At least two city commissioners were prepared to put the brakes on the Lemon Street redesign project Tuesday night because of concerns over proposed parallel parking. In the end, however, one of the skeptical commissioners put reservations aside and prevented a potentially costly impasse. ...more

December 5, 2009

He won't be dressing up in a red suit, but City Manager Billy Poe hopes to play Santa this year for employees who have gone two years without a pay raise. ...more

December 5, 2009

A Plant City Fire Rescue captain who violated protocol but may have saved a choking boy's life has been named the city's 2009 Firefighter of the Year. Fire Chief George Shiley said Capt. Stacy Stearns' honor was based on the nomination of his peers and a review committee's selection. ...more

November 30, 2009

The city is studying the possibility of adding fluoride to its water supply to help fight tooth decay. ...more

November 25, 2009

Lemon Street is on the fast-track for a facelift. Tuesday night, city commissioners learned of plans to redesign Lemon Street in the city's downtown Community Redevelopment District as four distinct parcels. ...more

November 21, 2009

On Tuesday night, city commissioners learned the city must raise its water and sewer rates by an additional two percent each year through 2019 to make up for revenue shortfalls and remain in compliance with bond covenants. ...more

November 21, 2009

Pasco County commissioners on Tuesday formally will accept a $4.2 million federal grant aimed at helping the county use energy more efficiently. ...more

November 14, 2009

Longtime City Commissioner Bill Dennis, who will take his familiar seat on the dais next month, said he is re-entering the political arena for one reason: to do what's best for Dade City. ...more

November 12, 2009

City commissioners appointed former Mayor Bill Dennis on Tuesday to fill the unexpired term of Mayor Pro-Tem Steve Van Gorden, who resigned his commission seat at the conclusion of the meeting. ...more

November 11, 2009

By next February crowds attending monthly Sunset Beach music concerts should be able to enjoy watching its performances on the stage of a newly constructed open-air pavilion. ...more

November 7, 2009