On a not-too busy street corner in downtown Tampa on Monday morning was a sign of the times. ...more

February 17, 2009

On a not-too busy street corner in downtown Tampa this morning was a sign of the times. Aleksei Feliz, 43, who said he is from the Sarasota-Bradenton area, stood at the corner of Ashley Drive and Kennedy Boulevard, holding up a large poster board with the heading, "Unemployed." ...more

February 16, 2009

And I thought taking my 90-year-old mother's car keys away was hard! Now my brothers and I are facing the heartbreaking task of getting mom out of her home and into an assisted living facility (ALF). I hope my readers will bear with me as I relate some of the sadness in my life right now. Just as I was getting somewhat settled after the shock of my husband's death, the "busy-ness" of settling his estate, and the effort of putting my own life in order, I got a call saying my mother is in the hospital with a series of mini-strokes. ...more

February 11, 2009

With just a few days until Christmas, local retailers are polishing their wares -- and tactics -- to land 11th-hour buyers. ...more

December 23, 2008

Michael Witt shaves his face and puts on his best job interview outfit, a navy blue double-breasted suit and yellow tie printed with palm trees. ...more

December 20, 2008

If you're tired of bad real estate news, here's encouragement: Tampa is the top metro area in Florida for singles who relocate, according to an industry survey. ...more

December 3, 2008

More than one out of two Pinellas County hotel rooms was vacant during September as the poor economy and hurricane threats took a toll on the local visitors' industry, two reports released Wednesday show. ...more

November 6, 2008

More than one out of two Pinellas County hotel rooms was vacant during September as the poor economy and hurricane threats took a toll on the local visitors' industry, two reports released Wednesday show. ...more

November 5, 2008

Thrifty travelers seeking a Florida beach vacation might check out Fort Lauderdale, Sarasota/Bradenton and St. Petersburg/Clearwater if hotel prices from the latest data hold true. ...more

October 9, 2008

Thrifty travelers seeking a Florida beach vacation might check out Fort Lauderdale, Sarasota/Bradenton and St. Petersburg/Clearwater if hotel pricing trends from the latest data hold true. ...more

October 8, 2008