September 2021

Texas-based Trammell Crow Residential, one of the largest multi-family developers in the United States, is proposing to transform the city-owned 800 Block into a $ 120 million apartment complex.

The group submitted a proposal to the city of St. Petersburg as the city had to open the solicitation process for the property following an unsolicited offer from the Moffitt Cancer Center, as first reported by the Saint Pierre Catalyst. The group’s proposal is one of five new proposals submitted to the city vying for the site.

“We have been researching sites in St. Pete for the past two months. This is a complete block of land and when the advice was issued it sparked and sped up our process, ”said Seven Epps, vice president of development for the South East division.

“The big component of the project is the high percentage of housing for the workforce. Usually you would only see 10% of the workforce housing units in projects and that’s 30%, ”he said.

The development would have 120 workforce housing apartments. Apartments for those earning the median income in the area would represent 30% of units, and the remaining 70% would be 280 apartment units at market rate.

The presentation shows five floors of residential units ranging from studios (approximately 600 square feet) to one and two bedroom units, ranging from 750 square feet to 1,100 square feet.

Epps described the apartments as having a “sleek modern style” with quartz countertops in the kitchens, modern appliances, and vinyl floors. The complex would also provide residents with amenities such as a resort-style swimming pool, a pet spa, a “hammock garden” and electric car charging stations.

Unit prices were not included due to fluctuating market rates, Epps said.

The development would also include 11,000 square feet of retail space on the ground floor and a public / private parking garage.

The site map. The photo is provided by Trammell.

Although a parking garage is not required, TCR wants a parking element to complete the project.

TCR would use 2.51 acres of the site for development, which it said would allow the city of St. Petersburg to keep 2nd Ave. S. open to further development opportunities and to maintain the city’s network system.

“It will also be beneficial as Tropicana’s redevelopment plans progress, allowing future access directly to development,” the group wrote in its proposal.

This development would be the group’s first project in St. Pete. Epps said the goal is to shut down the site within the next 10 to 12 months with completion in mid-2023.

TCR is active in the Central Florida and Tampa market. Its properties include the Alexan Grove Apartments in Tampa and Alexan Winter Park, Alexan Crossroads and others in the Orlando area.

TCR works with the civil engineering firm Kimley-Horn from its office in St. Pete.

The group has several offices, with the Atlanta office looking after properties in Florida; however, the group may open an office in St. Pete to establish its roots.

Epps said the group is planning further developments in the Tampa Bay area.

In the unsolicited offer that Moffitt made

The Moffitt Cancer Center and a lead developer are interested in purchasing the site to create a cancer care facility, residential tower and a potential future building for St. Pete-based UPC, known as United Insurance Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ: UIHC).

The site map of the development group. Documents from the town of St. Pete.

The city received the group’s unsolicited $ 5 million offer several weeks ago and had to open the door to other prospects interested in the site.

The breakdown of the entire project:

• 75,000-square-foot, three-storey outpatient cancer medical building
• A 30-storey, 350-unit residential tower that will include a housing component for the workforce and at least 10% retail businesses on the ground floor
• A parking garage with public access with a planned minimum of 500 parking spaces
• A potential hotel development of 14 floors

A significant factor in the unsolicited proposal is Moffitt’s penetration into the downtown St. Pete market. This would allow residents of St. Pete to have a direct connection to Moffitt’s providers and services – an asset that is not otherwise available at the city’s current ambulatory care facilities, according to the offer letter.

Thursday in the Catalyst: for information on the other four proposals that have been submitted to the city. The city is seeing them again.

Southington Police are warning people to lock their cars as they pump gas or enter gas stations after several handbags and backpacks were stolen from vehicles over the past week.

Police said they received reports of six thefts from local gas stations over the past week and that unoccupied vehicles were parked and unlocked as owners pumped gas or shop at the interior.

Handbags and backpacks that were prominently inside the vehicles were taken and the thieves quickly got into their vehicles and left, police said.

Police urge residents to lock their vehicles when left unoccupied.

When you are at a gas station, remove your keys and lock your vehicle when you go out to pump gas or get inside, the police are warning.

If you are carrying a purse or bag, make sure it is not conspicuous or easily accessible.

If anyone has any information or videos of burglaries or motor vehicle thefts, police ask you to share them with the Southington Police Department Auto Theft Task Force via email, [email protected]

Police also urge people to lock their doors even if you are parked in front of your house, in your driveway, or inside your garage. They said criminals like to walk down the street and see if a car is unlocked. If so, they open the door and take whatever is visible and move on to the next target.

Where the Southington thefts from vehicles have occurred

Southington Police said someone in a silver Audi Q5 that had been stolen from Wolcott took the victim’s handbag from a car at the Mobil at 1896 Meriden Waterbury Turnpike at 3:47 p.m. on September 6 as the victim was pumping gasoline.

