It isn't easy being an economist nowadays. Everyone wants a rosy report on the economy, but all Bob Allsbrook can offer - at least for now - is more pain for Florida housing and its economy. ...more

June 26, 2008

There has been another small setback in the city's plans to revitalize its downtown core. ...more

February 9, 2008

There has been another small setback in the city's plans to revitalize its downtown core. In an agreement reached Dec. 18 in which the city council voted to sell 17.98 acres southeast of Bullard Parkway and 56th Street to Ram Development Co./Pinnacle Realty Advisors for $14.4 million, the master developer consented to presenting its preliminary site plan of pedestrian-friendly retail, residential, restaurant and office components for approval at Tuesday's council meeting. ...more

February 7, 2008

THURSDAY FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES BREAKFAST: Annual bowl game breakfast at Tampa downtown Hyatt Regency, will be attended by some players and coaches. Call the FCA at (813) 926-4031 to purchase tickets. REGIONS BANK GOLF CLASSIC: Scramble-team event features bowl sponsors, local celebrities and officials from the participating schools. Held at Cheval CC. Limited spots available by calling (813) 874-2695. TEAM NIGHT AT TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING: Tennessee and Wisconsin players will be hosted by the Lightning for their game against Montreal. For additional information or to order tickets, call Michael Ceccarelli at (813) 301.6892 or e-mail him at mceccarelli@sptimesforum.com. FRIDAY PLAYERS NIGHT AT GAMEWORKS: Teams are hosted for fun and games at GameWorks in Ybor City to compete off the field with interactive video games. Teams only from 6-8 p.m. Doors open to the public at 8. SATURDAY BUSCH GARDENS TEAM OUTING: Both teams will enjoy the attractions and festivities at Busch Gardens. Admission tickets for the general public are available at the gate. DEC. 30 OUTBACK BOWL BEACH DAY: Join both teams, their marching bands and cheerleaders as they enjoy the sun and beaches at the Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort. The day includes live music, skydivers, a tug-of-war and other contests from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. DEC. 31 TECO ENERGY PARADE & BAND BLAST: Ybor City is the site of festive celebration that features pep rally with both schools' marching bands and cheerleaders. The parade will feature floats and 20 marching bands. Free event starts at 5:30 p.m. and runs along 7th Avenue. LIGHT UP TAMPA BAY: Channelside will light up on New Year's Eve with live entertainment and a midnight Fireworks Show and Ball Drop along the downtown Tampa waterfront area. Call Channelside at (813) 223-4250 for more information. JAN. 1 PREGAME BOWL BASH: Fans can warm up for the game outside the stadium with live music and a pep rally. Food and refreshments will be available for purchase. The action begins at 8 a.m. on the south plaza between gates C and D at Raymond James Stadium. DeBARTOLO PREGAME SHOW: Colorful pregame show featuring the pageantry of high school and college bands along with numerous special activities, including a U.S. Marine Corps flyover and skydivers delivering the game ball. The Outback Bowl tradition begins at 10:15 a.m. OUTBACK BOWL: The 21st annual Outback Bowl matching Tennessee and Wisconsin kicks off at 11 a.m. Gates open at 9:30. The halftime show will feature more than 4,000 performers. ...more

December 23, 2007

ADVERTISING/ MARKETING Fors Prospect Smarter Inc. announced that Marc B. Fors has joined the company as managing director. Most recently, he was chairman of Printable Technologies Inc.of San Diego and president and CEO of httprint Inc. in San Francisco. ...more

December 17, 2007

Sometimes, honesty does pay. Debbie Cole, the Pinellas County employee who turned in $65,000 she found this month rather than keep it, was rewarded Monday. ...more

October 16, 2007

ST. PETERSBURG - Sometimes, honesty does pay. Debbie Cole, the Pinellas County employee who turned in $65,000 she found this month rather than keep it, was rewarded Monday. ...more

October 15, 2007

LAND O' LAKES - On Sunday, the staff of Barnes and Co. Hair Port will come to work and collect none of the proceeds from their services. Instead, they are hosting a fundraiser for a Pasco County family. in need. ...more

October 8, 2007

Office workers and downtown dwellers, grab some popcorn and a blanket. A regular movie night could soon come to a downtown park in Tampa. ...more

October 4, 2007

University of South Florida athletic director Doug Woolard said he was overwhelmed by the support the school received from the Tampa Bay area. ...more

September 29, 2007