“”This is a legacy purchase,” Mayor Will Sessoms said in a news release. “By preserving this property, we are creating a brighter, more sustainable environment for future generations.””
The Closing for Pleasure House Point was yesterday, July 10th 2012.
Without a number of dedicated people in the community – who worked tirelessly for years – it would have been impossible for this legacy purchase to have happened.
Thanks to their hard work, the vast majority of which happened behind the scenes with little fanfare, this dream came true. Over $150,000 of consulting was generously donated since 2002 which achieved the result of developers receiving exactly -0- permits to build on Pleasure House Point.
Those people look forward to working with the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, the City of Virginia Beach and other concerned citizens and groups to ensure PHP becomes a leader in inspiring kids of all ages to achieve great things.
Photo Credit: KEVIN J O’HARA
“VIRGINIA BEACH — A missing Virginia Beach resident is safe. A citizen located him walking on 67th Street.”
Frank Reynolds, resident of Cape Story is missing.
From Cape Story neighborhood watch:
The following was received from the VB Police: Frank Reynolds, a resident on Ocean Shore Ave. has been Missing since 9:30 pm last night.
6′-1″ 170 lbs 64 years old.The police helicopter and officers are currently searching the area. If anyone has seen Frank, please call the VB Police at 385-5000. Your cooperation is appreciated. A picture is attached.
ABC Store on Shore Drive closed for remodeling.
Thought you’d want to know.
“Animal Control officers are investigating the death of a pit bull that is believed to have been poisoned with antifreeze earlier this month. Mirage, 2 1/2, started showing symptoms of poisoning after coming in from the backyard of a home in the 4800 block of Lake Bradford Lane June 6.”
Lake Bradford Lane is in Chicks Beach.
Update: At WVEC.com, at WTKR.com, at WAVY.com.
Red Cross Blood Drive at VB Resort & Conference Center – Wednesday June 27th from 1-7pm
Hello all,
Virginia Beach Resort and Conference Center and American Red Cross are hosting a blood drive on Wednesday June 27, 2012.
$10.00 Target Gift Cards for all Presenting Blood Donors
Please join our lifesaving mission and schedule an appointment today!
Drive Details:
Sponsor: Virginia Beach Resort and Conference Center
Site: Virginia Beach Resort and Conference Center
Drive Date: 6/27/2012
Drive Time: 01:00 PM – 07:00 PM
Co-ordinator Name: Stacy Day
Co-ordinator Phone Number: 7574819000
Click here to make an appointment
We hope to see you at the Virginia Beach Resort Hotel in the Cape Henry Ballroom. Please help us make this a sucessful blood drive by donating on Wednesday, June 27th, 2012!
The need for blood is constant and only volunteer donors can fulfill that need for patients in our community. Nationwide, someone needs a unit of blood every 2 to 3 seconds and most of us will need blood in our lifetime.
Thank you for supporting the American Red Cross blood program!
American Red Cross Blood Services – 2025 E St. NW, Washington, DC, 20006
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UPDATED–Monday June 25th SDCC General Meeting Agenda–UPDATED
For a printable versoin of the agenda, click here SDCC Agenda June 2012
Shore Drive Community Coalition (SDCC)
General Meeting
Monday 25 June 2012
SDCC General Meeting – Monday, June 25, 7:30 – 9:00 pm
Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Station (Intersection of Shore Drive and East Stratford Rd.)
Food & Drink Social
Call to order
Special Conversation: Topics of interest discussion in preparation for Del Stolle’s July attendance
For Important information concerning this city, budget issues, Pleasure House Point, dredge spoils project and Long Creek channel maintenance dredging, and much more
Officers’ Reports
President’s Report – David Williams
Vice President’s report-Vacant
Secretary’s Report – Todd Solomon –May Minutes
Treasurer’s Report- Carol Collins
Update on issues: Discussions
Old Business
New Business
Adjourn
Next SDCC- July 30, 2012
Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Center
Speaker- TBD
Please check www.sdcc.info for more information on area news and events
“A fire that killed an elderly couple and damaged 14 condominium units off of Shore Drive has been ruled accidental, although the cause of the blaze is still undetermined.”
“The Chesapeake Bay Bridge that carries U.S. Route 50 traffic back-and-forth between Washington, D.C., and mid-Atlantic beaches will be closed for about 40 minutes today, starting around 1:15 p.m. ET, so that a cargo ship carrying four huge cranes can pass (safely, we hope) beneath the span.”
News about PHP including dates
From Christy at CBF:
Look forward to seeing you at our next meeting on Wednesday, June 27 from 4-5:30. It will be at Hermitage Elementary School cafeteria at 1701 Pleasure House Road in Virginia Beach. Thanks to Tim Cole for meeting location arrangements.
Agenda:
1) CBF Concept Plan – CBF/CBF Design Partners
2) Vision/Guiding Principles – Pete/Brian
3) Public meeting (Tent. Scheduled for 7/30 in eve.) and public survey launch – Brian
4) Update on PHP Acquisition – Brian
5) Look Ahead for stakeholder process – Brian
6) Announcements – Save the date: Fri., Oct. 12th Preservation Celebration in concert with the Sat. Oct. 13th Lynnhaven River NOW’s Fall Festival – Brian/others
PHIL! “His life has revolved around boats for more than 65 years. He spent 34 years in the Navy and now manages the Lynnhaven Boat Ramp.”
Phil is THE man!
If you don’t know him – head over to the beloved Lynnhaven Boat Ramp & Beach Facility and look him up. He’s the best.
Water Distribution Drill – Wednesday June 20 from 9:30am to 11am @ First Colonial HS
Click here for a map to First Colonial HS
City officials will conduct an emergency water distribution exercise Wednesday at two of the city’s high schools.
The exercise will test the city’s ability to distribute water to residents during an emergency if the water supply is compromised, a city news release says.
Residents who drop by either site will receive a free case of bottled water, a reusable shopping bag, a Virginia Hurricane Evacuation Guide and other items.
The exercise is scheduled for 9:30 to 11 a.m. at First Colonial High at 1272 Mill Dam Road and Salem High at 1993 Sun Devil Drive.
“Witnesses say the bicyclist was weaving then tried to make a quick left turn into Lake Bradford Apartments and that’s when the car hit him.”
“A bicyclist is still alive following a collision with a vehicle close to the intersection of Shore Drive and Pleasure House Road. “
“The Virginia Beach Department of Public Health has lifted a swimming and wading advisory that was issued for the Chesapeake Bay between Ocean View Avenue and Rockbridge Road.”
OPSAIL TALL SHIPS: “The international fleet of tall ships will begin arriving on June 7. They will anchor in Lynnhaven Roads, just north of the John A. Lesner Bridge”
Swimming Advisory Issued for the Chesapeake Bay Between Ocean View Avenue and Rockbridge Road
Restricted area map 
Wednesday, June 06, 2012 · 03:00 pm
The Virginia Beach Department of Public Health has issued a swimming and wading advisory for the Chesapeake Bay between Ocean View Avenue and Rockbridge Road. Recent testing conducted by the Health Department showed that bacteria levels in the water exceeded the State Water Quality Standards. The advisory does not affect the Virginia Beach oceanfront or resort area.
Click here for full City’s notice http://www.vbgov.com/news/Pages/selected.aspx?release=830
TALL SHIPS: “Details for the event are still being finalized, but the route will include the parade passing through the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay at Cape Henry, through Thimble Shoals Channel via the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel…”
“An explosion on a 20-foot powerboat Monday afternoon at the Lynnhaven Marine Boatel injured boaters, one seriously, and marina workers who tried to help.”
At Pilotonline.com. [Link fixed]
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