Jonathan Shute bought a rundown fish camp on the the Little Manatee River and began turning it into a resort. ...more

March 21, 2010

As buyers rush to find homes before the federal tax credit expires next month, experts say they should be cautious. About 60 percent of the homes on the market in Tampa Bay are distressed sales. In some cases, these properties can allow buyers to stretch their budgets even more, but there are potential pitfalls. ...more

March 19, 2010

The Hillsborough County Commission wants Gov. Charlie Crist keep pushing the federal government to provide relief for homeowners affected by Chinese drywall. ...more

March 17, 2010

The first contested trial concerning toxic drywall gets under way today in New Orleans. ...more

March 16, 2010

Nearly two years after a flood rendered the downtown fire station uninhabitable, city workers got started last week on a long-awaited renovation. ...more

November 23, 2009

City leaders have good news for people in this South Tampa neighborhood: Plans for Bern's Park finally are moving toward fruition. ...more

January 28, 2009

Liduvina "Lucy" Nieves's home for three decades was deteriorating. What remained was an emotional bond and a roof over her head. ...more

January 21, 2009

Liduvina "Lucy" Nieves's home for three decades was deteriorating. What remained was an emotional bond and a roof over her head. ...more

January 21, 2009

HISTORIC HYDE PARK - The Historic Hyde Park Neighborhood Association is hosting a meeting Thursday to review plans for Bern's Park. "It's been a long delay, but I think things are going to start happening soon," said association President Rosemary Henderson. ...more

January 20, 2009

A small fire in one of the back rooms at a Greyhound bus terminal in downtown St. Petersburg this evening will cause the terminal to be out of service for the rest of the night, St. Petersburg Fire & Rescue Lt. Joel Granata said. ...more

January 2, 2009