For many, Gasparilla without free-flowing alcohol is like a beach without sand. ...more

October 23, 2009

It was the casual way an engineer spoke about replacing the historical Columbus Drive bridge that got to Sharon Keene five years ago. ...more

October 21, 2009

If you have a neighbor worthy of being honored as a good Samaritan, here's your chance to make that happen. ...more

May 27, 2009

If you have a neighbor worthy of being honored as a good Samaritan, here's your chance to make that happen. ...more

May 27, 2009

Friday the 13th brought some bad luck to Richard Ortiz. That's when Pasco's code compliance manager submitted his resignation after leading the department for nearly four years. That's when Pasco's code compliance manager submitted his resignation after leading the department for nearly four years. ...more

February 21, 2009

Layoffs, foreclosures and tight-fisted credit are not the usual incentives for a business boom. But Seminole Heights is bursting with activity. At least seven businesses recently opened or under construction are taking hold along the neighborhood's major corridors: Nebraska, Florida and Hillsborough avenues. They are: Sangria's Spanish Tapas Bar & Restaurant, Ella's restaurant, Richy's Themes Sports Lounge, The Independent tavern, Tampa Street Market, D&D's Antiques & More and Reservations Gourmet to Go. ...more

February 11, 2009

Neighborhood groups will present photos of inappropriate public behavior to city officials in hopes of finding a solution. ...more

February 10, 2009

Residents of neighborhoods surrounding Bayshore Boulevard say they love a parade as much as anybody. What some don't enjoy is a prevalence of inappropriate public behavior – underage drinking, urinating in public and open sexuality – during the Gasparilla Pirate Fest. ...more

February 9, 2009

Organizers of Lingerie Bowl VI have found a new field to play on: the Caliente "clothing optional" resort in central Pasco County. ...more

January 17, 2009

If organizers of Lingerie Bowl VI are still planning to hold the controversial two-day event in Tampa on Super Bowl weekend, they'll have to find a new field to play on. ...more

January 16, 2009