The historic Greenbrier resort, which has gone from hosting presidents and royalty to posting losses, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Thursday and unveiled a plan to sell itself to hotel giant Marriott International Inc. for up to $130 million. ...more

March 20, 2009

It looks like the "scattered, smothered and covered" hash browns at Waffle House may have found a financial savior. ...more

December 19, 2008

It looks like the "scattered, smothered and covered" hash browns at Waffle House may have found a financial savior. ...more

December 18, 2008

PLANT CITY The city's newest hotel will open in time for the big game. Shaner Hotels recently announced that its 87-room Marriott Fairfield Inn & Suites will open Jan. 12 at 4307 Sterling Commerce Drive, near the Interstate 4 and County Line Road interchange. Super Bowl XLIII is Feb. 1 at Tampa's Raymond James Stadium. ...more

November 11, 2008

A man police accused of being a con artist pleaded guilty to a felony grand theft charge Tuesday, admitting he had stolen $750 from a Bay area woman while claiming to be a doctor. ...more

January 9, 2008

TAMPA - A man police accused of being a con artist pleaded guilty to a felony grand theft charge today, admitting he had stolen $750 from a Bay area woman while purporting to be a doctor. Jordan Gann, 27, of Methuen, Mass., will remain in custody at Orient Road Jail until his sentencing March 7. ...more

January 8, 2008

TAMPA BAY AREA Vinoy Has New Owner The Renaissance Vinoy Resort & Golf Club, a AAA Four Diamond resort on St. Petersburg's waterfront, has a new owner but will remain under the Marriott International flag. The deal was completed Dec. 14 and announced late Thursday. ...more

December 21, 2007