Not everyone living near Floriland Mall was against the housing there of Tampa's homeless. I, for example, who live within walking distance of that mall, would have welcomed them to my neighborhood with open arms. What a wonderful opportunity it would have been for those of us who are more fortunate to volunteer with and help those who temporarily are not able to help themselves. ...more

October 28, 2009

Two local businesses within walking distance of one another will display the works of two local artists at wine and cheese receptions Thursday. ...more

March 18, 2009

Years ago, many of the pet owners at the Sun City Center Dog Park sat on benches probably growing tired watching their little children romp around the playground. Today they watch with the same wonder as their dogs let out energy, now on the fenced-in park for dogs. ...more

February 4, 2009

Over the objections of about a dozen residents, planning and zoning commissioners Monday voted 4-1 to approve a mental health and drug addiction treatment facility for men. ...more

December 9, 2008

Over the objections of about a dozen residents, planning and zoning commissioners Monday voted 4-1 to approve a mental health and drug addiction treatment facility for men. ...more

December 9, 2008

Going to the Trop for the first postseason game in Rays history? A word of advice from St. Petersburg officials: Plan to arrive early if you are driving ...more

October 1, 2008

A resident opposed to a gigantic power line corridor looming over her rural neighborhood has taken her fight to YouTube. ...more

May 10, 2008

Stacy-Ann Blake spent the first seven years of her life in New York City, where it's possible to find a basketball court within walking distance of almost any location. ...more

January 31, 2008

It would be easy to zoom past Sunset Dining, a restaurant that opened this month in a strip center just off U.S. 41. ...more

December 20, 2007

Too dense. That was what planning and zoning commissioners thought of a multi family home project proposed for Emerson Road and Cortez Boulevard. ...more

December 10, 2007