Jerry Lewis raised a record $65 million for the Muscular Dystrophy Association in his annual Labor Day telethon, a benefit that also made a pitch for those inconvenienced by Hurricane Gustav. ...more

September 2, 2008

Sponge Docks merchants hope a Labor Weekend arts and crafts festival will rejuvenate business in the city's riverfront tourist district. ...more

August 30, 2008

The city of Tampa's budget theme for the 2009 fiscal year is "Commitment to Progress." Despite shrinking property tax revenue and a sluggish economy, we believe that the city should aggressively repair, maintain and improve its infrastructure. It is also important to maintain high levels of public safety and basic core services that the public depends upon. ...more

August 15, 2008

Just as city officials began focusing on breaking ground for the downtown redevelopment project, they have been blindsided by an obstacle that could bring the venture to a standstill. ...more

August 13, 2008

Just as city officials began focusing on breaking ground for the downtown redevelopment project, they have been blindsided by an obstacle that could bring the venture to a standstill. ...more

August 7, 2008

It may have taken longer and it may not be as acute, but there are early hints that the economic slump is crimping the lifestyles of the wealthy. ...more

August 4, 2008

MarineMax, a Clearwater-based recreational boat chain, posted a 29 percent drop in sales for its third quarter amid a steep sales drop in the boating industry, the company said Thursday. ...more

August 1, 2008

The red ink is mounting for airlines amid soaring fuel costs, leaving them little choice but to further increase ticket prices. As Delta Air Lines and American Airlines reported big second-quarter losses last week, they signaled customers should expect more hits to their checkbooks. ...more

July 22, 2008

Despite a sluggish economy, possible cutbacks in county services and delays in securing the site, the University Area Partnership Library is a go. ...more

July 9, 2008

SEBRING — As the economy is tanking, more people seem to want to ride a tank… at least with the Army National Guard. A local recruiter for the Army National Guard estimated Tuesday that he has seen a 10-percent increase in the number of people calling or coming to his office to sign up. He believed the economy was a factor in the increase, even though he also credited a more "aggressive marketing technique" over the Internet for the added interest. ...more

July 4, 2008