When city officials needed money for the Central Park Village redevelopment project, they turned to the bond markets. ...more

October 19, 2008

Here is a roundup of road construction projects under way in the northwest Hillsborough area: ...more

June 28, 2008

The plan was simple: pass a half-cent sales tax, and for 30 years Hillsborough County residents would reap the benefit. ...more

October 12, 2007

A slumping economy has forced Hillsborough County budget officials to significantly downgrade estimates on how many millions will be collected from the Community Investment Tax, which helps pay for everything from road improvements to new schools. ...more

October 2, 2007

TAMPA - A slumping economy has forced Hillsborough County budget officials to significantly downgrade estimates on how many millions will be collected from the Community Investment Tax, which helps pay for everything from road improvements to new schools. ...more

October 1, 2007

Talk about changing the rules of the game. These are frustrating, uncertain times for local officials trying to figure out budgets, priorities and property-tax scenarios - without the state Supreme Court messing with their toolbox. In this case, Strand v. Escambia County, the Florida Supremes have unanimously decided to fundamentally alter the way or tax increment financing, or TIF, money can be spent. ...more

September 24, 2007