A civic association is acting like the Grinch trying to steal Christmas spirit, a Hudson-area resident complains. ...more

December 14, 2009

When Ybor City's nightclubs empty out on the weekends, the party moves to dozens of dimly lit surface parking lots scattered across the historical neighborhood. ...more

December 12, 2009

The historical Ferlita Macaroni Factory in Ybor City is facing the wrecking ball after its owner and members of the Italian Club apparently could not reach agreement on a plan to preserve the building. ...more

December 10, 2009

A Plant City resident recently was named artist of the year at the sixth annual Brush Strokes Awards for Excellence in the Arts. ...more

December 9, 2009

A proposed 1-cent sales tax increase for mass transit and road projects is crucial to accommodate expected growth in Hillsborough County, said County Commissioner Mark Sharpe. ...more

November 25, 2009

When Delores Kietzer and a friend recently purchased four frozen turkeys, they never expected one to get away. ...more

November 20, 2009

When Delores Kietzer and a friend recently purchased four frozen turkeys, they never expected one to get away. ...more

November 19, 2009

To cap a weekend-long 50th anniversary celebration, the Original Carrollwood community decided to take a walk down memory lane. ...more

November 14, 2009

Hundreds of pirates, princesses and Power Rangers lined up to strut their stuff and grab some goodies Sunday at the annual Halloween Horribles parade held at Center Place Fine Arts and Civic Association. But the fun isn't over yet. ...more

October 28, 2009

The communities located in the six-square-mile area just west of the University of South Florida's Tampa campus once represented gross crime, blight, decay and poverty. Last week, with more than 1,300 people in attendance, the 3,000-member USF Area Community Civic Association, Inc. (USFACCA) commemorated its 20th year of success by honoring 35 of its "unsung heroes." Today, their accomplishments stand as a case study of leadership, community organization and cooperation. ...more

October 22, 2009