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