The new Bonita Springs branch of the Lee County Library will be located in city’s downtown section, following an agreement reached Tuesday by city and county officials on the placement and general design. County officials agreed to the city’s request to put the library downtown, rather than building a new facility at the current site on Pine Avenue. Read…
NEW PORT RICHEY — Some big changes are coming in 2016, says City Manager Debbie Manns. First and foremost, is the Sims Park Grand Reopening Celebration, which is coming 12:30 p.m. Jan. 30, Manns recently told the audience at Greater New Port Richey Main Street Lunch and Learn. The park has been closed since June. The…
ST. PETERSBURG — Mayor Rick Kriseman wants to make one thing clear: at least $5 million is headed to the impoverished neighborhoods of south St. Petersburg from the Tampa Bay Rays deal — regardless of whether the team stays or goes. And that $5 million is just a down payment, he said Tuesday. The predominantly African-American community…
