Park will be closed beginning Feb. 21 for park improvements. The entire neighborhood park will not be closed, but patrons will have to walk to facility because there will be no parking.
- Dispose Of Old Paint, Chemicals For Free, 2/13/2005
Hillsborough County residents can dispose of old paint and household chemicals for free on the second Saturday of each month from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the South County collection site.
- Bloomingdale Estates Raised Funds, Aquired Grant For New Signs, 2/13/2005
Bloomingdale Estates residents held a fundraiser and applied for a county grant to install back entry signs in their neighborhood section.
- Comm. Storms Advocates Bell Shoals Improvements, 2/13/2005
The county commission voted 6-0 last week to look into making additional improvements to Bell Shoals at the request of Ted Grable, president of the Bloomingdale Homeowners Association.
- Taxing District Board Reviewed Financial Report, Landscaping Plans, 2/13/2005
Bloomingdale Special Taxing District Report
- Windsor Woods Residents Want Signs To Match, 2/13/2005
The Bloomingdale Taxing District is considering replacing the sign at the Kiowa Lane entrance to Windsor Woods to make it consistent with the entrance sign at Treeline Drive.
- Next PRIDE Clean-Up Day Is April 9, 2/13/2005
Free junk disposal, charity items accepted
- BOCC: Lithia-Pinecrest To Remain On Truck Route, 2/13/2005
The Hillsborough County Board of Commissioners, at its Jan 20 meeting, voted 4 – 1 to keep Lithia-Pinecrest Road (from Bloomingdale Avenue to the Polk County line at State Road 39) on the county’s designated commercial truck route.
- Neighborhood Sign Program Kicks Off In Cypress Reserve, 2/13/2005
Residents of sections J and K in the community of Bloomingdale have a new neighborhood name and entryway signs they can take pride in, courtesy of The Bloomingdale Homeowners Association Inc.
- $500 Reward Offered To Turn In Vandals, 2/13/2005
The Bloomingdale Special Taxing District offers a standing $500 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of persons responsible for damaging, defacing and/or stealing any community property.
- County Parks Need Summer Help, Ages 16-Up, 2/13/2005
The county is accepting applications until March 1 for recreation aides and leaders to work during its 2005 Sizzlin’ Summer Fun Camp. Licensed drivers over 16 years old can apply.
- BHA Program Promotes High Neighborhood Standards, 2/13/2005
- Motorized Scooters, Mini Bikes Require Drivers License, 2/13/2005
Many parents purchased motorized scooters, mini-bikes or go-peds for their kids this Christmas, perhaps unaware that the use of gas or electric-powered vehicles by unlicensed drivers on public property is illegal.
- Relay For Life Held At Five Local Sites In April, 2/13/2005
The relay will be held on various days in April at five Hillsborough County sites this year. The event takes place April 1 – 2 at Riverview High School; April 8 – 9 at both Newsome High School and the Florida State Fairgrounds; April 16 at Plant City High School; and on April 22 – 23 at Handley Sports Complex.
- New Principal Appointed To Cimino Elementary, 2/11/2005
Lou Cerreta, former principal of Buckhorn Elementary School, was appointed Feb. 2 as principal of Cimino Elementary School in Bloomingdale.
- Valrico Residents Voice Opposition To Bloomingdale Ave. Development, 2/10/2005
Organizing under a newly formed alliance called VOICE, which stands for Valrico Organization Interested in Controlled Expansion, the residents plan to fight a proposal to build a large retail store on Bloomingdale Avenue just east of Lithia-Pinecrest Road.
- Bloomingdale Bullets
Made Marathon Effort
For Charity, 2/5/2005
GROUP RAISED $7000 FOR RED CROSS
- Bloomingdale Home Prices, Demand Continue To Rise, 2/4/2005
Bloomingdale Home Prices, Demand Continue To Rise
- BOCC: Lithia-Pinecrest To Remain On Truck Route, 2/4/2005
BOCC: Lithia-Pinecrest To Remain On Truck Route
- Sheriff's Office Wants Info On 1/21 Car Crash On Culbreath @ Erindale, 2/4/2005
Sheriff's Office Wants Info On 1/21 Car Crash On Culbreath @ Erindale
- Free Paint, Chemical Disposal 2nd Saturday Monthly, 1/30/2005
Hillsborough County residents can dispose of old paint and household chemicals for free on the second Saturday of each month from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the South County collection site.
- Valrico Homeowners Group Targets Rezoning Request For Bloomingdale, Lithia-Pinecrest Corner, 1/28/2005
CHANGE COULD ADD BIG-BOX STORE
- Bloomingdale Substation Notes Jan. 05, 1/7/2005
Bloomingdale Substation Notes Jan. 05
- BHA To Raffle Free DVD Player, 1/7/2005
BHA To Raffle Free DVD Player
- 2005 Holiday Lights Contest Winners, 1/5/2005
2005 Holiday Lights Contest Winners
- Old Photos Found, 1/5/2005
Old Photos Found
- YMCA January Highlights, 1/4/2005
YMCA January Highlights
- DVD Drawing Rules, 1/4/2005
DVD Drawing Rules
- Commissioners Reach Decision on Lightning Tax Deal, 12/15/2004
Commissioners Reach Decision on Lightning Tax Deal
- Bloomingdale Biz Pays Homage To Simpler Times, 12/14/2004
Bloomingdale Biz Pays Homage To Simpler Times
- Community Council Report, Nov. 2004, 12/14/2004
Community Council Report, Nov. 2004
- Bloomingdale Family Runs Italian Kitchen in Riverview, 12/14/2004
Bloomingdale Family Runs Italian Kitchen in Riverview
- Cimino Student To Appear On TV Book Spot, 12/13/2004
Cimino Student To Appear On TV Book Spot
- YMCA December Events, Some Open To Public, 12/13/2004
