I'm not really sweating the year 2100. It ought to be an interesting enough year. By then, it's likely cars will be running on extract of kudzu, the Tampa Bay Rays regularly will be selling out their domed stadium in Ruskin, the Bucs will be completing a rebuilding season and Dick Greco will be contemplating another run for mayor. ...more

October 25, 2009

For the better part of the Major League Baseball season, Tampa Bay Rays executives have bemoaned, albeit diplomatically, attendance at Tropicana Field. They campaigned to build more public support for the team, whose first winning season has led to its first playoff berth. ...more

September 25, 2008

An extraordinary story has ripened on the American scene this year. The story of underdog success over more famous and richer rivals, which will reach its conclusion this fall, should give hope to millions of Americans. ...more

September 10, 2008

In his first year as Birmingham's mayor, Larry P. Langford has proposed a $500 million domed stadium, a $144 million law enforcement complex and a $33 million trolley car network. ...more

August 24, 2008

In about a week, Michael Wright, Highlands County's new administrator, and wife Karen will close the deal to purchase a home in Sun 'n Lake of Sebring. ...more

August 17, 2008

It didn't take the Bucs long to realize just how advantageous it is to have a climate-controlled indoor practice facility to run to when the heat is on. ...more

August 1, 2008

The city council took its first tentative step Thursday toward building a new baseball stadium on the downtown waterfront, giving the go-ahead for the city to solicit proposals to redevelop Tropicana Field. ...more

January 18, 2008

ST. PETERSBURG - Although residents will not be allowed to speak this afternoon, when the city council decides whether to seek proposals to redevelop Tropicana Field, people will get at least three chances to voice their opinions in the coming months. ...more

January 17, 2008

Armed with maps, charts and markers, the 331 people seated at tables set up in right field talked about what to do with Tropicana Field if it's torn down. ...more

January 10, 2008