Established in 1714, Natchitoches is quaint and perky and recognized as the Bed & Breakfast Capital of Louisiana. ...more

May 2, 2008

SEBRING — Last weekend's Highlands Art League fundraiser, "Art on the Waterfront," which attracted about 150 art patrons to the home of Martile and Tim Blackman, was a financial success. Alice Stroppel, art league executive director, said the event included live paintings by Janet King and Alice Hansen, plus an auction. ...more

April 30, 2008

ST. PETERSBURG - Cultural growth continues in St. Petersburg, as evidenced by today's announcement that the Arts Center is receiving a $1 million grant toward its redevelopment, which will include a museum of high-profile glass artist Dale Chihuly. ...more

January 10, 2008

Apart from ditching the "Devil" in 2007, the Tampa Bay Rays proposed building an open-air ballpark on the downtown St. Petersburg waterfront. ...more

December 25, 2007

The Hillsborough County Hotel and Motel Association is studying prospects to expand or enhance the Tampa Convention Center, which faces keen competition from similar municipal facilities and new resort hotels with more meeting space than what Tampa can offer. ...more

December 14, 2007

If the Rays are successful in building a new stadium on the waterfront, the Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg could continue to operate in its present site if designers use some "creativity," the event's managing director said Wednesday. ...more

December 6, 2007

Even with a lower estimated cost on the waterfront Weaver property, a majority of the City Commission couldn't work up a lot of enthusiasm Thursday night about buying the land for a park. ...more

November 16, 2007

The Tampa Bay Rays will have the support of Gov. Charlie Crist as they attempt to build a new stadium. ...more

November 15, 2007

At this point, it's starting to sound like a golden opportunity for the Tampa Bay area - or, if the economy doesn't improve, a white elephant in the making. ...more

November 15, 2007

The dream of many, for the city to purchase waterfront property on Alt. 19 at Pershing Street to be preserved as a park, may not be as costly as first envisioned. Florida Communities Trust recently awarded the city $4.515 million as its share of a matching grant to purchase the property in two phases. ...more

November 10, 2007