YMCA December Events, Some Open To Public
- County Dubs New Branch 'Bloomingdale Regional Public Library', 12/13/2004
County Dubs New Branch 'Bloomingdale Regional Public Library'
- Holiday Safety Tips, 12/13/2004
Holiday Safety Tips
- Community Can Help Prevent Flu, Cold Outbreaks, 11/14/2004
Community Can Help Prevent Flu, Cold Outbreaks
- County Wants Public Input On Truck Route Changes, 11/14/2004
Some Area HOA's Oppose Plan
- Sheriff's Office Seeks Donations Of Personal Items For Veterans, 10/20/2004
BRING DONATIONS TO BLOOMINGDALE SUBSTATION
- Friends Circulate Books, Ideas at First Fundraiser, 10/6/2004
SALE RAISED CLOSE TO $1,000
- Cimino Students Give Gift of Reading, 10/6/2004
KIDS CAN JOIN "BIRTHDAY CLUB"
- Bloomingdale Area Community Council Report, 10/6/2004
COUNCIL ADDRESSES SAFETY, QUALITY OF LIFE CONCERNS
- Alafia, Cimino Make 20th Day Adjustments, 10/6/2004
SOME CLASSES CUT, OTHERS ADDED
- Bloomingdale Substation Notes, 10/6/2004
AFTER THE STORM
- Erin Arbor House Destroyed In Fire, 10/4/2004
NEIGHBORS SET UP TRUST FUND
- TV Drawing Rules, 10/3/2004
BHA TO RAFFLE 27" TV
- 2004 Taxing District Board of Trustees, 9/22/2004
SEPTEMBER ELECTION RESULTS
- Library Name Petition, 9/18/2004
BHA, FRIENDS SUPPORT "THE BLOOMINGDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY"
- Residents Want, Need Bell Shoals Improvements, 9/10/2004
COUNTY COMMISSION TO RE-EXAM PLANS
- $20 Annual Dues Drives The BHA, 9/2/2004
NOTICES MAILED IN AUGUST
- Baby Photos Found, 9/1/2004
PIX MIXED WITH BOOK DONATION
- Meet the Bloomingdale Special Taxing District Candidates, 8/30/2004
7 VYING FOR 5 VOLUNTEER POSITIONS
- September BHA Meeting Set For 9/20, 8/25/2004
DATE CHANGED DUE TO LABOR DAY HOLIDAY
- Taxing District News, 8/20/2004
IRRIGATION CONTRACTOR APPROVED, ENTRYWAY PLANS DISCUSSED
- Cimino Collecting School Supplies, 8/18/2004
HURRICANE CHARLEY RELIEF EFFORT
- Boats, Trailers Reported Parked On Streets During Storm, 8/16/2004
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
- BHA Membership Drive Kicks Off This Month, 8/10/2004
$20 DUES PROVIDES SERVICES, SUPPORT
- Dog found, 8/10/2004
BLACK DOG FOUND WEST OF BELL SHOALS
- Meet The BSTD Candidates, 8/10/2004
CANDIDATES MEET AT BLOOMINGDALE PARK
- Calling All Girl Scouts!, 8/7/2004
REGISTER FOR SCOUTS THIS MONTH
- Name Your Neighborhood!, 7/30/2004
Bloomingdale residents in areas unidentified by subdivision names are invited to vote on new name suggestions...
- Used Books, Media Sought For Sale To Benefit New Library, 7/29/2004
Used books and media are now being collected for a fundraiser sale to benefit the new Hillsborough County Library branch under construction on Bloomingdale Avenue.
- Parenting Skill Classes available from Hillsborough County, 7/19/2004
Hillsborough County's Department of Children's Services has announced its schedule of parenting skills classes through May 2005.
- Name Your Neighborhood, 7/17/2004
So, as part of its PRIDE program, the BHA is asking residents of those subdivisions to give their subdivisions names. BHA directors feel residents will take more pride in a community they've helped to name.
- LIBRARY NAME SUGGESTED TO REFLECT AREA, 7/17/2004
While Brandon’s second library is taking root on Bloomingdale Avenue for a planned December opening, a group of residents is forging ahead with plans to secure the new library’s success.
- Greenhollow Entrance Gets New Look, 7/17/2004
Work is now under way to reconstruct the entrance to Bloomingdale East at Greenhollow Lane as part of a phased project to refurbish all of Bloomingdale’s entranceways over the next six years.
- Taxing District Elections Aug. 31
, 7/14/2004
- Property Manager's Report, 7/14/2004
- Three-Way Stop Near Cimino Gets Green Light, 1/30/2004
Three-Way Stop Near Cimino Gets Green Light
- Bloomingdale Cleans Up, 5/5/2003
“The purpose of the (PRIDE) program is to renew the pride in home ownership and community by cleaning up and improving our homes, yards and streets…It’s about protecting our investments in our homes and in our community.”
- Bloomingdale Substation Notes, 5/5/2003
The Bloomingdale Community Substation, at 4342 Bell Shoals Road, near Beef O’Brady’s restaurant in the Village Center Plaza, is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Information: 635-8040. For immediate assistance, call the Sheriff’s Dept. at 247-8200 or 911 for emergencies.
- School Board Notes, 4/16/2003
4-YEAR PLAN: 10 NEW BRANDON AREA SCHOOLS...
- Crimestoppers Prevents, Solves Crimes, 4/16/2003
ANONYMOUS TIP LINE OFFERS REWARDS...
- Recycling Do's and Dont's, 4/16/2003
WHAT GOES IN THOSE BLUE AND GREEN BOXES?...
- Golf News, 4/16/2003
BLOOMINGDALE GOLFERS CLUB NEWS...
- An Illuminating Solution, 4/16/2003
REPORT STREET LIGHT OUTAGES...
- Bloomingdale Substation Notes, 4/16/2003
PLANNING, PARKING & SPEEDING...
- Pitch, Hit & Run Competition, 4/14/2003
FREE, OPEN TO KIDS 7-14...
- Church Musical Easter Drama, 4/14/2003
FREE CHILD CARE...
- County Offers Drivers Ed Course, 4/14/2003
REGISTER BY MAY 7...
- Church Bingo Night, 4/14/2003
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC...
- Sign Here To Save Pledge, 3/26/2003
WePledge.com...
- Spring Jubilee, 3/26/2003
FREE PARKING, ADMISSION...
- Sign Here To Save Pledge, 3/26/2003
WePledge.com...
- USF Conference, 3/26/2003
THE AFRICAN-AMERICAN CHILD, FAMILY...
- Coast Guard Seeks Volunteers, 3/26/2003
CIVILIAN BOAT, AIRCRAFT OWNERS NEEDED...
- Bloomingdale Substation Notes, 3/7/2003
TRAFFIC, TRAFFIC & MORE TRAFFIC...
