End of an era, start of a new opportunity Sun International s Boardwalk Casino in Port Elizabeth. Picture: THE HERALD Image:
When the Boardwalk opened its doors to the public more than 20 years ago, it was to much excitement and glee. Over the years, thousands of jobs were created and it provided a space for entertainment for the whole family.
It truly became a popular leisure destination for residents and tourists. But over the years its popularity began to dwindle, particularly as the city’s other shopping malls such as Baywest began to improve their offerings as one-stop shopping and leisure centres.
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The South Tama County School Board met in person for the first time this school year. Meetings have been taking place over Google Meets due to the pandemic. Four of the five members including Alan Kline, Mandy Lekin, Penny Tyynismaa and Clint Werner along with Superintendent Jared Smith gathered at the Partnership Center gym. Ron Houghton joined the meeting online.
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The sale of South Tama school property was approved at Monday’s school board meeting. Following a public hearing at the beginning of the board’s regular meeting on Feb. 1, the South Tama County School Board approved the sale of the former South Tama Primary building lot to Chicago-based developer National Retail Development, LLC for $50,000.
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The sale of school property and a potential new business is on the horizon for South Tama Schools and the City of Tama.
A proposal to purchase the lot at 806 State Street for $50,000 has been received from National Retail Development, LLC, a Chicago-based developer.
School board president, Penny Tyynismaa indicated during Monday’s regular school board meeting that, pending the sale, the intended use of the lot would be to construct a new Family Dollar retail store.
Following a brief discussion, the board voted 5-0 to set a public hearing on Monday, Feb 1 for the sale of the school property. The hearing will provide an opportunity for community members to express their approval or displeasure in the property sale.