Money for programs that help children, the elderly and business groups was restored Thursday by Hillsborough County commissioners as they struggled over what to cut and what to keep in a tough budget year. ...more

August 1, 2008

Judy Genshaft, provost and vice president for academic affairs at the State University of New York at Albany, knew what she wanted when she applied for the presidency of the University of South Florida in 1999. ...more

July 16, 2008

Judy Genshaft, provost and vice president for academic affairs at the State University of New York at Albany, knew what she wanted when she applied for the presidency of the University of South Florida in 1999. A major research university in an anti-ivory tower, urban environment. A place young enough — 40-something — to still be making its mark. A place where community synergy and economic partnership could be more than idealistic aspirations or trendy buzz words. Then throw in the unique, semi-tropical locale that is the Tampa Bay region. ...more

July 15, 2008

For years, Tampa Bay welcomed thousands of new residents who fueled a frenetic real estate climate and one of the fastest-growing job markets in the country. ...more

July 11, 2008

It isn't easy being an economist nowadays. Everyone wants a rosy report on the economy, but all Bob Allsbrook can offer - at least for now - is more pain for Florida housing and its economy. ...more

June 26, 2008

The West Tampa Chamber of Commerce honored Judge E.J. Salcines at a luncheon Tuesday at Higgins Hall. ...more

June 21, 2008

TAMPA Kim Scheeler, the longtime leader of the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce, is leaving that post in August to lead the Greater Richmond Chamber of Commerce in Virginia. ...more

June 20, 2008

TAMPA - Kim Scheeler, the longtime leader of the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce, is leaving that post in August to lead the Greater Richmond (Va.) Chamber of Commerce. ...more

June 19, 2008

WEST TAMPA - The West Tampa Chamber of Commerce honored E.J. Salcines at a luncheon Tuesday at Higgins Hall, 5221 N. Himes Ave. ...more

June 18, 2008

A year after declaring Jeff Garcia his starting quarterback, Bucs coach Jon Gruden effectively confirmed Chris Simms is now officially an afterthought. ...more

June 14, 2008