In Paris, liberté comes with two wheels as a massive initiative makes its mark on every street. ...more

January 25, 2008

TAMPA - The Hillsborough County Aviation Authority today awarded an Alabama construction company a $60 million contract to build the second-stage, six-story economy parking garage. It will have 5,668 parking spaces, with 3,000 expected to be ready by Thanksgiving. ...more

January 10, 2008

Despite the myriad hours and hefty costs associated with bringing his business into compliance with the city's land development code, James "Jimmy" Ciaccio holds no hostility toward Temple Terrace officials. ...more

January 9, 2008

SEBRING — Ken Melvin and Ray Napper, two of the seven members of the Lake Denton Citizens Advisory Committee, were not happy with the committee's recommendations to re-open this closed public lake with severe restrictions. Melvin, though, reluctantly endorsed the Highlands County commissioners' decision Tuesday to reopen the popular lake –– closed since early September –– despite the number of controversial restrictions on public access. He described the lake reopening plan as too little, too late and nowhere near a good solution to a big problem. Unlike the other speakers who harshly criticized the plan, though, Melvin didn't oppose the commissioners adopting the committee's unpopular and controversial plan. ...more

January 3, 2008

After more than a year of setbacks that saw a proposed monument for war veterans lose its preferred location and then its high-profile artist, a committee dedicated to the project said it will again gain momentum in 2008. ...more

December 26, 2007

A 3.65-acre site once slated for 72 town homes will become 300 parking spaces for employees of the James A. Haley VA Medical Center. ...more

December 22, 2007

Change is coming to Hyde Park Village. The Tampa City Council voted 4-2 on Thursday to rezone the 20-year-old outdoor shopping complex for a $100 million makeover that includes condominium towers and stores. ...more

December 21, 2007

TAMPA - The Tampa City Council voted 4-2 this afternoon to preliminarily approve plans to redevelop Hyde Park Village. ...more

December 20, 2007

Sunday will probably be the busiest day with the stores opening at their usual times with a lot of "Johnny-Come-Latelys" looking for that last minute gift. Wednesday, the day after Christmas, will find many returns and exchanges and everyone looking for the after-Christmas price reductions. ...more

December 20, 2007

Owners of hybrid cars will get a break on parking fees in Miami Beach, but Tampa isn't sold on trying the idea here. ...more

December 17, 2007