The city's Public Nuisance Abatement Board reemerged from oblivion earlier this year, vowing to crack down on the owners of blighted, crime-ridden properties. ...more

December 6, 2008

Waterfront homeowners eager to unclog the hemmed-in canals that block their path to Tampa Bay will have to wait a bit longer. The public hearing on an ordinance that would help property owners set up and finance a coastal canal dredging program won't go before the Hillsborough County Commission until at least mid-January. The public hearing had originally been scheduled for Dec. 17. ...more

December 4, 2008

Trash hauling fees for Pasco County homeowners could go up to $12.44 a month, if county commissioners approve an increase proposed Tuesday morning. ...more

December 3, 2008

Gov. Charlie Crist announced Monday that Florida banks and mortgage lenders have agreed to delay certain foreclosure proceedings, an agreement that industry leaders described as a "reaffirmation" of what they are already doing. ...more

December 2, 2008

Gov. Charlie Crist announced today that Florida banks and mortgage lenders have agreed to delay certain foreclosure proceedings – an agreement industry leaders described as a "reaffirmation" of their practices rather than a major change. The announcement fell short of expectations that built up around Crist's initial comments last week about declaring a moratorium on foreclosures, possibly by executive order. Today, Crist made clear that the 45-day foreclosure freeze would be voluntary on the part of bankers and other participating lenders, giving homesteaded property owners the opportunity to renegotiate their payment plans. ...more

December 1, 2008

Plans to widen Eiland Boulevard could ease congestion around Zephyrhills High School but might also require a realignment of the school's baseball field. ...more

November 27, 2008

The St. Petersburg City Council voted 5-2 Friday to annex 18 acres in Tierra Verde, a move that paves the way for a former resort and marina to be torn down and replaced by a high-rise condominium complex. ...more

November 22, 2008

By a 5-2 vote, the St. Petersburg City Council this afternoon voted to annex 18 acres in Tierra Verde -- a move that paves the way for a former resort and marina to be torn down and replaced by a high-rise condominium complex. ...more

November 21, 2008

The old building on the corner of Seventh Avenue and North 17th Street has sat vacant for more than three years since the former tenant, Club Shine, was evicted. ...more

November 21, 2008

The St. Petersburg City Council is scheduled to vote Friday on whether to annex 18 acres of the island of Tierra Verde. ...more

November 20, 2008