Tampa is one of many cities participating today in a one-day, global event called Park(ing) Day 2009 where metered parking spaces are transformed into public parks. ...more

September 18, 2009

The result of the Highlands County Commissioners' meeting on March 2 reflects poorly upon that body.Pettiness and personal vendettas have no place in such a session.To do so poorly serves the citizens of this county. It appears that only Commissioner Bates showed any real business experience and a true understanding of the subject.What is wrong with the Bates approach? Who even knows what the true cost of the sheriff's facilitity is? Architects' guesstimates frequently are off base and in these times there are many reputable contractors willing to shave profits in order to obtain such a contract and interest rates on such long term municipal loans can be locked in at a low rate. ...more

March 8, 2009

City Manager Steve Spina said architects have revised the plans for renovating the downtown fire station to cut costs. ...more

March 7, 2009

Entrants in the second annual Canstruction Design/Build Competition will create figures made entirely from cans of food. ...more

March 7, 2009

City Manager Steve Spina said architects have revised the plans for renovating the downtown fire station to cut costs. Spina will ask the city council to approve the latest plans Monday so the city can move forward with repairing the station, which has been out of service for more than a year because of flood damage. ...more

March 6, 2009

Yes they can - literally! Entrants in the second annual Canstruction Design/Build Competition will create figures made entirely from cans of food. The Volunteer Way Food bank benefits from the event, which will take place at the Gulf View Square mall from April 26 until May 2. ...more

March 4, 2009

A group of planners and architects called the Urban Charrette is proposing a small fleet of water taxis similar to water-borne services in Fort Lauderdale, New York City, Boston, San Diego and other cities. ...more

February 17, 2009

The ultramodern Aja lounge is expected to open its doors Tuesday, if it can pass its final round of city inspections. ...more

January 26, 2009

The National Museum of American History reopens today after being closed for more than two years while it underwent an $85 million facelift. ...more

November 21, 2008

Several hundred people stood under a hot white tent Friday in front of The Art Center at 719 Central Ave. to catch a glimpse of world-renowned glass artist Dale Chihuly. ...more

September 27, 2008