Are you dreaming of a white Christmas? "Welcome to Christmas at the White House." These words greet all visitors before entering the enchanting winter wonderland created by Nancy and Bill White, who live beyond Lorida. ...more

December 17, 2008

Washington Heights residents will get a chance tonight to offer their input on a conceptual plan that aims to revitalize the neighborhood. The Washington Heights Neighborhood Development Plan will be unveiled at 7 tonight at the Boys and Girls Club, by Keith and Schnars, the city's planner. ...more

November 6, 2008

There won't be a caboose or even a train depot involved, but the city's long-awaited Railroad Square beautification project is finally back on track. ...more

November 24, 2007

FAIRS & FESTS Today Haunted Horse-A-Ween features the famous Haunted Hayride, games, prizes, food and fun for the whole family; Fridays and Saturdays through Oct. 27; 6-11 p.m. today (non-scary rides from 6 to 7:15 p.m.); free admission, activities range from $2 to $20; In The Breeze Horseback Riding Ranch & Children's Camp, 7514 Gardner Road, Tampa; (813) 264-1919 ...more

October 12, 2007

SEBRING — The Washington Heights area is getting a facelift in the form of new sidewalks, landscaping and lighting. Streetscape 8 will feature new sidewalks lining the roads, removal of overhead power lines, antique street lights and new landscaping, beautifying Lemon Avenue, Martin Luther King Boulevard and North Ridgewood Drive. "We are trying to make the area aesthetically appealing and address health and safety concerns," said Pete Pollard, executive director of Community Redevelopment Agency. "We are hoping our efforts will attract reinvestment into the community." ...more

September 25, 2007