City officials hope development of a proposed industrial park in the northeast section of the city will make an early contribution to efforts to diversify the city's tax base. Almost two years ago, local developer Manuel Lindiakos asked city commissioners to rezone his roughly 7-acre property between Jasmine Boulevard and U.S. 19 from industrial to residential use in order to build town homes. ...more

January 17, 2009

It is unfair for veterinarians to be able to board dogs overnight, while kennels are not afforded the same right. That sentiment was voiced last year when three people who wanted to open a kennel in the downtown business district found they could only board dogs during the day because they were not associated with a veterinarian. In response, the City Commission took a tentative step Tuesday night toward leveling the animal boarding playing field. ...more

January 17, 2009

PLANT CITY -- Construction of a new courthouse in Plant City could begin by July, the architect for the Hillsborough County project said. Design of the 60,000-square-foot courthouse is nearing completion, and construction bids will be solicited next month, said Duncan Broyd, senior vice president of HOK, the Tampa architectural firm for the project. ...more

January 15, 2009

Michael N. Mattia of Tarpon Springs denounces city commissioners as the Bayou Barons for opposing Wal-Mart Supercenter on U.S. 19. ...more

December 27, 2008

SARASOTA - For the past century it has been illegal to spit on the streets, sidewalks, floors or stairways of any public space in the city limits, but no more. ...more

December 16, 2008

Some teenagers use MySpace. Others prefer a low-tech method of self-expression: a can of spray paint. ...more

December 11, 2008

The Plant City Christmas parade is back on the holiday schedule - this time for Dec. 19. ...more

December 11, 2008

City commissioners will consider allowing golf carts within the downtown Community Redevelopment District. ...more

December 5, 2008

Remember as children when we didn't get our way, we would defy authority and do whatever we wanted to do. When children act like children, generally there isn't much harm done - and what damage does occur usually happens to the children alone. ...more

December 3, 2008

When Santa comes to town Friday, it looks like beads and candy may be a part of the festivities. Organizers of the Plant City Christmas Parade decided to allow distribution of goodies as long as they aren't thrown. City commissioners recently adopted a resolution prohibiting beads and candy, but the measure lacks enforcement powers. ...more

December 1, 2008