The County Road 579 bridge over the Little Manatee River opened to traffic Wednesday night. But the bridge, which is just north of the Hillsborough-Manatee county line, will need to be closed for short periods over the next few weeks to finish the repair work. ...more

July 17, 2008

An end is in sight for long detours around a damaged bridge in southern Hillsborough County. County spokesman Patrick Murray said employees worked long hours over the July 4 weekend and expect to open one lane of the County Road 579 bridge over the Little Manatee River by July 18, if weather permits. The bridge has been closed since June 27 after the discovery of rotten supports. ...more

July 8, 2008

County officials say a routine check of the County Road 579 bridge turned up some rotting supports, and the bridge will be closed to traffic for at least two months for further inspection and repairs. ...more

July 5, 2008

Representatives of state and county agencies overseeing environmental preservation and related issues will meet Tuesday with residents of the southernmost portion of Hillsborough County to discuss how growth will affect natural resources. The discussion is part of the development of the South Side Community Plan, which is expected to guide county planners and shape the look of the community south of the Little Manatee River in years to come. ...more

July 3, 2008

WIMAUMA - Hillsborough officials have closed the County Road 579 bridge over the Little Manatee River because a routine inspection turned up two rotting supports. The other 22 wooden pilings must be inspected and repairs completed before the bridge can reopen, county spokesman Patrick Murray said Monday. That's expected to take at least two months. ...more

June 27, 2008

It has been the hottest June I can remember in 14 years of fishing Tampa Bay, but despite the heat, the fishing was pretty good. ...more

June 25, 2008

Bruce Marsh fell in love with art when he was a boy. Now, more than 50 years later, he's still painting - and promoting the arts in a community he has grown to love. ...more

June 21, 2008

GO FISHING is a daily look at the area fishing scene through the eyes of local charter boat captains and fishing guides. Today: Fred Everson. ...more

June 15, 2008

Bait has been everywhere in the Bay for the past few weeks. ...more

June 11, 2008

The wind continued to blow throughout much of May, making it tough to get out in anything but an offshore boat. ...more

May 28, 2008