Lowry Park Zoo, which lost its accreditation in December, isn't the only local attraction courting the organization that grants it -- the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. Today, the nation's premier accrediting organization for zoos and aquariums renewed its endorsement of the Florida Aquarium. The aquarium's last review by the association was five years ago. ...more

March 27, 2009

The Palm Harbor Junior Women's Club will move its fundraising Taste of Palm Harbor food festival from October to February to attract more seasonal visitors and avoid football season. Holding the 2009 event on Sunday, Feb. 22, during the winter tourist season, will allow many more visitors to sample the Taste of Palm Harbor, Chaz Foy, a club spokeswoman, says. Organizers and participants also did not want to compete in October with Sunday NFL games, she said. ...more

January 3, 2009

In a climate of listing budgets, the Alafia River Basin Board on Thursday set priorities for 2010 meant to buoy conservation efforts. ...more

October 8, 2008

In a climate of ailing budgets, the Alafia River Basin Board today set priorities for 2010 meant to buoy conservation efforts. ...more

October 2, 2008