DREW PARK - The city council unanimously approved on Thursday spending more than $400,000 to purchase two adjoining parcels in Drew Park that could be used to build homes. The city plans to buy the parcels at 4106 and 4108 N. Hubert Ave. at a cost of $402,800. The money to purchase the properties will come from the Drew Park Community Redevelopment Area fund. ...more

December 4, 2008

Resident Ted Budary said Friday that he wanted a chance to be heard by the city council after his complaint to city staff about his neighbor doing as she pleased with a city park at Valencia Circle didn't seem to get him anywhere. ...more

November 30, 2008

The city's search for a public works director has been put on hold, with city staff recommending a candidate from Virginia, said City Clerk Kathy Haley. ...more

November 18, 2008

A city proposal to replace walls that block four streets with hedges has been rejected by residents who want the roads reopened to traffic. ...more

November 12, 2008

About 50 residents of unincorporated Tierra Verde in southern Pinellas County came to St. Petersburg City Hall today to protest the proposed annexation of part of their community. ...more

November 6, 2008

Residents packed city council chambers to discuss their neighborhoods' redevelopment outlined in maps shaded canary yellow, burnt orange, hot pink and bright red. ...more

November 5, 2008

Incumbent Councilman Ron Govin was the front-runner of four candidates vying for two open city council seats - his and that of eight-year Councilman Frank Chillura, who was ineligible to seek a third consecutive term. ...more

November 5, 2008

The city's proposed hike in impact fees could make construction of affordable housing more costly for builders, according to a builder who has been working with the Tarpon Springs Housing Authority. ...more

November 1, 2008

The city of Sebring took the first step to plunge deeper into the sewer business Tuesday night; about $1.55 million deeper. ...more

October 23, 2008

It could be the right move, but it was the wrong time to bring up downtown redevelopment for discussion. ...more

October 22, 2008