The suspects left at high speed. Police said the vehicle was seized and processed.

On September 7, a victim was pumping gasoline at 10 a.m. at the Sunoco gas station at 398 Main Street and his purse was stolen from the passenger side of the vehicle.

On September 8, a victim was inside Salsa’s Southwest Grill at 4:51 p.m. when someone entered the vehicle and removed a purse.

Police said they had not identified any suspects.

On September 10, a handbag was stolen from a vehicle at the T / A Travel Center on Meriden-Waterbury Road at 8:18 p.m. while the owner of the vehicle was pumping gasoline.

Police said a vehicle pulled over on the opposite side of the vehicle and someone in that car stole his purse.

A handbag was stolen at 11:04 a.m. on Sunday from the Mobil at 1896 Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike as the victim was pumping gasoline, police said.

They said a man got out of a white BMW SUV, entered the passenger side of the vehicle and stole the handbag.

At 11:20 a.m. on Sunday, a black diaper bag was stolen from the front passenger seat as the victim pumped gasoline from the Food Bag at 960 Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike.

Police said the description was the same as the suspect in the robbery moments earlier

Earlier this month, at 8:06 p.m. on September 4, the theft was a theft from a vehicle at Food Bag at 960 Meriden Waterbury Turnpike. Police said the suspicious vehicle was also seized and processed.

The police offer the following advice:

Lock your doors

Most burglaries and car thefts come from unlocked cars. Even if you are parked in front of your house, in your driveway, or inside your garage, lock your doors. Criminals like to walk down the street and see if a car is unlocked, if so they open the door and take whatever is visible and move on to the next target. However, if the door is locked, they are more likely to continue.

Secure your vehicle

Roll your car windows completely and activate the car alarm, but don’t rely on it as the only way to deter a thief. A car thief can break into and out of your car in about 30 seconds, fast enough that most of them won’t be scared of an alarm.

Keep your vehicle tidy

Thieves love to shop! Avoid leaving anything visible in the car. Almost anything visible from the outside – even if you think it is worthless – could be considered valuable to a thief.

Your spare change, sunglasses, even an empty bag (a thief may think there is something inside the bag) could be valuable in a thief’s mind.

Hide all evidence

Store your electronics and accessories out of sight, or just take them with you. The evidence alone might be enough to pique the interest of thieves, including items like power cords, adapters and suction cup mounts for GPS windshields. If you remove the suction cup, be sure to wipe the windshield ring; it’s a dead giveaway that you own a GPS.

Hide before you park

Get into the habit of putting the items you want in the trunk of your car before you reach your destination. Thieves will linger in busy parking lots looking for you to store your valuables.

Smart parking

• Park in a busy, well-lit area and avoid hiding from large vehicles, fences, or foliage.
• Avoid parking in isolated and poorly lit areas.

What to do if you witness a theft:

If you witness a break-in or theft in progress, police ask you to call 911 immediately and provide as much information as possible to the 911 dispatcher, including:

• Location – Provide an address, block number or specific location in a parking lot.
• Description of the suspect – Provide as much information as possible, i.e. gender, race, age, height, weight, hair color and length, hair color and length of the face, the colors and style of clothing, and identifying marks such as tattoos and piercings.
• Direction – If the suspect flees, indicate the direction of travel. If they run away on a bicycle or in a vehicle, describe the color, make, model and license plate number, if it is safe to do so!

The new Ram 1500 Limited is a flash truck, packed with as many features as most luxury cars. It’s definitely a pickup for the boss.

Words: Kyle cassidy

| Pictures Tom gasnier

What does the aspiring Ram buyer really want? A bigger, well loaded and more expensive truck of course. And to that end, Ram’s local outpost has been bolstered with the introduction of the latest generation “DT” of the 1500.

A quick explanation. In the United States, Ram Trucks sell both the DT 1500 and the older generation ‘DS’, dubbed the Classic, at a lower price. It’s this older model that we’ve had exclusively here, but with the arrival of the next-gen truck, the local lineup has been revamped. We now have the DT available in premium Laramie and Limited premium specs, while older DS trucks are available in lower quality Express and Warlock trims.

There is a price increase associated with the new model, but everything is more expensive lately. Sheesh, that inflation rate, eh? Where the old DS Laramie was selling for $ 119,990, the new DT is $ 132,990 while the Limited we were driving was $ 159,990. It is quite a ticket for a pickup but then it is quite a truck. Not that the old one was exactly lacking in space, but the DT is longer, slightly wider and sits on an extended wheelbase, making way for an even more spacious cabin.

