A column on Florida's out-of-court settlement with Big Tobacco companies contained confusing statements about our company and cries out for clarification ("All Cigarette Makers Should Pay Up," Other Views, March 23). The son of the late Gov. Lawton Chiles needs money for his prenatal care group and has somehow been persuaded to get it through a new tax on only a few cigarette companies while exempting the four giants. ...more

March 30, 2009

MIDFLORIDA Real Estate Sales LLC announces the addition of two independent real estate companies, expanding its reach in the local market. ...more

January 25, 2009

A highly regarded Louisiana shipbuilder is establishing an operation at the Port of Tampa, buying the Tampa Bay Shipbuilding & Repair Co.'s lease and retaining its 500 employees with plans to add workers and additional trades. ...more

November 18, 2008

"Even though the market is sluggish, you can still build an affordable new home if you own property and have equity in it," says Ivy Norwood, marketing executive for the family-owned company which has been building homes in the Tampa Bay area since 1955. ...more

September 7, 2008

If all goes according to plan tonight, magician and escape artist Criss Angel will slip out of handcuffs, scamper to the roof of the Spyglass Resort and be whisked away by helicopter before the nine-story structure implodes. ...more

July 30, 2008

If all goes according to plan Wednesday, magician and escape artist Criss Angel will slip out of handcuffs, scamper to the roof of the Spyglass Motel and be whisked away by helicopter before the nine-story structure implodes. ...more

July 29, 2008

Thieves broke into a jewelry company during the weekend and stole up to $2 million in gold, gems and other valuables, including Super Bowl rings made for New York Giants staff members, authorities said. ...more

June 12, 2008

The developers of Wiregrass Ranch confirmed Monday that Pulte Home Corp. has pulled out as the massive project's master builder. ...more

January 29, 2008

The long-delayed plan to build a miniature golf course in Pebble Creek is scheduled to proceed in October with a zoning hearing before the Hillsborough County Commission. ...more

September 21, 2007

The long-delayed plan to build a miniature golf course in Pebble Creek is scheduled to proceed in October with a zoning hearing before the Hillsborough County Commission. ...more

September 17, 2007