The Seminole Tribe of Florida has touted publicly that the billions it makes off gambling has helped it become self-sufficient, but a newspaper investigation shows that it is still pulling in millions of dollars in federal government grants while claiming financial limitations. ...more

November 30, 2007

County-western superstar Charlie Daniels visited West Pasco today to promote his benefit concert for the Angelus, the Hudson-area home for severely handicapped persons. ...more

November 29, 2007

BEERS TO YOU: Beer lovers can look forward to the Holiday Ale Festival and Tasting at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 6 at New World Brewery in Ybor City. More than 50 holiday ales will be featured. My favorites: Bad Elf, Very Bad Elf, Seriously Bad Elf, Criminally Bad Elf, Insanely Bad Elf and Santa's Butt. ...more

November 27, 2007

Ruby Tiger Osceola moved off the Seminole Tribe's reservation in 2001, the year Hard Rock announced its partnership with the tribe to build a hotel and casino on the land at Interstate 4 and Orient Road. ...more

November 27, 2007

The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino celebrated the grand opening of its $120 million expansion Friday, including a new second floor for the casino, the Fresh Harvest restaurant and a VIP lounge. ...more

November 17, 2007

TAMPA - The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino here celebrated the grand opening of its $120 million expansion this afternoon, including opening a new second floor for the casino, the Fresh Harvest restaurant and a VIP lounge. ...more

November 16, 2007

The Seminole Tribe of Florida has made its local presence known in big splashes: ...more

November 16, 2007

What is Tampa's best restaurant? Readers ask all the time, and answers vary with the wind. But no argument should exclude the new Council Oak Steak and Seafood at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, where a fine meal is less a gamble than a given. ...more

November 15, 2007

STONE COMES TO HARD ROCK: The recipe for Curtis Stone's success on the TLC cooking show "Take Home Chef" is simple: He's hunky; he's Australian; he can cook. ...more

November 13, 2007

TAMPA - Former NFL running back Rabih Abdullah was arrested this morning and charged with felony corruption by threat against a public servant. ...more

October 30, 2007