The wait nearly is over for shoppers eager to visit The Shops at Wiregrass mall. ...more

October 21, 2008

The Renaissance Vinoy Resort and Golf Club has received the AAA Four Diamond Award, the highest designation among any of the hotels in the Tampa Bay area and one that is awarded to 3 percent of the 60,000 AAA approved and diamond-rated properties. The Vinoy, on downtown St. Petersburg's waterfront, recently completed $3.5 million renovation, including a makeover of its two Presidential Suites, and the Plaza Ballroom and meeting rooms. The Vinoy's Lobby Promenade Lounge was reconfigured with a new bar and expanded seating. ...more

October 20, 2008

With chairs cloaked in animal prints and a stage adorned with palm fronds and tiki torches, the Plaza Ballroom of the Renaissance Vinoy Resort in St. Petersburg looks more like an indigenous tribe's elaborate altar than a ballroom. ...more

June 26, 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