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“This project will provide a paved shoulder for an on-road bike facility along both sides of Shore Drive from Diamond Springs Road to Greenwell Road … This project will provide a bike able facility where none exists now, providing valuable connections between residences, commercial areas, and a military base.”
Woo hoo!
Check out the 3 page PDF with more info.
From Tour de Virginia Beach July 2009 advocating for more bike lanes.
Link to Virginia Beach CIP search page.
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Shore Drive Bike Facilities Project 4-064.005 (does not appear at time of this post)
Swimming Advisory Lifted for the Chesapeake Bay from Wake Forest Street to Kendall Street
The Virginia Beach Department of Public Health has lifted a swimming and wading advisory that was issued for the Chesapeake Bay between Wake Forest Street and Kendall Street, and including the First Landing State Park coastline along the bay. Lab results showed bacteria levels in the water meet the State Water Quality Standards.
Signs have been removed that previously alerted the public of the advisory.
“A bicyclist was struck and killed by a vehicle in Virginia Beach while he was cycling with his wife Monday. MPO James Cason with the Virginia Beach Police Department said the crash happened around 10:45 a.m. at 83rd Street and Atlantic Avenue near Shore Drive. The victim, identified as 65-year-old Pierre Foget of Quebec, was cycling with his wife in the bike path.”
First Chic’s Beach neighborhood surf and turf : Paddleboard race and run
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Publicity Contact: Marcela Hopkins
Cell: 757 969-9678
Email: estrella77975@hotmail.com
Facebook: CXB 5k & Paddle Board Classic
May 12, 2014
First Chic’s Beach neighborhood surf and turf : Paddleboard race and run
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va.—Chesapeake Beach Civic League will hold the first CXB 5k & Paddleboard Classic, a paddleboard race and fun-run dubbed a “surf and turf” in the spirit of the historic Low Rent Regatta beginning at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, June 7, 2014 to benefit civic league special events and the community.
The race course encompasses the neighborhood of Chesapeake Beach (Chic’s Beach) along the Chesapeake Bay. A family and community event, the 5 km race begins at HK on the Bay at 8:30 a.m. The first of the stand up paddleboard (SUP) portions beginning immediately after at Buoy 44 on the beach. The SUP portion will have four waves of start times 10:30 a.m. (men 14 feet and below class), 10:45 a.m. (women 14 feet and below), 11:00 a.m. (juniors 14 feet and below), 11:15 a.m. (legends 14 feet and below). Racers may participate in the portion of their choice or the whole surf and turf event of road and paddleboard race. Board-less paddlers may rent boards the for the day of the race from CXB Paddle Company by calling 757 323-0201. For more information go to http://www.CXBcivicleague.org or the CXB 5K & Paddleboard Classic Facebook event site. Racers register at https://.raceit.com/Register/?event=27344, volunteers may register at https://www.raceit.com/Register/?event=27361 or go to Race-IT at http://www.raceit.com and search zip code 23455.
Mike Hopkins, Chic’s Beach resident, has had the idea of a neighborhood race since moving to the area in 2007 and participating in organized races, running for fitness and pleasure. “I’ve always wanted to have a 5k in my neighborhood so that runners from other areas would get to feel that same spirit that propelled the Low Rent Regatta success all those years ago,” said Hopkins.
Erin Hazlett and Bart Elling owners of CXB Paddle Company, also Chic’s Beach residents, joined with their SUP experience rounding out the surf and turf concept. “This event, to me, is a beautiful fusion of the things I am most passionate about: the one-of-a-kind, supportive community of Chic’s Beach that I am proud to call home; the dream job that has become a reality and the true love I have for the sport of paddleboarding,” said Hazlett.
The civic league, led by President T.J. Morgan, unanimously voted to support the event promoting community spirit and participation. The referenced Low Rent Regatta began in the 1970’s as a spoof of a more professional catamaran race at the oceanfront. In the laid-back spirit of the bay beaches, Low Rent vessels merely needed floating capability to participate, making the race accessible to everyone. The popular race ran for about 20 years from the beaches near the former Alexander’s on the Bay—now Buoy 44.
Current sponsors of the CXB 5k & Paddleboard Classic include Chic’s Beach Grill, The Lagoon, Froggies Cantina by the Bay, HK on the Bay, Buoy 44, CXB BBQ, CXB Paddle Company, Wilbanks, Smith & Thomas Asset Management, Chix Beach Gym and Cider Tires.
Contact for sponsors/donors: Mike Hopkins 757 729-1802, email: seadogmfh1971@aol.com
Contact for turf racers: Mike Hopkins 757 729-1802, email: seadogmfh1971@aol.com
Contact for surf racers: Erin Hazlett or Bart Elling (757)323-0201, email: info@cxbpaddleco.com
“If approved, the $72 million Point Chesapeake development will include eight five-story buildings with a mix of condominiums and high-end apartments, Bowie said.”
