On Nov. 1, required entry fees replaced optional, suggested donations at Hillsborough County's regional parks. ...more

November 4, 2009

Patty Clark went to Flatwoods Park and wasn't turned off by the $2 entrance fee that went into effect Sunday. ...more

November 2, 2009

If we had our way, Hillsborough County would restore Cone Ranch, transforming ditches and pastures into creeks and wetlands, and open it to the public as a wilderness park. ...more

November 2, 2009

Unmanned donation boxes stationed at regional park entryways, dubbed "Iron Rangers" by county staff, will be replaced Sunday with real rangers assigned to collect entry and boat ramp fees for the first time. ...more

October 31, 2009

Hillsborough County's regional parks will begin charging entry fees for the first time on Sunday. ...more

October 30, 2009

Bonnie Thatcher of New Port Richey urges people not to abandoned no-longer-wanted pets in wild areas. ...more

April 29, 2009

LAND O' LAKES - The widening of U.S. 41 has won a spot on the state Department of Transportation's list of projects to be built with federal stimulus funding. ...more

April 3, 2009

RUNNING Sunday Max Bayne 10-Miler, 5K Fort Desoto Park, Tierra Verde ...more

March 28, 2009

RUNNING March 28 Emergency Care Help Organization ECO Quest, Mini-Adventure Race and Nature Walk ...more

March 19, 2009

EVENTS SQUIGGY CLASSIC: The fifth annual Squiggy Classic Fitness Festival will continue through Sunday at Wilderness Park, 14302 Morris Bridge Road, Thonotosassa. Events include: trail runs, mountain bike races and road cycling. Entry fees vary. Call (813) 987-6211 or visit www.squiggy classic.org. ...more

March 14, 2009