Jun 6, 2013
By Marie Gilmore How is it possible that Tampa Bay doesn’t already have a water ferry service? It seems to make sense that transporting people and families across the Bay to either the Channelside area in Downtown Tampa and/or the St. Petersburg area makes sense both as a commuter service and also as a complement(…)
Jun 6, 2013
By Marie Gilmore How is it possible that Tampa Bay doesn’t already have a water ferry service? It seems to make sense that transporting people and families across the Bay to either the Channelside area in Downtown Tampa and/or the St. Petersburg area makes sense both as a commuter service and also as a complement(…)
May 9, 2013
By Tamas Mondovics As construction of the Boyette Rd. final phase III widening project keeps inching closer to its targeted spring 2014 completion date, residents were treated to a new traffic pattern last month which has once again switched motorists back onto the brand new westbound bridge. It took no time for the demolition of(…)
Apr 21, 2013
By Tamas Mondovics Orange barrels blocking entrances to shopping centers off Bloomingdale Ave., just east and west of Providence Rd. in Brandon last month caught motorists by surprise. Two weeks later, the barrels disappeared and were replaced by a number of official Hillsborough County Public hearing signs throughout the community, inviting residents to attend and(…)
Mar 17, 2013
By Tamas Mondovics David Kulow Ln., also known as “Road B”, a newly constructed road built as part of the Boyette Rd. widening project, was dedicated last month in honor of its namesake in the presence of Hillsborough County officials, Boyette Springs community representatives, as well as friends and family. According to Patrick Murray with(…)
Feb 15, 2013
Portion Of Natures Way Boulevard In Bloomingdale To Be Closed For Repairs Motorists along a portion of Natures Way Boulevard in Bloomingdale should be prepared to take alternate routes as work gets under way to repair a sewage line. Starting today, two of the four lanes of Natures Way will be closed between Callista Avenue(…)
Oct 14, 2012
By Tamas Mondovics The already problematic high volume intersection of Lithia Pinecrest Rd. and Miller Rd. got an extra set of eyes in the form of traffic monitoring cameras, causing some local resident to wonder. The new addition to the signal just north of Bloomingdale Ave. in Valrico prompted local resident Claudia Kinsley to seek(…)
Sep 19, 2012
Ever since the implementation of red light cameras throughout the county, which were favored by many voters, including those who have received tickets for running them, local officials have held to the belief of their effectiveness and benefits. But, the recent increase of red light violations makes some wonder about the cameras future or long-term(…)
Sep 16, 2012
By Jeff Hoening 31 feet, 2 parents, 3 kids, 1 cat, 8 days. In past summers, our family of five has enjoyed a Caribbean cruise, a weekend trip to Disney World, and the obligatory pilgrimage to Washington, D.C. Each of these vacations were terrific all for a host of different reasons. But this year, the(…)
Sep 5, 2012
31 feet, 2 parents, 3 kids, 1 cat, 8 days. In past summers, our family of five has enjoyed a Caribbean cruise, a weekend trip to Disney World, and the obligatory pilgrimage to Washington, D.C. Each of these vacations were terrific all for a host of different reasons. But this year, the lure of the(…)
