Whaley's Market, a thread in the fabric of South Tampa for 74 years, wasn't gone long. ...more

October 15, 2008

TOWN 'N COUNTRY - Rosemarie Middleton loves the idea of bringing professional soccer back to the Tampa Bay area - but not near her neighborhood. ...more

October 15, 2008

Community activists and some area residents say it doesn't make sense to allow more commercial development on the northern end of North Dale Mabry Highway, contending that there are already plenty of places to shop and lots of empty storefronts. ...more

October 15, 2008

Whaley's Market, a thread in the fabric of South Tampa for 74 years, wasn't gone long. ...more

October 14, 2008

Quick, put on your good citizen cap. There are only a few days left to get your application in for Hillsborough County's citizen advisory boards and councils. ...more

October 13, 2008

A man who was found not guilty by reason of insanity for threatening to kill the president and several federal judges and FBI agents was ordered released from custody today after a federal judge found he no longer poses a danger. ...more

October 10, 2008

A new and slimmed-down Wal-Mart will open soon on Kennedy Boulevard in Tampa. ...more

October 9, 2008

Rising a block behind Kennedy Boulevard off Willow Avenue, silver minarets reach to the sky. But these don't belong to the University of Tampa. ...more

October 8, 2008

CARIBBEAN ALFRESCO, Renaissance Vinoy Resort, 501 Fifth Ave. N.E., St. Petersburg; (727) 894-1000, Ext. 2144. The culinary theme under this attractive gazebo is Floribbean, a mix of Florida and Caribbean styles that blends tropical fruits, piquant relishes, aromatic herbs, translucent sauces and quick, fat-free grilling. Starters worth biting into are the Conch Fritters with curried remoulade sauce, or the Coconut-Fried Shrimp with a tangy citrus mustard sauce. A good bet for light eating under $10 is the Caribbean Chicken Caesar with pineapple relish. The limited entree selection includes slow-roasted Island Spiced Ribs with guava barbecue sauce and grilled Florida Spiny Lobster with charred tomato sauce and toasted cumin seeds. ($$) ...more

September 26, 2008

NOTIONS Sewing and Knitting KEEP ME IN STITCHES: 14833 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa, (813) 908-3889; and 4237 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, (813) 282-1526. Classes include: ...more

September 25, 2008