They were able to convince Hillsborough County planning commissioners. Now Lithia residents have to do the same with county commissioners if they want to stave off suburbia. ...more

February 6, 2008

K-BAR RANCH - Mobley Homes might have to give up homesites in exchange for approval to build a shopping center and regional park at the former cattle ranch, Tampa officials say. ...more

February 6, 2008

Despite the protests of a several skateboarders, the city council moved forward with a law that would impose stiff penalties on those who skateboard downtown. ...more

January 29, 2008

The city administration on Thursday proposed ways for Tampa to be a greener city, but the plan didn't include incentives for developers to build green, in contrast to an earlier proposal from a councilman. ...more

January 24, 2008

Opponents of a proposed apartment complex east of the Albertson's shopping plaza at Bloomingdale Avenue and Lithia-Pinecrest Road are trusting there is strength in numbers. ...more

December 26, 2007

Change is coming to Hyde Park Village. The Tampa City Council voted 4-2 on Thursday to rezone the 20-year-old outdoor shopping complex for a $100 million makeover that includes condominium towers and stores. ...more

December 21, 2007

TAMPA - The Tampa City Council voted 4-2 this afternoon to preliminarily approve plans to redevelop Hyde Park Village. ...more

December 20, 2007

From West Shore Boulevard, the former Wenczel Tile property doesn't look that big. Or that contaminated. ...more

December 19, 2007

Councilman John Dingfelder floated several ideas Tuesday designed to encourage developers to be more environmentally friendly. ...more

December 19, 2007

Members of the Greater Seffner Chamber of Commerce mixed barbecue with charity last week when they gathered for their annual Christmas luncheon. ...more

December 19, 2007