A controversial $54 million Channel District apartment project remains stalled by a lack of financing but gained a little more time Thursday when Tampa Port Authority commissioners approved two consecutive six-month purchase options. ...more

February 20, 2009

A controversial $54 million Channelside apartment project remains stalled by a lack of financing but gained a little more time Thursday when Tampa Port Authority commissioners approved two consecutive six-month purchase options. ...more

February 19, 2009

If you wanted to see the disconnect between bankers, who have been accused of hoarding money, and businesses that need loans, the Port of Tampa's Cruise Terminal 3 was the place to be Wednesday. ...more

February 19, 2009

Tampa has quite literally rolled out the red carpet for celebrities this weekend. Even if you can't afford to walk down the red carpet yourself, you might be interested in knowing where you can go to watch the Beautiful People as they stroll by on it. ...more

February 1, 2009

A 644-foot ship that is sailing into Tampa for the Super Bowl with nightly accommodations beginning at $1,900 has booked about 10 of about 30 available onboard apartments for the game, a spokeswoman for The World, a private residential community at sea, said this afternoon. ...more

January 23, 2009

Hotel rooms remain available in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties for the Feb. 1 Super Bowl weekend, but visitors can expect to pay the rack rate, the highest price a hotel lists for each room, or close to it, and book for at least three or four nights. ...more

January 21, 2009

It might not be necessary for visitors with Super Bowl tickets that cost from $500 to $1,000 to sell some to pay their hotel bills, but it could help. Hotel rooms remain available in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties for the Feb. 1 Super Bowl weekend. But visitors can expect to pay the rack rate, the highest price a hotel lists for each room, or close to it, and book for at least three or four nights. ...more

January 20, 2009

In today's tough economy, cruising can offer travelers a good value - lodging, food, entertainment - all for a preset price. But the "not-included" fees and onboard "extras" add up fast. ...more

September 14, 2008

A cruise ship chartered by a Japan-based organization that promotes peace will arrive in Tampa today and disgorge about 900 passengers as the ship undergoes repairs to its hull. ...more

July 21, 2008

Public Safety Personnel Honored As Heroes Hillsborough County's law enforcement, fire and rescue, and other public safety officers were honored May 1 at the 14th annual Our Heroes Luncheon, sponsored by Sykes Enterprises. More than 2,000 guests at the Tampa Convention Center watched as representatives from six law enforcement agencies and four fire departments were honored at the Heroes Table. Special recognition was given to Sgt. Ron Harrison, the deputy killed in the line of duty in August 2007. His daughter Ronnee Harrison represented him. Proceeds from the event benefit the Coy L. Sykes Memorial Scholarships, awarded to children of law enforcement personnel. The 2008 scholarship recipients were also recognized. They are Amanda Gilbertsen, James Wolff, Alyssa Martinez, Kaleigh Hill, Daniel Kiefer, Michelle Cimo, Stephen Frey and Tyler Metcalf. ...more

May 11, 2008