View the article at Pilotonline.com.
Photo Credit: Courtesy handout from The Terry Peterson Companies
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Virginia Beach dispatchers report a stabbing in the 3500 block of Shore Drive, near the Lesner Bridge.
Three people have been taken to the hospital with stab wounds after an altercation inside a Virginia Beach apartment Friday afternoon, officials said.
” The Virginia Beach City Council will meet Tuesday, April 29, at 3 p.m. to review the proposed budget and to hear a briefing on Shore Drive drainage.”
At Tuesday’s meeting, the City Council will hear budget presentations from several city departments. The Public Works Department also will brief the council on proposed solutions to chronic flooding in the eastern Shore Drive area.
GO!
“Public works will hold an informal open house on the flood gates tonight. Construction is scheduled to begin this fall and wrap up within a year, Mundy said. The gates are planned on Cape Henry Trail at the intersections of West Great Neck Road, North Great Neck Road and First Landing Lane.”
Read & comment at Pilotonline.com.
Graphic from Virginian-Pilot
7-11 on Shore Drive & Marlin Bay robbed at gun point early this morning
The suspect threatened the clerk and demanded money from the cash register. He’s described as a white male in his late 20s with a silver handgun and had a black scarf over his face.
Second Annual Virginia Run for the Fallen, May 1-4 2014 – Fort Story to Arlington National Cemetery. 4-days 236 miles. START 1 May 2014 JEB Fort Story 730a
Run for the Fallen
Impossible for you to run? Choose to donate.
All donations collected above the needed expenses will be used to further the national mission of Honor and Remember, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, dedicated to the public recognition of our Fallen Military and their Families.
THE RUNNER
I’m here for you in Virginia Beach to pay homage to your name.
I see Gold Star Families crying their pride can’t ease the pain.
There’s a beautiful sunrise over the sea; a new day has begun.
One that will be filled with promise as you and I begin to run.I’ll run with you to Arlington from Virginia’s southern shore.
To HONOR and REMEMBER the sacrifice you made in war.
It’s a long journey, yet there will be a tribute in every stride.
For you will be my inspiration as your spirit runs by my side.Patriots shepherd me down the path with flashing lights ablaze.
Keeping me safe to honor you over four of my proudest days.
Over the inland waterways, crossing many bridges far and wide.
To place a flag in your cherished memory on the other side.Winding through many towns I can hear the roaring cheers.
They’re for you my fallen comrades and so are all the tears.
Passing by a grateful nation, I see their pride begin to swell.
Reaffirming my belief the American Spirit is alive and well.Farewell my fallen comrades you were beside me from the start.
Your memories are in my thoughts, your sacrifice in my heart.
I’m humbled by your presence and honored to be here too.
Next year I’ll be back in Virginia Beach to run again with you.
Composed by Naval Veteran William Lawrence Kraemer / Army Veteran Michael McGlynn
“A 751-foot ship has run aground in the area near the 2800 block of Shore Drive and several other ships have reported that they are dragging anchor in the lower Chesapeake Bay as winds whipped at speeds of 60 to 70 mph.”
“The men arrived in droves. Some were experienced laborers, tradesmen and operating engineers who chased jobs from state to state. Others were locals, some still in their teens and living at home, with lunch sacks packed by their mothers.”
These photos show the construction of different components of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel. Click or tap the “Caption” button for details on each image. Photo Credit: Virginian Pilot
Public Comment meeting to be held by Virginia Beach’s Commission on Historic Preservation
The Historic Preservation Commission of the City of Virginia Beach will hold its Annual Meeting at 6:30 this evening at Central Library to hear comments and answer questions from the public following a panel discussion about the status and plans of the “Cape Henry Historic Site.”
In advance of a public comment meeting to be held by Virginia Beach’s Commission on Historic Preservation tomorrow evening, I’ve written a relatively brief summary, which could be considered “Virginia Beach History 101,” mainly to acquaint the public and city leaders with various proposals and options regarding the preservation (and promotion) of Virginia Beach’s Cape Henry area. The meeting is, many believe, an important first step toward meeting persistent demands from various local, state, national and international organizations halfway, and for those even remotely interested, it is important.
If you are unable to attend (6:30 PM, Thursday, April 3rd, Central Library of Virginia Beach), then your comment is / comments are more important than ever. Please take the time to make your opinion known to those who will be present, particularly if it provokes thought about the proposals already proffered in the article. (And don’t be afraid to suggest your own.)