- Brandon Swim & Tennis Turns 40, 3/7/2003
SPECIAL $40 ENROLLMENT FEE OFFERED...
- Sporting Clays Tourney, 2/25/2003
GENERAL SCHWARZKOPF TO HOST BENEFIT EVENT...
- Church Bingo, 2/25/2003
MARCH 12 AT ST. STEPHEN...
- LaLeche League Meets Monthly, 2/25/2003
DAY AND EVENING GROUPS, BABIES WELCOME...
- Safe Boating Program, 2/25/2003
COULD SAVE $ ON YOUR BOAT INSURANCE...
- Spring Festival of Arts, 2/9/2003
MARCH 29, 30 AT WINTHROP...
- Stamp For Our Soldiers, 2/9/2003
RUBBER STAMP EVENT BENEFITS MILITARY...
- Florida State Fair, 2/9/2003
RUNS THROUGH FEB. 17...
- Stamp For Our Soldiers, 2/9/2003
RUBBER STAMP EVENT BENEFITS MILITARY...
- Bloomingdale Florist Is Ready, 2/8/2003
ORDER EARLY FOR VALENTINE'S DAY...
- Bloomingdale Spared In Newsome Split, 2/8/2003
BUCKHORN STUDENTS SHIFTED TO DURANT...
- School Board Chair Plans E-Newsletter, 2/8/2003
PARENTS CAN KEEP UP WITH SCHOOL BOARD ISSUES...
- Take PRIDE in 2003!, 2/8/2003
NEIGHBORHOOD CLEAN-UP IN MARCH...
- Bingo Night, 1/24/2003
FEB. 12 @ ST. STEPHEN...
- 1-Day Safe Boating Class, 1/17/2003
COAST GUARD COURSE MAY REDUCE INSURANCE COST
- Just Ask Joni, 1/9/2003
Story at right continued here...
- High Schools Hold Financial Aid Workshops, 1/8/2003
AT AREA HIGH SCHOOLS THROUGH JAN. 30...
- Take PRIDE in Bloomingdale, 1/8/2003
NEW PROGRAM STARTS THIS MONTH WEST OF BELL SHOALS...
- Salvation Army Needs Clothes, More, 1/8/2003
FREE PICK UP, TAX-DEDUCTIBLE...
- Salvation Army Needs Clothes, More, 1/8/2003
FREE PICK UP, TAX-DEDUCTIBLE...
- PTSA Collecting Ink Cartridges, 1/8/2003
BLOOMINGDALE HIGH FUNDRAISER...
- BHA Dues Drive Continues, 1/8/2003
SUPPORT YOUR HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
- USF Sponsors Black Heritage Festival, 1/8/2003
JANUARY 16 - 20...
- Homeowners Take PRIDE In Bloomingdale, 12/2/2002
New program underway...
- Marines Make Time For Tots, 12/2/2002
Marine Corps Collecting Toys For Tots...
- Bingo Night, 12/2/2002
At St. Stephen Catholic Church...
- Lunch With Santa, 12/2/2002
Dec. 7 at Center Place...
- Hey, Coupon Clippers!, 11/11/2002
Special offers in the November issue of The Bloomingdale Gazette...
- Community Council Update, 11/9/2002
Notes from the October meeting of the Bloomingdale Area Community Council...
- PETITION, 11/2/2002
DOWNLOAD SCHOOL BOUNDARY PETITION HERE...
- NEWSOME HIGH BOUNDARY PLANS SPARK CONCERNS, 10/26/2002
Will Cimino Students Attend Newsome High, Randall Middle?
- Help Needed, 10/25/2002
Help us decorate our entryways for the holidays...
- Luminaria Kits Offered, 10/25/2002
Place orders by Nov. 9...
- Credit Union Collecting Gift Donations, 10/25/2002
Support Our Troops Overseas...
- Election, Voter Info Online, 10/10/2002
Hillsborough County web site offers candidate info, more...
- BSTD Saves Trees, 10/9/2002
Dozens of crepe myrtle trees on Canoga Park Drive will be replanted....
- West Nile Virus Kills Horse Near Bloomingdale, 9/29/2002
Vets Say 2 Horses Dead, 5 May Recover...
- Neighbors Address Rezoning Issues, 9/23/2002
Homeowners groups want details about development planned on Bloomingdale Ave. at John Moore Rd...
- County Offers Options To Curb Truck Traffic, 9/19/2002
Option No.1: Remove Lithia, Bloomingdale From Route
- John Moore Opposition form, 9/16/2002
Opposition form letter for commercial rezoning request on Bloomingdale Ave. @ John Moore Road...
- BHA Backs Backflow Issue, 9/16/2002
County to re-examine ordinance...
- John Moore Rezonings, 9/12/2002
BHA, Citizens group oppose rezonings...
- Substation Notes Sept. 02, 9/11/2002
Bloomingdale Community Substation Notes...
- BHA: Check Web Site For Offenders, 9/11/2002
Visit www.FDLE.state.fl.us
- New Neighbors For High School, 9/11/2002
Development ensues near Bloomingdale High School...
- Commissioner's Corner Sept. 02, 9/11/2002
By County Comm. Ronda Storms...
- Lithia Pinecrest Rd. Construction, 9/11/2002
Building starts on Lithia Crossings Plaza...
- Big Turnout To Talk Trucks, 9/11/2002
About 300 citizens attended 8/27 community meeting...
- $500 REWARD, 9/9/2002
Directory sign, bench destroyed...
- Guardian Ad Litem Volunteers Needed, 9/6/2002
Program helps DCF fill in the cracks...
- BHA Backs Backflow Issue, 9/6/2002
Residents say ordinance misconstrued...
- Chili's, Steinmart Coming To Bloomingdale, 9/6/2002
Lithia Crossings Shopping Plaza...
- Property Manager's Report, 9/6/2002
Bloomingdale Speedway Claimed 3 "Victims" In June...
- Substation Provides Safety, Security, Support, 9/6/2002
A great community asset...
- Cardinals Fly High Over Bloomingdale, 9/6/2002
Bloomingdale's National Little League Champs...
- Expect Traffic Improvements At Alafia, 9/6/2002
Community Council Update...
- Construction behind Windsor Woods?, 8/14/2002
Residents concerned about buffers...
- Little League Registration, 8/7/2002
Bloomingdale Little League baseball sign-ups...
