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1 injured in Va. Beach crash involving school bus at 2500 Shore Dr. – Wed Sept 24th at 4:15pm

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A Virginia Beach school bus was involved in a crash with another vehicle this afternoon Wednesday Sept. 24th in the 2500 block of Shore Drive.

The other vehicle rolled over, and the driver was injured, according to police. No one on the bus was hurt, police said.

The bus was coming from Virginia Beach Middle School, and the crash happened shortly after 4:15 p.m.

Drivers are asked to avoid the 2500 block of westbound Shore Drive.

Pilot writer Mary Beth Cleavelin contributed to this report.

Click here for the Pilot article

FYI – 2500 Shore Drive is the entrance to First Landing State Park

The Virginia Oyster is Back – Inside Business Article featuring local Chris Ludford

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“There’s a revolution happening,” said Chris Ludford, owner of Ludford Brothers Oyster Co., a boutique oyster grower in Virginia Beach. “In the last four to five years we’ve regained a foothold in a younger population of oyster eaters.”

Click here to read the entire article http://insidebiz.com/news/virginia-oyster-back

SDCC General Meeting – Monday Aug. 25th at 7:30pm

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Click here for a printable version of the agenda

MONDAY 25 AUG 2014

Shore Drive Community Coalition General Meeting

MONDAY 25 AUG 2014 

7:30-8:30 pm

 Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Station

(Intersection of Shore Drive and East Stratford Rd.)

Call to order

Meeting topic

  1. Discussion of Current City Issues
  2. POST-HURRICANE RECOVERY for NEIGHBORHOODS                    

 

Officers’ Reports:  President’s Report                David Williams

                                     Vice President’s report        Rick Mercadante

                                     Secretary’s Report                 Todd Solomon –JULY Minutes

                                    Treasurer’s Report                 Paulette Hruska

 

Old Business   

New Business    

Adjourn

 Next SDCC- Monday SEP 29, 2014

 Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Center

 Please check www.sdcc.info for more information on area news and events

Bayfront Advisory Committee (BAC) Meeting (Thursday Aug. 21st) and Newsletter

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Bayfront Advisory Committee to Meet August 21, 2014

The Bayfront Advisory Committee will meet Thursday, August 21, 2014,

at the Resort and Conference Center, 2800 Shore Drive, from 3:30pm-5:30pm

Click here for the meeting agenda and to read the latest BAC Newsletter

 

Bay provides means of livelihood for fishermen

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This is the third of seven weekly narratives by Virginian-Pilot reporter Kathy Adams highlighting the beauty, the vibrancy and the struggles of the city’s Chesapeake Bay and Shore Drive communities.

Click here to read the article – http://hamptonroads.com/2014/08/bay-provides-means-livelihood-fishermen

Shore Drive Fishing

“Life Along the Bay”, Virginian-Pilot Series of Articles to focus on Bay and Shore Drive Communities

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Check out the first of a seven article series entitled “Life along the bay” by the Virginian-Pilot

The articles will be weekly narratives highlighting the beauty, the vibrancy and the struggles of the city’s Chesapeake Bay and Shore Drive communities.

 

The first article  “Along river, nature is preserved for wildlife, people” by Kathy Adams can be found here  http://hamptonroads.com/2014/07/along-river-nature-preserved-wildlife-people

SDCC General Meeting – Monday July 28th at 7:30pm

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Click here for a printable version of the agenda SDCC Agenda 7.28.14

MONDAY 28 JULY 2014

Shore Drive Community Coalition 

SDCC General Meeting

MONDAY 28 JULY 2014

7:30-8:30 pm

 Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Station          

(Intersection of Shore Drive and East Stratford Rd.)

 

Call to order: 

Meeting topic:   National Flood Insurance Program Rates

                               Home Owner Options

                               Costs and Requirements to Raise a Home

                   

Officers’ Reports:        President’s Report      David Williams

                                           Vice President’s report  Rick Mercadante

                                           Secretary’s Report  Todd Solomon –JUNE Minutes

                                           Treasurer’s Report  Paulette Hruska

 Old Business   

New Business  

 

Adjourn

 

Next SDCC- Monday AUGUST 25, 2014

               Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Center

 

Please check www.sdcc.info for more information on area news and events

Cape Story Parade and Fireworks on the Bay (East of Lesner Bridge) Moved to Sat. July 5th

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Cape Story by the Sea’s 51st Annual 4th of July Parade and Fireworks on the Bay (East of the Lesner Bridge) have been moved to Saturday July 5th due to forecasted impact of tropical storm/hurricane Arthur.

