The city received one proposal to restore the historic Guida House at Macfarlane Park. It includes programming for children and makes the building accessible for community programs. ...more

February 18, 2009

There's a reason they're called "the good old days." That's what Brandon lawyer John Sullivan, the 2009-10 chairman of the Greater Brandon Chamber of Commerce, told fellow chamber members at the 50th anniversary celebration and annual dinner Jan. 23 at the Embassy Suites in Tampa. ...more

February 4, 2009

People interested in developing the historic Guida House may submit proposals to the city through Jan. 23. ...more

December 17, 2008

WEST TAMPA -- People interested in developing the historical Guida House may submit proposals to the city through Jan. 23. City officials are hosting a tour of the house from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 19. ...more

December 12, 2008

Some civic leaders in Ybor City are drawing a line in the asphalt on Seventh Avenue. ...more

November 18, 2008

Once again, residents have a chance to own a piece of history, or at least a replica of it. ...more

November 12, 2008

WEST TAMPA - The city of Tampa plans to ask for proposals next month to rehabilitate the historic Guida House located at Macfarlane Park, 1700 N. MacDill Ave. City staff met with those interested in preserving the home on Tuesday night at the park's David Barksdale Senior Citizen Center. ...more

July 16, 2008

The historical Guida house is back on the radar. The city is hosting a community meeting at 6 p.m. July 15 at the David Barksdale Senior Citizen Center to get input on the future of the long-vacant building. ...more

July 5, 2008

Ten years after James Byrd Jr. was dragged to death down a three-mile stretch of country road simply because he was black, some things have changed in Jasper. ...more

June 7, 2008

It's a matter of pride. "It hurts when a community the size of Brandon has to go to other places to hold its major events," said Miller Dowdy, a local businessman and civic leader. ...more

February 21, 2008