January 30th, 2010
Each month, NEPNA Leadership profiles a neighborhood businesses. For February, it’s Morris Law Firm.
While Northeast Park clearly has upstanding neighbors, there may be a day when you need legal help if you or a family member has been arrested. And that’s where Morris Law Firm comes in – to provide help through difficult times utilizing extensive experience to pursue all angles in your defense.
Managing partner Melinda Morris is a former State Prosecutor who has handled thousands of criminal cases from investigation through sentencing. Her local knowledge of the criminal justice system coupled with years of extensive work both prosecuting and defending cases enables her to pursue the best possible outcome for you.
Morris Law Firm is dedicated to criminal defense, and represents clients throughout Pinellas County and the entire Tampa Bay Area on Traffic Tickets, DUI, Offenses, and Juvenile Offenses (among a litany of other misdemeanor and felony offenses – all summarized in an amazingly informative website: www.morrislawfl.com).
Be sure to remember Morris Law Firm to help if you find yourself in need of legal services – and take advantage of their experience when you need it most. Call 727-388-4736 for a free initial consultation and visit www.morrislawfl.com for more information.
NEPNA Neighbors – Supporting Our Neighborhood Businesses.
Morris Law Firm . www.morrislawfl.com . 727-388-4736
- Darren Bishop
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December 31st, 2009
Each month, NEPNA Leadership profiles a neighborhood business. For January, it’s: Snap Fitness.
Mark and Jen Galler from Snap Fitness signed up early to support NEPNA and have been outstanding friends since.
With the new year beginning and holiday season coming to an end, it’s time to start thinking about those New Year’s resolutions – and trying to stick with them this year …! Whether you’re looking to lose weight, build muscle, or just be healthier, the key is finding the support and motivation to reach your goal – and that’s where Snap Fitness comes in. Mark and Jen have put together a bundled package of value-added services so you can see results fast – a FREE WEEK and FREE ENROLLMENT for NEPNA Neighbors that makes it easy and affordable to join right now.
But wait … there’s more!
Snap’s Free Fast Start Package, includes free instruction, assessment with a Personal Trainer, and a basic workout plan to get you started, 30 days free of online nutrition and meal planning, plus a free Online Training Center where you can access and track your workouts daily. This Fast Start Package is a $200+ value and free to Snap Fitness members.
Just visit the Snap Fitness website (www.snapfitness.com/stpetefl), call Mark or Jen at 727.289.7277, or stop by (Snap Fitness is located next to Harvey’s 4th Street Grill) to get started.
NEPNA Neighbors – Supporting Our Neighborhood Businesses.
Snap Fitness . 3125 4TH Street North . 727.289-7277
- Darren Bishop
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December 9th, 2009
The NEPNA Business of the Month for December is one of our longest standing supporters, Tropical Painting.
Many of our NEPNA Neighbors recognize Tropical Painting as being a steady, long-term supporter of NEPNA through advertisements in the Benchmark quarterly print newsletter over the past several years. There have been a lot of changes in NEPNA, including the transition to an internet-based neighborhood communication platform – but Tropical Painting is still with us and still performing superior work in Northeast St. Petersburg.
Owner Alex Resale has been painting his entire life, with the past 22 years occurring right here in St. Petersburg. As a second generation painter, he has benefited from the seasoned skills and knowledge that can only be passed down through a generation (read mare about Alex and Tropical Painting at his new website: www.tropicalpainting.com).
Alex’s experience and the tradition of painting in his family is always on full display. He is on-site with his professional crews – painting interiors, exteriors, wallpapering, and any kind of faux finish you can concoct. And his record speaks for itself, with no complaints with Better Business Bureau or Licensing Board after 22 years in St. Petersburg.
So if you are considering a small room make-over or want to change the exterior appearance of you house (maybe a new look for the new year coming up?), give Alex a call for a free estimate.
NEPNA Neighbors – Supporting Our Neighborhood Businesses.
Tropical Painting . www.tropicalpainting.com . 727.804.9710 . License #8165
- Darren Bishop
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November 1st, 2009
The November NEPNA Neighborhood Business of the Month is one of our city’s unique art galleries: Interior Motives.
Whether it’s her efforts working with local residents to develop an ‘art colony’ along the 600 block of Central Avenue, her selfless service on multiple arts boards, or her donation of time and supplies to run the arts booth at our Dog Days of Summer party, Leslie Curran has become well known as one of the staunchest advocates of the arts scene in St. Petersburg. So what does someone that dedicates so much of her free-time to the arts scene do for work? Well .. she owns an art gallery. Of course!
Interior Motives is a unique gallery filled with original art by nationally known artists and our own favorite local artists, as well as unique home accessories. For over 25 years, Leslie has been providing custom frame design services in the area for both residential and corporate clients. She is also part of the Downtown Arts Association “Gallery Walk” that takes place on the second Saturday of the month from 6:00pm-9:00pm – featuring refreshments, music, and great art! (More information about the Downtown Arts Association here.)
