In the late 1920s, North Franklin Street was the backbone of Tampa's auto service and sales industry – a bustling hub of showrooms and car dealerships. ...more

February 9, 2009

City Manager Billy Poe has a vision in his head for downtown's Meridian Avenue. ...more

February 7, 2009

When municipal elections take place in Pasco County next month the mayor's seat and one spot on the City Council here will be on the ballot. For those interested in running for either position, the qualifying period to submit the necessary paperwork for the April 14 city election begins at noon this Tuesday, Feb. 10, and ends at noon Tuesday, Feb. 17. ...more

February 7, 2009

Mary Yvette Thomas Mathis, the only Plant City commissioner facing re-election this year, has announced she will seek another three-year term. ...more

February 4, 2009

Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla pirates disembarked from their ship-float Tuesday afternoon at downtown's Lykes Gaslight Square and demanded to speak with Mayor Pam Iorio. ...more

February 4, 2009

Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla "pirates" disembarked from their ship/float Tuesday afternoon at downtown's Lykes Gaslight Park and demanded to speak with Mayor Pam Iorio. "Where's the mayor? We want the mayor!" the pirates said. Pirates led Iorio to the park from Tampa City Hall, across Kennedy Boulevard. The mayor refused to hand over the city to the pirates as a crowd of onlookers took photographs, shot video and collected beads and plastic swords from the pirates. ...more

February 3, 2009

City officials are looking to the land of the Gator for help with planning Brooksville's future. ...more

February 1, 2009

Local singers, dancers, actors and musicians who star in Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center productions are rallying to keep the center alive and kicking. This year the city's Cultural Services Department found its state grant support for public events cut by $5,000, to slightly less than $9,000, said Gen Haley, city cultural and civic services marketing assistant. Next year looks even bleaker, she said. ...more

January 31, 2009

Call it the voice of the people, Port Richey style. After discerning the will of the people in a petition calling on them to authorize another referendum on doing away with Port Richey, City Council this week told City Attorney Michael Brannigan to draft an ordinance that would authorize a dissolution referendum. ...more

January 31, 2009

The already stormy sea that has engulfed the Hernando Beach channel project got rockier Wednesday. ...more

January 29, 2009