The city is stepping up to get its piece of the $787 billion in federal stimulus money. ...more

February 28, 2009

With the region in the throes of a nearly three-year drought, water regulators said Tuesday they want to wring every last drop from current restrictions and boost conservation before imposing tougher rules - "the last bullet in our holster." ...more

February 25, 2009

Tampa Mayor Pam Iorio has taken some hits from some city council members from not being sufficiently green, particularly during the city's recent discussion of renewing its franchise agreement with TECO. ...more

February 7, 2009

The members of the Temple Terrace River Watch Task Force may soon have the support of an expert. ...more

January 28, 2009

LAKELAND Ben Hill Griffin III of Frostproof is among four Florida leaders to be chosen this year by Florida Citrus Hall of Fame. ...more

January 22, 2009

Mayor Pam Iorio has submitted a list of $695 million in projects she hopes will be considered as part of President-elect Barack Obama's federal stimulus package. ...more

January 17, 2009

Plans for a centralized wastewater treatment plant in the southwest end of the district and wastewater reuse system will proceed, if the Sun 'n Lake of Sebring Improvement District Board of Supervisors approve three resolutions Friday morning. ...more

January 9, 2009

Valrico Elementary School teachers Diane King and Brad Jackson were honored by the Southwest Florida Water Management District recently for their Cycles of Life water resource project, designed to help students learn about the resource and the need to conserve. ...more

December 3, 2008

The Tampa Palms Community Development District plans to deliver a holiday gift to the residents of The Reserve. ...more

November 19, 2008

Three fountains idle for more than two years at the entry to The Reserve, a posh Tampa Palms enclave, should be flowing soon, thanks to a major investment in reclaimed water. ...more

November 16, 2008