TAMPA | Floridan Palace Hotel | 20 stories | 213 hotel rooms | Restoration | Completed - Page 7

JBrisco · April 3rd, 2007, 09:53 PM

Wow I can't believe they are finally following through with the Florida Hotel, I'm excited for it to come back alive.
Next is the Kress building lol!

moxwax · April 3rd, 2007, 11:06 PM

Good to hear they're committed to doing this. It's been way too long...

thehappysmith · April 4th, 2007, 12:36 AM

Glad to hear they're going to relight the sign. My view of the Tampa Theatre's sign will soon disappear behind Element so it'll be nice to still be able to see a bit of vintage on the skyline.

smiley · April 4th, 2007, 04:30 AM

Told ya . . .

AKBTampa · April 4th, 2007, 04:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thehappysmith

Glad to hear they're going to relight the sign. My view of the Tampa Theatre's sign will soon disappear behind Element so it'll be nice to still be able to see a bit of vintage on the skyline.

I hope it won't be as bright as the T. Theater sign. Too bright, I doubt it was that bright back in the 30s.

tampamobster21 · April 4th, 2007, 04:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AKBTampa

I hope it won't be as bright as the T. Theater sign. Too bright, I doubt it was that bright back in the 30s.

One could only guess.

thehappysmith · April 4th, 2007, 11:12 PM

It doesn't exactly keep me up at night so I don't really think it's all that bright. The light Skypoint had on while they were doing work on the pool level at night was horrible, but of course that was also only temporary. The real problem for downtown residents is going to be CSX's new engineer/asshole, who seems to enjoy lingering over the whistle blasts between 2 and 3 every morning.
Anyway sorry to get off topic.

AKBTampa · April 23rd, 2007, 07:14 PM

To prove that indeed renovations are underway at the Floridan Hotel, Tampa's Downtown Partnership released this blurb and picture in their weekly "Monday Morning Memo" under the "Seeing in Believing" section:
Many have heard the news, but some still are not sure if renovations are really being done on The Floridan Hotel. The Partnership’s online publication, InTown Tampa, currently features an article about the renovations that are underway. Still, some want more proof. There is growing exterior evidence things are happening. Most notable is the new roof that was recently installed. Checkout an aerial shot of The Floridan’s new roof taken by the City of Tampa by clicking here.

Roof picture here: http://www.tampasdowntown.com/Editor...dan%20roof.pdf

Tampa on the move. · April 24th, 2007, 08:23 PM

The roof looks really nice.. Now if they can get the inside and exterior to look as good, you can bet this hotel will be the place to be on the grand reopening on New Years Eve..

tampamobster21 · April 25th, 2007, 05:21 AM

I will be there!

JBrisco · April 25th, 2007, 09:28 PM

Oh yah me too!

FloridaFuture · June 3rd, 2007, 09:29 PM

While I was in downtown today for my birthday, I noticed almost all of the windows on the Floridan facing East have been replaced with new windows. Other then a few of the upper floors and the column of windows behind the exterior construction elevator. There were also construction people walking around it with a truck or two. It is starting to look nicer.

TamBay · June 4th, 2007, 06:34 AM

Does anyone know if the New Year's Eve bash is still on???

John F · June 4th, 2007, 06:58 PM

The New Years Eve thing was just speculation to begin with TamBay. I don't think it will be officially on or not until December whent he project is near / has been completed.

tampamobster21 · June 4th, 2007, 08:22 PM

If it is then I will be one of the first people buying tickets.

Jasonhouse · June 4th, 2007, 08:53 PM

^if the public has access at all.

tampamobster21 · June 4th, 2007, 09:33 PM

I think that would be extremely selfish! I hope they bring back The Sapphire Room. I would love to see it revamped.

jonknee · June 4th, 2007, 09:45 PM

I could see it being an invite only event, that way you only get the who's who of the area. Or at least a high-end deal where you need to get a room, etc etc. In any case, it's great to see someone restoring a historic building.

tampamobster21 · June 4th, 2007, 11:53 PM

Instead of tearing it down to make it another empty surface like some other people are doing.

AKBTampa · June 7th, 2007, 11:14 PM

Especially since it is the last historic high-rise left in the city (city hall doesn't count).

April 4th, 2007, 04:30 AM	#124
smiley Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,098 Likes (Received): 0	Told ya . . . __________________ Do I contradict myself? Well then, I contradict myself. I am large. I contain multitudes. I don't pretend 'cause I don't care.

April 25th, 2007, 05:21 AM	#130
tampamobster21 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Boston, Massachusetts Posts: 1,336 Likes (Received): 0	I will be there! __________________ Jacques Derrida (1930 - 2004) To pretend, I actually do the thing: I have therefore only pretended to pretend.