For more information on the rescheduled events, please check out Cape Story’s website at the following links:

Reschedule Information – http://capestory.wordpress.com/2014/07/02/cape-story-parade-and-fireworks-moved-to-saturday-july-5th-due-to-impending-weather-conditions/

Parade/Firework Specifics – http://capestory.wordpress.com/2014/07/02/1217/

 

 

Military Aviation Museum, Virginia Beach, VA – Free Father’s Day Admission

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Free General Admission for Dads on Father’s Day! 

On Sunday, 15 June, 2014, general MAM admission will be free to all fathers accompanied by their son(s) or daughter(s). Weather permitting, we expect to fly our North American P-51D Mustang at 2:00pm on Sunday.
P-51D

If your looking for something cool to do for Father’s Day, check out this local treasurer we have in Virginia Beach. 

Military Aviation Museum

1341 Princess Anne Road (Click on address for map link)

Virginia Beach, VA  23457

(757) 721-7767

www.MilitaryAviationMuseum.org

Lynnhaven River to get $22.8 million for rehabilitation

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After years of studies and waiting, a federal plan to help rehabilitate the Lynnhaven River is moving forward.

The Senate passed a bill Thursday authorizing a $12 billion package of water projects across the country, including $22.8 million for work in Virginia Beach’s largest waterway.

Read entire article at Pilotonline.com.

****TUESDAY – TUESDAY – TUESDAY**** May 27th – SDCC General Meeting

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Click here for a printable agenda  SDCC Agenda March2014

TUESDAY 27 MAY 2014

PLEASE NOTE CHANGE IN DATE TO TUESDAY DUE TO MEMORIAL DAY

Shore Drive Community Coalition 

SDCC General Meeting 

7:30-8:30 pm 

Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Station (Intersection of Shore Drive and East Stratford Rd.)

 

Call to order:

 Meeting topic:   Lynnhaven River Now speaker TRISTA IMRICH will discuss the environmental impact and our future costs of Storm Water Runoff pollution into the LYNNHAVEN Estuary

                                               

Officers’ Reports:  President’s Report      David Williams

                                     Vice President’s report  Rick Mercadante

                                     Secretary’s Report  Todd Solomon –APR Minutes

                                     Treasurer’s Report  Paulette Hruska

 

Old Business   

New Business  

 Adjourn

 

Next SDCC- Monday JUNE 30, 2014  Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Center

 Please check www.sdcc.info for more information on area news and events

 

Swimming Advisory Issued for Cape Story and First Landing State Park

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The city’s health department has issued a swimming and wading advisory for the Chesapeake Bay between Wake Forest and Kendall streets because of bacteria levels in the water.

The advisory includes the First Landing State Park coastline along the bay. It does not affect the Oceanfront.

Recent tests by the health department found bacteria levels exceeded State Water Quality Standards, according to a news release.

Signs will be posted on the beach.

City Staff Presentation on Parking Study – Monday May 12th at 7:30pm

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All are welcome at the CSBTS Civic Meeting.

CSBTS Civic Association General Meeting

Monday May 12th at 7:30pm in the Virginia Beach Resort Conference Hotel

Special guest speaker – Mr. Mike Shahsiah, Senior Traffic Engineer for City of VB.

 

  • Not enough parking available for company? 

  • Too many beach tourists parking on  your front lawn?

  • Cars parked on Shore Drive make it hard to see when you pull out from your street?

  • Illegal “No Parking” signs placed on your street?

 

Come out and hear what the City has been studying regarding these questions and more for our neighborhood.  Below is the basic study premise and the interim study details can be viewed by clicking this link – http://capestory.files.wordpress.com/2014/05/bayfront-traffic-study-report.pdf

At the request of Bayfront Advisory Committee, Traffic Engineering staff has surveyed the Bayfront Communities north of Shore Drive between the Lesner Bridge and State Park, including Cape Story by the Sea community. The purpose of this parking survey was to locate the illegal no parking signs, misplaced signs, illegal encroachments, and those legal no parking signs that are no longer needed due to changes over the years in this area.

Virginian-Pilot Article on Saturday’s Stabbing

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In case you missed it, here is the Virginian-Pilot’s article regarding Saturday’s stabbing incident at Chesapeake House on the Bay condos.

Stabbing at condominium near Lesner Bridge in Va. Beach

By Stacy Parker
The Virginian-Pilot
© April 26, 2014

Three people suffered stab wounds after a domestic-related incident turned violent Friday.

Police and rescue personnel responded to a call at 3:24 p.m. at Chesapeake House on the Bay, a condominium complex at 3558 Shore Drive, where they found three victims complaining of stab wounds, said Officer Tonya Borman, police spokesperson.

Two victims were transported to the hospital with non life-threatening injuries. One person was treated at the scene.

