Visitors to the new Tampa Bay History Center will be able to manipulate models of ships and trains to learn about the city's seaport and transportation system, the facility's president said this morning. ...more

January 7, 2009

From humble beginnings to what Tampa city leaders hope will become the cultural center of the region, the downtown waterfront has played a significant role in shaping the city. Here's a look from June 1887, when the city was established to what is next. ...more

January 3, 2009

TECO Energy Corp. reported a 30 percent drop in second-quarter earnings this morning, the result of last year's sale of the company's shipping business and the expiration of tax credits for the production of synthetic fuel. The quarterly results didn't include gains from those businesses, which contributed $20.6 million, or 10 cents a share, to the second-quarter results of 2007. ...more

July 31, 2008

In 1917 – more than 90-years ago -- the United States entered the Great Conflict in Europe. Sixteen-year-old Frank Buckles decided he wanted in, too. He figured he could fib about his age; say he's 18. But the Army recruiter told him, "No good: you need to be 21." So he kept shopping around until finally, he found a recruiter who believed him when he said his home state of Missouri didn't keep birth records when he was born; it's back home on the farm, an entry in the family Bible. ...more

February 6, 2008

The parent company of Tampa Electric and Peoples Gas said Tuesday that both utilities will be seeking permission from state regulators this year to raise consumer rates, citing major investments in new generation and higher operating costs. ...more

February 6, 2008

TECO Energy said Wednesday that it has closed on the $405 million sale of its coal, grain and phosphate shipping business, TECO Transport, to Miami-based Greenstreet Equity Partners. Tampa-based TECO expects to net $375 million after taxes and transaction costs. After the announcement, TECO's credit rating was upgraded to Baa3 from Ba1 by Moody's Investors Service, a reflection of TECO's plan to pay down $300 million of debt. ...more

December 5, 2007

It has 28 wheels, weighs 463 tons and travels at a ponderous 262 feet per minute, or 3 mph, but it could be the key to expanding Port Manatee's business. ...more

November 24, 2007

Higher electricity sales and better-than-expected results from its Guatemala business fanned a 16 percent increase in third-quarter earnings at TECO Energy, the company said Friday. ...more

November 3, 2007

In a move to reduce debt and raise capital, TECO Energy said Monday that it will sell its shipping business, TECO Transport Corp., to a Miami-based investment group for $405 million by the end of the year. ...more

October 30, 2007