Sometimes good ideas have to be put on hold during desperate times, and considering Florida's economic climate, that time is now. We support a bill sponsored by Rep. Denise Grimsley that would postpone impact fees for a set period of time, although we differ on the length of the postponement. ...more

March 13, 2009

Landowners hoping to develop their property have until Tuesday to tell Pasco County officials. After that, the doors to the county's comprehensive plan are shut until next year. ...more

March 7, 2009

The developers of a new apartment complex off U.S. 301 just west of Brandon say the rental community revolves around residents who appreciate clean, healthy and environmentally friendly living, no ifs, ands or – especially – butts. ...more

March 6, 2009

Robert Kirkland wants to build 30 homes on property in Fort Lonesome. ("Red Tape Binds Builders," Metro section, Feb. 26.) ...more

February 27, 2009

The developers of Berry Hill Estates, a controversial subdivision proposed for land west of Dade City, abruptly pulled out Tuesday after one county commissioner called the latest revision of the project "junk." ...more

January 7, 2009

Regarding "Landfill a Good Deal for Pasco," (Other Views, Dec. 26) Bill Newton is only telling part of the story about the landfill proposed for Pasco County. The issue is not the need for a hi-tech way to dispose of garbage. The reason many of us oppose it is that the developers want to put the landfill close to the Green Swamp, which supplies all the water for the Hillsborough County watershed. ...more

December 31, 2008

TAMPA About 40 people, many retirees, rode a school bus downtown today to oppose a professional soccer stadium planned for a site near their homes in Town 'N Country. They could have skipped the trip and saved the $400 they paid to rent the bus. ...more

December 9, 2008

Construction of a high-end movie theater that will offer cocktails, appetizers and dinner along with movies is scheduled to begin early next year at Hyde Park Village in South Tampa. ...more

December 2, 2008

Construction of a high-end movie theater that will offer cocktails, appetizers and dinner along with movies is scheduled to begin early next year at Hyde Park Village in South Tampa. ...more

December 1, 2008

The letter from the surrogate of Brian Blair (Letters, Nov. 26) aptly sums up why he lost. Arrogant delusion might be a good way to describe it. Once I read "One of the most popular political figures in Tampa Bay," I thought what mood altering drug is this person on? One of the most cringe-worthy buffoons in Tampa Bay, I could have bought. ...more

December 1, 2008