Flooding in Your Seminole Home?

1/27/2021 (Permalink)

SERVPRO specializes in storm damage restoration services. Their IICRC trained and experience technicians are up for the job.

SERVPRO can mitigate flood damage to Seminole homes

Seminole, FL is named after the Seminole Indians who originally inhabited the area. Between the 1840s and 1860s, white settlers arrived and began to settle the location.

A Local Home Becomes a Community Hub

 In 1879 a homestead was built by Albert and Dell Meares. Along with their ten children, they developed a sense of community with their neighbors. Their home doubled as the local post office, and folks would come in to pick up their mail. They enjoyed visiting and trading news while waiting for the mail cart to come from Clearwater. Today this is Seminole City Park, and the lake in the middle of the park is named after the Meares.

A Formal Post Office & a Church

In 1886 a Post Office building was established at Bay Pines Triangle. Five years later, Marvin’s Church was founded. It was the first church in the Seminole area. In 1921 a hurricane destroyed the building, but the members rebuilt the church in 1924. Later it became the Seminole United Methodist Church.

The City Expands

By 1894 a thriving community had formed. This year brought the first school to town. The Seminole Cemetery and Seminole Civic Association were established that year as well. The Lone Pilgrim Baptist Cemetery was added in 1896.

Travel Becomes Easier in Seminole

In 1911 Seminole is connected to St. Petersburg via the first bridge to be built. It spans across Long Bayou. In 1914 the Tampa & Golf Coast Railway started service to other areas of Pinellas County. 

Important Seminole Events

Seminole continued to expand and grow through the years. Business came to the area, and families moved to the region. Here are some of Seminole’s highlights:

•   Seminole Elementary School opened in 1915. It is still in operation today.
•   Citrus groves are started in the ‘20s and ‘30s.
•   The economy shifts from agriculture to residential in the ‘40s and ‘50s.
•   Earthen Dam was constructed in 1949. 
•   Seminole Volunteer Fire Department was founded in 1957.
•   In 1970, the City of Seminole became incorporated as a municipality.

Today it is a beautiful town with a new Seminole City Center. Local businesses have opened, bringing new commerce to the location. Also, in 2017 Waterfront Park opened with Phase I. Residents can now enjoy picnics, kayaking or boating, and a stunning playground climbing globe. 

Sports Player Home

Several famous sports personalities call Seminole their home, including:

•   Bobby Wilson – Major League Baseball
•   Casey Kotchman – Major League Baseball
•   Brett Phillips - – Major League Baseball
•   Brittany Lincicome – Professional Golfer
•   Randy Savage – Pro Wrestler

SERVPRO Provides Flood Damage Services to Seminole

Hurricanes can bring floodwaters surging into homes. When this happens, you want a professional restoration company to mitigate the damage. Floodwater is highly contaminated and should only get handled by experts with the proper PPE and devices. 

Contaminants can include:

•   Bacteria & viruses
•   Debris
•   Medical waste
•   Chemical waste
•   Dead animals & insects

We understand the dangers involved and take all necessary precautions. We extract the water, disinfect all impacted areas, and dry out the building. Our goal is to leave your home, “Like it never even happened.” 

For professional flood damage services in Seminole, contact SERVPRO of Seminole & Central Gulf Beaches at (727) 391-6212.