From the beginning, Lowry Park Zoo President Lex Salisbury insisted that his Safari Wild exotic animal park in Lakeland would be a separate, private venture. But a series of e-mails obtained by The Tampa Tribune show that the zoo's paid administrative staffers have worked to promote and garner political favor for Salisbury's private animal park. ...more

August 22, 2008

Beth Bronson said Monday she's determined not to have her trip ruined as the second severe storm in two weeks approached a Texas Gulf Coast vacation hotspot at the height of tourist season. ...more

August 5, 2008

CLEARWATER -- Dunedin Causeway Beach and Honeymoon Island State Park could get an even bigger influx of summer tourists as a result of the city of Clearwater closing its Courtney Campbell Causeway Beach because of a fish kill. ...more

July 30, 2008

Canine cuisine is being sent to the doghouse during next month's Beijing Olympic Games. ...more

July 12, 2008

The local black community is mobilizing, but it appears more and more likely that Hillsborough County soon will be known as home to one of the country's largest Confederate battle flags. ...more

June 5, 2008

TAMPA - The local black community is mobilizing, but it appears more and more likely that Hillsborough County soon will be known as home to one of the country's largest Confederate battle flags. ...more

June 4, 2008

With tourism numbers going up, the county will have about $4,000 more this year for promoting local events. ...more

May 28, 2008

With tourism numbers rising, Pasco County will have about $4,000 more this year to promote local events. ...more

May 28, 2008

No. 2 for the past couple of years, Caladesi Island has finally made it to the top of Dr. Beach's list of America's best beaches. ...more

May 23, 2008

After coming in No. 2 for the past two years, Caladesi Island has finally made it to the top of Dr. Beach's list of America's best beaches. ...more

May 22, 2008