BBD Construction Screeches To Halt

Crews from Prince Contracting begin work on the widening of Bruce B. Downs Blvd. between Doña Michelle Dr. and Tampa Palms Blvd., which is expected to be completed by July.
Crews discontinued work on the widening of Bruce B. Downs Blvd. between Doña Michelle Dr. and Tampa Palms Blvd., which was expected to be completed by July. The project now lies in construction limbo.

By Matt Wiley

Despite talk of bids going out for the widening of the next segment of Bruce B. Downs (BBD) Blvd.—the project to widen the stretch of busy roadway through Tampa Palms from Bearss. Ave. to Palms Springs Blvd.—has hit a major snag. Continue reading

Panel Delivers Results Of Hillsborough ‘Imagine 2040’ Planning Survey

Hillsborough Planning Commision chairman Ray Chiaramonte gives a presentation of the results of the ‘Imagine 2040’ growth planning survey during a town hall meeting at the Florida State Fairgrounds on March 14.
Hillsborough Planning Commision chairman Ray Chiaramonte gives a presentation of the results of the ‘Imagine 2040’ growth planning survey during a town hall meeting at the Florida State Fairgrounds on March 14.

By Matt Wiley

While the updated 2040 Long Range Transportation and Comprehensive Plans for Tampa and Hillsborough County may not be due until November of this year, the results of the first round of resident surveys are in and could have a lasting effect on the future growth of the New Tampa area.Continue reading

New Tampa Sweetbay To Become Winn-Dixie

By Matt Wiley

Attention New Tampa and Wesley Chapel Sweetbay supermarket shoppers! Beginning on Friday April 11, you soon may all become Winn-Dixie shoppers, as the Sweetbay locations on County Line Rd. (next to LA Fitness) in New Tampa and in the Towne Centre of Wesley Chapel shopping plaza on S.R. 54 (just east of Old Pasco Rd.), will both close for the name change on Saturday, April 5, to begin the rebranding process.Continue reading