CLEARWATER - The City of Clearwater is proud to announce that Coachman Ridge Homeowners Association and four homeowners were recently selected for the neighborhood and homes of the quarter recognition program. The Neighborhood and Home Recognition Program celebrates the uniqueness of Clearwater's many neighborhoods and its residents.
The award for "Neighborhood of the Quarter" acknowledges those neighborhoods that have demonstrated community pride activities, a decrease in code violations, an increase in neighborhood involvement and empowerment, a decrease in neighborhood crime, and neighborhood sustainability.
Nominated for their dedication and perseverance to improving their neighborhood are the residents of the Coachman Ridge Neighborhood. The residents of the Coachman Ridge Neighborhood have sponsored many social activities ranging from holiday gatherings, garage sales, themed parties, monthly meetings and a welcoming committee. The residents developed Clearwater's first Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District. The homeowners are very active and meet regularly to address neighborhood concerns. The neighborhood is well maintained and an example to other neighborhoods. The Coachman Ridge Homeowners will receive a Neighborhood of the Quarter sign posted at their main entrance, a certificate presented by the Mayor, and a neighborhood photo mounted on a plaque for City Hall at the April 19 City Council meeting.
The award for "Home of the Quarter" recognizes those homeowners that have sustained or have made significant improvements to their property enhancing the neighborhood and community. The awards will be presented at the April 19 Council meeting. The following homeowners will receive a certificate of appreciation, a bronze plaque, and a "Home of the Quarter" yard sign:
Douglas Schanck of 2024 Diplomat Drive, Joseph Miani of 3206 San Carlos Street, Allen and Rosemarie Wellbrock of 2129 McKinley St., and Ross and Florence Concklin of 917 Bruce Ave.
Applications for the summer awards are available through Neighborhood Services by calling 562-4554. Applications for Summer 2007 awards must be received no later than noon on Thursday, May 31, 2007. Applications can be mailed to City of Clearwater Neighborhood Services, 100 S. Myrtle Ave., Clearwater, FL 33758-4748.
