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Sale of SeaWorld-parent Busch Entertainment to close Dec. 1

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:06:00 -0500

Dawson: Most people are honest

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:54:00 -0500

TV ratings: Do Local People Meters need some fine-tuning?

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Earlier this year, the Orlando television market went through an extreme makeover in measuring ratings.

University Club tweaks its image

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

The University Club of Orlando, historically a stalwart collection of the city's powerbrokers, is softening its ultra-exclusive image and opening its doors to the public as the economy is forcing private clubs everywhere to come up with new ways to find revenue and membership.

Talking with media exec Bob Neil: Ad sales past low point?

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

In his new job as an executive vice president of Cox Media Group, Bob Neil oversees WFTV-Channel 9, WRDQ-Channel 27 and The Palm Beach Post . As president of Cox Radio, he oversees 86 stations in 15 markets. Neil, 50, who works out of his Tampa home, spoke with TV critic Hal Boedeker.

Tourism: Universal Orlando completes its refinancing

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

With a little less than five months to spare, Universal Orlando last week finalized a $1.6 billion restructuring that allows it to avoid a potential cash shortfall next spring.

Real estate: Impact fees deferred for work-force housing project

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

The Orange County Commission has adopted a pilot program to defer impact fees for workforce housing for up to 54 months.

Restaurants: Create your own seafood feast – or wine label

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Darden Restaurants has some new promotions at two of its chains.

Small businesses ho, ho, holding back on holiday perks

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Has Scrooge invaded your small business? Well, you're not alone.

AAA: Prices at the pump begin to retreat

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 16:20:00 -0500

Sagging demand is causing gasoline prices to retreat, saving motorists a few cents at the pump this week.