Developer Michael DeMarcay never considered putting condominiums on the 7.9 acres that Synergy Properties bought from the city five years ago. ...more

June 18, 2008

Officials hope Dunedin can acquire a state recreation grant to offset the cost of much needed deck replacement at the city's marina. ...more

May 24, 2008

Residents of the Westpark Preserve town home community in Westchase recently celebrated the opening of their new amenities center by holding an ice cream social. ...more

May 21, 2008

For newcomers to Tampa's growing urban neighborhoods, an up-close view of the skyline is just one of the amenities of city living. ...more

February 9, 2008

There are restaurants, theaters, night life and the waterfront. Plus the bonus of a glimmering skyline at night. ...more

February 9, 2008

Why Spring Hill? Nia Diebel's letter, "Is there life in Spring Hill?" expresses frustration with some of the shortcomings of Spring Hill. Diebel apparently believes these shortcomings are the result of the "rather selfish attitudes of the so-called 'greatest generation' ... (that) place their whims and wants over valid needs for a community that is growing (as they) shuffle along and ... seem confused and not much engaged in life beyond medical appointments and early dinner specials." ...more

February 6, 2008

Bucs LB Derrick Brooks is used to pitching Tampa Bay's amenities to potential free agents, but he spent Friday selling his hometown to anyone who would listen. ...more

February 2, 2008

As college dorm life goes, this place is posh: deluxe kitchen, washer and dryer, inclusive cable access and high-speed Internet. While such amenities are proliferating at apartments near four-year universities, you typically won't find them at a community college. In that sense, developers say, Hillsborough Community College is a pioneer. ...more

January 3, 2008

The Pasco Building Association is accepting entries from county home builders for its ninth annual 2008 Parade of Homes and Neighborhoods on Parade. They must be in by Jan. 7. ...more

December 26, 2007

For more than 200 homeless people in Pinellas County, the Christmas holiday was in marked contrast to last year. The residents enjoyed a holiday breakfast served by volunteers at the new Project Hope, a tent city on 126th Avenue. Later, Santa's helpers brought gifts. ...more

December 25, 2007