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Upcoming August 2022 Election

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Category: Snell Isle Weekly News
Published: Sunday, 17 July 2022 10:32
You've likely noticed the political yard signs popping up around town. Our neighbor, Bonnie Hargrett, has once again currated some helpful reources for us to review prior to the August election:

As you likely know, our next election is August 23rd. Florida is a Closed Primary State meaning if you are a registered Democrat, you will receive the Democratic ballot. Likewise, if you are a registered Republican, you will receive the Republican ballot. There is also the NonPartisan (neither party) races which will be included on both ballots. If you are not registered to either party, you will still be given the Nonpartisan ballot to vote on Judges, School Board candidates. At-Large State and County Commission races. If you’d like to review the candidates on each of these, click this link below...

https://www.votepinellas.com/Election-Information/Elections/Current-Upcoming-Elections1/2022-Primary-Election

To get other information regarding your voting status, address information, precinct information, etc., go to this link…

https://www.votepinellas.com

or if you did not receive a new voter information card in June/July 2022, please call 727-464-VOTE (8683) or send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Stay informed and make sure you know which candidates in each election represent your views whether the race is Nonpartisan or not. Again, all Judges and School Board candidates are Nonpartisan, representing neither party.

Trop Redevelopment

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Category: Snell Isle Alerts
Published: Sunday, 17 July 2022 10:24
Mayor Welch is hosting two more Community Conversations with a focus on the redevelopment of the Historic Gas Plant District Redevelopment. The Community Conversations will serve as a public platform for residents to influence the creation of the Request for Proposals (RFP) and help guide priorities for the redevelopment. Please attend one of these upcoming sessions to have your input heard.

➢ Tuesday, July 19, 2022 | 5:30-7:30pm | St. Petersburg College - Gibbs Campus (6605 5th Ave. N) Co-hosted by Council of Neighborhood Associations (CONA)

➢ Thursday, July 28, 2022 | 5:30-7:30pm | USF St. Pete Co-hosted by Rotary Club of St. Petersburg

4th of July Parade

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Category: Snell Isle Weekly News
Published: Sunday, 17 July 2022 10:12

Snell Isle families participated in a festive July 4th parade around the Old Northeast. Fife and drum, along with local sports team mascots and fire trucks added to the fun. Read more in the upcoming August Panther.

Thanks to Bonnie Hargratt for capturing the event!

St. Pete 2050 Plan Impacts Snell Isle: Call To Action

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Category: Snell Isle Alerts
Published: Monday, 23 May 2022 19:33
Over 100 people attended the last Snell Isle Property Owners Association (SIPOA) meeting on May 17th. Elizabeth Abernethy from the City's' Development Review Commission (DRC) and Derek Kilborn from the City's Urban Planning and Historic Preservation Division presented the St. Pete 2050 plan. There were many questions from the meeting attendees relative to the impact Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) could have on Snell Isle. ADUs are incremental living spaces (attached or unattached) to a primary dwelling. No additional parking requirements are mandated along with the extra living spaces proposed in the plan.

To date, Snell Isle has not been zoned for ADUs as they have not been approved for Coastal High Hazard Areas (CHHA), of which Snell Isle is a part of. ADUs are being proposed for CHHAs in an effort to create more affordable house for St. Pete. With 1,000 people a day moving to Florida, the next 30 years are projected to bring 90,000 more people to St. Pete.

There was concern about additional building in a CHHA given it could increase the impervious surface ratio (more concrete, less water absorbtion) and could exacerbate the water run-off issues Snell Isle faces during heavy rains and storms.

We have the opportunity to weigh in on the proposed 2050 plan as it is headed to City Council on June 9th for a first reading, then again on July 14th for final review and approval. You can count on representatives from your Snell Isle Board to be present and voicing concerns about the plan. We welcome all neighbors to attend. Not only is it fascinating to see how our city goverment works, but a full gallery of people will have an impact at the meeting.

Now would be the time to write to our Mayor and City Council members, as well as weigh in with Liz Abernethy and Derek Kilborn as they are the authors of the plan. For your consideration, following are a few points of concern that have been voiced by Snell Isle residents:

maintaining the character and desirability of our neighborhood

infrastructure impact of additional residents

the additional flooding component

pattern and compatibility of our neighborhood

rentals vs ownership

reduction of permeable surface

For ease of reference, see email addresses for the city council and mayor:

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Please consider blind copying Bonnie Hargrett (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) if you decide to send an email. She will print those out and use them to show neighborhood support when she speaks at the City Council meetings.

For all interested in reading the 2050 plan, you can go to www.stpete2050.com or see the link below for a version on sharepoint.

https://stpete1-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/dskilbor_stpete_org/ETsfFii3kDJMlwFc1MhQG7EBPy5R14dEMJ6ymNbo8UChgA?e=S0sfJ8

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image Snell Isle is home to the historic The Vinoy® Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort & Golf Club, one of the Nation's premier golf courses.
image Our tropical surroundings provide waterfront vistas for most residents. Over 80% of the homes on Snell Isle enjoy waterfront views.
image In 1920, local developer C. Perry Snell began construction on what was originally, a muddy mangrove island.

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