The Tampa Bay Rays have emerged as a major draw to Pinellas County, attracting about 5 percent of the county's expected 5 million-plus overnight visitors in 2008, a consultant report released Wednesday shows. ...more

December 11, 2008

The Tampa Bay Rays have emerged as a major draw to Pinellas County, attracting about 5 percent of the county's expected 5 million-plus overnight visitors in 2008, a consultant report released today states. ...more

December 10, 2008

By its very nature as a port city, Tampa has long profited from the global economy. The question for city leaders today is how best to take advantage of the evolving world marketplace. ...more

December 1, 2008

There is an old Russian fable, with different versions in other countries, about two poor peasants, Ivan and Boris. The only difference between them was that Boris had a goat and Ivan didn't. One day, Ivan came upon a strange-looking lamp and, when he rubbed it, a genie appeared. She told him that she could grant him just one wish, but it could be anything in the world. ...more

November 28, 2008

It is tempting to give General Motors the emergency federal cash it says it needs to stay in business. Jobs would be saved, at least for a while. ...more

November 15, 2008

The Florida Department of Transportation is reviving a 7-year-old plan to convert Gall Boulevard into a one-way street through town. ...more

November 8, 2008

State Sen. J.D. Alexander is an important voice for Central Florida in the Legislature. His years in Tallahassee give him seniority and clout, and his efforts for his constituents earns our endorsement for another term. ...more

October 19, 2008

The University of South Florida College of Business will present the Celebration of Free Enterprise Award today to the Busch Entertainment Corp. ...more

October 16, 2008

A new, larger Confederate flag flying at the junction of interstates 4 and 75 will be like "lipstick on a pretty woman," attracting more attention to a memorial park at the flag's base, the property owner said Monday. ...more

October 14, 2008

A new, larger Confederate flag flying at the junction of Interstates 4 and 75 will be like "lipstick on a pretty woman," attracting more attention to a memorial park at the flag's base, the owner of the property said today. ...more

October 13, 2008