Beach Scene ~ Sept. 2017

September 2017 | Volume 4, Issue 8

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Your News & Entertainment Source, Serving the Beaches of Pinellas County

Redington Village set to replace Wine Cellar

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Pinellas revving up for Penny vote

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If You

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JD’s Restaurant: An IRB Classic

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They Will Come

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they will come Clearwater Beach hotel boom shows no sign of slowing

By Daniel Holloway

Clearwater City Council approves another hotel; next step is Community Development Board.

By Daniel Holloway

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here’s no two ways about it: Clearwater Beach has seen a major resurgence in recent years, particularly in the game of hotel redevelopment.

From the Sand Pearl to Opal Sands Resort to the Edge Hotel to the Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach, the scope and scale of the projects has seemingly become bigger and grander at each turn.

The latest project, Gulfview Lodging, might not be the biggest---that honor goes to the Wyndham Grande’s 750,000 square feet---but it does pack the biggest punch, with a proposal for a seven-story structure with 88 guest rooms, all on just over a half-acre of

land.

This would normally be way over the city’s density for a parcel of that size.

However, it is allowable under a provision drafted over 10 years ago in the city’s Beach by Design program to entice developers to Clearwater Beach.

The provision originally set aside 1,385 extra rooms that developers could “borrow” from to increase the size of their hotel projects. The supply of those “reserve” rooms has been chipped away to the point that there’s now only 50 left, and once they’re gone, they’re gone. Gulfview Lodging hopes to capitlize on these few remaining rooms to beef up their plans. The new hotel, located on South Gulfview Drive,

would also feature a rooftop pool and a cafe.

Although the project has received approval from the city council, it still needs to get the green light from Community Development Board.

Another new resort coming soon will be the first of its kind in Pinellas County: a five-star hotel. Developer Uday Lele has plans to raze his DreamView Resort, located at 691 S. Gulfview Blvd., and replace it with a 166-room JW Marriott.

The $120-million project will also feature JW Marriott Residences, one-, twoand three-bedroom condominiums. The 36 Clearwater Beach residences will be the first such project in the United States. The prices of the condos range up to $1.3 million.

According to the city of Clearwater, there are still over 10 hotel projects still in the works for Clearwater Beach.

Clearwater Beach’s Hotel Transformation New & upcoming projects Edge Hotel 505 S. Gulfview • 155 Rooms Opal Sands Resort 430 S. Gulfview • 230 Rooms Hampton Inn & Suites 635 S. Gulfview • 91 Rooms Fairfield Inn 650 Bay Esplanade • 102 Rooms TO BE COMPLETED BY THE END OF THE YEAR: Courtyard by Marriott 443 East Shore Dr. • 134 Rooms SpringHill Suites & Residence Inn 309 Coronado Dr. • 234 Rooms

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In Brief

By Seth Young

Redington Village set to replace decrepit Wine Cellar property

By Beth Ludwig

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esidents of North Redington Beach are rejoicing at the recent announcement of a redevelopment project that will bring new life to the site of the former Wine Cellar restaurant.

The new project, spearheaded by Tampa-based developer Allen Goins, will be called Redington Village. It will feature a group of restaurants, as yet to be named, with a total square footage of 16,000 spread out over four separate buildings.

The vacant two-acre property, located at 17307 Gulf Blvd., was recently purchased for $2.04 million by Redington Village LLC, a subsidiary of Goins’ AG Development Group, in partnership with Robert Schmidt, of Schmidt Investments of South Florida.

Over the last four years since the

Wine Cellar closed, rumors have swirled about possible uses for the property, including the construction of a Walgreens and a proposal for a hotel.

Goins himself had considered either a Publix or a Sweetbay Supermarket at the location before moving forward with

the Redington Village concept.

According to Goins, the building currently occupying the site will be razed, with demolition expected to commence very shortly. Construction of the project is expected to take about a year to complete.

St. Pete Beach looking to streamline street repair ST. PETE BEACH - The city of St. Pete Beach is currently pondering an ordinance that will legalize drinking alcoholic beverages on the beach. If you’re a hotel guest, or a friend of a hotel guest, that is.

This caveat naturally has St. Pete Beach residents up in arms, with some saying that they, too, should be allowed to booze it up on the beach without having to get a room.

The proposed ordinance will stipulate that hotels can serve alcohol to their guests on the beach as long as they are on hotel property and the guest has properly registered with the hotel and is wearing a wristband that indicates such. The hotels will also be required to obtain an additional permit from the city.

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he Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners recently approved an ordinance to place the 10-year renewal of the Penny for Pinellas one-percent sales tax on the ballot for voters to consider on Nov. 7, 2017.

At the same meeting, the commission also approved an interlocal agreement signed by the county and 24 municipalities that sets the distribution of the Penny funds throughout the county if the renewal is approved.

