Ready to cozy up next to former Mayor Dick Greco? As soon as March, Tampa residents and tourists will be able to take a seat next to the former mayor, who will be commemorated with a bronze bench and statue meant to honor him for his two stints as Tampa's mayor. ...more

January 13, 2008

The city's redevelopment board went on the road this week and heard from residents about what they want to improve neighborhoods. ...more

January 12, 2008

Councilman John Dingfelder has proposed a plan to entice developers - and require the city - to meet certain environmental standards on new buildings. ...more

January 10, 2008

Change is coming to Hyde Park Village. The Tampa City Council voted 4-2 on Thursday to rezone the 20-year-old outdoor shopping complex for a $100 million makeover that includes condominium towers and stores. ...more

December 21, 2007

Faced with no choice but to follow the rulings of the courts, the Tampa City Council on Thursday begrudgingly issued approval for a much-debated Bayshore Boulevard condominium tower. ...more

December 21, 2007

The fight between the city council and mayor over proposed layoffs grew markedly more contentious Thursday during a day that included sign-wielding protesters outside City Hall and threats from some council members that they will refuse to approve contracts to privatize certain city services. ...more

December 21, 2007

TAMPA - The Tampa City Council voted 4-2 this afternoon to preliminarily approve plans to redevelop Hyde Park Village. ...more

December 20, 2007

TAMPA – Chanting "No justice, no peace!" more than 30 union workers, including several city employees, protested outside city hall this morning. ...more

December 20, 2007

Tampa City Councilman John Dingfelder wants to kill Mayor Pam Iorio's initiative to make city government more efficient. ...more

December 19, 2007

Councilman John Dingfelder floated several ideas Tuesday designed to encourage developers to be more environmentally friendly. ...more

December 19, 2007