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Developer plans hotel for John’s Pass Village
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| Courtesy of Patti the Architect, Inc. |
| This is an artist’s rendition of a proposed 80-room hotel a development group headed by Joe Dagostino hopes to build at John’s Pass Village. |
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MADEIRA BEACH – Plans for a $15 million, 80-room hotel at John’s Pass Village were unveiled April 29 during a public meeting at Madeira Beach City Hall.
The meeting, which was attended by about 20 Madeira Beach residents, was the first look by city officials at developer Joe Dagostino’s concept.
The hotel would be built on a 1.43-acre site on 129th Avenue. The tract, which is currently used as a parking lot, is bordered on the east by East End Lane, to the south by Fishermen’s Alley and to the west by Pelican Way.
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Officials kick off work on memorial
REDINGTON BEACH – A crowd of about 50 people turned out May 3 for the groundbreaking of a memorial to 9/11 victims in Friendship Park.
The memorial, a sculpture by Redington Beach artist Vladamir Hostomsky, will stand 13 feet tall and will be dedicated Sept. 6.
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Police Beat
Thieves raid beer truck
TREASURE ISLAND – Some thirsty thieves made off with 11 cases of Miller Light beer May 1 from a beer truck at the Rally gasoline station, 10801 Gulf Blvd. According to a police report, the delivery truck was broken into. The truck was owned by J.J. Taylor Distributors of Tampa Bay. The value of the brew was listed at $220.
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| Forum to promote storm safety, preparedness
ST. PETE BEACH – St. Pete Beach Fire Department will host the 2008 Hurricane Forum on Tuesday, May 20, 6 p.m., at the St. Pete Beach Community Center, 7701 Boca Ciega Drive.
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| Madeira Beach has a drinking problem
MADEIRA BEACH – A decision made three years ago to allow alcohol consumption in the city’s beach pavilions has spawned a growing problem with transient drinkers.
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| Treasure Island hits snag on redevelopment
TREASURE ISLAND – Plans to take a step forward with the proposed Treasure Island downtown redevelopment plan have been delayed following a special April 23 workshop meeting of the Treasure Island city commission.
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