The city's meetings and conventions business will get a boost in August with a commitment from the Women of Faith group to bring its Grand New Day Conference Tour to the St. Pete Times Forum. The conference will draw about 15,000 attendees, according to a release by Tampa Bay & Co., which markets the visitors industry for Hillsborough County. ...more

January 2, 2009

It's New Year's Eve, and there is a dance at the West Tampa Convention Center designed to take partygoers back in time. ...more

December 31, 2008

FAIRS & FESTS Saturday Elves Overboard! Boat Parade of Lights: boats float from Davis Island, passing Channelside and ending at the Tampa Convention Center; 6:30 p.m. Saturday; free; Tampa Convention Center, 333 S. Franklin St., Tampa; (813) 471-1531 ...more

December 19, 2008

FAIRS & FESTS Today Main Street Holidays: art stroll, hayrides, a visit from Santa, outdoor movies, carnival, river boat tours, arts and crafts, food, kids' games and live music; 9 a.m. today; free; Sims Park, 6341 Bank St., New Port Richey; (727) 842-8066 ...more

December 14, 2008

It's not exactly the same as shivering on the sidewalk and watching Santa roll down the street to the strains of a marching band. ...more

December 1, 2008

A dear friend became an American citizen recently. ...more

November 29, 2008

For the NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Committee, the consideration of future Women's Final Four sites often requires a steady stream of visits to arenas, hotels and restaurants. ...more

November 22, 2008

For the NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Committee, the consideration of future Women's Final Four sites often requires a steady stream of visits to arenas, hotels and restaurants. Sometimes, it's difficult for cities to make a distinguishing mark. But for the Tampa Bay area, which was just awarded the 2015 Women's Final Four on the heels of its successful performance last spring, an attention-grabbing approach has become standard procedure. ...more

November 21, 2008

Demand for hotel rooms in Hillsborough County declined 12.3 percent in September compared with a year ago, to 286,932 rooms booked, a further indication of the economy's impact on business and leisure travel. ...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 14, 2008