My day job has kept me busy the last couple weeks but a few random observations over the past couple weeks: Progress at the Newport Pavilion continues to roll along with the roof of Target nearly completed. I missed this little piece about a month ago from Scott Wertman but there were a couple nuggets […]
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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 News – Cinco de Mayo
A few quick updates on some stories of interest to you: The Enquirer confirmed what I have reported in the past which is that there is no hope for progress anytime soon on the Newport Pavilion development. Despite high hopes by the city manager that things will be resolved and back on track in 4 […]
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Bear Creek Saga Continues – No Hope of Progress on Newport Pavilion
The Cincinnati Business Courier reports this morning in their print edition that Bank of America has filed suit against Bear Creek on the Newport Pavilion shopping center and indicates that a request for receivership was denied on Wednesday. This is very bad news for any hopes of adding retailers to the complex anytime soon. Bank […]
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Campbell County Looking for Tax Revenue
Was it a coincidence that on tax day most everyone I know received their new tax assessment from Campbell County? Updated tax assessments are a regular occurrence but the timing I have to admit is incredible. Adding insult to injury of filing my income tax return – we receive notice that we will be paying […]
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Fort Thomas Making National News
First, a big congratulations to the Fort Thomas Independent Schools for making the Forbes list of the Top 25 School districts in the nation. The only other area district to make the list was Mason schools just up I-71. Most of the top 25 schools were located in the Northeast but Fort Thomas made the […]
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Fort Thomas News & Rumors
A couple of pieces of Fort Thomas news that may be of interest: 1. MTV appears to be filming an episode of 16 and pregnant on Madonna. After I heard the news I was able to find this preview clip of the family. 2. Spoke with a friend looking to put a retail business in […]
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Some Updates on Kroger Fuel & Newport Pavilion
So I made mention prior to the Kroger opening about a School Spirit shop that would include wear from area high schools. I am not sure what I expected when Kroger touted this feature but I have to admit that this is a pretty weak effort. And what, no Bluebirds gear? Who is to […]
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Snow Day Links
So I moved my normal administrative day from Wednesday to Thursday today on account of the annual predicted “White Death” as predicted by our local meteorological geniuses. Looking out my window at 10:30 am today on North Ft. Thomas, I’m pretty sure we all would’ve been fine with our normal routine. Anyway, here are a […]
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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 […]