- Christian Bands Rock Universal Studios, 7/29/2002
17 Christian and mainstream bands at Universal Studios Sept. 6, 7
- School Choice Starts 2004, 7/29/2002
Bloomingdale area school choices...
- Scout Collecting Donations For Children, 7/27/2002
Troop 61 Boy Scout collecting donations of clothes, toys, school supplies...
- Meet State, County Candidates At Bell Shoals Baptist, 7/25/2002
Open public forum Aug. 18 featuring local candidates...
- BHA: Check Web Site For Sex Offenders, 7/25/2002
Florida Dept. of Law Enforcement offers database - search for registered sexual offenders and predators...
- LITHIA PINECREST RD. FAQ’S, 7/25/2002
Frequently Asked Questions about Lithia Pinecrest Rd. truck route status...
- Commission To Rule On Public Access Debate, 7/23/2002
Open letter from citizen's group NOTAXES to those opposed to public funding of public access TV ...
- SFWMD: Actions Protect Water Users, 7/16/2002
Response by SW Fla. Water Management District to Comm. Storms' "Aquifer Normal - No Drought In Hillsborough" letter...
- Bloomingdale, Fish Hawk, River Hills Want Truck Load Limits, 7/15/2002
Commissioners continue decision to Oct. 2, community meetings planned...
- Storms: Aquifer Normal, No Drought In Hillsborough, 7/7/2002
District IV Comm. Ronda Storms addresses the current watering ban and related issues...
- TRUCK ROUTE PETITION FORM, 6/25/2002
To support truck load limits on Lithia Pinecrest Rd., submit this form to commissioners via mail, fax or e-mail...
- Springvale Construction, 6/11/2002
Condo complex adding units on Springvale Ave....
- Bloomingdale Oaks Resident Running For BOCC, 6/9/2002
Arlene Waldron running for County Commission District IV seat...
- Bloomingdale Duo Deemed Most Likely To Succeed, 6/9/2002
Bloomingdale High Class of 2002 Valedictorian and Salutatorian...
- Brandon Needs July 4 Celebration, 6/4/2002
Presidents' Roundtable collecting funds for July 4 fireworks...
- CommUNITY Works Thanks BHA, 5/31/2002
Founder of Greater Brandon area anti-drug abuse coalition thanks BHA for support...
- Keep Your Eyes on the TARGET, 5/31/2002
Developer seeks land-use change to allow construction of Target department store next to Bloomingdale High...
- Taxing District Starts Entryway Project, 5/31/2002
Three of eight entryways scheduled for redesign..
- Citizens' Group Asks For Support, 5/31/2002
Letter from "No Taxes For Public Access" group seeking public support...
- Crossing Guards Needed, 5/31/2002
Guards needed near Cimino Elementary and other Brandon area schools...
- Roundtable Seeks Top Dad, 5/29/2002
"Father of the Year" nominations wanted...
- Free Bloomingdale High E-Mail Bulletins, 5/24/2002
Bloomingdale High joins county's pilot E-Mail system...
- Commercial Zoning Sought For 5.9 Acres, 5/20/2002
Rezoning request for Bloomingdale Ave./John Moore Rd. property...
- Commercial Zoning Sought For 5.9 Acres, 5/20/2002
Rezoning request for Bloomingdale Ave./John Moore Rd. property...
- Crossing Guards Needed, 5/18/2002
Crossing guards needed near Cimino Elementary....
- Buckhorn PTA Mom Bids For School Board Seat, 5/13/2002
Valrico resident Jennifer Faliero is running for the District IV School Board seat...
- But Mom, It's Just A Beer..., 5/7/2002
Founders of Wake-Up Call, Inc. say the availability and social acceptance of alcohol use sends a mixed message to teens...
- Brandon 4th of July Fireworks?, 5/1/2002
President's Roundtable of Brandon seeks $1 donations to launch 4th of July fireworks display...
- Leaning street signs, 4/29/2002
During the construction of the ADA sidewalk improvement near my residence, it was necessary for the workers to remove and relocate our street sign to accomodate the new sidewalk.
- Who maintains sidewalks, roads, drains, etc?, 4/29/2002
The public works department's South County service unit...
- Summer Fun For Kids, 4/29/2002
Fun summertime activities convenient to the Bloomingdale area...
- Taxing District Starts Entryway Project, 4/29/2002
Three of eight entryways scheduled for redesign...
- Kids' Summer Activities, 4/25/2002
School's out May 30... Check our list of fun summertime activities convenient to the Bloomingdale area...
- Church Auction To Benefit The Spring, 4/21/2002
St. Mark Church's 7th annual auction event set for May 11...
- BHA: Check Web Site For Sex Offenders, 4/21/2002
Check the Florida Dept. of Law Enforcement web site for current addresses of registered sexual offenders and predators...
- BHA Needs Board Members, 4/21/2002
The Bloomingdale Homeowners Association seeks volunteers to serve on the BHA Board of Directors...
- Household Chemical Collections, 4/21/2002
The next household chemicals collection day at the South County collection center is May 11...
- Club Supports Bloomingdale MOMS, 4/21/2002
All Bloomingdale area moms and their children are invited to attend MOMS Club meetings...
- County Considers New Library Name, 4/21/2002
Community Council recommends naming the new facility, "The McLean Family Public Library..."
- CommUNITY Works, 4/21/2002
Anti-Drug Coalition Has New Name, Focus
- School Club Seeks Donations, 4/12/2002
Toiletries, shoe boxes needed for migrant family teens...
- Cimino Kindergarden Round-Up, 4/11/2002
Cimino Kindergarden Round-Up April 11 at Alafia...
- Part-Time Office Job Available, 4/2/2002
Flexible morning hours, 15 to 20 hours per week, at the Bloomingdale Community Office on Bell Shoals Rd...
- Part-Time Help Wanted, 4/2/2002
Part-time office job for the Bloomingdale Community Office is available...
- NEW - Take The Gazette's Public Access TV Poll, 4/1/2002
Does public access TV go too far?...
- Jubilee Opening Night Discount For Military, Public Safety Personnel, 3/16/2002
Armband discount offered for festival's opening night...
- Free Summer Camp, Activities Listings, 3/13/2002
The Gazette seeks listings for kids' summer activities...
