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Mitch PerryJune 25, 2015

Bob Buckhorn travels to Tallahassee Friday in what is being seen as his first overt move to broaden his statewide appeal in advance of 2018, when he’ll likely take a run at the Democratic nomination for governor. The Tampa mayor speaks to the Tallahassee Tiger Bay Club on Friday, as well as tape an appearance […]

Kevin MeerschaertFebruary 26, 2015

As Jacksonville officials met Thursday for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to open the newly renovated Southbank Riverwalk, they also unveiled a new project designed to bring more events downtown. Built in 1985, the original wooden Riverwalk had fallen into disrepair. The $17 million project replaced the structure with a multi-colored concrete path stretching 4,000 feet. Approved by […]

Mitch PerryFebruary 11, 2015

There have been just a handful of forums in this year’s Tampa City Council campaign to date, but one theme has risen above the rest: Downtown Tampa is doing very well, perhaps even thriving. That’s a great thing, but the city needs to spread the wealth out to the rest of its many neighborhoods in […]

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Bob Buckhorn takes his act to Tallahassee

Jax launches revamped Southbank Riverwalk, announces new event venue

Mitch Perry Report for 2.11.15 — The biggest concern among Tampa residents this election year