Tampa Catholic coach Bob Henriquez says, "Can we build it?" Ron Funk says, "Yes we can." ...more

November 22, 2007

SEBRING — The due-diligence period on Harder Hall ends Monday, and city officials haven't heard anything to indicate the deal won't move forward. If all goes according to plan, Steve Israel, an investor from New York, will move into the next phase of the purchase. The city has a contract with Israel, who will purchase the hotel for $5.6 million. Assistant City Administrator Scott Noethlich said he has not heard anything that would suggest the buyer would not follow through with the contract. The previous purchaser, Sebring Hospitality Group, backed out of its contract Oct.4, the day before its due diligence was to end. Because the city had a back-up contract with Israel, he became the new buyer of the hotel. Nils Richter, a general contractor representing Israel, did not return phone calls seeking comment before press time. ...more

November 4, 2007

A nonprofit organization that has built some low-cost homes in West Tampa is facing scrutiny from the federal agency that regulates housing, city officials said. ...more

November 3, 2007

For nearly 22 months, police have said Sandra Prince was last seen alive on Dec. 30, 2005. ...more

October 27, 2007

TEMPLE TERRACE - For nearly 22 months, police have said Sandra Prince was last seen alive on Dec. 30, 2005. On Friday, police backed away from that date, saying it's not clear. ...more

October 26, 2007

SEBRING — Harder Hall is changing hands once again, after Sebring Hospitality Group withdrew its contract just hours before the due-diligence period ended Thursday. The city will now move forward with its contract with Steve Israel, an investor from New York, who has offered to purchase the hotel for $5.6 million. City council approved a back-up contract with Israel at a Sept. 19 meeting, in case the contract with Sebring Hospitality Group fell through. Sebring Hospitality Group requested a 30-day extension to its due-diligence period, which the city council denied at a special meeting Thursday. ...more

October 5, 2007

SEBRING — Harder Hall is changing hands once again, after Sebring Hospitality Group withdrew its contract just hours before the due-diligence period ended Thursday. ...more

October 4, 2007

John Rodda stood in the shadows of Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on a hot, sunny football Saturday, sharing a cold drink and Gator talk with his friends before a game with a longtime rival. He was back in his element, enjoying the good times. ...more

September 15, 2007