Linda Kegley, owner of LK Artworks Gallery and Graphics, made an good point about getting visitors and even some residents to visit downtown Sebring. She suggested advertising on U.S. 27 to tell people how to find downtown, and also what it has to offer. It sounds simple, but makes a lot of sense. Kegley has stirred the pot recently by offering her marketing experience to bring more life to Sebring's historic downtown. Greater Sebring Chamber of Commerce president Dan Andrews said the chamber can provide those services, so there's no reason to hire someone else. Kegley said fine, as long as someone does it. ...more

January 30, 2008

CLEARWATER - Pinellas County's tourism consultant said the nation has entered a recession, which means the tourism industry will become more vital to the county than ever. ...more

January 16, 2008

TAMPA - First lady Laura Bush has designated Tampa a Preserve America Community. ...more

January 8, 2008

Government auditors said they found nearly $90 million in potentially questionable payments from the Medicare program to contractors helping enact the prescription drug benefit for the elderly and disabled. ...more

December 21, 2007

Once seen as a silent cry of rebellion, tattoos now possess a status so firmly mainstream that advertisers are using them to market tires, shoes and wine. ...more

November 30, 2007

Retail experts attribute Ikea's worldwide success to its ability to simultaneously entertain, establish its brand and keep product prices low. ...more

November 8, 2007

A meal at the Cherry's on Bloomingdale Avenue is what started Jill Canavan, 31, on the road to becoming a restaurateur. ...more

October 24, 2007