Tampa FL

New South Florida hotels range from earthy to ultra-luxe

A few brand new hotels and a whole lot of major renovation projects hit the market in South Florida over the last year.

Up to $2.2 million in lobbyist spending tied to gambling debate

As debate on a proposal to build three South Florida “destination resorts” heated up, both sides accused the other of spending big bucks on lobbyists and other consultants to shape public opinion. The latest compensation report proves that roughly two dozen lobbying firms cashed in. Casinos, pari-mutuel facilities and business groups paid lobbyists between $1.4 million and $2.2 million to argue ...

Up to $1.9 million in lobbyist spending tied to gambling debate

As debate on a proposal to build three South Florida “destination resorts” heated up, both sides accused the other of spending big bucks on lobbyists and other consultants to shape public opinion. The latest compensation report proves that roughly two dozen lobbying firms cashed in. Casinos, pari-mutuel facilities and business groups paid lobbyists between $1.2 million and $1.9 million to argue ...

National Head Start to look at Pinellas spending

Head Start dollars spent on management retreats and food for meetings held in resorts has left a bad taste from Tampa Bay to Washington, D.C., so now the national office of Head Start is sending in a team to examine how Pinellas County Head Start is spending taxpayer money.

Enjoy May Memories in the Florida Keys with up to 50% Off & Free Night Stay Packages at KeysCaribbean Luxury Resorts

Make it an amazing May in the Florida Keys by attending one of the many highly anticipated events that the Keys have to offer including a packed line-up of live entertainment, a high-action “dragon” race, and a challenging dolphin tournament. ...

'Eurobird' campaign to lure European nudists to Pasco resorts

Tourism officials are confident Florida's weather can create a strong future market.

Fla. delegates put in hotels far from GOP convention site

The Republican National Committee announced that the Florida delegation will be at the Innisbrook Resort in Palm Harbor, nearly 32 miles from this year’s GOP convention.

Pinellas Head Start spending prompts review

Head Start dollars spent on management retreats and food for meetings held in resorts has left a bad taste from Tampa Bay to Washington, D.C., so now the national office of Head Start is sending in a team to examine how Pinellas County Head Start is spending taxpayer money.

Crestline Hotels & Resorts Appoints Amy Arbuckle General Manager for the San Francisco Marriott Fisherman's Wharf

SAN FRANCISCO -- Crestline Hotels & Resorts, Inc. today announced the promotion of Amy Arbuckle to General Manager for the San Francisco Marriott Fisherman's Wharf. Ms. Arbuckle had served as Director ...

Florida Chamber names Cannon, Dorworth, its favorite lawmakers for 2012

TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Chamber of Commerce, which invested more than $3 million in helping Republican legislative candidates and Rick Scott win elections in 2010, is hailing one of the key lynch-pins of its recent legislative hot streak – Winter Park’s Dean Cannon. The termed-out House speaker was named the “Most Valuable Legislator” by the chamber Tuesday, [...]