Interior Motives is open Monday through Friday 10:00am – 6:00pm; Saturday 10:00am – 4:00pm; Sunday by appointment. Stop in to browse for that unique slice of art for the upcoming holiday season. And if you mention that you’re a NEPNA Neighbor, you’ll get 20% off custom framing.
NEPNA Neighbors – Supporting Our Neighborhood Businesses.
Interior Motives . www.interiormotivesstpete.com . 727.898.6061
- Darren Bishop
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October 24th, 2009
NEPNA Wins Four Neighborhood Awards!
Among all the neighborhoods in the City of St. Petersburg, Northeast Park received four individual awards (Wow!) during the 2009 Mayor’s 13th Annual Neighborhood Partnership Awards Ceremony. Here’s a rundown of the hardware:
- Communications – Best Website (link)
- District 3 and District 4 City Council Achievement Award
- President of the Year – Honorable Mention
- NEIGHBORHOOD OF THE YEAR! (Award shared with Yacht Club Estates)
This is a big moment for Northeast Park! We are gaining recognition (we are earning recognition) from the City of St. Petersburg because of the selfless, positive actions of many of our neighbors. So thanks to all who continue to make Northeast Park a great place to call home.
[Soap Box] 2009 was focused on building a foundation to improve our neighborhood. It started with establishing an effective means of communication (website, email database), developing a proactive and positive approach in our interactions with city staff, and thinking on a bigger scale when planning neighborhood improvements or activities. Being recognized for this shift in our neighborhood gives us tremendous momentum for 2010 to move ahead with some of our initiatives (e.g., neighborhood circulation plan) or to initiate new ones (more social events).
Be thinking of ways you can be more of a part of what is happening at NEPNA.
Well done NEPNA Neighbors!
- Darren Bishop
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October 18th, 2009
Each month, NEPNA
Leadership profiles one of our neighborhood businesses. For October, it’s: Cheryl Greenwood, ERA Realtor.
Many of our NEPNA Neighbors will recognize Cheryl as the immediate past president of the Northeast Park Neighborhood Association (2004 – 2009) and current member of NEPNA Leadership. Cheryl is a Realtor with ERA Lambrecht and Associates serving clients in St. Petersburg and beyond. As a resident of St. Petersburg for over 28 years, she has watched the dramatic growth and amazing renewal of the city. Check out her website (here) to browse her current listings and page links to resources throughout the city.
As a service to our NEPNA Neighbors, Cheryl has offered to provide a FREE home value assessment to gauge the current value of your property. Just send her an email <cgreenwood@eralambrecht.com> and let her know that you are interested – and she’ll take care of the rest!
NEPNA Neighbors – Supporting Our Neighborhood Businesses.
Cheryl Greenwood, ERA Realtor . 727 823-4300 ext. 5519
- Darren Bishop
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September 24th, 2009
NEPNA Gets Green!
The September NEPNA meeting was hosted by the Green Thumb Club and focused on water conservation and Florida friendly landscaping. Information was presented by the City of St. Petersburg’s Water Conservation Coordinator, Chris Claus. Ms. Claus has over 27 years experience in the horticultural and water conservation fields and was overflowing (pun intended!) with information for our neighbors.
Highlights included information about:
Toilet Rebate Program – Rebate up to $100 for replacement of a high-volume toilet with a low volume model that uses 1.6 gallons per flush or less.
Rain Sensor Giveaway Program – Receive a rain sensor to shut off sprinklers, automatically compensating for the amount of rainfall that has occurred.
Indoor Water Conservation Kits – Kits including low flow showerheads, a toilet leak detection dye tab, and faucet aerators for the kitchen and bathroom.
Florida Friendly and Drought Tolerant Landscaping – Information about choosing, planting, and nurturing drought tolerant plants to minimize water usage.
The above programs are for City of St. Petersburg residents and most require you to bring a utility bill to the Water Resources Department (1635 Third Avenue North). For more information about the programs as well as requirements for participation please check out the City of St. Petersburg’s Water Resources Department website.
For additional information and class schedules about rain barrels, micro-irrigation techniques, and Florida friendly landscaping check out the Pinellas County Extension Service’s Florida Yards & Neighborhoods Program website.
A ‘green’ neighborhood is a vibrant and beautiful neighborhood. Let’s work to continue to make Northeast Park a great place to live.
- Heather Bishop
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September 8th, 2009
Each month, NEPNA Leadership profiles one of our neighborhood businesses. For September, it’s: Chives Catering.