The suspect, Bradley Good, 18, was located and arrested. Good has been charged with one account of aggravated malicious wounding.

SDCC General Meeting Tonight – Monday April 28th at 7:30pm

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Click here for a printable version of the agenda  SDCC Agenda April 2014

Shore Drive Community Coalition General Meeting

Monday April 28, 2014

7:30-8:30 pm

Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Station

(Intersection of Shore Drive and East Stratford Rd.) 

Call to order:

 Meeting topic:  General discussion on various Shore Drive projects

  • Flood improvements – Short Term Projects – Sluice gates for Cape Henry/Cape Story by the Sea/Lynnhaven Colony; Stormwater piping and pumping for Ocean Park

  • Flood improvements – Long Term Solutions – Shore Drive neighborhoods. City Council to prioritize with public input

  • FEMA/National Flood Insurance Program – Updates and contacts

  • Lesner Bridge replacement – Progress update

  • Neighborhood Dredge Program and Spoils Transfer Stations – Program update

  • Shore Drive Parking Study – Project to increase available parking North of Shore Drive between Lesner Bridge and State Park

  • Shore Drive Safety Improvement Project – Project changes and schedule update

 

Officers’ Reports:     President’s Report                 David Williams

                                    Vice President’s Report          Rick Mercadante

                                    Secretary’s Report                  Todd Solomon –March Minutes

                                   Treasurer’s Report                  Paulette Hruska

 

Old Business:           See meeting topics

New Business:         Open floor    

Adjourn

 

Thursday April 24th – City Flood Improvement Project Meeting at John B Dey

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Last minute reminder

Project engineers from the City will host a public open house to discuss Flood Improvement Projects for Cape Henry, Cape Story and Lynnhaven Colony neighborhoods

The meeting will be held from 6:30pm to 8:00pm at John B Day elementary school.

April 24th Flood Gate Notice

Thurs April 24th Public Meeting on Cape Henry, Cape Story and Lynnhaven Colony Flood Gate Project

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The City will host a public open house to discuss the CIP 7-151 – Installation of Flood Gates.  These gates will prevent tidal surges from backing up through the storm drain system and open to allow rain to flow out during normal rain events.  The gates will be installed in the Cape Story/Cape Henry and Lynnhaven Colony neighborhoods.

The meeting will be held from 6:30pm to 8:00pm at John B Day elementary school.

Click here to print the flyer  Cape Henry Ditch Flood Gates Open House

April 24th Flood Gate Notice

 

 

 

SB 209 will correct ownership rights without impacting future sand replenishment projects

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SB 209 clarifies that any new beach created by a beach nourishment project will be treated as if the sand was placed by natural accretion, and the riparian owner’s rights will remain intact.

but such ownership shall be subject to the public’s same right of use and maintenance upon the newly created land as previously existed on the adjacent land above the mean low-water mark.

Thank you to Christen Smith Faatz, Legislative Aide to Senator Jeff McWaters for the following answers and details to this bill.  To read her email, click here SB 209 Email

SDCC General Meeting – Monday, 24 FEB – 7:30-8:30 pm

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Click here for a printable version of the agenda  SDCC Agenda FEB2014

Shore Drive Community Coalition

SDCC General Meeting

Monday, 24 FEB – 7:30-8:30 pm 

Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Station

(Intersection of Shore Drive and East Stratford Rd.)

 

Call to order:

Meeting topic:  

  • Election of Officers 2014
  • Approval of 2014 Budget
  • Goals for SDCC(Storm Flooding, Lesner Bridge, Dredging, Light Rail, etc.)                        

 

Officers’ Reports:    President’s Report              David Williams

                                      Vice President’s report      Rick Mercadante

                                      Secretary’s Report             Todd Solomon –JAN Minutes

                                      Treasurer’s Report             Ann Williams (acting treas.)

 

Old Business  

New Business         

Adjourn

 Next SDCC- Monday MARCH 31, 2014 at 7:30pm  –  Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Center

 Please check www.sdcc.info for forums and more information on area news and events

Bayfront Advisory Committee (BAC) Meeting – Thursday Feb. 20th at 3:30pm (Parking and Floodplain Presentations)

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Click here for the meeting agenda  february2014-bac-agenda

Click here for the VB Meeting Notice  BAC NR 2-20-14

BAYFRONT ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Thursday, February 20, 2014

3:30pm – 5:30pm.

Virginia Beach Resort and Conference Center,

2800 Shore Drive

City Presentations will include:

  • Update on parking in the Bayfront area by Mike Shahsiah of Traffic Engineering

  • Floodplain presentation by Clay Bernick of the Environment and Sustainability Office