Perched atop his horse, D'artagnon, Tampa police Officer Scott Rehbein saw all sorts of temptations for thieves in the WestShore Plaza parking lot Wednesday. ...more

November 27, 2008

Like jingle bells and Santa hats, Rehbein and other Tampa police officers patrolling the malls are a holiday tradition. Officers on horseback and motorcycles, and in unmarked vehicles, will conduct extra patrols at WestShore Plaza, International Plaza and along the Dale Mabry Highway corridor from now through Jan. 4. ...more

November 26, 2008

Tax rebate checks gave consumers a little extra money in their pockets during May, but most were still spending conservatively, buying necessities such as food and gas and shying away from splurging on clothing or furniture. The result was some better-than-expected sales for the nation's retailers, with lower-priced merchants such as discounters and wholesale clubs showing the strongest gains. ...more

June 6, 2008

Pasco County got a new mall in 2007, and there are two more on the way. ...more

December 25, 2007

SEBRING – Lakeshore Mall shoppers want to see more national retailers come to Sebring, and their top choice is American Eagle Outfitters, according to an informal survey. The survey was conducted earlier this year and several hundred responses were received, said Jenny Cheek, the mall's general manager. American Eagle, which sells casual clothes, targets 15 to 25-year-olds, according to the company's Web site. It offers jeans and graphic T-shirts as well as accessories, outerwear, footwear, basics and swimwear. American Eagle currently operates 852 stores in 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, and 74 stores in Canada. ...more

December 2, 2007

From a booming intro for Tampa Bay Lightning games to a reflective antidrug campaign, Tampa Digital Studios is doing what it has always done - creating promotional products. ...more

November 26, 2007

From a booming intro for Tampa Bay Lightning games to a reflective antidrug campaign, Tampa Digital Studios is doing what it has always done - creating promotional products. ...more

November 19, 2007