The tagline for J. Alexander's is "straightforward American food." It's simple, direct and to the point - much like this remarkable chain restaurant, which offers guests fresh interpretations of traditional comfort dishes. ...more

February 12, 2009

Some jittery people out there have grounds to suspect the decaf coffee they drink is secretly laced with that demon caffeine. ...more

December 13, 2008

High gas prices, growing debt and a rocky economy. That's the trio of financial pressures facing Tampa Bay area parents as they prepare for the school season to start next week in Hillsborough and other nearby counties. ...more

August 15, 2008

The good days are over for the Rustic Grill, an upscale Zagat-rated restaurant that garnered accolades from across Southwest Florida. ...more

July 8, 2008

According to research conducted in Highlands County, many more people are staying closer to home to shop than just a few years ago. Sure, gas prices play a part in this. More importantly, our area's retail sector has improved immensely, leading casual shoppers to forgo trips to metro malls. ...more

June 5, 2008

Once, we made special trips downtown this time of year, lining up to gape at mechanical bears eating porridge, Victorian cats celebrating in the snow and toy soldiers guarding over our happy holidays. ...more

December 16, 2007

Wanting to take advantage of an economic upswing in the area, owners of Hillsboro Plaza will make improvements to the decades-old shopping center. ...more

December 1, 2007

Wanting to take advantage of an economic upswing in the area, owners of Hillsboro Plaza will make improvements to the decades-old shopping center. ...more

November 24, 2007

Credit is not the only way to pay for holiday presents. ...more

November 9, 2007

The holiday shopping season may be slower for Florida merchants than in previous years, but retailers are planning to use sales to lure buyers and are still expecting to see a small uptick over last year. ...more

November 9, 2007