Booze flowed and disco lights sparkled in the 1980s at ABC Liquors' back-door clubs, as patrons danced like it was 1999. Now the retooled, 73-year-old company is building stores like it isn't 2009. ...more

November 29, 2009

Today's hard economy may drive some people to drink. But in an action Tuesday, county commissioners are banking that people's taste for alcohol may actually stimulate the flow of money around here. ...more

March 25, 2009

The new year brings hopes and challenges. Locally, people and businesses in South and Central Tampa have expectations and goals for their neighborhoods. Here are a few of them: ...more

January 7, 2009

TAMPA A restaurant trend is unfolding in Seminole Heights. Owners of a St. Petersburg tavern — The Independent — want to open a restaurant on Florida Avenue where Van Gogh Signs Displays and Graphics has operated since 2006. ...more

November 26, 2008

A sports bar and grill on Nebraska Avenue could be serving beer and wings in time for the Super Bowl. ...more

October 15, 2008

GANDY/SUN BAY SOUTH - Mildred McFadden has lived on Pearl Avenue since 1960. She loves the tree-lined street, her generous lot and the community. ...more

August 6, 2008

Earlier this year the Tampa City Council rejected a restaurant's request to sell beer and wine at Ballast Point Park. Now council members may amend regulations to clarify when alcohol can be sold in all city parks. ...more

August 1, 2008

Despite objections from residents, county officials on Wednesday approved beer and wine sales at a CVS pharmacy under development in the heart of Meadow Pointe. ...more

July 10, 2008

Rising fuel prices are affecting the price of just about everything from timber to tomatoes, so should we expect spikes in the cost of American wine? ...more

June 11, 2008

The city council has balked at granting alcohol sales at a side-by-side hair salon and restaurant on Florida Avenue. ...more

June 11, 2008