One of the most heart-stopping Super Bowls in recent memory may be over, but merchandise from the big game will still be on sale here through Tuesday—and all items will be discounted by 50 percent. ...more

February 1, 2009

A 41-year-old woman was arrested on a charge of bigamy Thursday, according to court records and police. ...more

January 23, 2009

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

Brooks, Mehra Hailed For Work Benefiting Children About 300 guests attended the seventh annual Champion for Children awards ceremony and dinner Oct. 2 at the Renaissance Hotel at International Plaza in Tampa. The dinner, the signature event for Voices for Children of Hillsborough County Inc., the fundraising branch of Guardian Ad Litem, honored Tampa Bay Buccaneer Derrick Brooks as the 2008 Champion for Children for his work with youths, including The Brooks Bunch, Derrick Brooks Charities and Brooks-DeBartolo Collegiate High School in North Tampa. Tampa psychiatrist Rahul Mehra was presented with the Guardian Angel Award for volunteering for Guardian Ad Litem, the nonprofit agency that assigns volunteers to represent children who need help during legal proceedings. The evening, called "Old Havana Nights," raised more than $43,000 and featured an outdoor cocktail reception with cigar bar, a chance drawing for a collection of 60 bottles of wine donated by board members, a silent auction, dinner and dancing. The emcee was former Buccaneers offensive lineman Ian Beckles, a host on WDAE, 620 AM. ...more

October 13, 2008