A tall, sculpted bass-relief Tree of Life mural is a new feature behind the dais and altar at Dayspring Church in Spring Hill. The striking piece of art was created recently by the De Rosas, members of the church who own a concrete finishing business. They also installed a magnificent sanctuary floor and entry that looks like polished ancient Roman slate tiles. The acoustical changes are remarkable. As a result, you can hear a prayer whispered... ...more

March 28, 2009

Construction in the Channel District is scheduled to begin before year's end on the $29 million, 168-room Hotel Indigo, which the developer expects will take 13 to 14 months to build. ...more

October 27, 2008

The city's new redevelopment director came onboard Monday. Michael Marshall will oversee the $45 million downtown revitalization project that is to include 20.36 acres of retail, residential, restaurant, office and civic/cultural components southeast of Bullard Parkway and 56th Street. The property is the site of two antiquated shopping plazas. ...more

May 24, 2008

TEMPLE TERRACE - The city's new redevelopment director came onboard Monday. Michael Marshall will oversee the $45 million downtown revitalization project that is to include 20.36 acres of retail, residential, restaurant, office and civic/cultural components southeast of Bullard Parkway and 56th Street. The property is the site of two antiquated shopping plazas. He replaces Ralph Bosek, who steps down May 30 after serving in the position for almost five years. ...more

May 20, 2008

A new main entrance sign to Tampa Palms probably will be a lighted brick structure with black granite slabs and gold letters. It would have columns and a rounded top. ...more

November 5, 2007

Alex Petrilak, the president of a marketing management company, will lead Tampa in its quest to raise $24 million for the Riverwalk project. ...more

September 5, 2007