While the Enquirer rolled out their article on signs of life beyond Target at the Newport Pavilion development I was preparing my own update on the development. Among the items covered in the Enquirer article include: Committments from Chipotle, Chick Fil A, and BW3, all rumored to be interested in the site but concerns had […]
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Ordinance Counter Point – Don Martin’s Possible Point of View
In an attempt to represent the entire issue surrounding the new ordinance and the various perspectives beyond my own I will try and represent the other point of view with the following points: The original ordinance regulating the placement of tables and chairs in the public right-of-way was adopted in February 2004 and amended in […]
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Possible Restaurants Coming to Old Warners Building
I have personally met with a couple of investors interested in the old Warners and Pergola restaurant building on Fort Thomas Avenue. Interest appears to be high but price as always could be a sticking point. Those that I have spoken with are very interested in the location and based on the sales at the […]
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Fort Thomas Real Estate Update
As I am currently in the process of trying to re-finance my home to a 4.75% interest rate and taking a few years off my loan term I thought it a good time to refresh a few data points on the current housing market in Fort Thomas. It has been a crazy couple years for […]
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Fort Thomas Crime; A Bicycle Connection?
The Nixle service has come in handy again as two recent crime alerts that have gone unpublicized but that could threaten your home. Last week the Fort Thomas Police Department issued an alert regarding what the department characterized as [experiencing] an unusual amount of bicycle thefts. The department encouraged citizens to keep their bikes secured and […]
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Update on Military Homes in Tower Park
The Enquirer tells us today that at Monday’s council meeting there was concern about the city’s ability to secure the houses from the VA – largely based on price. A few thoughts: The concern seems to be based on no new information. Council is concerned that they can not make a deal work based on […]
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Update on Historical Marker in Evergreen Cemetary
As an update to a story I mentioned a couple months ago about an effort to raise funds for a historical marker for the Evergreen Cemetery I received this press release over the weekend: On Saturday, January 23, a group of Campbell Countians will unveil a new Kentucky Historical Highway Marker on US 27/Alexandria Pike […]
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Retail News of Interest to Fort Thomas
A couple of news items on the retail front: 1. The Chipotle in Highland Heights opens next week. While the store is in Highland Heights it will still be the closest Chipotle to Fort Thomas (unless of course the once rumored store in the Newport Pavilion comes to fruition). To celebrate its arrival, the restaurant […]
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The Newport Pavilion has their blueprint for success – What is ours?
Growing up in Fort Thomas, you just get used to driving to other cities to run errands or to be entertained. Perhaps that is part of the reason why all the excitement surrounds the Newport Pavilion. Don’t get me wrong, I’m excited as anyone about the prospects of dining at Chick-Fil-A or shopping at Target […]
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Fort Thomas on Etsy
Don’t know what Etsy is? You should – it is the eBay for local artists. Many believe we are about to come out of an era in the US where big box retail has ruled the day and see a renaissance in main street boutique stores. Etsy has gone a long way in fueling this […]