By all the commentaries I have seen, Black Friday two days ago is about to be followed by a darker, tougher and meaner year for millions of Americans, including a lot of us in the Tampa Bay region. ...more

November 30, 2008

Look for the 512-member Greater St. Petersburg Area Awesome Original Second Time Arounders marching band during the 82nd Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on Thursday. ...more

November 26, 2008

The Greater St. Petersburg Area Awesome Original Second Time Arounders is one of 10 bands that will be marching in the 82nd annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on Thursday. The 500-member band is expected to reach the "star" in front of Macy's at approximately 11 a.m. The parade will be broadcast live on NBC from 9 a.m. to noon. ...more

November 25, 2008

The St. Petersburg City Council voted 5-2 Friday to annex 18 acres in Tierra Verde, a move that paves the way for a former resort and marina to be torn down and replaced by a high-rise condominium complex. ...more

November 22, 2008

The first order of business for the city council Friday: a shot in the arm. ...more

November 22, 2008

By a 5-2 vote, the St. Petersburg City Council this afternoon voted to annex 18 acres in Tierra Verde -- a move that paves the way for a former resort and marina to be torn down and replaced by a high-rise condominium complex. ...more

November 21, 2008

ST. PETERSBURG The first order of business for the city council today: a shot in the arm. Mayor Rick Baker and several council members got flu shots in council chambers and hope local residents heed their example. ...more

November 21, 2008

John McCain, on his last visit to the Tampa Bay area before today's election, gave a quick speech Monday to a small but enthusiastic crowd at Raymond James Stadium, telling them the election isn't lost. ...more

November 4, 2008

As progressive as the city of St. Petersburg is, it's mind-boggling that it is the largest municipality in Florida not offering residents and businesses curbside pickup of recyclable materials. Instead, folks have to load up bottles, jugs and other stuff and take them to collection centers, which is a deterrent to widespread recycling. ...more

October 26, 2008

The Rays will get another chance to play that underdog role they seem to enjoy so much. ...more

October 23, 2008