- Free Child ID Kits At St. Andrews Church, 3/12/2002
Free child ID kits courtesy of The Brandon Masonic Lodge and the Bloomingdale MOMS Club...
- Alafia Parents Plan Grad Party, 3/8/2002
5th grade Graduation party at Park East on May 30...
- Homeowners, Parents Discuss Cimino Sidewalks, 3/4/2002
Sidewalks and safety for Cimino Elementary will be discussed at the March 4 BHA meeting...
- Legislative Session Ends March 22, 2/20/2002
Speak now or forever hold your peace...
- Homeowners Association, Community Council Join Forces, 2/17/2002
The Homeowners Association and Community Council held their first joint meeting last month...
- Meet the BSTD Board of Trustees, 2/17/2002
Meet the Bloomingdale Special Taxing District board of trustees...
- Church Plans Spring Jubilee, 2/17/2002
The first St. Stephen Catholic Church Spring Jubilee runs April 4 - 7...
- County Shows Taxpayers The Money, Road Improvement Plans, 1/18/2002
“It’s not free money, but it’s pretty close.” – Audie Canney, aide to Commissioner Ronda Storms.
- Entryways To Be Updated This Year, 1/15/2002
The BSTD board plans this year to begin renovations to all major Bloomingdale entryways...
- Cimino Going Up On Schedule, 1/15/2002
Contrary to recent rumours, Cimino Elementary School is going up on schedule in Bloomingdale East...
- Bloomingdale Avenue (Almost) Complete, 1/15/2002
Motorists can breathe a sigh of relief... Bloomingdale Avenue construction is (nearly) complete.
- Substation Notes Jan '02, 1/15/2002
Bloomingdale Community Sheriff's Substation Notes For Jan '02
- Group Supports Naming Library for Homesteading Family, 1/9/2002
The BACC supports naming the new South Brandon library in honor of the McLean family.
- Deed Restriction Facts, 1/5/2002
Many Bloomingdale homeowners have requested information about deed restrictions and enforcement procedures...
- Sandy Creek Resident Addresses Traffic Dangers, 12/12/2001
To read a letter to the Gazette from a resident of Sandy Creek Drive addressing the neighborhood's concerns about traffic dangers, click on "Community Letters" on the menu at the left side of this page.
- Buckhorn HOA Addresses Bell Shoals/Lumsden Right-Turn-Only Issue, 12/12/2001
The county is proposing to make right hand turns only from Bell Shoals on to Lithia Pinecrest and from Durant on to Lumsden.
- Buckhorn HOA Addresses Bell Shoals/Lithia Right-Turn-Only Issue, 12/9/2001
To read a letter to the Gazette from the secretary of the Buckhorn Homeowners Association regarding proposed traffic route changes to the intersection of Bell Shoals and Lithia Pincrest Roads, click on "Community Letters" on the menu at the left of this page.
- Sandy Creek Resident Address Traffic Dangers, 12/9/2001
Week before last we had a dog killed on my street. Every day in the morning before school and every evening starting about 4:00 p.m. the high school and other young fools decide to drive at speeds around 40+ on Sandy Creek Dr...
- New Gazette Web Site, Publisher, Home Delivery!, 12/2/2001
As of December 2001, The Bloomingdale Gazette has a new web site, publisher and home delivery system.
- Free Home Depot Class, 11/26/2001
The Bloomingdale Homeowners Association and East Brandon’s Home Depot store will bring the second in a series of free home improvement workshops to Bloomingdale West Park on Tuesday, Dec. 18 at 7:00 p.m.
- Cimino, Alafia Boundaries Approved, 11/15/2001
View the map, get the contact number for questions
- Gazette Delivery Resumes In December, 11/6/2001
We are pleased to announce that as of December 2001, The Bloomingdale Gazette, the official newspaper of the BHA since 1980, will be published by Sunbelt Newspapers, Inc. Sunbelt publishes The Brandon News, South Tampa News, South Shore News, Temple Terrace News, Carrollwood News, The Sun and The Plant City Shopper.
- Cimino/Alafia Boundary Vote 11/6, 11/2/2001
The office of Hillsborough County pupil assignment director Bill Person has confirmed that superintendent Earl Lennard will, at a Nov. 6 school board meeting, bring the proposed Alafia/Cimino boundary plan before the school board for approval.
- Calling all MOMS!, 10/30/2001
The MOMS (Moms Offering Moms Support) Club of Bloomingdale is an activity and support group for stay-at-home mothers who want to fill their days with a variety of fun and enriching activities.
- Home Depot Brings Do-It-Yourself Class To Bloomingdale, 10/29/2001
Bloomingdale resident Kellie Fisher and Vinny Maddalena, East Brandon Home Depot’s assistant manager, will run the monthly clinics at the Culbertson Rec Center on Canoga Park Drive in Bloomingdale West. The free workshops will be held on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m.
- Station 27 Ready To Respond, 10/29/2001
Bloomingdale Volunteer Fire Dept. held an open house in October.
- New Dog Park opens, 10/28/2001
A new dog park opened in Seffner this month, and a group of Bloomingdale residents wonder if surplus land at the Natures Way parks maintenance facility in Bloomingdale East could be used for a dog park.
- Cimino School Boundaries - A Resident's Comments, 10/28/2001
The following letter was received via e-mail from a Bloomingadle resident in rebuttal to the "Cimino, Alafia Boundaries Q & A" article currently posted on this web site under "articles."
- Intersection Improvements, 10/26/2001
County officials recently completed a series of public workshops that gave residents an opportunity to help identify and prioritize needed intersection improvements.
- Substation Notes 11/01, 10/26/2001
Substation Notes November 2001
- Cimino, Alafia Boundaries Q & A, 10/26/2001
A Q&A List compiled from interviews conducted with boundary committee members and school representatives
- Community Council 11/01, 10/26/2001
The (BACC) council met on Oct. 18, 2001 at the Bloomingdale community station, 4342 Bell Shoals Road in Valrico. During this meeting the following items were discussed.
- Proposed Cimino, Alafia boundaries, 10/19/2001
School officials unveiled on Oct. 8 a preliminary boundary proposal for Richard P. Cimino Elementary School, currently under construction in Bloomingdale East. The new school, scheduled to open in 2002, was designed to relieve overcrowding at Alafia and Lithia Springs Elementary.
