Officials learned this week that the city likely will receive $1.2 million in federal stimulus funds for water system improvements. ...more

September 11, 2009

The City of Lakeland dumps a large amount of reclaimed water into Tampa Bay every day. ...more

March 31, 2009

A city project to replace 12th Street sewer pipes is on schedule, the contractor says, but a pocket park on Park Circle and surrounding streets will be closed to through traffic until March. ...more

October 22, 2008

Few people attended a series of public meetings this year about the city's $19 million sewer replacement project on 12th Street stretching from Sulphur Springs to East Tampa. ...more

September 3, 2008

The Beck Group is proposing the first project for The Heights of Tampa, a $500 million, 48-acre residential and commercial development that has been slowed by the economic downturn. ...more

June 11, 2008

SPRING LAKE — When is a sinkhole a blessing in disguise? When it costs hundreds of thousands of dollars, but saves millions. That's what happened at the Spring Lake pump station, when 19 feet of foundation eroded over 24 years. "The sinkhole actually became a blessing for the (Spring Lake Improvement District)," said Joe DeCerbo, district manager, "because if any more land under the pipes was lost, water would have gone under the pilings and caused the entire structure to collapse, with incredible damage." ...more

February 6, 2008

After 26 years, Otto's Hardware is closing. "I don't like it," said Jim Searles, a customer for two decades. "It's convenient, the people are friendly and they're all very helpful whenever you have questions. I hate the idea of the big places taking over. I'd rather give my business to the local guys." ...more

November 26, 2007

After 26 years, Otto's Hardware is closing. "I don't like it," said Jim Searles, a customer for two decades. "It's convenient, the people are friendly and they're all very helpful whenever you have questions. I hate the idea of the big places taking over. I'd rather give my business to the local guys." ...more

November 26, 2007