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  1. Oklahoma tornado unlikely to impact Florida property insurance market

    05/22/13 BankingBy Jeff Harrington, Times Staff Writer

    Florida's troubled property insurance market shouldn't feel any ripple effects with higher rates because of the devastating Oklahoma tornado, insurance experts say.

  2. Helmets go radical

    05/22/13 ConsumerBy Kim Cook, Associated Press

    Kids who balk at the idea of wearing head protection for outdoor activities might find it harder these days to argue that helmets aren't cool. From dry-erase helmets to those shaped like animals and bugs to those in bright colors, many of today's helmets are designed to make kids want to wear them long after the bike is …

  3. Sales tax holiday to extend to computers, tablets, e-readers

    05/21/13 RetailBy Susan Thurston, Times Staff Writer

    Anyone in the market for a tablet, laptop, e-reader or non-recreational software might want to wait a few months.

  4. Shareholders reject splitting CEO/chairman roles at JPMorgan Chase meeting in Tampa

    05/21/13 BankingBy Jeff Harrington, Times Staff Writer

    TAMPA — National media who cover the financial markets' epicenter in New York descended on JPMorgan Chase's annual meeting Tuesday in Tampa in search of a great shareholder showdown. A dozen security officers checked and rechecked cars entering the company's east Tampa office park.

  5. Survey says shoppers like the experience, convenience of going to malls

    05/20/13 RetailBy Susan Thurston, Times Staff Writer

    All this talk about online and mobile shopping might make you think traditional malls are becoming obsolete.

  6. Hesses buy Patty and Friends Antique Mall in St. Petersburg

    05/20/13 RetailBy Katherine Snow Smith, Times Staff Writer

    ST. PETERSBURG — Two longtime local retailers have bought another retail landmark. Jeffrey and Katrina Hess, owners of Old Northeast Jewelers and Hess Fine Art for 27 years, recently acquired the 33-year-old Patty and Friends Antique Mall.

  7. BayWalk coming down to make way for Shops at St. Pete

    05/20/13 RetailBy Katherine Snow Smith, Times Staff Writer

    ST. PETERSBURG — Rebuild it and they will come.

  8. Pier businesses are here today, gone June 1

    05/18/13 RetailBy Katherine Snow Smith, Times staff writer

    ST. PETERSBURG

    Say goodbye to the Global Candle Gallery, with its signature wax spheres. Say goodbye to the Crystal Mirage's glittering jewelry and paperweights. Say goodbye to Cha Cha Coconuts and about 20 other Pier businesses that have no plans to open a St. Petersburg location after they close up shop May 31. …

  9. Ink Refill Center in Spring Hill saves money, benefits environment

    05/17/13 BusinessBy Beth N. Gray, Times Correspondent

    SPRING HILL

    The Ink Refill Center, tucked into a small strip at Deltona and Forest Oaks boulevards, offers savings in the pocketbook, in customers' time and in its footprint on the environment.

  10. Recalls: Portable infrared electric space heaters, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Commander, more

    05/17/13 ConsumerTimes staff

    Portable infrared electric space heaters

    Company: Optimus Enterprise Inc.

    Quantity: 355,000.