The smell of fresh paint and glue permeated the inside of the Omar K. Lightfoot Recreation Center last week as workers labored feverishly to complete the eight-month renovation project on schedule. ...more

February 4, 2009

The smell of fresh paint and glue permeated the inside of the Omar K. Lightfoot Recreation Center last week as workers labored feverishly to complete the eight-month renovation project on schedule. ...more

February 3, 2009

If the goal of the federal stimulus plan is to generate jobs and revive impoverished neighborhoods, then there is a strong case to be made for funding the revival of Central Park Village. ...more

January 15, 2009

City officials plan to spend more than $400,000 to buy adjoining parcels in Drew Park that could be used for housing. ...more

December 10, 2008

DREW PARK - The city council unanimously approved on Thursday spending more than $400,000 to purchase two adjoining parcels in Drew Park that could be used to build homes. The city plans to buy the parcels at 4106 and 4108 N. Hubert Ave. at a cost of $402,800. The money to purchase the properties will come from the Drew Park Community Redevelopment Area fund. ...more

December 4, 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

When city officials needed money for the Central Park Village redevelopment project, they turned to the bond markets. ...more

October 19, 2008

After 13 months of waiting, Tampa city officials learned Thursday they can continue moving forward with several high-profile revitalization projects. ...more

September 19, 2008

In a survey mailed to residents as part of a an strategic planning project, residents were asked several questions about the most pressing issues City Hall should address in the short and long term. ...more

September 3, 2008