TEMPLE TERRACE - Despite a projected $1.2 million shortfall in state funding because of the flagging economy, city budget planners don't expect to recommend a property tax increase. However, city officials are considering a monthly garbage pickup rate increase of $1 or going from twice-weekly to once-a-week service. In addition, the city's annual residential spring clean-up may be eliminated. ...more

July 8, 2008

Tarpon Springs officials moved with blinding speed to thank the local couple who on Tuesday morning who rescued the city's 2008 municipal fireworks display with an $18,000 donation. We, however, would certainly like to offer a few words of praise for Dave and Lisa Ulgenalp. ...more

June 7, 2008

City officials say they had no choice but to cancel the annual Independence Day celebration - including fireworks - at Plant City Stadium. ...more

June 4, 2008

Studying financial trends April 28 in preparation for upcoming budget workshops, Plant City commissioners indicated spending cutbacks will be necessary. ...more

May 7, 2008

Mayor Pam Iorio doesn't support the statewide property tax referendum but predicts it will pass Tuesday. ...more

January 23, 2008

Commissioners on Monday voted unanimously to ban the distribution of beads and candy at parades. ...more

January 19, 2008

In June, Mayor Pam Iorio stood in front of a crowded conference room and announced she had no choice but to lay off about 120 employees. ...more

October 8, 2007

Last month the Dunedin City Commission was leaning toward making the nonprofit groups that sponsor some of Dunedin's signature events, such as Art Harvest, pay a bit more of some of the related costs. Thursday night, however, commissioners had a change of heart. ...more

September 8, 2007