Only a few years ago, Pinellas County and city officials were worrying aloud that condo developers were going to snatch up all the county's waterfront property, driving off the Pinellas tourism and hospitality industry. Long before that could happen, the state's real estate market collapsed, bringing the condo development craze to a halt. ...more

May 30, 2009

The School Board of Highlands County continues to ponder the issues of student safety, the need for new classrooms and tough budget times as it grapples with construction plans for new classrooms at the Lake Placid middle and high schools. ...more

November 25, 2008

Even in tough budget times, there are lines that cannot be crossed. So I was startled by this tidbit reported recently by the Associated Press: When Sarah Palin was mayor of Wasilla, Alaska, the small town began billing sexual-assault victims for the cost of rape kits and forensic exams. ...more

September 30, 2008

City employees who are doing a good job will get a raise, if a modest one, after all. ...more

September 19, 2008

Representatives from 20 local athletic leagues had until 5 p.m. Friday to return a questionnaire asking them if they would pay a $20-per-player annual user fee to help fund the parks department during tough budget times. ...more

August 31, 2008

The old Gobblers have won many battles, but they may have lost the war to create a public library in the former Turkey Creek High. ...more

August 23, 2008

The City Council has given Tampa firefighters most of the pay increase they were seeking. ...more

August 22, 2008

With gas costs higher than ever, city and county officials are looking for ways to save money on fuel. ...more

July 16, 2008

Mayor Rick Baker will lead a delegation to Takamatsu, Japan, today as part of a continuing cultural exchange between the sister cities that spans more than four decades. ...more

June 28, 2008

ST. PETERSBURG - Mayor Rick Baker will lead a delegation to Takamatsu, Japan, tomorrow as part of a continuing cultural exchange between the sister cities that spans more than four decades. ...more

June 27, 2008