Adam Bernstein, a police spokesman, said the robbery occurred about 6 p.m. at the Food Lion in the 5100 block of Shore Drive. It was unclear how many customers were in the store at the time.
Pilotonline.com.
WTKR.com includes still photos from video surveillance.

Police are asking that anyone with information regarding this case to call the Virginia Beach Crime Solvers Office at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP.  Callers remain anonymous and could be eligible for up to a $1,000 reward if their information leads to an arrest.

Tuesday, February 19, 2008 7 to 9 p.m.
Virginia Beach Convention Center, 1000 19th St., Suite 1

Topic:  Managing Stormwater: Our Escalating Challenge

Pre-registration is required; space is limited.

To register call 385-3111.
(Please do not call the Convention Center.)
More info at VBGov.com.

…her job is to serve as a bridge between the public and the paper. She will listen to and report on complaints from readers… Her columns will appear on the Sunday op-ed page.

Contact Joyce Hoffmann: 757.446.2475, or .

Thanks to Laurie for the tip about this:

BeachButterflies.org.

If you’ve ever been in a butterfly house, you know what an incredible experience it is!

Climate change is a topic much in the news these days.  As a coastal community, Virginia Beach is extremely vulnerable to the effects of even minor sea level rise. 

On Thursday, March 6th at 7:00 PM, Lynnhaven River NOW is sponsoring a public meeting and presentation on Climate Change and Coastal Virginia.  Our guest speaker will be Ron Gird of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Office of Climate, Weather and Weather Services.  Ron Gird is a climate specialist and has studied the possible effects of climate change extensively. 

This meeting and presentation are free and open to the public and will be held at the Cape Henry Collegiate School Auditorium at 1320 Mill Dam Road in Virginia Beach.

For more information please contact the Lynnhaven River NOW office at 757-962-5398 or [encode=kforget@lynnhaven2007.com?Subject=From SDCC.info]email[/encode] .

Please join us for a thought provoking presentation on this very timely topic.

According to the Pilotonline.com article:

Sessoms – $321,000
Oberndorf – $5,600
Weeks – > $1,000

The City sent out rejection letters to everyone who submitted a bid to get a long term lease for the City Marina.

We thank City Council & all those involved who helped make this happen.
We particularly look forward to the public’s involvement from the beginning of the process once it’s started again.

View rejection letters & some revenue info. [7pg pdf]

Historically, SDCC has been funded by it’s $25 membership fee & income from our annual oyster roast. SDCC now has a Special Projects Fund.

Don’t have the time to volunteer to help make our community a little better?

Mail your donation to:

Shore Drive Community Coalition
P.O. Box 55254
Virginia Beach VA 23471

Write your check or money order to:

Shore Drive Community Coalition, Special Projects Fund
[SDCC, Special Projects Fund will also work.]

Why?

Here’s the short version:

Another JPA that was submitted for Indigo Dunes.

Today around noon, Irene from the Beacon was at the Boat Ramp interviewing people about the dredge spoils transfer station. They showed off their website, BoatRampClosing.com,  flyers, & a petition that they’re circulating.

Look for the story with photos this week in the Beacon.

From LRNow:

Excess nutrient run-off is a serious water quality problem in the Lynnhaven River.  It leads to excess algae which clouds the water and eventually leads to decreased levels of oxygen and possible toxins from algal blooms.  We experienced these algal blooms in all of our local rivers, including the Lynnhaven, this summer.

A variety of methods can be used to slow and reduce run off from properties. A rain barrel is one way to reduce the amount of water entering the river through the storm water system.  Lynnhaven River NOW and Mike?s Rain Barrels are offering a Rain Barrel Workshop on February 23rd from 10:30-12:00 at the Maintenance Office of the Bayville Golf Course, 4137 First Court Road, Virginia Beach. The cost of this workshop is $45 (includes materials for one rain barrel) and the class is limited to 15 people.

State officials this week set aside 90 acres for future oyster-restoration efforts in the Lynnhaven River, and also created the only permanent public oystering ground in the river, to be located in Broad Bay.
Read & comment at Pilotonline.com.

SDCC General Meeting – Monday Jan 28, 2008
7:30 to 9:00pm
Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Hall

Program:
Mr. Peter Doherty, an expert in the field of ornithology (birds), will be the guest speaker at the SDCC general meeting. Mr. Doherty will be explaining his recent field ornithology activities in our area.  He has been working for BioDiversity Research Institute, capturing, banding and bleeding marsh birds, including rail, snipe, sparrows, warblers and wrens, as part of a federal court order arising out of past mercury discharges in the lower Penobscot River and upper Penobscot Bay.

VBTA will share info about the “Homestead Exemption” Bill working its way through the State Legislature.
Press Release for Conference this coming Saturday. [1pg pdf]
Dr. James Koch, previous President of ODU, will present his “State of the Region” too.

Thanks to Cherie for forwarding this scam!

Here’s how it works:

This one is pretty slick since they provide YOU with all the information, except the one piece they want.

Note, the callers do not ask for your card number; they already have it. This information is worth reading. By understanding how the VISA & MasterCard Telephone Credit Card Scam works, you’ll be better prepared to protect yourself.

These are not minutes, nor complete….just an FYI kinda thing to give you an update from Thursday evening’s very well attended Bayfront Advisory Committee Meeting.

Here goes:

~55 people attended. A terrific turn out in spite of the weather!

+ According to Vice Mayor Jones, the current leasing process of the City Marina is being stopped when City Council gets together and it’s on the agenda. It’ll be sent back to the beginning to get community input this time. Should be heard at one of the next two City Council Meetings.

+ 1,200 of you so far have completed the Shore Drive Pedestrian Survey Form which far exceeded expectations! Keep ‘em coming in.

Note: people are seen walking/riding over the Lesner Bridge every day.

Please keep those Shore Drive Pedestrian Survey Forms coming!

Please mark your calendars for the Virginia Beach Police Department’s Crime Prevention Steering Committee’s Town Meeting to be held Wednesday, Feb. 27 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Princess Anne High School.

The guest speaker for this meeting is Attorney General Robert McDonnell. He will be providing an update on the current General Assembly, and issues regarding crime prevention.  Seating is limited; however you will be receiving an invitation and additional information in the next week or so.

If you have any questions, please don’t’ hesitate to contact me.

Barb

Barbara A. Morrison
Media and Communications Coordinator
City of Virginia Beach

City Manager’s Office – Media and Communications Group
2401 Courthouse Drive, #320
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
Direct: 757.385.4075 Cell:  757.572.2053
Fax:  757.385.5665
[encode=bmorriso@vbgov.com]Email[/encode]

Remember the idea to add open space and/or park land to the Bayfront area that included Osprey Point Nature Park?

Learn more about Osprey Point Nature Park .

Which idea do you think would add more value to the Bayfront area, this one, or this one.

Check out the engineering drawings of proposed new path.

In case you’re keeping track, documents show:

1. Boat trailer traffic will have the right of way at the Boat ramp.
2. Smaller private vessels will have the right of way over the barge traffic in the Lynnhaven.
3. The Mayor has written that the Lesner Bridge will not be used for the dump trucks.
4. And more….

The original Bayfront Advisory Committee agenda has changed.

BAC Agenda, Revised [2 pg PDF]

Plan on attending!

It’s at Cox High School, this Thursday evening, January 17th from 7:30pm – 9:30pm.