With Kristina Vanni ...more

November 19, 2009

Catholic leaders in Los Angeles and Orlando have made a friendly wager on the outcome of the NBA Finals between the Lakers and the Magic. ...more

June 4, 2009

The official opening of Ocean Prime Restaurant at International Plaza took place Feb. 17. Tampa Mayor Pam Iorio was on hand to cut an inaugural ribbon. ...more

March 11, 2009

Lisa Ford, president of Invent Your Image, hosted Suits to Self Sufficiency, a wine-tasting and suit donation for the Dress for Success nonprofit, which provides business attire to disadvantaged women, as well as career counseling and professional development. The Jan. 30 event was held at World of Wines, 3431 West Shore Blvd., and raised $260 in donations and more than 450 items of women's business attire, including skirts, pant suits, blazers and accessories. ...more

February 18, 2009

"The Wine Trials," by Robin Goldstein with Alexis Herschkowitsch (Fearless Critic Media, $14.95) ...more

August 20, 2008

For several weeks, visitors to the local Cork & Olive store at Northwoods Shopping Center have found a sign on the door announcing "closed for repairs." ...more

July 9, 2008

For several weeks, visitors to the local Cork & Olive store at Northwoods Shopping Center have found a sign on the door announcing "closed for repairs." ...more

July 3, 2008

LAKE PLACID – Johanne Lauchman, owner of Henscratch Farms Vineyard & Winery, announced Wednesday that the Lake Placid property will be sold May 31 at auction by a marketing and auction firm from Bartow. "I have other things I'd like to do with my time and my resources" Lauchman said in a press release. " My husband retired 18 months ago, and would like me to do the same, so I'm taking my chips off the table. I've always been a start-up gal. This is my fourth business. I don't believe I'll be at a loss for projects or employment, but don't tell my husband." United Country – Oglesby and Company Auctioneers will produce the event for Henscratch Farms. ...more

May 3, 2008

Even in a down economy, Publix Super Markets keeps churning out strong financial reports. ...more

May 2, 2008

Before Joe and Diana Marks got married, Diana laid out one condition: "Love me, love my children." Joe had a condition of his own: "Love me, love my wine." Joe and Diana Marks own and operate Tarpon Springs Castle Winery. The three-story, historic-looking red and white building with the large "See Us Make Wine" sign out front is hard to miss by people driving along Tarpon Avenue. ...more

January 26, 2008