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

As others head to their offices, Cliff Conatser works outside, painting and refurbishing his boat. He sees business potential on the Hillsborough River. ...more

November 14, 2008

As others head to their offices, Cliff Conatser works outside, painting and refurbishing his boat. He sees business potential on the Hillsborough River. ...more

November 12, 2008

Tampa's International Auto Show opened at noon Thursday, offering peeks of and chances to sit in cars ranging from everyday Chevys to exotic Lamborghinis. ...more

November 7, 2008

Eight local agencies spent at least $175,000 this year to provide escorts, crowd control and security sweeps during campaign visits by Sen. Barack Obama, Sen. Joseph Biden, Sen. John McCain and Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin. The visits range from early April to Monday, when McCain spoke at Raymond James Stadium. ...more

November 6, 2008

Heading into the Tampa Convention Center, car enthusiasts are treated to a glare of Jaguars. The first car at the Tampa Bay International Auto Show, which starts at noon today, is a hunter-green Jag XK coupe that costs more than $80,000. ...more

November 6, 2008

Things To Do is a list of some interesting upcoming events. Today Go To The County Fair ...more

November 5, 2008

9:44 a.m.: Four years ago, Natalie Vinniane was registered to vote for president but decided not to. Things are different this election. ...more

November 4, 2008

9:33 a.m.:At the West Tampa Convention Center, first-time voter Rebecca Meza, 18, and her mother Elizabeth Meza, 37, walk out of the voting booths confident in their choice for president: Barack Obama. ...more

November 4, 2008

It didn't take long for the Tampa Convention Center's parking garage to fill as supporters of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin filled downtown to hear the vice presidential candidate talk. ...more

October 26, 2008