There have been demonstrations against our government almost since its beginning. ...more

December 12, 2009

People looking for bargains at premium hotels in May and June might check out New York or resurrect last year's "staycation" buzzword as the Tampa Bay area's high-end hotels are among those offering discounts of 25 percent or more. ...more

April 14, 2009

Buyers eager to snatch up deals on Florida condos may have to fork over bigger down payments and face more intense reviews of their potential purchases. ...more

February 6, 2009

Buyers anxious to snatch up deals on Florida condos may have to plunk down higher down payments and have the condominium complex scrutinized. Fannie Mae, one of the largest providers of U.S. mortgages, is requiring more cash upfront and taking over the condo review process from its lenders. Amy Bonitatibus, Fannie Mae spokeswoman, said that's because condos are at a higher risk of failure in this economy. ...more

February 5, 2009

Globe-trotting sociologist and economist Saskia Sassen is accustomed to touching down in a random city and getting an instant feel for the place. ...more

November 23, 2008

Suicide bombers killed 59 people at a huge arms factory Thursday in one of Pakistan's deadliest terrorist attacks, adding to the turmoil from political squabbling that is threatening to tear apart the ruling coalition now that Pervez Musharraf has resigned as president. ...more

August 22, 2008

Tampa Bay Water is poised to provide for future needs as more people move to the area and demands continue to grow, the regional authority's general manager told Pasco County officials. ...more

July 25, 2008

Louisville Mayor Jerry Abramson has a message for Tampa Bay's young professionals: Pack your bags for Kentucky. ...more

July 23, 2008

Coldwell Banker recently surveyed its sales associates to evaluate the effect of rising gasoline prices on their customers and trends toward urban living with interesting results, company officials say. ...more

July 20, 2008

Lawyers rallied against President Pervez Musharraf across Pakistan on Monday, burning him in effigy, calling for his ouster and demanding the reinstatement of judges in the kickoff of a campaign that could strain the shaky coalition government. ...more

June 10, 2008