Tuesday, December 11, 2012
It is unclear at this time when the roadway will open.
A water main break is to blame for the northbound lanes of Florida Avenue being closed just south of Fletcher Avenue this afternoon. According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, all northbound lanes are closed to traffic from 131st to Fletcher. It is unclear when the lanes will reopen or how far south traffic might be backed up at this time. Motorists are being asked to take alternative routes during their afternoon commutes. Stay with Patch for more details as they become available.
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Bernardo Agostino's 35 years in the restaurant business will culminate with his final business venture, Domani's Bistro and Lounge in Seminole Heights.
Excited to see a new restaurant in Seminole Heights? How do you think it will do? Post a comment below. The ongoing Seminole Heights restaurant revolution will continue developing on North Florida Avenue in a few weeks with the opening of a new Italian bistro. Domani's Bistro and Lounge is the creation of SOHO Tavern owner and 35-year restaurateur Bernardo Agostino. The long-time owner of Bernardo's Foccacia Mia in South Tampa has moved north into Seminole Heights in the hopes that he can follow in the steps of other establishments that are achieving success in the area. "I see this is where it's happening now," Agostino said. "You see a lot of restaurants opening up around here, and they're all doing business. It's a great area, and I …
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Friday, June 8, 2012
After a recent fatal accident, Seminole Heights residents are questioning the safety of one of the main thoroughfares in their neighborhood. What do you think? Post a comment and vote in our poll.
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Friday, June 8, 2012
Is Florida Avenue safe? Share your opinion in the comments section below and vote in our poll. Florida Avenue is home to automotive dealers and repair shops, motels and local eateries in Seminole Heights. But it's also been the site of several serious auto accidents over the years, including some fatal. After the May 7 death of Alex Johnson at the intersection of Florida Avenue and Lambright Street, local residents are questioning the safety of many of the intersections along the roadway, where traffic often travels upwards of 50 miles per hour. A recent story on Patch attracted several comments from people in the Seminole Heights area and beyond. One resident, A. Oliver, who lives close to where the recent incident occurred had this to …
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Alex Johnson was killed in a fatal crash May 7 at the intersection of Lambright Street and Florida Avenue in Old Seminole Heights, but could it have been avoided?
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Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Alex Johnson was familiar with the intersection of Lambright Street and Florida Avenue in Old Seminole Heights, but that familiarity wasn't enough to save her life. It was May 7 when Johnson, 27, came to the stop sign at Lambright heading west and needed to turn left onto Florida Avenue. She looked and pulled out, only to have her blue Infiniti T-boned by a Chevy Blazer driving north on Florida. The driver of the SUV would sustain minor injuries, but Johnson would arrive at St. Joseph's Hospital already dead. Alex left behind her Durant High school sweetheart and husband, David Johnson, a number of cats that she rescued and a heartbroken family. And her death is drawing attention to an area along Florida Avenue that residents say is due …
Monday, May 7, 2012
The crash happened around 7 a.m. Monday, Tampa Police said.
Tampa Police are investigating a serious crash that has shut down all lanes of Florida Avenue between North Street and Sligh Avenue. Officials said the crash happened around 7 a.m. Monday. No further details were available. An alert will be sent out when the northbound and southbound lanes are reopened, Tampa Police said. Stay tuned to Patch for updates.
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Luis Alberto Romo, 71, was struck by a CSX train Tuesday morning at North Florida Avenue and East Busch Boulevard and later died from his injuries.
Tampa Police have identified a man who was struck by a train at North Florida Avenue and East Busch Boulevard on Tuesday morning and later died from his injuries. Luis Alberto Romo, 71, was walking southbound on Florida Avenue when he was struck by a CSX train shortly before 10 a.m., according to a Tampa Police media release. Romo was taken to St. Joseph's Hospital and later died, officials said. Romo appeared to have dropped something on the tracks and was attempting to pick it up when he was struck, according to Tampa Police Lieutenant Ron McMullen. The train conductor saw Romo and gave him several warnings, McMullen said. The investigation is ongoing. Traffic was shut down for several hours on Florida Avenue between Busch Boulevard and …
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
The victim was taken to St. Joseph's Hospital with serious injuries, Tampa Police report.
Update, 12:07 p.m.: An incident in which a 70-year-old man was struck by a train in Central Tampa may have been a suicide attempt, Tampa Police said Tuesday morning. The train was headed west near Busch Boulevard and Florida Avenue when the man was spotted on the tracks, according to Tampa Police Lieutenant Ron McMullen. The man appeared to drop something on the tracks and attempted to pick it up when he was struck, McMullen said. "It takes miles for these trains to stop," McMullen said. "The train saw him, gave several warnings and attempted to stop. The train horn and the attempt to stop was what attracted other people's attention. Whether or not this was a suicide attempt is something that the investigation will determine." The victim, …
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Tampa Water Department crews will be installing a new service line.
News report: The southbound and northbound outside lanes on North Florida Avenue will be closed between East Cluster and East Hamilton avenues beginning at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, April 10. The inside lane in each direction will remain open while Tampa Water Department crews install a new service line. Repairs are expected to be completed by 3:30 p.m. Tuesday and restoration is expected to be completed by 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 11, depending on weather conditions. Barricades and signs will be located in the area to assist with traffic flow. Drivers should seek alternate routes during this period. Please use caution when traveling in the area. The staff and crews of the Tampa Water Department appreciate everyone's patience during this …
Tim OHara
4:42 pm on Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Great infrastructure Tampa take a lesson from Jacksonville 25 yrs ago a real " big city" more ›