Belleview Biltmore Files For Redevelopment

The new owners filed a formal application with the city of Belleair for redevelopment. The historic site will undergo extensive restoration, including the addition of a 174 room hotel on the site, and spa with underground parking.

No March Election for Belleair Beach or Belleair Shores

The 3 candidates are uncontested so there will no election. David Dumville, Richard Crowl and Mitch Krach will be sworn in as council members. Crowl and Krach are incumbents. Drumville is currently on the board of zoning adjustments and will be filling Mary Schoonover's post who is not seeking another term.

There will also not be a March election for Belleair Shore. 2 of the 3 candidates are incumbents, Robert E. Schmidt Jr. and Ray Piscitelli. The 3rd candidate is Richard Jordan who now serves on the zoning board. Commissioner Commissioner Carl W. Hilton is not seeking re-election.

Bluffs Mayor Will Inspect Property

After complaints from neighbor about a home on South Wind Drive, Mayor Chris Arbutine said he would accompany Commissioner David Shimkus to the property to try to solve the problem. The complaints involve unsightly antennas on the property, one of which violates code due to it's height.

Belleair Beach City Hall To Move

A new city hall is going to be constructed at 444 Causeway Blvd, where the current city hall is located. While the new facility is being built the city must find a temporary place to conduct business. On December 20th city council members discussed moving to a home on Cedar Drive, just around the corner. Some of the issues discussed were modifying the bathroom, kitchen, and making the building handicapped accessible. Mayor Lynn Rives said that it would not be too costly and that the building department has been very helpful. Other locations were discussed, but the Cedar Drive property is the most convenient location for the temporary move.

Christmas on Belleair Beach

This photo was taken on Christmas day, another beautiful day on Belleair Beach.

It This Your Car?? Do you know this person?

This vehicle failed to stop at the pedestrian cross at the 19th Street beach access on December 25th at 12:48 pm, even though the yellow light was activated by someone trying to cross.

New cross walk lights have been installed on Gulf Blvd, but there are still folks who refuse to stop. Photos of the vehicles will be posted here.

Nov 2007 Belleair Real Estate Transactions

Belleair residential sales for November 2007 as reported by the local board of Realtors.

Property Address / Subdivision / Sale Price / # Days On Market

289 Bel Forest Drive / Bel Forest / $175,000/ 64
8 Belleview Blvd #406 / Belleview Biltmore / $350,000/ 416
705 Ponce De Leon Blvd / Belleair Estates / $1,415,000/ 146
429 St Andrews Drive / Belleview Island / $3,283,200/ 391

Average Sales Price $1,305,800
Average number of days on market 254

For more Belleair Real Estate information call PropCo Real Estate 727-585-0800

Belleair Beach Road Construction

Have you recently noticed flags or spray paint on your property? Pinellas County Utilities is replacing old sewer mains and will be working on Hibiscus Drive, Morgan Drive, Bayshore Drive, 19th St and Gulf Blvd. They will use horizontal drilling to minimize disruption. The work is scheduled to be completed before Christmas.

Holday Boat Parade Schedule

The Memorial Holiday Boat Parade, one of Clearwater's best events, will be on December 9th. It is sponsored by the Island Estates Yacht Club. The parade will begin at 6 p.m. in Mandalay Channel between Island Estates and Clearwater Beach. The boats will navigate through Island Estates, & head toward Coachman Park where they will arrive at 8 pm. They will proceed under the Memorial Causeway Bridge, turning into the Clearwater Marina Channel, ending at the Clearwater Yacht Club where the judging will take place.

If you would like to register your vessel, contact Joel Briskman, Fleet Captain at 688-3144, 461-1147 or Email : joelbrisk@yahoo.com

Other boat parades:

December 1st - Dunedin Holiday Lighted Boat Parade 6-8 pm
December 8th - St Pete Beach Lighted Boat Parade 6 pm
December 8th - St Petersburg Lighted Boat Parade at the Pier 6:30 pm
December 9th - Treasure Island Lighted Boat Parade - Dusk
December 15th - Madeira Beach Holiday Boat Parade 6 pm
December 15th - Indian Rocks Beach Lighted Boat Parade 7 pm
December 16th - Indian Shores Annual Boat Parade 6 pm

Belleair Beach City Council Needs Meeting Place

City hall will be torn down next year to build a new one, leaving nowhere to hold public meetings. The city manager is talking with Indian Rocks Beach and Belleair Bluffs about available facilities. The new city hall will likely not be fininshed for 3 years. City hall business will be run out of neighboring homes that the city purchased, but there is no meeting space.

