A study by a Washington-based foundation found more people, more disposable income and a financially healthier East Tampa community than the one defined by 2000 U.S. Census data. ...more

November 12, 2008

Ellen Posivach obviously relishes challenges. Six months after stepping down under pressure after nine years as city manager of Tarpon Springs, she has signed on with another riverfront town, Port Richey. On a contract basis Posivach is doing the job of assistant Port Richey city manager and economic development manager. ...more

November 12, 2008

Voting in commissioners Gene Brenner and Kathy Malie to their respective chair and vice chair positions on the Community Redevelopment Agency at Tuesday's Sebring City Council meeting seemed like a routine item. ...more

November 9, 2008

It wasn't as big a turnout, but "20 people is still a very nice turnout for this type of an event," said Robert Cohn, director of planning for Keith and Schnars, the city's planning and engineering firm. ...more

November 9, 2008

More than 30,000 revelers from around the Suncoast are expected at the biggest street party kick-off for the winter season, Dunedin Wines the Blues, next weekend. The 18th edition of the festival, which increases in attendance each year, begins at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 8, in downtown Dunedin along Main Street and plays on into the night. ...more

November 8, 2008

The idea that "If you build it, they will come" may have worked for Kevin Costner, in the '80s, in a movie, but in the harsh reality of today's economy, that philosophy needs to be amended to something like, "If you build some of it, maybe they will start thinking about coming." ...more

November 6, 2008

Over the years, Zephyrhills' redevelopment district has built up a reserve of more than $500,000. ...more

October 16, 2008

Pete Pollard, executive director of the Sebring Community Redevelopment Agency, says it's all about looking ahead and maintaining minimum architectural standards. ...more

October 15, 2008

It was a unanimous vote to reinstate Commissioner Gene Brenner to the city's Community Redevelopment Agency Board, but only three council members voted to bring Kathy Malie back aboard. ...more

October 13, 2008

The four-year terms for City of Sebring Community Redevelopment Agency commissioners Gene Brenner and Kathryn "Kathy" Malie expired at the end of September. ...more

October 7, 2008