The Penny sales tax funds long-term, capital infrastructure projects throughout the county, with each municipality able to determine which projects take priority in that community.

To help citizens make an informed decision on the Penny renewal referendum, the county has launched an updated website featuring an interactive map focused on future projects proposed by the county and 24 cities.

The map can be accessed by visiting www.pinellascounty.org/penny.

The website also includes frequently

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asked questions, budget information and examples of projects supported by the Penny over the past three decades.

The county’s proposed projects focus on water quality improvements, including flooding and sewer spill prevention; upgrades and maintenance to area roads, sidewalks, bridges and trails; providing a safe and secure community through new fire stations and law enforcement vehicles, as well as other public safety projects; preserving parks, green space and environmental lands; and providing new and upgraded libraries and community centers, along with affordable housing options.

The current Penny for Pinellas tax is set to expire on Dec. 31, 2019. This November, voters will decide on a renewal of the sales tax for another 10 years, from 2020-2029.

Ahead of the vote, Pinellas County sought public input on future Penny projects, including open house meetings and an online survey that garnered more than 1,500 responses.

ABOUT PENNY FOR PINELLAS Penny For Pinellas is a one-percent sales tax that is paid by everyone who spends money in the county.

• One-third is paid for by tourists and seasonal visitors.

• The Penny is collected in Pinellas and stays in Pinellas.

• It is shared between the county and 24 municipalities.

• The Penny funds long-term capital infrastructure projects.

• It is not collected on groceries and medications.

• The tax is only collected on the first $5,000 of a single purchase.

• The Penny is not a new tax; it has been in effect since 1990.

Visit www.pinellascounty.org/penny for more information.

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In Brief Inaugural Mad Beach Open MADEIRA BEACH - Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf, located at 15395 Gulf Blvd. in Madeira Beach, will host the inaugural Mad Beach Open tournament on Sept. 23.

The tournament will consist of pairs scoring, with the lowest team total taking home the 1st place trophy and bragging rights. Regisration cost is $30 per pair for residents of Madeira Beach or $40 a pair for non-residents.

The course will be filled with hole sponsors offering local food samples and beverages all round long.

A post-game party and awards ceremony will take place at Daiquiri Shak

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Traffic lights causing worry in St. Pete Beach ST. PETE BEACH - The city of St. Pete Beach recently swapped out the traffic signals at the intersections of Corey Avenue/Blind Pass Road, Corey Avenue/Boca Ciega Drive and Pass-A-Grille Way/21st Avenue in favor of blinking red lights.

For the next six months, those intersections will be four-way stops, a change that city officials say is in response to complaints about long red lights at those intersections. At the end of the six month trial, the city will decide if it will become a permanent change.

In the meantime, residents are already expressing concern that this will increase danger in those intersections for both pedestrians and drivers.

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ome prices have exceeded the all-time highs set during the peak in July of 2006.

The national median price of a home is $263,800. In Florida the median price is $245,000 and in Pinellas County, it's $248,450.

This can be great news for sellers, if they can find a buyer able to pay cash. Cash is important, since appraisals are required for financing. Prices have risen so fast it's difficult for appraisers to keep up.

This has caused many loans to be cancelled at the last minute.

Appraisers are locked in a box that forces them to use public records to substantiate their opin-

because most buyers pay cash.

The reason you need to be aware of this situation is that each price point is dependent on the price bracket just below it. If the lowest price point stabilizes or falls, the one above it will have the same problem, and so on, up and down the ladder.

Many experts believe we have hit a ceiling, because the higher prices created by shortages have caused many buyers to stop looking. I disagree, but I think price increases will be constrained for the time being.

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Good Realtors make this happen.

The people who initially feel the impact of low appraisals are firsttime homebuyers. If you live on the water, you may think this can't impact your home's value,

sales by price point for houses and condos on the gulf, intracoastal, or other water, send an email to Cliff@Roe-Realty.com with Roe Report in the subject line.

If you are interested in the current value of your home, please contact me, I'd be happy to give you its current market value.

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For more information, please contact Cliff Roe at 727-223-2172 or Cliff@Roe-Realty.com. www.Roe-Realty.com

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best waterfront drinking & dining If you are visiting our beaches or are lucky enough to be a beach local, we all face the same dilemma: where to eat?

Have no fear, my feisty and finicky diners. We have selected the restaurants we feel are some of the best waterfront places to go for tasty food, an ice-cold adult beverage or just a cool place for some vittles. clearwater beach

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Jimmy's Crow's Nest 101 Coronado Drive (727) 683-0002

The Pub 20025 Gulf Blvd (727) 595-3172

Jimmy's Fish House 521 S. Gulfview Blvd (727) 446-9720

the redingtons SeaBreeze Island Grill 17855 Gulf Blvd (727) 498-8688

Sands Beach Bar & Grill located at DreamView Resort 691 Gulfview Blvd SeaBreeze Island Grill (727) 443-7652 Tate Island Grill and Bar (Casual) Caretta on the Gulf (Fine Dining) Located at The Sand Pearl Resort 500 Mandalay Ave (727) 441-2425

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The Bait House Tavern 45 Causeway Blvd (727) 446-8134

indian rocks beach J.D.'s Restaurant & Lounge 125 Gulf Blvd (727) 595-1320 Jimmy Guana's inside the Holiday Inn Harbourside 401 2nd Street (727) 595-8356

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madeira beach Mad Beach Fish House 13205 Gulf Blvd.

