John C. Cotey

1 week ago | suncoastnews.com | John C. Cotey

NEW PORT RICHEY — Despite contract revisions that concerned some members, the City Council, acting as the Community Redevelopment Agency, agreed May 20 to proceed with the $1.75 million purchase of the former Schwettman Education Center, clearing a hurdle in the process. Council member Bertell Butler IV was the only dissenting vote against the deal, which au-thorizes City Manager Debbie Manns and City Attorney Timothy Driscoll to finalize terms with the Pasco County school district.

2 weeks ago | centrotampabay.com | John C. Cotey

TAMPA - Cuando se trató de encontrar el lugar ideal para construir un complejo deportivo cubierto de 175,000 pies cuadrados en el condado de Hillsborough, los planificadores del condado tuvieron la tarea de entregar opciones. Una, en el área de West Shore, fue más como un intento de tiro a media cancha. Una segunda opción, cerca del Tournament Sportsplex de Tampa Bay, fue más como un tiro de cancha completa. Pero, ¿el sitio del Museo de Ciencia e Industria (MOSI)? Un enceste seguro.

3 weeks ago | tampabay.com | John C. Cotey

TEMPLE TERRACE — For more than two decades, Temple Terrace has wrestled with a way to breathe life into its downtown core. It has developed a pedestrian plan for the area and is awaiting final designs for the reimagined Riverside Park area. At the city’s next Community Redevelopment Agency meeting Tuesday, it will revisit another challenge — the 1.75 acres of barren land on 56th Street, just south of the Temple Terrace Fountain Shoppes.

3 weeks ago | tampabay.com | John C. Cotey

WESLEY CHAPEL — What’s in a name? If you’re Wesley Chapel’s newest hospital, the answer is: a lot. Eight words and 55 letters, a mouthful destined to test the endurance of receptionists: Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health Wiregrass Ranch Hospital. The name was officially unveiled this month, and yes, it’s a big one. But those involved with what will be Wesley Chapel’s largest hospital would likely say it’s a big name for what will be a big deal.

3 weeks ago | tampabay.com | John C. Cotey

WESLEY CHAPEL — Residents say Abby Brooks Circle is the kind of street where kids play freely, neighbors wave from their driveways and families enjoy a rare sense of calm in a fast-growing county. But that tranquility is under threat, they say, and the residents are pushing back.