- Drug Task Force, 9/20/2001
A group of local residents and professionals hope to set in motion this year a “Drug Task Force” to reduce the destructive influence of substance abuse in our communities.
- Heroes Every Day, 9/18/2001
Former Bloomingdale resident Vince Tolbert, 38-year old father of three, was killed in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack at the Pentagon.
- Bloomingdale Online Seeks Business Sponsors, 9/8/2001
BloomingdaleOnline.com is looking for local sponsorship to fund future growth and site expansion. With the recent success in working with the community on local issues, we are looking to expand the web site to become an Internet "Welcome Center" for the Bloomingdale area and surrounding communities.
- Library To Be Built On Bloomingdale Avenue, 9/6/2001
It’s official! The Hillsborough County Commission on Wednesday, September 5, voted unanimously to build the new South Brandon library on Bloomingdale Avenue, just east of Bloomingdale Senior High School.
- Close Call in Fox Run, 9/5/2001
Bloomingdale Ridge residents say a near-miss traffic incident on Hickory Ridge Drive last Thursday morning was the latest mishap in a string of close calls.
- Resident Park Deputy On Site, 8/27/2001
When late night trespassing and vandalism escalated last year at Bloomingdale West Park in Brandon, the Bloomingdale Homeowners Association turned to the Parks Department and Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office for help.
Fourteen months and a mile of red tape later, Deputy John Corley has been assigned as the park’s new resident deputy. Deputy Corley is preparing to move into his new residence this August, a doublewide mobile home placed at the south end of the park.
- Community Council 10/01, 8/27/2001
The Bloomingdale Area Community Council met on August 16,2001 at the Bloomingdale Community Station to discuss the current issues and concerns brought to the attention of the council.
- Taxing District Welcomes New Trustees, 8/27/2001
Three Bloomingdale Special Taxing District trustees recently tendered their resignations, as we reported in the August issue of The Gazette. The board last month accepted the resignations of Tom Mackiewicz, Paul Almeida and Tim Golden.
Two of the three open seats were filled at the August board meeting, bringing the current number of trustees up to six. One seat remains open.
- No Funding; No Canoe Launch, 8/27/2001
After many long meetings and lots of waiting, the issue of the proposed canoe launch on the Alafia River, on south Bell Shoals Road, has met its match – no funding.
- BHA Membership Drive, 8/27/2001
Annual dues notices will be delivered by mail this month to each homeowner in the Bloomingdale Homeowners Association membership area.
- Property Manager’s Report, 8/27/2001
Report for the Month of July 2001
By DPMI Property Management, Inc.
- Ridge Through-Traffic Continues, 8/27/2001
Homeowners in the Bloomingdale Ridge section of Bloomingdale East say something must be done to reduce the volume of cars cutting through their neighborhoods each day.
- Substation Notes, Sept 2001, 8/27/2001
I>The Bloomingdale Community Substation is located at the corner of Bell Shoals Road and Glenhaven Drive, in the Village Center Plaza. Station hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Deputy Maurer can be reached at (813) 635-8040.
- Committee Suggests New School Boundaries, 8/27/2001
School Superintendent Earl Lennard invited a group of local school administrators and residents this summer to submit their ideas for attendance boundaries for the new Bloomingdale East elementary school.
- Homeowners Oppose Springvale Rezoning, 8/27/2001
The owner of a large parcel of conservation land in Bloomingdale wants to file a rezoning request to allow residential construction on the property.
But before he brings his request to county commissioners, he’d like to have the support of the property’s surrounding homeowners.
- FINAL LIBRARY SITE MEETING, 8/10/2001
The Hillsborough County Public Library Board will hold an open meeting on Thursday, August 30 at 6:30 p.m. at Buckhorn Elementary School in Valrico. The Board will hear and address public comment on the pending selection of a site for the planned South Brandon Library.
Resident input and questions will be limited to four areas of discussion; the Bloomingdale Avenue property owner's donation of an additional acre of land, the Fish Hawk developer's donation of land earmarked for an additional (future) library in Fish Hawk, newly completed studies accomplished this month by the County to clarify traffic, access and drainage issues, and any new concerns that have previously not been addressed by the County.
All Bloomingdale residents are encouraged to attend the meeting to support the selection of the Bloomingdale Avenue site. For more information, call the Hillsborough County Library Board at (813) 273-3660 or the Bloomingdale Homeowners Association at (813) 681-2051.
Buckhorn Elementary School is located at 1717 S. Miller Road in Valrico.
- Community Council Update, 8/10/2001
Community Council Update
- Substation Notes August '01, 7/24/2001
Substation Notes August 2001 by Deputy Pete Maurer.
- Plot Thickens On Library Site Decision, 7/24/2001
The Hillsborough County Commission voted 6 to 1 last month to hold off on a final site decision for the planned south Brandon regional library.
- Resident Deputy Arrives At Park West, 7/24/2001
The resident park deputy for Bloomingdale West Park has finally arrived. Deputy John Corley is one of 62 law enforcement officers assigned countywide to enhance safety and security in our neighborhood parks.
- Park East Slated For Maintenance, Improvements, 7/24/2001
The County Parks Department is currently scheduling several maintenance jobs at the park, including recoating and re-striping the tennis courts, replacing some of the court fencing and repainting the racquetball courts.
- Help Needed To Maintain & Improve Bloomingdale, 7/24/2001
The Taxing District Board is composed of seven Bloomingdale residents who volunteer about five hours each month identifying maintenance and improvement needs in our community, and making them happen.
Three of the district’s Trustees have recently announced their resignations. If a new Board with a quorum of seven is not established, all the services that the district provides are in jeopardy. The Board is asking you to consider filling a vacant seat to help direct the effective use of our tax dollars.
- Residents rally to name Bloomingdale school for community activist, 7/18/2001
By all accounts, Tampa native Richard “Dick” Cimino touched many lives in the Brandon area before his death last November at the age of 70. Now hundreds of Brandon area residents are rallying to name a new elementary school in his honor.
- Rebuttal to River Hills' Tribune Library Article, 7/6/2001
In the Thursday July 5th Brandon section of the Tampa Tribune, an article was submitted regarding the 2 sites giving positions which I feel must be addressed.
- Library Site Decision – Based On The Facts?, 7/2/2001
A meeting was held last month to select the site for a new regional library designed to serve the residents of South Brandon and the Bloomingdale area.
