By Ted Jackovics, Tampa Tribune, Fla. Dec. 14--TA

By Ellen Gedalius, Tampa Tribune, Fla. Nov. 14--TAMPA -- Cal Marsella, head of Denver's transit agency, says the Tampa Bay area needs a regional vision and a clear message if voters are to be persuaded to approve a sales tax increase to pay for rail.

By Steve Huettel, St. Petersburg Times, Fla. Nov. 2--The six-car electric train zips past cars on the parkway into Tampa International Airport, climbs to a passenger platform connected to the south terminal, stops and then dips under a jet taxiway.

By Ted Jackovics, Tampa Tribune, Fla. Nov. 2--TAMPA -- Tampa International Airport officials said Thursday that they want to build a 3.5-mile light rail corridor and stations at the airport to link with a possible regional rail system. Such a regional system, if built, is still years away.

By Ellen Gedalius, Tampa Tribune, Fla. Oct. 19--TAMPA -- The city is laying the groundwork to sue Bright House Networks, the latest attempt by area governments to keep public access, education and government channels at their existing spots on the television lineup.