Lemon Street is on the fast-track for a facelift. Tuesday night, city commissioners learned of plans to redesign Lemon Street in the city's downtown Community Redevelopment District as four distinct parcels. ...more

November 21, 2009

The sides squared off during Tuesday night's City Commission meeting in a debate over whether the city should purchase two parcels along Tarpon Avenue to provide additional downtown parking. ...more

November 7, 2009

In the matter of Main Street Landing, the combination eyesore/one-time symbol of hope in New Port Richey's downtown redevelopment district, it may be too early to report with clarity that the city has reaffirmed its reputation for never missing an opportunity to miss an opportunity. ...more

March 13, 2009

Tarpon Springs is proceeding at a rapid pace with plans to foster economic redevelopment in its two main commercial centers, downtown and the Sponge Docks. Unlike many other cities, Tarpon Springs has two commercial "main streets." The focus downtown is on arts and antiques. The Sponge Docks riverfront district features the city's Hellenic heritage. ...more

January 31, 2009

Some teenagers use MySpace. Others prefer a low-tech method of self-expression: a can of spray paint. ...more

December 11, 2008

Alan White calls the city's commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program a "win-win" proposition. ...more

December 10, 2008

City commissioners will consider allowing golf carts within the downtown Community Redevelopment District. ...more

December 5, 2008

The city council wants more public input before endorsing a plan to convert Gall Boulevard to a one-way street. ...more

November 12, 2008

After years of accumulating money for downtown redevelopment, Dade City city commissioners expect to vote this month on whether to spend some of those funds to install decorative streetlights downtown. ...more

November 6, 2008

The city's new grant program designed to bring more business downtown is drawing criticism about its fairness and timing. ...more

November 1, 2008