South Tampa News

Sewer Repair To Close Bay To Bay Lanes

Mon, 12 May 2008 16:52:00 EDT

PALMA CEIA - Prepare for traffic delays as the city's wastewater department begins work Tuesday on a broken sewer line underneath Bay to Bay Boulevard.

Council To Vote On Waterfront Park Funding

Mon, 12 May 2008 16:32:00 EDT

DOWNTOWN - The 6.3-acre Cotanchobee Fort Brooke Park, next the Tampa Marriott Waterside along Garrison Channel, could receive funding for its final phase. The city council will be asked Thursday to approve more than $2.8 million for the project, parks and recreation director Karen Palus said. The work includes adding 600 linear feet to the city's Riverwalk, and creating a Heroes Plaza to honor firefighters, law enforcement officers, rescue workers and military personnel killed in the line of duty.

Groundbreaking Set For The Sanctuary

Mon, 12 May 2008 13:51:00 EDT

SULPHUR SPRINGS - At 2 p.m. Tuesday, Metropolitan Ministries will hold the groundbreaking for 12 apartments that will be homes for the formerly homeless. The Sanctuary, 750 E. Waters Ave., will be built on the former site of the Calvary United Methodist Church's sanctuary and fellowship hall. The facility was torn down within the past week.

Iorio Says Recent Budget Cuts Won't Hurt Neighborhoods

Sat, 10 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Mayor Pam Iorio Tuesday night said neighborhoods won't feel the pinch of smaller city government caused by the economic downturn.

Hillsborough High Hall Of Fame Inducts 9 Members

Sat, 10 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Nine Hillsborough High School graduates will be inducted into the school's Alumni Hall of Fame at the annual meeting of the HHS Alumni Association.

Park's Fountain Closes For Improvements

Sat, 10 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

The sounds of children splashing in the fountain at Kate Jackson Community Center will be silenced as the city performs maintenance on the lion-ensconced play area.

Pushing Pedal Power

Sat, 10 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Organizers of this month's Tampa BayCycle hope to raise awareness about cyclists and get others hooked on the mode of transportation.

Waterfront Land Requests Up For Debate

Sat, 10 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Ongoing debates over two slices of the neighborhood's waterfront could flare up again next week but probably won't get resolved.

Movie Times

Sat, 10 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

MOVIE TIMES Movie listings are submitted by Bay area theaters. They are subject to change without notice. These listings reflect only today's movie times.

Budget Cuts Delay East Tampa Plan

Sat, 10 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

A business redevelopment plan anticipated for public review in May will be delayed at least 30 days as city departments crunch 2009 budgets.

I-275 Work Creates Detour For North Boulevard Drivers

Sat, 10 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Sylvia Helms is taking the road less traveled. She used to head north on North Boulevard and make a right at Main Street to drop off and pick up her two daughters at Blake High School. But since North Boulevard was closed last month at Interstate 275, she has used the recommended detour and an alternative route she found, adding about 10 minutes to her commute from Riverview.

Tour Targets New Heights

Fri, 09 May 2008 16:52:00 EDT

SEMINOLE HEIGHTS - With water bottles, early morning coffee, clipboards and notebooks in hand, about a dozen residents boarded a tour van this morning to roll along busy corridors and tree-shaded streets. Walking tours at three designated stops gave them an up-close look at the good, bad and in-between of Seminole Heights.

Changing Lives, One Sale At A Time

Fri, 09 May 2008 15:36:00 EDT

Someone recently tried to discourage Jodie Sweezey. Without naming names, she said this person told her that her small effort wouldn't make much difference.

Fire Station Rehab Plans Get OK

Fri, 09 May 2008 14:47:00 EDT

TAMPA HEIGHTS - The city's Architectural Review Commission this week approved the first phase of renovations to the former Fire Station No. 5.

Tampa Council Blocks Alcohol Sales At Ballast Point Park

Thu, 08 May 2008 21:19:00 EDT

TAMPA - The Tampa City Council tonight blocked the Taste of Boston restaurant in Ballast Point Park from applying for a permit to sell beer and wine.

Dungy Shares Message With Students

Thu, 08 May 2008 16:28:00 EDT

Super Bowl-winning coach Tony Dungy discusses his memoir "Quiet Strength" with Jefferson High School students

Riverside Heights Residents Dedicate Sign

Thu, 08 May 2008 13:25:00 EDT

RIVERSIDE HEIGHTS - Residents dedicated a sign at Plymouth Park on Wednesday night to help spread the word about neighborhood news and events.

Super Bowl Official To Address Ybor Chamber

Thu, 08 May 2008 12:37:00 EDT

Reid Sigmon, executive director of the Tampa Bay Super Bowl Host Committee, will address the Ybor City Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday at the Columbia Restaurant, 2117 E. Seventh Ave.

Win Your Mom A Luxury Hotel Stay

Wed, 07 May 2008 18:17:00 EDT

Want to pamper your mom with a luxury hotel getaway?

Council To Consider Alcohol Sales At Ballast Point Park

Wed, 07 May 2008 12:08:00 EDT

BALLAST POINT - The city's parks and recreation department and a business owner want to allow beer and wine sales at the Taste of Boston restaurant, located in Ballast Point Park in the 5200 block of Interbay Boulevard. The city council will consider the request at 6 p.m. Thursday at city hall, 315 E. Kennedy Blvd. It would be the first time permanent alcohol sales have been allowed at a city park and could pave the way for similar requests at other publicly owned locations.