The multibillion-dollar project to restore the Everglades has come to a near standstill, and the government can no longer estimate how much it will cost or how long it will take, the top federal official in charge of construction told The Associated Press. ...more

November 23, 2007

If a "grand" tree grows in Safety Harbor, the city will protect it. Last week, the City Commission voted to enact a "grand" tree ordinance. The ordinance contains regulations to protect trees labeled grand based on their size and other factors. ...more

November 17, 2007

When Sarasota voters rejected a $16 million bond referendum last week, they opened a door for Pasco County officials to seriously rev up the local economy and provide more fun for residents. ...more

November 14, 2007

LAND O' LAKES - Engineers say it may cost an additional $3.9 million to finish a reclaimed water reservoir off Parkway Boulevard, bringing the total price to $22.7 million. ...more

November 9, 2007

The owners of Wiregrass Ranch have donated 24 acres next to Saddlebrook Resort to Pasco County, clearing the way for design and construction of the planned $7.9 million Pasco National Tennis Center. ...more

October 19, 2007

A deal has been reached to finance the long-awaited connector road between Interstate 4 and the Lee Roy Selmon Expressway. ...more

October 16, 2007

TAMPA - A deal has been reached to finance the long-awaited connector road between Interstate 4 and the Lee Roy Selmon Expressway. ...more

October 15, 2007

Construction costs for pricey parks like one nearing completion in New Tampa are just the tip of the financial iceberg for financially strapped cities, Tampa Mayor Pam Iorio told Kiwanians during her annual address to the local club. ...more

October 15, 2007

The Energy Department said Thursday that it will guarantee loans for up to 80 percent of the total construction cost of new nuclear reactors, a decision likely to further a U.S. nuclear revival that's getting started. ...more

October 5, 2007

State regulators review possible penalties for delay in expert's report ...more

September 24, 2007