There’s a great deal of ancillary reference material; all of it interesting reading; most of it rarely seen. As time is of the essence, you will want to “pick your clicks” wisely. You can always return to the article later.
Much thanks…
Dr. Matt Hogendobler
Virginia BeachP.S. Please forward to all on your email recipient lists.
Please, please, please contact Tidewater Beekeepers before spraying bees nest!
Thank you!
Visit the TidewaterBeekeepers.net to learn more.
Tidewater Master Naturalist’s Protecting our Honey Bees [2pg PDF]
Honeybee Swarms: Please help us save the bees. (TBA) Tidewater Beekeepers Association respectfully requests our friends and neighbors in the Tidewater area call the TBA Swarm Coordinator at (757) 285-4509 if you identify a Honeybee swarm on your property. Swarming is a natural behavior for honeybees and a cluster of bee’s can appear almost anywhere spring to fall. TBA members offer FREE honeybee swarm collecting as a public service.
SDCC enters public/private partnership agreement to enhance safety on Shore Drive
As you may know, it will challenging to say the least for pedestrians & cyclists to cross the Lesner Bridge during the new bridge construction.
We’re happy to announce that we can share the news about a public/private partnership we created to solve this issue!
We worked with the city & state to legalize it.
We worked with various manufacturers, businesses, sponsors & non-profit groups to ensure we use the best practices in all facets of this project – self-driving cars on Shore Drive!
We need your help naming this new cutting edge project though
How it will work:
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1. Select your vehicle using the smart phone app – which alerts the vehicle where you are located
2. Wait a few minutes for your choice of vehicle to show up
3. Get in vehicle and travel to your destination
It’s that easy!
So far we’ve been able to have several vehicles to choose from, and by the time this project goes live in 2015, we hope to add more.
We’re happy to announce you’ll be able to choose from a Toyota, Nissan, Volkswagen, Volvo & Audi.
What should we name this project ?
Please share your ideas.
“The National Flood Insurance Program’s (NFIP) Community Rating System (CRS) is a voluntary incentive program that recognizes and encourages community floodplain management activities that exceed the minimum NFIP requirements.”
Check out more info about the CRS at FEMA.gov.
As a result, flood insurance premium rates are discounted to reflect the reduced flood risk resulting from the community actions meeting the three goals of the CRS:
1. Reduce flood damage to insurable property;
2. Strengthen…
unexpected damage at Lynnhaven Boat Ramp from Sandy Oct 2012
New bike rack at Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad
Thanks to Andy Broyles of Ocean Park for the donation!
Don’t drive! Walk or ride to events & meetings at OPVRS! Woo hoo!!
SDCC General Meeting – Monday, 31 March – 7:30-8:30 pm agenda
Click here for a printable version of the agenda – SDCC Agenda March2014
Shore Drive Community Coalition
Monday 31March 2014
SDCC General Meeting
SDCC General Meeting – Monday, 31 March – 7:30-8:30 pm
Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Station (Intersection of Shore Drive and East Stratford Rd.)
Call to order:
Meeting topic: Understanding New FEMA Flood Maps for Shore Drive Area by Mr. Anthony Scardino, Senior Geo Information Systems Analyst
Officers’ Reports:President’s Report David Williams
Vice President’s report Rick Mercadante
Secretary’s Report Todd Solomon –FEB Minutes
Treasurer’s Report Ann Williams (acting treas.)
Old Business Slate of SDCC Officers for 2014
SDCC Budget for 2014
New Business
Adjourn
Next SDCC- Monday APRIL 28, 2014
Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Center
Please check http://www.sdcc.info for more information on area news and events
3/26 UPDATE – Bank Robber Arrested – Bank robberies this morning on Shore Drive about 1030
The bank robber from yesterday’s robbery and attempted robbery of 2 Shore Drive banks has been arrested. Click here to read more from the Virginian-Pilot http://hamptonroads.com/2014/03/police-charge-man-va-beach-bank-robbery-attempt
The tips and detective work led police to the Ocean View area of Norfolk. Police said they charged Frederick Charles Witt, 57, of the 1000 block of West Ocean View Ave., with attempted robbery and robbery. He is being held without bond in the city jail.
A man robbed the Wells Fargo on Shore Drive in Virginia Beach on Tuesday, March 25, 2014. (Courtesy of Virginia Beach Police)
The second incident was reported about 10:30 a.m. at the Wells Fargo at 2821 Shore Drive, according to a police spokesman. The man who robbed that bank bore a resemblance in a surveillance photo to the man in the BB&T incident.
He walked in, made demands of the teller, got money and left the bank.
No injuries were reported in either incident.
Both men were described as 5 feet 9 inches tall, 30 to 40 years old, with dark hair and facial hair, including a mustache. They both wore a distinctive hat and dark sunglasses.
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