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- Pinellas County
- 8/4/25
- 08/04/2025
- 26 Minutes
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Overview: At the recent meeting of the Tarpon Springs Heritage Preservation Board, the board approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for replacing the asbestos roof of a historic home with asphalt shingles. The house, a contributing Victorian structure located on West Orange Street, is believed to have been built between 1901 and 1902 by Ernest Mears, a founding member of Tarpon Springs and a prominent sponge broker. The structure was later inherited by his daughter, Ernestine, and her husband, Colonel Salih, a civil engineer influential in the town’s development.
- FL
- Pinellas County
- 5/5/25
- 05/05/2025
- 48 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: In a recent meeting, the Tarpon Springs Heritage Preservation Board approved an application for the demolition of a historic property, with implications for future redevelopment plans. The decision came after extensive deliberation, weighing economic necessity against the preservation of historical integrity.
- FL
- Pinellas County
- 4/7/25
- 04/07/2025
- 68 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: The Tarpon Springs Heritage Preservation Board convened to review a significant proposal for the elevation and renovation of a historic property on Grand Boulevard. This application, identified as 2519, sought approval for extensive modifications to the Tudor Revival style home, including raising it six feet, enclosing the patio, and adding a wraparound wood deck. The project prompted thorough scrutiny from the board, planners, and the public, with discussions focusing on the architectural integrity, design elements, and compliance with historical standards.
- FL
- Pinellas County
- 03/03/2025
- 53 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: The Tarpon Springs Heritage Preservation Board recently convened to review applications for Certificates of Appropriateness concerning signage at a historic office and window replacements in a residential property. The board approved both applications after discussions on maintaining historical integrity while accommodating modern needs. Additionally, broader community initiatives related to home elevation projects were highlighted.
- FL
- Pinellas County
- 2/3/25
- 02/03/2025
- 38 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: During the latest Tarpon Springs Heritage Preservation Board meeting, the board approved the installation of awnings on a historic property on Hibiscus Street. The decision included a restrictive covenant to ensure future compliance with historic preservation standards. The meeting also covered the potential impact of the state’s Elevate Florida program on local historic neighborhoods, particularly regarding flood damage mitigation.
