24 Sussex Drive revealed. The high tab for his and his wife's alterations to the building caused political controversy, especially as some of the costs were paid for from the PC Canada Fund, which raised money from individual donations to fund the Progressive Conservative Party. Since the renovation of the house in 1950, very little has been spent on upkeep of 24 Sussex Drive, leaving parts of it worn and outdated, including the heating and cooling systems, wiring, and roofing. On May 6, 2008, the Auditor General had reported that the house is in poor condition and needs about $10 million in repairs
Lake Rogers Park being drawn down and efforts to retain the water level have been undertaken. In 1987 the City of St. Petersburg leased the land to Hillsborough County for "passive natural resource based recreation," although the park didn't open until 1999 when the Hillsborough County Commissioners provided the park with an operating budget. The official opening was March 2000. Lake Rogers Park, 9010 North Mobley Road, Odessa, FL 33556, (813) 264-3917. Hillsborough County Parks, Recreation and Conservation Department, 1101 E. Rivercove Drive, Tampa, FL 33604. Phone: (813) 975-2160. Lake Rogers Park Lake Rogers Park is a 272 acre park and preserve with