Updated
status on the ROUNDABOUT at our entrance: As of
January 24 2008, FDOT and the city are still working to
finalize the “transfer of right-of-way” (FDOT needs to
own the land that the roundabout will occupy). FDOT will
not issue the final permit approval until the transfer
is complete. The city says they are prepared to send the
project out for bids as soon as the permit is approved.
This bureaucratic process has obviously taken much too
long, but this will be a terrific improvement to our
entrance when it's finally built.
The A1A/Seaway Drive reconstruction project is
progressing. The stretch of A1A south of Harbour Isle
(down in the area of Ocean Village) is almost complete,
and the area looks much better. The portion of
A1A/Seaway Drive adjacent to our property is planned for
2008.
The refurbishment of Causeway Park (directly
across the street from Harbour Isle) is still in the
planning phase. Responsibility for the project is being
moved from the county to the city. The scope of the
project has been scaled down with a smaller budget, but
the improved layout, landscaping, and parking will be a
great improvement to the overall appearance of our
immediate area. Construction is not expected to begin
until 2009.
The vacant land next to Harbour Isle (where the mobile
home community was previously located) has been cleaned
up, and is still for sale. There has been some public
discussion about the desirability of combining this
property with the adjacent land that is currently
occupied by the water treatment plant. City officials
have stated their desire to move the plant inland within
five years, thereby making that additional land
available for public use and/or potentially private
development.
With two “hurricane-free” years, the landscaping
throughout Harbour Isle East is in good condition. Our
irrigation system has been refined, and is now more
efficient and uses less water.
The East Clubhouse has wireless internet access
available for use by residents. Please limit your usage
to occasional non-business purposes.
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