Let's call it fishing in a huge, expensive and slightly flawed barrel. Wholesale utility Tampa Bay Water has paid a contractor $88,000 to relocate fish from its C.W. Bill Young Regional Reservoir to ponds in the area. ...more

March 7, 2009

The Manatee County Port Authority has approved Port Manatee's $750 million master plan for expansion over five decades, with the immediate focus on opportunities associated with the Panama Canal expansion scheduled to be completed in 2014. ...more

February 24, 2009

Deputies are releasing surveillance photographs and video in an effort to identify two men who have burglarized four churches in northern Pinellas County since November. ...more

December 31, 2008

Teacher Arlene Martinez was a bit surprised the day Erin Brown, 13, came to her with an unusual, but touching, request. ...more

December 25, 2008

Slump? What slump? Two entrepreneurs are defying the economic downturn with construction projects at downtown New Port Richey businesses. ...more

December 20, 2008

Slump? What slump? Two entrepreneurs are defying the economic downturn with construction projects at downtown New Port Richey businesses. ...more

December 13, 2008

Although boating may be the No. 1 recreational activity in this town, finding a place to moor them or store them can be not only difficult but expensive. ...more

September 3, 2008

Dear Readers, Awhile back, Mr. HandyPerson mentioned that he had moved in early 2007 from his previous home in San Francisco and "merged" households nearby with his good friend Hannah. He promised that he would write about the move eventually. Alas, that day has arrived. ...more

August 21, 2008

Mayor Tom Katsanis got a luke-warm response from town council when he pitched plans to construct a new municipal building. ...more

August 17, 2008

With its festive atmosphere and family-friendly restaurant, San Ann Liquors & Lounge has long been a nighttime destination for locals. ...more

July 12, 2008