Could $20 for a gallon of gas be a reality?
Could $20 for a gallon of gas be a reality? Author Christopher Steiner joins Metro Center Outlook to discuss America’s dependence on oil. (2012)
Could $20 for a gallon of gas be a reality? Author Christopher Steiner joins Metro Center Outlook to discuss America’s dependence on oil. (2012)
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Updated Information:West Atlantic RFP New information regarding the RFP for West Atlantic Properties has been uploaded to the CRA website, including Addendum #1 to the RFP. Other information and documents now available including the following: Property appraisal reports Land Surveys Presentation from the March 30th pre-bid meeting Pre-bid meeting attendance Various clarifications Any future updates will…
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HUD funds master plan for downtown TAMPA – Mayor Bob Buckhorn gathered the city’s press corps at City Hall Monday morning to announce the kick-off of a project he said had eluded five mayors before him: developing a long-range vision for downtown and its surrounding neighborhoods. Buckhorn described the plan as “a blueprint for this…
Jacksonville’s Hemming Plaza Imagine a park in a city’s downtown that covers one square block. It’s so well regarded that it’s known as the “city’s living room.” There are more than 300 programmed events in the park every year. For some events, as many as 25,000 people come to the park. There are water fountains…
Tarpon Springs to refurbish its historic Sponge Docks Ed Hoffman Jr. climbed into a bucket truck and prepared to be raised 40 feet over the Anclote River. “I’m going up to see what I can see,” he said. Once he got up there, he liked the view: “After my heart calmed down, it was a…
Clearwater’s Cleveland Street reopens after $2.9 million roadwork $2.9 million later, Cleveland street reopens. More than a year after construction first closed it to traffic, Cleveland Street was reopened Friday afternoon. The city spent $2.9 million to trim the road between Myrtle and Missouri avenues from four lanes to two, adding a median and landscaping.…
Oldsmar wants to do something about the empty Oldsmar Galleria OLDSMAR — The Oldsmar Galleria, a trendy, multiuse development on State Street, was key to the city’s plans to create a vibrant downtown. But four years after the first retail establishment opened its doors in the Galleria, all but two of its 12 storefronts remain…
Safety Harbor leaders debate commercial operations on McMullen-Booth, Main Street SAFETY HARBOR — Cognizant of the need to boost the local economy, city commissioners debated this week whether they wanted to invite new retail businesses on two important city roadways: McMullen-Booth Road and Main Street. In the end, they decided to allow a produce stand…
Aquarium considered for downtown Punta Gorda Punta Gorda has started a campaign to see if it’s feasible to have an aquarium downtown. City Council this week kicked in $9,500 to nurture a deal to bring in a Mote Marine aquarium. Next, Charlotte County Economic Director Tom Patton will ask the Enterprise Charlotte Economic Council and…
Bartow Commission Takes Step To Restore Historic Cigar Factory BARTOW | Bartow city commissioners have taken a first step toward restoring the historic cigar factory on the east end of the city’s downtown historic district. On Monday night, commissioners gave preliminary approval to designating the factory and the surrounding two acres a brownfield site.…