Sweet Secrets Enoteca offers opportunity to enjoy wine the Italian way
By Elizabeth Miller, Times Correspondent Tuesday, August 7, 2012 CARROLLWOOD — As an officer in the Italian navy, Remo DiGiacomo had visited and worked in the United States for years.One thing he...
View ArticleCoastal Grille opens; Eddie & Sam's Pizza expands; Channel District gets...
By Amy Scherzer, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, August 7, 2012 DAVIS ISLANDS — Seafood savvy has landed on Davis Islands with last week's opening of the Coastal Grille, filling the restaurant vacancy left...
View ArticleFormer insurance executive leaves retirement for new career
By Rich Shopes, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, August 7, 2012 DOVERVal Harwell could have enjoyed a cushy retirement after leaving her high-powered job at Wachovia Insurance Services, but a call from a...
View ArticleBloomin' Brands IPO raises less money than expected but stock proves tasty
Times wires Wednesday, August 8, 2012 Bloomin' Brands, which operates Outback Steakhouse and other restaurant chains, raised less money than expected in its initial public offering on Wednesday but...
View ArticleTech companies aid businesses whose RNC traffic solution is telecommuting
By Michael Finch II, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, August 8, 2012 TAMPA — The flier reads like a warning:"Be Prepared For the RNC."It's supposed to push downtown businesses to other locations.The...
View ArticleFritzy Brothers One-Man Circus guy proves that maturity is overrated
By Philip Morgan, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, August 8, 2012 EGYPT LAKEAn adult patron at Egypt Lake Library, trying to focus on computer research, soon gives up and leaves.Nothing is quite so...
View ArticleShoe Heaven in Tampa rings up sales at $12.88 per pair
By Marty Clear, Times Correspondent Wednesday, August 8, 2012 BRANDON — It was just a year ago that Calvin Jefferson and his partners opened Shoe Heaven in Tampa. But the concept was such a hit that a...
View ArticlePlant City Chamber salutes agriculture in 2012 awards
By Dale Bliss, Times Correspondent Wednesday, August 8, 2012 The Plant City Greater Chamber of Commerce held its 2012 Salute to Agriculture breakfast Wednesday. The event is sponsored by Farm Credit of...
View ArticleSmall airports brace for restrictions because of Republican National Convention
By Lisa Buie, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, August 8, 2012 While the Republican National Convention will bring some big business to town, some aviation-related companies will find themselves grounded,...
View ArticleRNC protesters look like customers to some businesses
By Susan Thurston, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, August 8, 2012 TAMPA — While many local businesses look for ways to cash in on delegates attending the Republican National Convention, a few are...
View ArticlePart of 'Curiosity' rover on Mars hails from Tampa Bay
By Robert Trigaux, Times Business Columnist Wednesday, August 8, 2012 A bit of Tampa Bay's brainpower and innovation is now on display 140 million miles away on Mars.You've probably heard about the...
View ArticleThief stole electricity, but Progress Energy won't give customer a break
By Diedra Rodriguez, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, August 8, 2012 DUNEDIN — Lauren Merola feels powerless.For two months this summer, she got electric bills that were far higher than normal. The reason...
View ArticleTampa Bay area foreclosure filings jump up in July
By Drew Harwell, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, August 8, 2012 Tampa Bay is still pumping out new foreclosures at a rapid pace, another sign that the housing recovery remains a work in progress....
View ArticleThe Daily Drivers: 2012 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG is luxury car with muscle
By Peter Couture and Lyra Solochek, Times Staff Writers Thursday, August 9, 2012 For 2012, Mercedes-Benz rolls out a coupe version of its C63 AMG. Of course, AMG is the German automaker's performance...
View ArticleMy First Car: '56 Willys Wagon, Dan Stolley, Riverview
Thursday, August 9, 2012 '56 Willys WagonI got this '56 Willys Wagon while in Largo High. It had a Super Hurricane flat-head 6 with overdrive. The clutch was about shot, and I think it burned more oil...
View ArticleInsurance 'sticker shock' for home buyers
By Toluse Olorunnipa, Times/Herald Tallahassee Bureau Thursday, August 9, 2012 TALLAHASSEE — Justin and Ashleigh Leto were ready to buy their Florida dream home. The property was perfect, the price was...
View ArticleGlazer family sells part of Manchester United in initial public offering
Times staff and wires Thursday, August 9, 2012 Manchester United goes on sale today.The Glazer family is putting a chunk of the 134-year-old English soccer club up for trading on the New York Stock...
View ArticleGasoline averages $3.66, more costly than year ago
Associated Press Thursday, August 9, 2012 For the first time since late April, the average price of gasoline in the country is higher than it was a year ago. Drivers now are paying an average of $3.66...
View ArticleLowman law firm's refurbished building a good sign for Brooksville
Dan DeWitt, Times Columnist Thursday, August 9, 2012 Most businesses expect new, expensive office buildings to make a statement. And these days it seems as though personal injury lawyers are about the...
View ArticleDemonstration shows the power of downed electric lines
By Diedra Rodriguez, Times Staff Writer Thursday, August 9, 2012 CLEARWATER — Things heated up quickly Thursday at a Progress Energy demonstration of the power — and danger — of electricity.A hot dog...
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