When Chad Radt wants to video-conference with his boss and co-workers, he heads to Panera Bread, a bakery in Shelby Crossing shopping center. ...more

March 4, 2009

Bibles in baskets in the center of round tables are hints the coffee house does not just serve cream and sugar with coffee. Another dead giveaway is the fact the "Oasis" is in the former Creason Hall at the Sun City Center United Methodist Church campus. ...more

February 25, 2009

When Frank Ryan discovered Cafe Kili a few months ago, he immediately "fell in love" with the coffee house and eatery's appealing atmosphere and the hospitality of its hosts. ...more

February 25, 2009

Starbucks Corp. began selling its new instant coffee online Tuesday, ahead of a nationwide launch to coincide with the company's first major ad campaign. ...more

February 18, 2009

Teenagers fill the room, talking teen talk among themselves, listening to music and sipping soft drinks. To Mona Giordano, this teen activity represents the work of the Lord. "It's a church cleverly disguised as a coffee shop," she says about the Coffee Spot House of Praise in Holiday. "It's church unusual." She and husband Peter fulfilled their long-held dream of having a different kind of church when they opened the Coffee Spot in December 2006. They envisioned working with other churches in providing safe, informal settings for teens and adults, both believers and nonbelievers. ...more

February 18, 2009

Starbucks Corp. began selling its new instant coffee online Tuesday, ahead of a nationwide launch to coincide with the company's first major ad campaign. ...more

February 17, 2009

Starbucks now offers sandwiches and platters for folks who want lunch with their latte, including turkey and tarragon chicken sandwiches and fruit trays. ...more

February 10, 2009

Come celebrate the new name, spacious sanctuary and multi-purpose facility dedication ceremonies at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16, at The Bridge Christian Life Center. Free live music, inspired dignitaries, food, games for the kids and displays of church ministries and other events ensure family merriment and Christ-centered spiritual possibilities. ...more

November 8, 2008

Jennifer Halkias was driving along Alt. 19 to the Sponge Docks when she saw a sign announcing Eco Bean Organic Coffee House. She just had to stop in. Rachel and husband David Gause opened the coffee house this summer. It had previously been known as the Lighthouse. ...more

November 8, 2008

Sunny Serafino will introduce her latest novel, "Second Chances," a sequel to her book, "Echoes," at a book signing from 2 - 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9 at Brewster's Coffee House, 1905 U.S. 27 N., in Sebring. ...more

November 7, 2008