To keep the municipal bus service running for another year would have cost the city of Plant City less than $200,000 - and, maybe, with some extended service runs, a little bit more; however, the city of Plant City has now agreed to spend $475,000 to buy nearly a half-acre - a vacant lot downtown - that used to have a very well-done mural of historic Plant City that was razed. Mr. Devane is going to donate back to the city of Plant City $50,000 for use for landscaping the property? He has been using it for a parking lot - why didn't he do the landscaping then - or didn't the city of Plant City care a hoot? Folks, we are in a recession/depression - or hadn't you noticed. ...more

December 10, 2008

Antonio Bryant's career night at Carolina sent a message to opposing teams, and perhaps his own organization. He's the established go-to guy. ...more

December 9, 2008

The fact that Milton Bradley was the first item on the Rays' agenda as the winter meetings officially began Monday doesn't necessarily mean he's first on Tampa Bay's offseason priority list. But it certainly sounds as if Bradley is near the top. ...more

December 9, 2008

Tampa Bay receiver Michael Clayton will wear his road uniform against Carolina on "Monday Night Football," but what he sports en route to each opposing stadium is more important to him than deciding which color football gloves to wear. ...more

December 7, 2008

One week from tonight, Florida Gov. Charlie Crist and girlfriend Carole Rome will say their "I do's," and a Tampa florist is helping put the finishing touches on the big event. ...more

December 5, 2008