The Rose Circle on April 1 toured the Port of Tampa aboard a 64-foot catamaran, courtesy of the Tampa Port Authority. Members were surprised to see the magnitude of the harbor from the perspective of the boat. Members reported a fun day for all. ...more

April 15, 2009

The Selmon Crosstown Expressway will stay bike-free, at least for now. Cycling enthusiast Alan Snel had asked the Tampa-Hillsborough County Expressway Authority to close down the Selmon's elevated, reversible lanes one Sunday every month or quarter to allow bicycles. ...more

February 24, 2009

A vote could come today to remake part of the Selmon Crosstown Expressway into the region's newest bike trail, at least on occasion. ...more

February 23, 2009

With just over two weeks to go, I hope your preparations are well under way for the big game. You know, I mean like stocking up on chips and dip and making sure the fridge is loaded with appropriate beverages. ...more

January 16, 2009

After spending $4,000 to advertise a job opening, the region's transportation authority decided to pull the plug on the hiring after applicants and authority members expressed confusion about what the job involves. ...more

November 8, 2008

Mayor David Pugh Jr. admits he's had a rough first term on the council. ...more

November 3, 2008

The Tampa Port Authority wants to lower the tax rate that helps support its projects, but the proposal ignited a pressing question in a poor economy: Should the port get any local tax dollars? ...more

July 18, 2008

The city's Port Authority board wants it; so do the mayor and several city council members. And a group of residents has been calling for it for months. ...more

February 23, 2008

Having the Atlantic Coast Conference football championship at Raymond James Stadium every year is too big an economic plum to let slip away, Tampa Sports Authority members said Tuesday. ...more

February 20, 2008

An executive for an international airport concessionaire wrapped up his presentation Thursday for an ambitious plan to add restaurants such as Carrabba's Italian Grill and retail outlets such as Tommy Bahama at Tampa International Airport before the city hosts the 2009 Super Bowl. ...more

December 13, 2007