The Hemi has a decent distribution of torque across its range, with real traction starting at 2,000 rpm, and pulls up to 5,500 rpm.

The Limited is a flash platform with a number of perks, such as automatic side steps that extend when you open the door, making it easier to enter the cabin. Here you’ll find a large 12-inch portrait-oriented touchscreen on the new dashboard. This truck is covered in leather, the seats are covered in soft full grain leather and there are miles of double stitching. Harder plastics are relegated to the lower regions of the cabin, while there are plenty of additional extras like the leather-wrapped grab handle and ornate stitching reminiscent of the Old West. There are countless USB chargers and plenty of storage space in the cabin. The seats are heated (as is the steering wheel), ventilated and motorized and there is additional adjustment at the steering wheel and pedals.

Its rear quarters are expansive with a true three-sided bench offering matching leg and head height, while there’s even a recline function. And the seats can also be folded up to increase storage in the cabin when on duty. If you tire of the V8 soundtrack, you can pump up the 900-watt Harman Kardon system with its 19 speakers; apparently it is the most powerful system ever installed on a pickup. When muted you’ll notice this Ram is roaming royally, noise levels are dampened through active noise cancellation and acoustic glass.

The Limited comes standard with the Rambox tray, incorporating storage compartments in the side of the well and a tri-fold tonneau cover. The bridge is more easily accessed with a retractable step in the rear left corner, while the tailgate features remote release, smooth falling action, and an assist spring that makes it easy to pull out. put back in place. Despite its size, the Limited’s payload is not huge, 701 kg. But that’s the towing capacity you buy the Ram 1500 for, with the capacity to haul up to 4,500 kg.

Adding to its repertoire of flash trucks, the Limited rolls on air springs for a more consistent progression. It’s still a body truck on a chassis, but with a big rear axle, so don’t expect a ride to rival a Roller, although it is lavish enough for something with such a towing rate. . It is also adjustable in height; you can lower it for easier loading or raise it for off-roading. With its switchable 4×4 system, which includes an on-demand type AWD mode, it rolls smoothly along gravel roads, driving up hills without any unruly differential jumps while flattening rough ripples.

The 5.7-liter V8 is the only engine option, with the same output of 291 kW and 556 Nm as before, again processed by an eight-speed automatic. The e-torque badge on the domed hood refers to the engine’s mild hybrid attributes now with idle / stop operation and improved cylinder deactivation.

The Hemi has a decent distribution of torque across its range, with real traction starting at 2,000 rpm, and pulls up to 5,500 rpm. The cylinder deactivation system goes into the background; you’ll notice an eco light on the dashboard and a flat exhaust note as the engine halves its displacement. It’s surprising how often four cylinders can get the job done. The idle / stop operation is well tuned and reactivates the V8 quickly and intelligently. However, that doesn’t really reduce the appetite for fuel, averaging in the upper range of 16 L / 100 km. And we haven’t subjected the Ram to any real work. We would hate to think about how much gas it sucks up when hauling a big trailer.

When cornering, body roll is not a problem but rather gigantic mass as it never feels small. It rides bumps smartly and has a lot of grip with all that rubber on the road. The 1500 steers fairly quickly around corners, although the bar itself lacks a significant connection; it’s the screeching of the tires rather than the steering feel that signals you’re trying a little hard. There are no drive modes – it’s a truck, remember – or paddle shifters, but buttons let you set a “speed limit” so the car doesn’t shift. beyond the selected report. This helps to stop any gear hunting and would be good for towing and hill work. The car is otherwise decent with both smooth shifting and a willingness to downshift.

The RHD conversion on this platform is done well by the Walkinshaw automotive group in Melbourne. The switch to an electric parking brake does away with the oddly located foot-operated mechanism of the old truck. Its mirrors are still too small – you can lose cars in the blind spot – but the DT generation brings with it new active safety features, including blind spot monitoring. There is an active cruise which is a smooth operator in heavy traffic, and additional parking cameras are definitely helpful. You can never tell how far (or usually how far) you are from sticking your nose into something. It’s still a beast to maneuver, with an even larger turning radius than the old model. Although it has a self-parking mode, trying to find a suitable spot is another thing.

It is the size of this Ram 1500 that determines the buyer. They will need a sufficiently wide aisle, a large operating budget, and something very heavy to tow. Although we suspect this rather chic truck won’t do too many tough jobsites, given its hefty price tag and sophisticated interior.

Statistics

Model Ram 1500 Limited Price $ 159,990

Motor 5654 cm3, V8, EFI, 291 kW / 556 Nm

Transmission 8-speed automatic, switchable 4×4

Vital 7.05sec 0-100km / h, 12.2L / 100km, 283g / km, 2749 (claimed) kg