Bayshore Beautiful Neighborhood Association

04/15/2026

April 16th from 6 to 8 PM @ The Farmers Market on McDill … come meet your neighbors!

04/09/2026

CALL TO ACTION –

Rezoning 3415 W. Harbor View Ave.

Thursday, April 9th, 5:01pm agenda item 6, Council Chambers, 3rd Floor, Old City Hall, 315 E. Kennedy Blvd.

Please try your best to attend or email your thoughts to: [email protected]

From Melody our neighbor -

Rezoning 3415 W. Harbor View Ave. Thanks the wonderful advise of the highly recommended person, I now know that the city staff in their Rezoning Staff Report found the request to split this lot as INCONSISTENT with City of Tampa Code of Ordinances meaning there is a chance that this lot split can be defeated. “Staff finds the proposed request to be inconsistent with the existing development pattern of the overall study area.”

She said in order to win however, we need to get as many people as possible to come to the hearing and speak against it. That is the key to defeating it.

Other points she suggests that can be made, there are 12 houses on this block and the majority of them are big lots, which is what city staff is relying on in their analysis. If City council approves this, the percentage of smaller lots to bigger lots will change into the small lots favor and there will be a domino effect of lot splitting at that point. This is the critical mass point for this area. Neighbors choose this area because of the bigger sized lots – we didn’t want a neighborhood that felt claustrophobic. Bayshore beautiful is a known beautiful neighborhood in Tampa and we trusted that zoning would protect the character of the neighborhood and this lot split is opening the door to changing everything.

She also notes that the setback for RS-50 is only 20 feet instead of the 25 feet for RS-60. That is out of character with the neighborhood. In neighborhoods with smaller setbacks, cars frequently block the sidewalks because of that. My thought here is that being on the corner, and a busy corner, that is especially dangerous, because it creates a more blind corner. Same with cars parking on the street with the increased number of families. Especially with everyone leaving that YMCA secondary lot making a U-turn at Harbor View.

I also feel like in the last rainy season, the city of Tampa flood map was frequently showing Himes across from Wallcraft and two houses there will majorly affect the natural drainage. Also we know what will happen to the oaks on that property when the lots are split…

She literally says “the key to winning this is to get as many people as possible to come and speak.” My husband it out of town so it will be me and my crazy 5 year old. I hate public speaking lol. Please more people join me!! I am feeling hopeful now!!!!!

12/13/2025

Today is the first day to get you Luminaria Kits! Come see us at South Tampa YMCA, from 1-4pm in the parking lot closer to PC baseball fields, to pickup your pre-purchased or purchase your kits there.

12/12/2025

Illuminate the neighborhood with us this weekend on Decrmber 14th. Order your luminaria kits early by clicking the link below.

https://www.bayshorebeautifulna.com/luminaries

12/11/2025

Luminaria is this weekend! Let’s luminate our Bayshore Beautiful!

12/09/2025

Illuminate the neighborhood with us!

Luminaries are an age-old tradition for lighting a pathway. The modern tradition has evolved into Holiday Luminaries decorating sidewalks, driveways, rooftops, and windows to guide travelers to their holiday destinations.
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At dusk on December 14th, our neighborhood will come together to celebrate the season with our annual Luminaria lighting event. Be sure to take in the magical display of lights that transforms our streets into a winter wonderland. Enjoy mingling with friends and family while supporting our neighborhood. Luminaria kits can be purchased in increments of 10 Luminaries for $10. You will receive 10 white lunch bags, 10 tea light candles, and a bag of sand to assemble your Luminaries. Please support the BBNA by participating in this beautiful event with your neighbors!

Your Luminaria kit(s) can be picked up on December 13th or 14th between 1-4 pm at the BBNA tent located in the S. Tampa YMCA parking lot (south near the PC baseball field.)​

Order your kits here:
https://www.bayshorebeautifulna.com/luminaries

11/04/2025

Your Voice Matters: Vote on a Proposed Lot Split in Our Neighborhood.

Dear Bayshore Beautiful residents, an important decision is on the horizon regarding a Formal Decision application to split a large lot on W. Hawthorne. Preserving the character of Bayshore Beautiful, with its spacious lots, traditional homes, and iconic oak-lined streets, is a priority. Please note that the BBNA remains neutral on such matters unless a majority vote determines our stance, in which case we advocate for the majority view in collaboration with the city. This particular lot is one of the few remaining double lots in our neighborhood.

Open record period started on October 23, 2025 and will end on November 7, 2025. The zoning Administrator will not render a decision until at least 30 days from the submittal of the "affidavit attesting to notification". For more information on this formal decision request, please go to aca.tampagov.net and enter the application number FDN-26-0000007

Please take two minutes to fill out our simple voting form. You'll have the opportunity to indicate your support or opposition and share any specific concerns or comments. Your response will remain confidential within the board, but the aggregate results will help shape our community's future.

https://www.wixforms.com/f/7390920467361563648

Create a form and start a conversation.

10/21/2025

The information presented at the Town Hall Meeting was vital to the safety and well-being of our neighborhood. Speakers included Director from City of Tampa Community EngagementJanelle McGregor, Emergency Planner from Fire Rescue Madelyn Minner, Councilmen Bill Carlson, Commissioner Harry Cohen, Vision Zer Team Leader Josh Blackman, as well as a surprise robust question-and-answer session on stormwater drainage and run-off issues.

* Road/Intersection Improvements
* Stormwater
* Hurricanes, Floods, Shelters and Other Emergencies� �
-Special needs shelter information
-Tampa Bay’s Command and Control Center
-Go bag kits and stay home kits

You can read the full update here https://www.bayshorebeautifulna.com

09/12/2025

It’s that time again for Bayshore Beautiful’s Town Hall, October 8th, 2025 from 6-8pm. You can register and let Bayshore Beautiful Neighborhood Association know if you’re coming at the link below

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeUDw0NIxMQ6mRHdm1tDLkkqgLyu-rBd29B_0GhpZz8OT75TA/viewform

09/10/2025

https://bayshorebeautifulna.com/so/0dPan7DoF?languageTag=en

DATE: Wednesday October 8th TIME: 6 to 8 PM LOCATION: Tampa Garden Club 2629 Bayshore Blvd, Tampa, FL 33629