We’re guessing that most of our NEPNA Neighbors enjoyed reading about the Jurgensen family in our June Get to Know a NEPNA Neighbor profile (link) and their less-than-common path to the Northeast Park neighborhood by way of Connecticut and Russia. What’s been equally enjoyable has been following the emergence of the Jurgensen-owned and operated Chives Catering business onto the Tampa Bay area catering and event planning scene.
Chives Catering is an experienced off premise catering establishment specializing in casual to elaborate weddings, rehearsal dinners, corporate functions, bar/bat mitzvahs, hors d’oeuvre parties, bridal/baby showers, graduation parties or any other social event. Great food; Creative menus; Stylish presentation; Full-Service planning to fit any taste or budget (I think the idiom I’m looking for full-service planning is ’soup to nuts’). If the work that Chef Ken put in to helping coordinate the food and drinks for the over 500 neighbors that attended the inaugural Dog Days of Summer Party is any indication, a social event that involves Chives Catering will certainly surpass all of your expectations.
And as a last culinary tease, check out the food photos on the Chives website here. Wow. It seems cruel not to be able to taste the images on the screen doesn’t it?
NEPNA Neighbors – Supporting Our Neighborhood Businesses.
Chives Catering . email: chivescatering@me.com . 727.470-0784
- Darren Bishop
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August 16th, 2009
NEPNA Focus on Neighborhood Crime and Safety.
The August meeting featured discussions with Officer Ray Merritt (24-year veteran of the St. Petersburg police) and William Jolley (Assistant Chief, St. Petersburg Fire & Rescue) regarding neighborhood crime and safety.
St. Petersburg Police
Officer Merritt noted that burglaries and thefts have recently increased in Northeast Park as part of a rising trend throughout St. Petersburg. Major discussion points included:
- Lock your cars and homes. Crimes of opportunity are often preventable by securing your possessions. Keep valuable possessions out of sight if possible.
- Be a good neighbor. Do not hesitate to call the police (911) if you suspect that something unusual is happening. Police are typically called during or after a crime has taken place. Our neighbors know when activities are suspicious – and can help prevent a crime just by paying attention and making a call to the police.
- Many crimes happen during the day. Officer Merritt estimated that over 90 percent of burglaries and thefts happen during the day when many of us are at work.
- Maintain the appearance of occupancy. Arrange to have newspaper and mail delivery suspended while on vacation. Consider motion lights or light timers.
Neighborhood Crime Watch
Northeast Park does not currently have a formal Neighborhood Crime Watch program. A successful program will involve the participation of many of our neighbors and an effective means of communication among our neighbors. NEPNA Leadership has established a foundation for communication, which will serve as one component of the program. Neighborhood interest and a discussion with the St. Petersburg Police Crime Prevention group will be the focus of an upcoming NEPNA Monthly Meeting.
St. Petersburg Fire and Rescue
Assistant Chief Jolley summarized several of the programs that SPFR provides – most of which are free to St. Petersburg residents. Among the programs are free child car seat installations, free smoke alarms and installation (up to three per house – the SPFR will come to your house in an engine, which is an added bonus), fire extinguisher use training, and discounted CPR courses. All of these programs are summarized on the SPFR Website (www.stpete.org/fire).
An active neighborhood is a safer neighborhood. Let’s work to continue to make Northeast Park a great place to live.
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August 7th, 2009
The August NEPNA Neighborhood Business of the Month is one of our independently owned eateries: Bowled Restaurant
Not only is Bowled Restaurant receiving rave acclaim from our neighbors (Lunch, Dinner, Saturday and Sunday Brunch), it is also garnering regional recognition as being one of the best casual restaurants in the Tampa Bay area. This is no surprise to anyone that has been to Bowled – it’s really one of those restaurants where you could close your eyes and point to anything on the menu, and end up being blown away by your random choice (I’ve done this). But don’t take my word for it, check out the reviews from our local media outlets:
- The St. Petersburg Times named Bowled the #1 Best Comfort Food in their list of 100 Best of Tampa Bay Restaurants;
- A separate review by the St. Petersburg Times further praises the value and outstanding-ness (is that a word? even if it’s not, it applies here.)
- The Creative Loafing review will more than whet your appetite.
The Bowled website (Link) provides links to interviews and other reviews. Suffice it to say that our neighborhood restaurant’s outstanding-ness is not a secret. Owner Michael Cecere and Lesa Gigante are true friends of NEPNA. We all can walk, ride bikes, or take a nice ride to Bowled (3451 4th Street North). But wait there’s more …
NEPNA Special
Sunday nights in August have officially been declared NEPNA Family Nights at Bowled Restaurant! NEPNA Neighbors will receive an email coupon for $5 off of $25 or more, or $10 off of $50 or more on any Sunday night in August. Nice!
NEPNA Neighbors – Supporting Our Neighborhood Businesses.
Bowled Restaurant . www.bowledrestaurant.com . 727.895.BOWL
- Darren Bishop
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