The Tampa-based Yacht StarShip dinner cruise ship will relocate to Boston for the summer on May 17, with plans to return to Tampa in mid-October in order to capitalize on the busy visitor seasons in both markets, the company's president and chief executive, Troy Manthey, said today. ...more

May 8, 2008

A poor economy and higher prices for fuel, food and lodging have travelers re-evaluating vacation plans, Tampa Bay tourism industry officials have learned. The key to success in this year's tourism season will be how well the tourism industry can tap into travelers' perceptions. Here is a sample of what some travelers are thinking these days from interviews at Clearwater Beach and Tampa. ...more

May 6, 2008

The Clearwater Marine Aquarium has a new look. Closed for six weeks, the once-drab aquarium reopened Tuesday morning after being redesigned and refurbished, including additional exhibits and viewing areas. ...more

February 20, 2008

CLEARWATER -- The Clearwater Marine Aquarium has a new look. ...more

February 19, 2008

TAMPA - A Montana man was injured in a watercraft crash near Clearwater Beach this afternoon. ...more

February 15, 2008

The Fishin' Report, by Nick Stubbs of Media General News Service ...more

January 29, 2008

The Fishin' Report by Nick Stubbs. ...more

January 22, 2008

The Fishin' Report by Nick Stubbs. ...more

January 22, 2008

The next municipal election promises to be quite a close horse race in Dunedin. Two seats on the Dunedin City Commission are up for grabs. What makes the race even more interesting is there are three contenders running for two seats: two incumbents and a political newcomer. ...more

December 29, 2007

A waterfront home should not look like a mass produced hotel room or rental condo. That's the advice Lisa Lalaounis, an interior designer who gives homeowners who want that classy, seaside chic, waterfront appearance. Lalaounis recently opened the shop Coastal Cabana on Broadway. ...more

December 29, 2007