A new volunteer organization aims to help a hard-hit slice of the workforce affected by the downturn in the housing industry rebound and rebuild on a personal and professional level. Real Estate Lives, spearheaded by Tampa lawyer Ron Weaver, is working to create a free online network of counseling, job training and job placement opportunities for real estate agents and industry-related professionals. ...more

February 12, 2009

Two top leaders of Lowry Park Zoo have been booted from their profession's most respected organization for deals that sent zoo animals to the president's private collection. ...more

December 7, 2008

The Pinellas County School Board voted 7-0 this morning to approve a three-year contract to make Janssen the superintendent of schools. ...more

September 23, 2008