New Crosswalk Lights on Gulf Blvd

Crosswalk lights have finally been installed on Gulf Blvd, making it much easier for pedestrians to cross safely. The only downfall - Before the light at my beach access was installed, a polic car would periodically watch for motorists who would not stop. I witnessed quite a few tickets being issued. Now that the light is installed, I have not seen a patrol car at the beach access. While most drivers heed the light, there are a few who blow through it and they are the truly dangerous drivers who need be stopped.

Belleair Beach & Belleair Shore Predator Free

A search today turned up no registered sex offenders in Belleair Beach or Bellair Shore. This search will be done montly by us and if any turn up we will update you.

No Garbage Collection 11/22

There will be no garbage collection on November 22, Thanksgiving Day. Collection will resume on the following Monday.

Bridge Progress Web Cam

You can see the progress of the Belleair Beach Causeway construction via a web cam. The web site is www.belleaircausewaybridge.com . The original bridge was opened in 1950. The bridge is scheduled to be completed in the spring of 2010.

Belleair Beach City Wide Yard Sale

The annual city-wide yard sale will be on November 10th starting at 8am. The city has placed signs at streets with participants. If you are coming from Clearwater, be sure to use the Belleair Beach Causeway - the Memorial Causeway may be closed for the Ironman competition. This yearly event allows residents to participate for free. During the rest of the year residents are allowed 2 yard sales and must buy a permit.

McCollum promoted to City Manager

The City Council promoted Nancy McCollum, former City Clerk, to City Manager. Her contract is scheduled to be ratified on November 5th. Patty Gentry has assumed McCollums duties, and will be named City Clerk in November.

Jul-Sept 2007 Belleair Bluffs Real Estate Transactions

Residential sales in Belleair Bluffs, closed July 1 - September 30 2007, as reported by the local board of Realtors.

Property Address / Subdivision / Sale Price / # Days On Market

610 Indian Rocks Rd N #205 / Belleair Palms Terrace / $109,000/ 105
139 Bluff View Drive #306 / Port Belleair Condo / $135,000/ 183
3024 Renatta Drive / Sunset Bluffs Garden / $240,000/ 17
2062 Overbrook Ave N / Belleair Manor / $213,875/ 438

Average Sales Price $194,750
Average number of days on market 186

For more Belleair Bluffs Real Estate information call PropCo Real Estate 727-585-0800

Jul-Sept 2007 Real Estate Sales - Belleair Beach & Belleair Shore

Residential sales in Belleair Beach & Belleair Shore, closed July 1 - September 30 2007, as reported by the local board of Realtors.

Property Address / Subdivision / Sale Price / # Days On Market

112 9th St / Belleair Beach / $400,000/ 178
2509 Gulf Blvd / Belleair Beach / $390,000/ 391
104 22nd St / Bellevue Estates / $420,000/ 45
2701 Gulf Blvd / Belleair Beach / $535,000/ 43
127 Aleta Drive / Bellevue Estates / $800,000/ 117
3108 Crystal Cay / Belle Isle / $1,178,000/ 228
500 Gulf Blvd / Belleair Beach / $2,950,000/ 27
980 Gulf Blvd / Belleair Shore / $3,750,000/ 48

Average Sales Price $1,302,875
Average number of days on market 135

For more Belleair Beach Real Estate information call PropCo Real Estate 727-585-0800

August 2007 Real Estate Sales for Belleair Beach & Belleair Shores

The following properties were sold in the month of August and is obtained from the Realtor MLS.

980 Gulf Blvd $304, Single Family Home, $3,750,000, 48 days on the market.
112 9th St, Single Family Home, $400,000, 178 days on the market.
127 Aleta, Single Family Home, $800,000, 117 days on the market.
3108 Crystal Cay, Single Family Home, $1.178,000, 228 days on the market

Average Sale Price: $1,532,000
Average Days Listed: 143

For more information call PropCo Real Estate Inc, your Belleair Beach and Belleair Shore specialist. (888)499-5454 or visit http://www.propcorealestate.com/

Short Term Rental Crackdown

The Town Commission of Belleair Shore is pursuing ordinance violations on at least 2 homeowners, one with mulitiple properties. Belleair Shore law prohibits short term rentals less than 30 days, and only 3 per year. This is the same as the Pinellas County code.