Developer Lee Pallardy of Tampa has spent two years trying to build Trilby Estates, a horse-oriented subdivision off Powerline Road in the Trilby area. On Thursday, he learned he will have to wait two more weeks for approval of the project. The county's Development Review Committee delayed action on the 85-home development until Aug. 14 after Pallardy objected to a requirement that he install water lines and fire hydrants in the gated subdivision. ...more

July 25, 2008

After decades of relying on its larger and more prosperous neighbor for much of its drinking water, this tiny waterfront city has declared aquatic independence. ...more

June 28, 2008

With demand for irrigation water outstripping supplies, Pasco County will be allowed to tap three new wells to supplement the county's reclaimed water reserves, the Southwest Florida Water Management District said Tuesday. ...more

May 28, 2008

Two years ago, this city was bracing for a historic growth spurt. ...more

February 24, 2008