The sides of the rectangular pit revealed a cross-section of earth: grey and lumpy on top, smooth yellow sand underneath. ...more

March 14, 2009

A section of 50th Street that was closed for repair was reopened today, according to the Florida Department of Transportation. ...more

March 13, 2009

A five-story boutique hotel project in Ybor City has received initial approval from the Tampa City Council and soon will go before the Barrio Latino Commission for consideration of the building's design. ...more

March 11, 2009

The percussion of the congas and timbales put a swing in Maria De Souza's arms and hips. ...more

March 1, 2009

The percussion of the congas and timbales put a swing in Maria De Souza's arms and hips. ...more

February 28, 2009

A five-story boutique hotel project in Ybor City received initial approval from the Tampa City Council and soon will go back to the Barrio Latino Commission to work out design details. ...more

February 27, 2009

Drivers on U.S. 41 will need to take a detour near Adamo Drive this morning. The highway, also known as 50th Street, was closed just after 5 a.m. today to allow CSX Inc. to repair a railroad crossing. The closing is expected to last about three weeks. ...more

February 20, 2009

U.S. 41 just north of Adamo Drive will be closed for three weeks starting Friday to allow CSX Inc. to repair a railroad crossing. ...more

February 19, 2009

Trash blanketed Seventh Avenue early Sunday morning, the last vestiges of a party that drew thousands of people to Ybor City for the annual Sant' Yago Illuminated Knight Parade. ...more

February 16, 2009

Mounted Tampa officers trying to clear Seventh Avenue in Ybor City after Saturday's Illuminated Knight Parade were confronted by a man who slapped a police horse then challenged them to a fight, according to a criminal arrest affidavit. ...more

February 15, 2009