NEW PORT RICHEY - Michael Cox has the blessing of his fellow Pasco County commissioners to make a new pitch for a multipurpose sports complex. Now he's winding up to lobby the Tourist Development Council. County commissioners Tuesday morning agreed to revisit the sports complex plan and to look into the possibility of bonding tourist tax dollars to help pay for the project, which Cox estimates at about $15 million. ...more

September 25, 2007

It has been a gleam in the eye of county officials for more than a decade. Today, Pasco County commissioners renewed the dream to build a multipurpose arena or stadium to lure more sports teams and tourists. ...more

September 25, 2007

Five years ago, Michael Cox made a pitch to county officials to spend tourist tax revenue on a multipurpose sports complex rather than a tennis stadium. ...more

September 22, 2007

Tourism can be Pinellas County's main defense against a faltering economy, but the industry must remain alert to problems - including raising hotel prices too high - a consultant warned Wednesday. ...more

September 12, 2007