American Eric Volz was freed by a judge Friday despite an uproar in Nicaragua, after an appeals court overturned his conviction and 30-year-sentence in the slaying of his Nicaraguan girlfriend. ...more

December 22, 2007

At Jeff Cassels' jewelry store, falling real estate values and rising gold prices are more than news headlines - they are contributors to an uncertain holiday season. At Joanie McDonald's clothing store, however, a weakening dollar is turning into a boon. ...more

December 13, 2007

SARASOTA - Organizers of the downtown New Year's Eve celebration are scrambling for a last-minute plan to collect enough money to pull off the event. ...more

November 27, 2007

Ever since she was little, Vanessa Rendon knew she wanted to open a clothing store. ...more

November 5, 2007

Linda Miller never intended to become a genealogy buff. As manager of budget and financial operations for Pasco-Hernando Community College, she's more interested in math than history. ...more

November 2, 2007

The latest tenant for Cypress Creek Town Center appears to be an Ohio-based clothing store catering to preteen girls. ...more

October 30, 2007

BRADENTON — The owner of a clothing store who authorities say snatched a girl's cell phone and licked her neck was arrested today on robbery and battery charges. ...more

October 23, 2007