- Publix Plaza Approved, 7/2/2001
The Board of County Commissioners voted 4 – 3 to approve rezoning that allows the construction of a Publix, a bank, offices and eleven shops at the corner of Lithia Pinecrest Road and Bloomingdale Avenue.
- New School Construction Starts In October, 7/2/2001
The construction of a new elementary school in Bloomingdale East is scheduled to begin this October. The 21-acre site, on the east side of Culbertson Road, near the southern intersection of Natures Way, runs from Culbreath to Lithia Pinecrest Road.
- Substation Notes, July 2001, 7/2/2001
Substation Notes, July 2001
- Commissioners Say No To FishHawk Truck Route, 7/2/2001
Our County Commissioners last month voted unanimously NOT to add FishHawk Boulevard to Hillsborough’s commercial truck route. Not one single commissioner voted for changes to the plan that would help to distribute truck traffic more evenly throughout the South County area.
- Fishhawk Truck Route: No. What about Bell Shoals & Boyette, 6/26/2001
Recently the Hillsborough County Board of Commissioners voted to keep Fishhawk Blvd off of the list of Truck routes. Though this is not a bad decision, it is inconsistent with prior decisions. Will the board be willing to remove other roads which are even more residential and already more congested such as Boyette or Bell Shoals?
- Brandon Library Vote coming up on Thursday, 6-28, 6/26/2001
The Brandon Library vote is coming up on Thursday June 28th.
The Library board has chosen a smaller site with fewer parking spaces and less expansion opportunity for future parking, fewer ways in and out of the library, in an area further away on a two lane road (for the next 20 years), further from the general south Brandon population and further from (2) of the (3) high schools that will be using the Library.
- Commissioner’s Corner, 6/9/2001
Commissioner Ronda Storms addresses questions about ADA sidewalk construction.
- Substation Notes, June 2001, 6/9/2001
Substation Notes June 2001
- Property Report, June 2001, 6/9/2001
Property Manager’s Report
For The Month of April 2001
- BOCC Votes June 12 on Publix Plaza, 6/1/2001
The BOCC will decide on plans to build a Publix plaza on Lithia Pinecrest Road. Hearing Master has recommended they pass it. Article asks support for residents opposing the plan at a June 12 meeting.
- Library Site Selection Status, 5/30/2001
Interest in the location of the upcoming South Brandon Library is again coming up in Bloomingdale.
- Truck Route Plan Under Review, 5/26/2001
County truck route review includes proposed changes to add Fish Hawk Blvd. and remove Bell Shoals Road from the county truck route plan.
- BHA Now Meets On 1st Monday Of Month, 5/8/2001
New night for monthly BHA meetings, changed to 1st Monday of each month.
- High School News, May 2001, 4/26/2001
BSHS High School News, May 2001
- Controversial Water Plans On Tap, 4/26/2001
While debate continues about a plan approved by Governor Bush in April to pump raw wastewater into the Floridan aquifer, three controversial water supply plans are being examined by Hillsborough County officials, and by Brandon and South County residents.
- Comm. Storms Addresses Bloomingdale Ave. Widening, 4/26/2001
County Commissioner Storms addresses Bloomingdale Ave. widening concerns, completion is expected in August 2001.
- Substation Notes, May 2001, 4/26/2001
May 2001 Substation Notes
- Taxing District Seat Open, 4/26/2001
The Bloomingdale Special Taxing District (BSTD) has announced a forthcoming opening seat on the BSTD Board of Trustees.
- Library Site to be selected, 4/22/2001
Coming up the new location for the Bloomingdale Library will be narrowed down. It has come to our attention that strong support is mounting for locating the library South on Lithia Pinecrest.
- BHA Press Release: South Brandon Library, 4/20/2001
The Bloomingdale Homeowners Association, Inc. (BHA) is disappointed to learn that the Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library Board is expected to select a River Hills site for the new South Brandon Library at it Thursday April 26 Board meeting. The Library Board has scheduled a workshop on the library site at the John F. Germany Public Library Auditorium, 900 North Ashley Drive Tampa at 3:00 pm and is expected to formally adopt a recommendation at its regular board meeting at 4:00 pm that same day.
- Game: How many, 4/19/2001
How many?
Three?
Wrong-there are six-no joke! Read again!
- Bloomindale Ridge residents stand in support of traffic calming, 4/5/2001
The residents of Fox Run and The Greens met with the county to discuss options on calming traffic problems in their community.
- Controlled School Choice approved, 3/21/2001
A federal court in March approved a new plan that will allow Hillsborough County families to choose which schools their children attend, and eliminates busing “satellite groups” of students to meet race ratio requirements.
The Unitary Status Plan, approved by the Hillsborough County School Board in 2000, will be gradually phased in over the next three years, giving parents “controlled choice” within one of seven choice zones. The district’s current 18 school clusters will be divided into seven regions or choice zones.
The plan also calls for the expansion of the district’s magnet school program.
Copyright (c) 2001, The Bloomingdale Homeowners Association, Inc. All rights reserved.
A federal court in March approved a new plan that will allow Hillsborough County families to choose which schools their children attend, and eliminates busing “satellite groups” of students to meet race ratio requirements.
The Unitary Status Plan, approved by the Hillsborough County School Board in 2000, will be gradually phased in over the next three years, giving parents “controlled choice” within one of seven choice zones. The district’s current 18 school clusters will be divided into seven regions or choice zones.
The plan also calls for the expansion of the district’s magnet school program.
Copyright (c) 2001, The Bloomingdale Homeowners Association, Inc. All rights reserved.
A federal court in March approved a new plan that will allow Hillsborough County families to choose which schools their children attend, and eliminates busing “satellite groups” of students to meet race ratio requirements.
- Watering restrictions, 3/21/2001
Watering restrictions remain standing for the Bloomingdale area, some changes may occur after April 15.
- Substation Notes April 2001, 3/21/2001
April 2001 Substation Notes
- Bloomingdale Avenue construction delay, 3/16/2001
Slight delay on Bloomingdale Avenue road widening project due to the relocation of Cargill Fertilizer water main.
- New school site purchase approved, 3/15/2001
School Board approves purchase of site for new Bloomingdale elementary school.
- Lights, sidewalks, action!, 2/27/2001
Sidewalks and streetlights are needed near the intersection of Culbreath and Natures Way before the future elementary school opens.