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st. pete beach Sea Hags Bar and Grill 9555 Blind Pass Road (727) 360-2800 Crab Daddy's 678 75th Avenue (727) 800-5081 Shark Tales 677 75th Avenue (727) 360-7100

tierra verde Boardwalk Restaurant 5901 Sun Blvd.

(727) 867-8000

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J.D’s Restaurant: An IRB Classic There are some restaurants that need no introduction.

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llow me to give you an some of the best acts in Tampa Bay example: JD’s. Get my while overlooking the Intracoastal point? Almost all the resi- Waterway. JD’s has also been voted dents of the beach com- first place for entertainment several munities in Pinellas years in a row.

County know of JD’s. And the locals JD’s is one of the few restaurants in of IRB, Indian Rocks Beach that is, the area that offers a daily Happy Hour love JD’s for many various from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. reasons. For me, it’s the Peggy is always there by to-die-for Bloody 7:45 a.m. on the back JD's Restaurant Marys on Sunday patio, so be sure to & Lounge morning to get the stop in and see her. cobwebs out of According to my 125 Gulf Blvd. my head and get sister-in-law, Peggy Indian Rocks Beach the day started. For makes THE BEST (727) 595-1320 others, it’s the aweBloody Marys. some breakfasts JD’s JD’s also offers early serves, or the fresh seafood bird dinners available until 6:00 JD’s offers for both lunch and dinner. p.m., but don't be late... you need to be For others still, it’s simply the seated by 5:45 p.m. ambiance of a very cool beach joint, JD’s burgers are always fresh, fully equipped with great food and because they grind their own, along drinks, and very possibly the best live with their fresh-cut steaks, daily. JD’s music in Pinellas County. also offers some of the best and freshBut JD’s is not just for the locals. est seafood on the beaches and Snowbirds have frequented JD’s for beyond, from fresh Amberjack, Mahi years, making it the first place they Mahi, Tuna and Snapper. rush to when they arrive onto beautiIn addition, JD’s offers an all-you-canful Sand Key Island. eat fish fry, available every day, except JD's was established by the Mondays, when JD’s is closed.

Downing family in 1985, and today JD’s piano bar runs six nights a week, the Downing family still runs the day- along with a dance floor for those lookto-day operations of the restaurant. ing to do the JD’s shuffle.

JD’s is a fine example of a Florida JD's is where the locals, and anyone casual, beach steak and seafood else lucky enough to frequent the joint, restaurant. go for great food, great drinks and great The outside patio, which was added entertainment. It’s owned by a great a few years back, is ideal for the cus- family and it is one damn good restautomer who wants to relax and listen to rant.

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(727) 595-1320 8am-6pm Every Day $1 - Miller Lite and Budweiser Drafts $2.50 Well Drinks & Domestic Bottles $3 House Wines/Bloody Marys Crabby Bills 401 Gulf Blvd.

(727) 595-0041 8:00 am to 6pm $1.75 Wells, $3.50 House Wines $1.50 House Drafts Groupers 1401 Gulf Blvd.

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the redingtons Seabreeze Island Grill 17855 Gulf Blvd., (727) 498-8688 11am till 6pm $3.50 House Wine $2 Miller Lite and Yengling Drafts $5 Rum Runners, $5 Martinis $3 Margaritas on the Rocks $2 House Liquors Buy one, get one free premium and topshelf liquors

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The Cabana Club is a beautifully appointed complex, offering security for the buildings, under-building parking and generous guest parking in front of the building. Splash around in the large heated POOL. The complex is an easy commute to Clearwater, St. Pete and Tampa. Pet friendly, you can have 2 pets up to 25 pounds! This condo is ready for IMMEDIATE occupancy.

Quality Real Estate Representation Laura Trundle, PA, GRI, Realtor 727-744-4075 www.LauraTrundle.com I YourParadiseRealEstate.com The property information herein is derived from various sources that may include, but not be limited to, county records and the Multiple Listing Service, and it may include approximations. Although the information is believed to be accurate, it is not warranted and you should not rely upon it without personal verification. Š 2017 Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate. All Rights Reserved. Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate. fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. Operated by a subsidiary of NRT LLC. Coldwell Banker, the Coldwell Banker Logo, Coldwell Banker Global Luxury and the Coldwell Banker Global Luxury logo are service marks registered or pending registration owned by Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. 13506FL_3/17