Everybody loves a hometown guy, especially when it comes to hometown politics. That's why you can't help but want to chuck Jack Mariano amiably on the chin - ya big lug, ya - whenever he goes all parochial on behalf of hyper-local issues. ...more

November 8, 2009

In the fight for Florida tourists' money, Pasco County is a lightweight. The county lacks the theme parks, professional sports teams and white beaches that bring visitors to Hillsborough and Pinellas counties. It's a long way from the glamour of Miami Beach and the sugar sand of the Panhandle. ...more

October 25, 2009

Demand for hotel rooms in Hillsborough County declined 12.3 percent in September compared with a year ago, to 286,932 rooms booked, a further indication of the economy's impact on business and leisure travel. ...more

November 21, 2008

The holiday season can be especially challenging for people with allergies or asthma. The whirlwind of festivities with friends and family makes avoidance of symptom triggers more difficult. Examples of potential exposures that can aggravate asthma or allergies this time of year include: ...more

December 15, 2007

How can I avoid holiday allergy and asthma triggers? ...more

December 14, 2007

SEBRING — Business travelers can now book flights from Sebring Regional Airport to Boca Raton, Gainesville, Lakeland, Pensacola and Tallahassee. ...more

December 11, 2007

Madonna's deal to abandon Warner Music for concert promoter Live Nation signals more than just a tectonic shift in the music distribution business: It shows how far Live Nation is willing to go to break the hammerlock Barry Diller's Ticketmaster has on online ticket sales. ...more

October 12, 2007

Marketing studies and sports' league officials suggest Pasco County could become a big player in the amateur sports market. But county commissioners, most notably Michael Cox, are getting way ahead of themselves by agreeing to explore the possibility of building a multipurpose complex for tournaments and other competitions. ...more

September 28, 2007