There's an old saying that the two things people should never want to see being made are sausage and laws. On Tuesday, however, the City Council managed to grind out and approve by a 4-1 vote a resolution that will allow nonprofit organizations to include alcohol sales at a limited number of events in Sims Park. ...more

November 22, 2008

A first reading of a proposed ordinance to allow nonprofit organizations to sell beer and wine during events at Sims Park produced over an hour and a half of commentary at last Wednesday's City Council meeting. ...more

November 12, 2008

A proposed Sangria's restaurant needs approval from the city's Architectural Review Commission before its owners can remodel and enlarge a former auto repair shop. ...more

November 5, 2008

During Super Bowl week, legions of vendors are expected to jockey for space near Raymond James Stadium to sell their wares. ...more

October 16, 2008

The proposed ordinance, to be considered by the city council at Thursday's meeting, would regulate commercial activities in the area during the National Football League's championship game. ...more

October 15, 2008

A convenience store owner won tentative approval from the city council to sell beer and wine despite objections from three neighborhood and civic associations. ...more

October 8, 2008

CVS won't be able to sell alcohol at the store it plans to build in the heart of Meadow Pointe. ...more

August 13, 2008

Earlier this year the Tampa City Council rejected a restaurant's request to sell beer and wine at Ballast Point Park. Now council members may amend regulations to clarify when alcohol can be sold in all city parks. ...more

August 1, 2008

To what extent should alcohol be available in city parks and community centers? ...more

July 25, 2008

The pool at Meadow Pointe II clubhouse echoed last week with the sounds of children reveling in their summer vacation. ...more

July 13, 2008