NEW YORK (AP) — Holiday shoppers spent a little more this season, according to data released today, giving merchants some reason for cheer. ...more

December 28, 2009

As was pointed out during the Urban Land Institute Emerging Trends conference earlier this month in St. Petersburg, there is encouraging information and opinion on the U.S. housing picture, including here in Tampa Bay. ...more

December 27, 2009

Here's how experts advise wringing out the full value of cards you receive this Christmas. ...more

December 25, 2009

Signs of a strengthening global recovery emerged Friday, with consumers boosting retail sales, companies restoring stockpiles and China's exports mounting a comeback. ...more

December 12, 2009

Robotic toy hamsters, the latest Barbie dolls and stylish boots are disappearing from store shelves as holiday shoppers start to get serious. But don't confuse this with the days of Tickle Me Elmo. ...more

November 10, 2009

Hopes for the fledgling economic recovery got a boost Monday from better-than-expected news on manufacturing, construction and contracts to buy homes. ...more

November 3, 2009

Mark Wheeler of Lake Placid has been elected as a southern area vice president at the Florida Citrus Industry Annual Conference. ...more

June 29, 2009

The economy shrank at a 6.3 percent pace at the end of 2008, the worst showing in a quarter-century, and probably isn't doing much better now. ...more

March 26, 2009

Officials with Smith & Associates Real Estate think many factors are coming together to help revive the housing market. Falling inventory, lower interest rates and federal programs aimed at saving homes from foreclosure are helping give the market a shot in the arm, they say. ...more

March 15, 2009

With layoffs spreading, the number of initial claims for jobless benefits rose last week, while the total number of people continuing to receive benefits set a record high, the government said Thursday. ...more

March 13, 2009