A narrow strip of land along the top of the Shoppes at New Tampa property has become a hurdle in the county's effort to extend State Road 56 across Wiregrass Ranch. ...more

August 16, 2008

A narrow strip of land along the top of the Shoppes at New Tampa has become a hurdle in the county's effort to extend State Road 56 across Wiregrass Ranch. County officials disagree with the road builders – Locust Branch LLC and the Meadow Pointe IV Community Development district -- over how to get access to about 10 feet along the northern edge of the plaza and who should do it. The strip of land wasn't in the original plans for the six-lane highway now under construction just east of Bruce B. Downs Boulevard. It's needed to ensure crews can build S.R. 56 to its full width and provide the plaza with a new northern entrance ...more

August 15, 2008

LAKE PLACID — Since condemnation notice proceedings were posted Tuesday on most buildings in his neighborhood, Francisco Garcia said it's time to move out. ...more

October 10, 2007