- Who let the dogs out?, 2/27/2001
Residents in the area of Culbreath/Natures Way are concerned about a pack of stray dogs in the neighborhood. Animal Services offers to help if a resident will give them property access to trap the animals.
- County proposes 4 possible sites for new library branch, 2/26/2001
Hillsborough county is currently in the process of narrowing down the possible sites for the new South Brandon Library. All four sites are close to the Bloomingdale area.
- Springvale rezoning request defies deed restrictions, 2/22/2001
The owner of 11+ acres of land off Springvale Avenue in Bloomingdale East purchased the property last year with full knowledge of standing deed restrictions that clearly prohibit modifications to the drainage easements and usage of the property. The land is zoned for conservation and recreational use.
- Community Council Update March 2001, 2/22/2001
Community Council Update; proposed Publix for Lithia Pinecrest Road, proposed canoe launch.
- Bloomingdale Little League - Progress in Motion, 2/22/2001
Anyone who has been involved in Little League baseball and softball at the Bloomingdale Little League Park has seen a lot of progress over the past six years.
- The Alafia - A River to Respect, 2/22/2001
Walt Molkenthin really knows the Alafia. His family has owned property on the edge of the river since 1942. The Molkenthins have enjoyed fishing, canoeing and the peaceful setting of the Alafia over the past forty-plus years, during which Walt says the river has seen good times and bad.
- BHA's Website is going Wireless, 2/18/2001
The BHA Website is now available through AvantGo's Handheld series of websites available for portable computers.
- Alltel donates phones, airtime to Mobile Watch, 2/6/2001
Alltel donated four wireless phones and local airtime to Bloomingdale Mobile Watch.
- Springvale rezoning hearing on Feb. 27, 1/21/2001
Springvale rezoning update by David Yake.
- Substation Notes, January 2001, 1/3/2001
Bloomingdale Community Substation Notes, January 2001
- 2nd Bloomingdale elementary school approved, 12/29/2000
Superintendent Earl Lennard approved in December a project to build a 2nd elementary school in Bloomingdale East. Project is in the land appropriation phase. Present Alafia boundary could be split. Bloomingdale West students may be given option to attend new school. School may open for 2002-2003 school year. Public meetings to be announced later in 2001.
- New pet ordinance effective January 1, 2001, 12/18/2000
New Hillsborough County pet ordinance calls for new restrictions on domestic cats, including confining felines to the owner's property.
- Best Bloomingdale Holiday Decorations Contest, 11/29/2000
The BHA sponsors the 2nd annual Best Bloomingdale Holiday Decorations Contest.
- Live from Bloomingdale - WBHA?, 11/21/2000
BHA Board members are considering sponsoring a community radio station, WBHA. Community volunteers are needed.
- What Is A Deed Restriction?, 11/13/2000
In legal terms, a deed restriction is a proscriptive covenant upon land which prohibits, regulates, or otherwise limits activities or uses of the subject real property. As it pertains to real property, such covenants are usually contained in a deed of conveyance or other instrument which specifically refers to the particular real estate.
- Springvale Rezoning - Area Photographs, 11/12/2000
This article provides photos of the area on Springvale which the request for modifications of zoning exists for.
- Proposed Springvale rezoning, 11/7/2000
Developer seeks to rezone 11+ acres of conservation/recreation land in Bloomingdale East; adjacent property owners oppose the development.
- Bloomingdale Avenue widening on schedule, 11/3/2000
Bloomingdale Avenue widening on schedule
- Home Buying Tips, 11/2/2000
Buying a home can be as stessful as it can be fulfilling! Here are a few tips that may help to alleviate some of the stress and make your home buying experience more rewarding.
- High- Speed Connections onto the Internet, 10/25/2000
Today both DSL and Cable offer residents in Bloomingdale more options for higher speed connectivity to the internet. This article covers some of the ins and outs of both technologies.
- Campo YMCA is now taking Memberships, 10/2/2000
The Campo YMCA began taking on September 16th for new Cornerstone Members. Though the center is not yet open, there is now a temporary office located at the new site.
- New Alafia traffic pattern elicits relief, concern, 9/19/2000
In attempts to alleviate problems with current traffic in the mornings and after school, Alafia Elementary School has begun new a new traffic pattern.
- Property Maintenance, 9/18/2000
The BHA is committed to resolving personal property maintenance issues within our community. There are limits to what we can do, but with your help we can bring greater visability and more expedient resolution to these occasional problems.
- Free vacation security check for Bloomingdale residents, 5/1/2000
If you are planning on taking a vacation, you may be interested to learn that the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office offers a free Vacation Security Check program to Hillsborough County residents. Under the program, a patrol car will drive by your home on a regular basis to make sure there are no problems.
- Deed Restrictions online, 3/1/2000
Many Bloomingdale homeowners have requested information about deed restrictions and enforcement procedures from the Bloomingdale Homeowners Association (BHA). Although the restrictions are included with each homeowner’s closing documents, deed restriction information stands out as the most frequent request received by the BHA.
- Bloomingdale Avenue, Bell Shoals – Lithia widening to begin, 2/1/2000
Plans for the four-lane widening of Bloomingdale Avenue from Bell Shoals Road to Lithia Pinecrest Road are in the final stages. County officials report that the selection of a contractor should be completed by the end of February, with construction beginning shortly thereafter. Project completion time is estimated at fourteen months.
- County and State Representatives address Bloomingdale issues, 2/1/2000
As Bloomingdale continues to grow, so do the number of important community issues requiring research, coordination and resolution efforts by residents and our county and state representatives.
- MacDill Family Support Center Seeks New Site, 11/1/1999
Since the opening of the MacDill Air Force Family Support Center at 349 Pauls Drive this past summer, the Center has provided accessible, affordable services to hundreds of military families in the Bloomingdale/Brandon area. The Pauls Drive location was set up as a temporary site for the facility.
- Community Investment Tax Dollars at work in Bloomingdale, 11/1/1999
Hillsborough County has published a Community Investment Tax (CIT) report, outlining the status of capital improvement projects funded by our CIT dollars. Several projects listed on the report will directly benefit the residents of Bloomingdale.
- Parenting Skill Classes available from Hillsborough County,
Hillsborough County's Department of Children's Services has announced its schedule of parenting skills classes through May 2005.
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