June 4th, 2007, 06:58 PM	#134
John F Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Palm Harbor, Florida Posts: 2,214 Likes (Received): 0	The New Years Eve thing was just speculation to begin with TamBay. I don't think it will be officially on or not until December whent he project is near / has been completed. __________________ Raw Charge - Tampa Bay Lightning hockey

June 4th, 2007, 08:22 PM	#135
tampamobster21 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Boston, Massachusetts Posts: 1,336 Likes (Received): 0	If it is then I will be one of the first people buying tickets. __________________ Jacques Derrida (1930 - 2004) To pretend, I actually do the thing: I have therefore only pretended to pretend.

June 4th, 2007, 09:33 PM	#137
tampamobster21 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Boston, Massachusetts Posts: 1,336 Likes (Received): 0	I think that would be extremely selfish! I hope they bring back The Sapphire Room. I would love to see it revamped. __________________ Jacques Derrida (1930 - 2004) To pretend, I actually do the thing: I have therefore only pretended to pretend.

April 3rd, 2007, 09:53 PM	#121
JBrisco USF Architecture Student Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tampa, FLA Posts: 1,525 Likes (Received): 0	Wow I can't believe they are finally following through with the Florida Hotel, I'm excited for it to come back alive. Next is the Kress building lol!

April 3rd, 2007, 11:06 PM	#122
moxwax Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Tampa, Tallahassee FL Posts: 289 Likes (Received): 0	Good to hear they're committed to doing this. It's been way too long...

April 4th, 2007, 12:36 AM	#123
thehappysmith Two-bit Hack Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Greenville Posts: 333 Likes (Received): 0	Glad to hear they're going to relight the sign. My view of the Tampa Theatre's sign will soon disappear behind Element so it'll be nice to still be able to see a bit of vintage on the skyline.

April 4th, 2007, 11:12 PM	#127
thehappysmith Two-bit Hack Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Greenville Posts: 333 Likes (Received): 0	It doesn't exactly keep me up at night so I don't really think it's all that bright. The light Skypoint had on while they were doing work on the pool level at night was horrible, but of course that was also only temporary. The real problem for downtown residents is going to be CSX's new engineer/asshole, who seems to enjoy lingering over the whistle blasts between 2 and 3 every morning. Anyway sorry to get off topic.

April 23rd, 2007, 07:14 PM	#128
AKBTampa Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: St. Petersburg - Tampa Posts: 613 Likes (Received): 0	To prove that indeed renovations are underway at the Floridan Hotel, Tampa's Downtown Partnership released this blurb and picture in their weekly "Monday Morning Memo" under the "Seeing in Believing" section: Many have heard the news, but some still are not sure if renovations are really being done on The Floridan Hotel. The Partnership’s online publication, InTown Tampa, currently features an article about the renovations that are underway. Still, some want more proof. There is growing exterior evidence things are happening. Most notable is the new roof that was recently installed. Checkout an aerial shot of The Floridan’s new roof taken by the City of Tampa by clicking here. Roof picture here: http://www.tampasdowntown.com/Editor...dan%20roof.pdf

April 24th, 2007, 08:23 PM	#129
Tampa on the move. Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Tampa Posts: 422 Likes (Received): 2	The roof looks really nice.. Now if they can get the inside and exterior to look as good, you can bet this hotel will be the place to be on the grand reopening on New Years Eve..

April 25th, 2007, 09:28 PM	#131
JBrisco USF Architecture Student Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tampa, FLA Posts: 1,525 Likes (Received): 0	Oh yah me too!

June 3rd, 2007, 09:29 PM	#132
FloridaFuture Former Mod Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Tampa/Gainesville Posts: 5,234 Likes (Received): 0	While I was in downtown today for my birthday, I noticed almost all of the windows on the Floridan facing East have been replaced with new windows. Other then a few of the upper floors and the column of windows behind the exterior construction elevator. There were also construction people walking around it with a truck or two. It is starting to look nicer.

June 4th, 2007, 06:34 AM	#133
TamBay Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 115 Likes (Received): 0	Does anyone know if the New Year's Eve bash is still on???

June 4th, 2007, 08:53 PM	#136
Jasonhouse Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 12,277 Likes (Received): 8	^if the public has access at all.

June 4th, 2007, 09:45 PM	#138
jonknee Downtown resident Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tampa Posts: 2,286 Likes (Received): 0	I could see it being an invite only event, that way you only get the who's who of the area. Or at least a high-end deal where you need to get a room, etc etc. In any case, it's great to see someone restoring a historic building.

June 4th, 2007, 11:53 PM	#139
tampamobster21 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Boston, Massachusetts Posts: 1,336 Likes (Received): 0	Instead of tearing it down to make it another empty surface like some other people are doing. __________________ Jacques Derrida (1930 - 2004) To pretend, I actually do the thing: I have therefore only pretended to pretend.

June 7th, 2007, 11:14 PM	#140
AKBTampa Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: St. Petersburg - Tampa Posts: 613 Likes (Received): 0	Especially since it is the last historic high-rise left in the city (city hall doesn't count).

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