Category Archives: December 12, 2011

RNC Preview Draws Worldwide Media

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Some 450 members of the media from across the globe descended on the Tampa Bay area last Tuesday for the Republican National Convention Fall Media Walk-Through. Media members toured the St. Pete Times Forum, where party officials will nominate a … Continue reading →

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County, State Tops in Recreational Boating

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With hundreds of miles of well-marked waterways, dozens of full-service marinas and waterfront restaurants that make the area a veritable boaters’ paradise, it’s no wonder why the St. Pete/Clearwater area reigns supreme with recreational boaters. Bill AuCoin, President of AuCoin … Continue reading →

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Tarpon Tees, Trinkets Among Hot Local Gifts

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‘Tis the season for giving. And for most people around the world, that means gift giving. Thanks to a wide variety of locally-owned boutiques, St. Pete/Clearwater locals and visitors alike are bypassing big-box stores, seeking out smaller shops with unique … Continue reading →

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Rooster PR Tapped to Represent Area Abroad

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Visit St. Pete/Clearwater has appointed a new firm to handle public relations in the UK and German-speaking markets. “We’ve got a big job to do,” said James Brooke, Managing Director for Rooster PR, a leading travel and lifestyle agency, based … Continue reading →

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