In an unusual move, condos and town homes in the downtown area are set to be auctioned, one by one. ...more

October 21, 2009

Hotel guest satisfaction has improved this year despite reduced traveler demand for rooms that has caused hotels to reduce staff and trim operating costs, the J.D. Power and Associates 2009 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index Study released this morning said. ...more

July 28, 2009

The driver of a party bus was arrested late Thursday night, accused of leaving the scene of a wreck to deliver his 25 passengers to their hotel. ...more

February 27, 2009

There's a reason they're called "the good old days." That's what Brandon lawyer John Sullivan, the 2009-10 chairman of the Greater Brandon Chamber of Commerce, told fellow chamber members at the 50th anniversary celebration and annual dinner Jan. 23 at the Embassy Suites in Tampa. ...more

February 4, 2009

During Super Bowl week, legions of vendors are expected to jockey for space near Raymond James Stadium to sell their wares. ...more

October 16, 2008

The proposed ordinance, to be considered by the city council at Thursday's meeting, would regulate commercial activities in the area during the National Football League's championship game. ...more

October 15, 2008

TAMPA A 3-year-old girl died Wednesday afternoon after wandering away from her family and falling into a hotel swimming pool, Tampa police said. ...more

August 27, 2008

A year and a half ago, former Mayor Dick Greco jokingly suggested that if his friends wanted to erect a statue to him, it should depict him sitting on a bench. ...more

May 30, 2008

About 245 parents, friends and staff raised more than $65,000 for Mitchell Elementary School during its fourth annual fundraiser, "Jeans & Gems," on April 25. ...more

May 7, 2008

UNIVERSITY AREA - In the past year, Kingdom Worship Center has distributed more than 100 bicycles, 1,500 turkeys, boxes of foods, bags and clothes and a car to those in need. The nondenominational Christian church, led by co-pastors the Rev. Robert Fruster and his wife, the Rev. Brenda Fruster, celebrated its first anniversary in November. It started with 15 members and now has about 200 attending Sunday morning services at Embassy Suites on the University of South Florida campus. ...more

January 2, 2008