Another Sand Key Shoppes Update

According to Steven Everitt, City of Clearwater Planning Department, The Zoning Atlas Amendment from the Business District to the Tourist District (REZ2007-10001) at 1241, 1261 and 1281 Gulf Boulevard is scheduled for the Community Development Board meeting on Tuesday, March 18, 2008 at 1 pm. The public should be advised that the public hearing has been closed and that no further testimony will be forthcoming from City staff, representatives of the applicant or the public, or the public generally. It will be a matter of deliberation by the Board only as they consider a motion on the application. The case will then be before the City Council (1st Reading) on Thursday, March 20, 2008 at 6 pm. On May 1, 2008, the case will be before City Council (2nd Reading) at 6 pm. Interested parties may appear and be heard at the hearing or file written notice of approval or objection with the Planning Department or City Clerk prior to the City Council meetings.

Sand Key Shoppes

According to the Tampa Bay Newspaper On line edition , a group of 300- 400 Sand Key residents appeared at the Tuesday's Community Development Board meeting to oppose the change in zoning for the Sand Key Shoppes. With over 2400 signatures, Sand Key resident's voices were heard. A 3-3 deadlock vote was reached.

There will be another vote at the Tuesday, March 18 meeting.

Save our Shoppes on Sand Key

The shoppes on Sand Key are at risk of being zoned "Tourist". This would allow a hotel TEN stories high. Our shops would be gone! You can help! Attend the February Board Meeting and sign the petition available at Bank of America located at the Shoppes. The Community Board meeting is on February 19, 2008 at 1PM, City Hall, 3rd Floor - 112 S. Osceola Street, Clearwater. Doors open at noon. Arrive Early!

Bus transportation provided - $7.00 roundtrip call 727-698-0743. Visit http://www.saveourshoppes.com/