Melody Jameson
County Parks Department plan changes for local ‘Redneck Riviera’
A proposed parking lot may mean changes for a locally favorite swimming hole.
‘Orphaned’ road may have unenthusiastic ‘relatives’
As it turns out, an “orphaned” road here may have “relatives” after all....SCC Security Patrol leader wants audit, fresh start
SCC’s once-proud security patrol has become problem-plagued and in need of a fresh start....Ethanol plant permitting on longer timeline
Construction of a proposed corn-to-ethanol manufacturing plant here is being delayed......Time growing short as redistricting options multiply
The Sun City Center group questioned the feasibility of combining the diverse South County communities with south and west Tampa in a single commission district....Hillsborough Parks Department discloses strategic plan
Facing reductions in funding, Hillsborough’s parks is unveiling a strategic plan for survival. ...St. Joseph’s Hospital South now detailed on paper
Plans for the multi-million dollar, 112-bed, acute care facility at Big Bend Road and Simmons Loop call for a medical center with cutting edge features....Part of Kracker Avenue up for closure
Prompted by crime, commissioners will consider permanently closing part of Kracker Avenue....Sheriff’s substation relocating in retirement center
HCSO SCC substation to move in June...South County citizens far from sold on commission redistricting plans
Given the chance, residents here would draw entirely different county commission districts. ...Author info
Melody Jameson
