A task force drawing on the expertise of Hillsborough County's business titans will be charged with developing job-creation strategies to help the area weather the recession, county commissioners said Wednesday. ...more

January 8, 2009

Gov. Charlie Crist is asking economic development leaders to help him persuade lawmakers to create a pilot program that would provide loans to growing businesses. ...more

January 7, 2009

Florida has managed to create a small scientific research industry that has put the state on the life sciences map, even if its industry is tiny when compared with Boston or San Diego. ...more

June 13, 2008

Having the Atlantic Coast Conference football championship at Raymond James Stadium every year is too big an economic plum to let slip away, Tampa Sports Authority members said Tuesday. ...more

February 20, 2008

When Sarasota voters rejected a $16 million bond referendum last week, they opened a door for Pasco County officials to seriously rev up the local economy and provide more fun for residents. ...more

November 14, 2007