TAMPA ForbesTraveler.com ranked The Florida Aquarium among the top dozen U.S. aquariums in a list released this week. The aquarium was cited for diverse programs including Dive With the Sharks, Penguins: Backstage Pass and Explore a Shore. ...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 12, 2008

TAMPA -- The Florida Aquarium is offering free admission for military personnel and a guest today in honor of Veterans Day. Up to four additional family members can receive 50 percent off regular admission of $19.95 for adults, $16.95 for people 60 and older and $14.95 for children 11 and younger. Children 2 and younger are free. ...more

November 11, 2008

The SS American Victory, the restored cargo vessel berthed behind the Florida Aquarium, will set sail Saturday on her Salute to Veterans Cruise. The cruise on Tampa Bay will include ceremonies recognizing Merchant Mariners and honoring veterans and active duty military personnel. ...more

November 5, 2008

Construction in the Channel District is scheduled to begin before year's end on the $29 million, 168-room Hotel Indigo, which the developer expects will take 13 to 14 months to build. ...more

October 28, 2008

Construction in the Channel District is scheduled to begin before year's end on the $29 million, 168-room Hotel Indigo, which the developer expects will take 13 to 14 months to build. ...more

October 27, 2008

The New Tampa Community Council Board of Directors has expanded to 14 members with Seema Jain and William Malone appointed recently. ...more

October 22, 2008

People who think aquarium exhibits lack pizzazz have not met Raldo. The animated shark journalist will be visitors' guide through Ocean Commotion, The Florida Aquarium's newest exhibit. ...more

October 16, 2008

Today Are You A Poet? Workshop's For You If you like to write poetry, and want to meet with others who share your interest, plan on being at Bruton Memorial Library at 6:30 p.m. Plans call for poetry workshops to be held the third Wednesdays monthly at the library, 302 W. McLendon St., Plant City. ...more

October 15, 2008

Bring your nickels Saturday. Streetcar rides will be 5 cents all day in downtown Tampa in recognition of the TECO Line streetcar system's six-year anniversary. ...more

October 10, 2008