Hunter Thomas’s family-style restaurant Padrino’s would be the model for his Fort Thomas eatery. It is located at 111 Main Street in Milford, Ohio. By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor Fort Thomas resident Hunter Thomas has been interested in opening a restaurant in Fort Thomas for some time. He has two successful restaurant businesses […]
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Public Hearing Set to Review Revisions to CBD Project
About 75 residents attended the last Planning Commission public hearing on the Central Business District proposal. A new public hearing has been set to review some changes to the Phase One plan. By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor The Fort Thomas Planning Commission met Wednesday, July 17, to discuss a few changes to the […]
Design Review Board Approves Business District Proposal
After approval by the Fort Thomas Planning Commission, the developers presented a revised plan for their Central Business District development to the Design Review Board. By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor At its May meeting, the Fort Thomas Design Review Board unanimously approved the initial proposal for a new mixed-use development in the Central […]
Revamped Central Business District Proposal Approved by Planning Commission
Woodland Place resident, Neil Leyshock appeals to the Fort Thomas Planning Commission. Architect for the project, Sari Lehtinen, and developer, Rick Griewe, sit behind. By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor In a five-to-one vote, the Fort Thomas Planning Commission approved the Phase One proposal for the Fort Thomas Town Center, a mixed-use development located […]
World-class Entertainment Venue Centerpiece of Ovation Project
Corporex Managing Director Thomas Banta announces agreement with AEG Worldwide/PromoWest to build a $40 million concert venue for the Ovation Project in Newport. By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor Covington-based developer Corporex will partner with international concert promoter AEG Worldwide/PromoWest to bring a $40 million dollar music venue to the banks of the Licking […]
Announcement Coming This Week on Newport Ovation Project
The Ohio River near Newport. The Ovation project will be built at the confluence of the Ohio and Licking rivers. By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor An announcement about the Ovation Project in Newport is scheduled to happen this Thursday, May 9. The project, approved in November of last year, set this spring as […]
New Dates for Public Hearings Related to Central Business District Proposal
The plan for the proposed development for North Fort Thomas Avenue has been revised and a new public hearing is set for May 29. By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor Revisions to a development proposal for the Fort Thomas Central Business District has led to rescheduling of public hearings set to review the original […]
Design Board Asks Developer for Alternatives
Rendering of proposed Fort Thomas Central Business District showing some of the materials under consideration. By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor The Fort Thomas Design Review Board has asked developers of a proposed Central Business District to rethink some aspects of their design and consider returning with alternatives. On Thursday evening, the design board […]
Second Public Hearing Scheduled for Development Proposal
At 6:45 p.m. the Mess Hall was filling up for the public hearing on a Central Business District development proposal. By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor After three hours of discussion and public comment, the Fort Thomas Planning Commission voted to table a decision on a proposed Central Business District development project. On Wednesday […]
Public Hearing Set for Planning Commission to Discuss Central Business District Proposal
Fort Thomas Planning Commission set a date for a public hearing on April 17 to review a development proposal for the central business district. By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor A public hearing has been set by the Fort Thomas Planning Commission for discussion and a possible vote on a proposal for a mixed-use […]

