Sunday, February 15, 2009
Belleair Bridge Causeway Closing Monday
The Belleair Causeway will be closed from 7 pm Monday 2/16 unitl 7 am Tuesday 2/17 for construction.
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Signs Proposed To Help Bluffs Businesses
A city-sponsored program to rent signs on a short-term basis to businesses was proposed at the Belleair Bluffs City Commission meeting on February 9th..
According the the Commisssioner, the program will help stimulate business in the city during tough economic times. The city would charge a rental fee for the signs, which could be customized by businesses and used to promote events, sales and other activities.
A handout described the signs as being about 3- to 4-feet tall and about 3-feet wide, with “Shop Belleair Bluffs” inscribed on the top. They would have a blank space on both sides for messages.
The signs would cost an estimated $300 - $700 a sign, with $50 - $100 a week rental fees.
The proposal will need to be reviewed by the city attorney, and charter review commission and current city sign codes will need to be changed if the idea is approved.
According the the Commisssioner, the program will help stimulate business in the city during tough economic times. The city would charge a rental fee for the signs, which could be customized by businesses and used to promote events, sales and other activities.
A handout described the signs as being about 3- to 4-feet tall and about 3-feet wide, with “Shop Belleair Bluffs” inscribed on the top. They would have a blank space on both sides for messages.
The signs would cost an estimated $300 - $700 a sign, with $50 - $100 a week rental fees.
The proposal will need to be reviewed by the city attorney, and charter review commission and current city sign codes will need to be changed if the idea is approved.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Harrison Avenue Bridge Design Chosen
Belleair Beach City Council has chosen the design and approved design costs for the new Harrison Avenue Bridge.
The selected design uses the existing seawall and adds a steel support sheet behind the wall. The seawall is part of the base of the bridge. The new bridge roadway should be a bit wider than the current one. The exact width of the roadway will be determined during the design phase.
The estimated cost of building the bridge is $290k with the project taking 3-4 months to complete. The work will likely be done in two phases starting on the south side. During construction one lane will be open for traffic on the bridge.
The selected design uses the existing seawall and adds a steel support sheet behind the wall. The seawall is part of the base of the bridge. The new bridge roadway should be a bit wider than the current one. The exact width of the roadway will be determined during the design phase.
The estimated cost of building the bridge is $290k with the project taking 3-4 months to complete. The work will likely be done in two phases starting on the south side. During construction one lane will be open for traffic on the bridge.
Still Time To Register For Belleair Classic Road Race
Registration is still open for The 7th annual Belleair Classic 5K/10K Road Race.
The race is Saturday, March 7, 7:30 a.m., starting at the Dimmitt Community Center, 901 Ponce de Leon Blvd.
The race expo expo will be Thursday and Friday, March 5 and 6, 4 to 7 p.m., and Saturday, March 7, 6 to 10 a.m and will feature products and services presented by the sponsors.
Cash prizes will be awarded to the top female and male winners in both the 5K and 10K races as well as Fit2Run gift cards. Technical T-shirts are provided to each paid participant as well as breakfast, compliments of the Belleview Biltmore. In an effort to support the Go Green campaign, Outspokin Family Cyclery of Largo will host a bike corral to house any manpowered form of race transportation (i.e., bicycle, skateboard, scooter, etc.) that is utilized to get to the race to avoid contributing to unnecessary fuel emissions. There will be a drawing for a bicycle at the post-race party.
Participants can sign up in person at the Belleair Recreation Center, or online twww.active.com. Visit www.belleairclassic.com.
The race is Saturday, March 7, 7:30 a.m., starting at the Dimmitt Community Center, 901 Ponce de Leon Blvd.
The race expo expo will be Thursday and Friday, March 5 and 6, 4 to 7 p.m., and Saturday, March 7, 6 to 10 a.m and will feature products and services presented by the sponsors.
Cash prizes will be awarded to the top female and male winners in both the 5K and 10K races as well as Fit2Run gift cards. Technical T-shirts are provided to each paid participant as well as breakfast, compliments of the Belleview Biltmore. In an effort to support the Go Green campaign, Outspokin Family Cyclery of Largo will host a bike corral to house any manpowered form of race transportation (i.e., bicycle, skateboard, scooter, etc.) that is utilized to get to the race to avoid contributing to unnecessary fuel emissions. There will be a drawing for a bicycle at the post-race party.
Participants can sign up in person at the Belleair Recreation Center, or online twww.active.com. Visit www.belleairclassic.com.
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Court Will Hear Biltmore Arguments
The Belleview Biltmore is scheduled to close for extensive renovations this spring, but a court panel has agreed to hear arguments in a lawsuit which could delay the project, which is estimated to cost $100 million.
In 2008 the Sixth Judicial Circuit Court accepted a Writ of Certiorari filed by 3 Belleair residents who allege the Town Commission showed favoritism toward the Biltmore owners, Legg Mason Real Estate Investors, during a hearing regarding requests for variances to existing town codes.
Another hearing is set for March 3rd at Clearwater City Hall concerning the Cabana Club, the Biltmore's beach property, which is also scheduled for renovations. Neighbors of the Cabana Club claim the proposed restaurant and 38-room hotel is too large for the site and will cause parking problems. The hearings have already been postponed twice since December.
In 2008 the Sixth Judicial Circuit Court accepted a Writ of Certiorari filed by 3 Belleair residents who allege the Town Commission showed favoritism toward the Biltmore owners, Legg Mason Real Estate Investors, during a hearing regarding requests for variances to existing town codes.
Another hearing is set for March 3rd at Clearwater City Hall concerning the Cabana Club, the Biltmore's beach property, which is also scheduled for renovations. Neighbors of the Cabana Club claim the proposed restaurant and 38-room hotel is too large for the site and will cause parking problems. The hearings have already been postponed twice since December.
Monday, February 2, 2009
Belleair Bridge Causeway Will Be Closed Tonight
All lanes will be closed to traffic from 7 p.m. Monday until 7 a.m. Tuesday. Detour signs will be in place prior to the shutdown, made necessary by construction equipment blocking the driving lanes. The shutdown does not affect marine traffic using the Intracoastal Waterway.
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