The $1 million set aside by the city to pay for things like law enforcement, fire rescue and transportation issues during the Super Bowl last month wasn't all spent, and city officials announced today that more than $400,000 remains in the coffers. ...more

March 18, 2009

Henry Saavedra didn't wait for the Tampa Sports Authority to fire him. Instead, the longtime executive director offered his resignation to the sports authority's 11-member board of directors, which was expected to vote on a motion from Chair Vincent Marchetti to terminate his contract. His last day as director will be April 1. ...more

March 17, 2009

The city plans to lay off another 20 employees over the next several months. ...more

March 13, 2009

The city plans to lay off another 20 employees over the next several months. ...more

March 12, 2009

The official opening of Ocean Prime Restaurant at International Plaza took place Feb. 17. Tampa Mayor Pam Iorio was on hand to cut an inaugural ribbon. ...more

March 11, 2009

U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson made his annual trek to the Florida Strawberry Festival parade luncheon, but he didn't get his usual treat. ...more

March 11, 2009

Saying not enough is being done to preserve Tampa's crumbling architectural legacy, a councilwoman wants the Iorio administration to get tougher with private property owners who allow historical buildings to deteriorate. ...more

March 9, 2009

Tampa's firefighters will receive a 2.5 percent cost-of-living raise this year as well as an additional 3.5 percent step plan increase for those who qualify. ...more

March 6, 2009

Jobs Needed, Not Parks Regarding "Foreclosure May Provide Opportunity," March 3: ...more

March 5, 2009

The pending closure of Smithfield Foods meat packing plant is having economic ripple effects across the Tampa Bay area, in ways large and small. ...more

March 4, 2009