- Verizon Wireless Completes $205 Million Network Investment in Florida During 2006.
Continuing Network Enhancements In State Total Nearly $1.5 Billion Since 2000 TAMPA, Fla. -- Verizon Wireless, owner and operator of the nation's most reliable wireless network, announced today that its 2006 Florida network investment topped $205 million to enhance services and coverage to customers throughout the state. The company's ongoing ......
- Taubman's International Plaza Debuts As Tampa Bay's Fashion and Dining Destination
International Plaza, a two-level, super-regional shopping center and dining venue opened today in Tampa, Florida. In response to the tragic events of the past few days, the planned celebratory activities will be rescheduled. Instead Tampa Mayor, Dick A. Greco made some brief remarks about the importance of community in these ......
- Compass Bancshares Increases Dividend for 26th Consecutive Year.
Indicated Annual Dividend of $1.72 Per Share Represents a 10 Percent Increase BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- The board of directors of Compass Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: CBSS) announces a quarterly cash dividend of $0.43 per share, a 10 percent increase over the prior quarter. The dividend is payable on April 2, 2007, ......
- Retail Briefs
Big Lots Results Yield New Outlook Big Lots Inc. raised its guidance for the fourth-quarter earnings per diluted share (based on continuing operations) to $0.62 to $0.67, compared to the $0.33 recorded for the quarter in 2005. The 1,400-store closeout giant reported third-quarter net income of $1.7 million, beating the ......
- Lennar Boss: Low-Key Style Belies Aggressive Expansion
Homebuilder Lennar Corp. may be based in Miami but its day-to-day operations are headed by one man in Aliso Viejo: Jonathan Jaffe. As chief operating officer, 45-yearold Jaffe is the only company officer on the West Coast, which, sounds like a logistical headache. IMAGE PHOTOGRAPH 1 Jaffe: nametag says "Jon" ......
- Costly mistakes
HEADNOTE Florida attorney general investigation continues as two US. Home contractor licenses are suspended, for poor work: BY DANIEL WALKER GUIDO IMAGE PHOTOGRAPH 2 GETTING IT RIGHT: Contractors hired by U.S. Home make extensive repairs to one of 14 homes in Sarasota County, Fla. Customer complaints led to two state ......
- Senator Bob Graham Joins WellCare Board.
TAMPA, Fla. -- WellCare Health Plans, Inc. (NYSE:WCG) today announced that Senator Bob Graham has been appointed to serve on its Board of Directors. Senator Graham is the former two-term Governor of the State of Florida and also the former United States Senator from Florida. Senator Graham has been appointed ......