A powerful grouping of Florida's convention and visitors bureaus has picked up the slogan. ...more

December 18, 2008

The Florida tourist industry, backed by almost all state, county and municipal government leaders, has for decades opposed exploring for oil and natural gas off the state's coast. The risk of damage to the tourism industry from, for instance, a drilling rig blowout that fouls Florida beaches, was too great, industry leaders have said. ...more

November 29, 2008

A Florida tourism group has endorsed an idea that politicians and environmentalists have been trying to prevent for decades: the exploration and production of oil and natural gas in the waters off Florida's Gulf Coast. ...more

November 27, 2008

A Florida tourism group has endorsed an idea that politicians and environmentalists have been trying to prevent for decades: the exploration and production of oil and natural gas in the waters off Florida's Gulf Coast. State tourism officials long have opposed drilling off Florida's shores, but the Florida Association of Convention and Visitors Bureaus now says drilling will help preserve the state's No. 1 industry. ...more

November 26, 2008

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, widely considered one of Tampa Bay's premier visitor attractions, has had roots in Tampa for nearly 50 years, but those roots are being upended a bit as the ownership of the park comes into question with the purchase of its parent, beer giant Anheuser-Busch Cos. ...more

July 18, 2008

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, widely considered one of Tampa Bay's premier visitor attractions, has had roots in Tampa for nearly 50 years, but those roots are being upended a bit as the ownership of the park comes into question with the purchase of its parent, beer giant Anheuser-Busch Cos. ...more

July 15, 2008

TAMPA - Never mind what happens on the field between the New England Patriots and the New York Giants: Some officials attending the Super Bowl encourage Monday-morning quarterbacking behind the scenes. ...more

January 23, 2008