Pier 60 Walkup Fee Could Increase, Crest Lake Park Plan, Drew Street Road Work

Drivers should expect to use caution and budget more time on their commute near Drew Street and U.S. 19. The eastbound curb lane of Drew Street near U.S. 19 is closed intermittently to traffic for one week starting Monday, Aug. 12. The lane closure is part of construction for a raw water transmission project related to the Reverse-Osmosis Water Treatment Plant No. 2.

Hurricane Predictions Trimmed, But Not By Much

The National Hurricane Center issued a revised outlook report for the 2013 Atlantic Hurricane Season. While forecasters anticipate a slightly less active season than thought earlier in the year, they still say there’s a 70 percent chance for an “above-normal season” when it comes to activity levels.

As it stands now, the government’s forecasting agency anticipates we’ll see 13 to 19 named storms; 6 to 9 hurricanes and 3 to 5 major hurricanes. This only a few less storms than predicted back in May of this year.

Remember, folks, hurricane season continues until Nov. 30, so we still have a long way to go.

Are you ready for what may come, Tampa Bay?

Buc’s Bust or Just Dusting Off the Cobwebs?

After Thursday’s 44-16 loss to the Ravens, Tampa Bay Buccaneers fans might be wondering if that’s an omen of what’s to come when regular season play gets under way Sept. 8.

How do you think the Bucs will do this year? Was Thursday, Aug. 8’s preseason opener against the Ravens just a fluke? Tell us by commenting below.

The Bucs march back into action again Aug. 16 against New England. The first regular season game at home comes Sept. 15 when they face the Saints at Raymond James.