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  1. 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. …

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. How to pack for a move - and find a good moving company

    05/17/13 ConsumerBy Angie Hicks, angieslist.com

    Moving can be a stressful time, so finding a good moving company to make it a smooth move can make all the difference.

  5. Gov. Rick Scott rejects deal to bring Amazon to Fla.

    05/16/13 RetailAssociated Press

    TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Rick Scott, who has made job creation his top priority since coming into office, has rejected a proposed deal to bring major Internet retailer Amazon to the state.

  6. Seeking serenity? Follow your nose to Essential Elements

    05/16/13 ConsumerBy Natalia Galbetti, Times correspondent

    When massage therapist Minta Meyer decided to take a course in aromatherapy in Sarasota, all she wanted was to learn more about the essential oils she used in her practice — and some company. So she dragged her friend and acupuncturist Terese Miller with her. A few years and three certifications (each) later, the …

  7. Goodwill Industries-Suncoast to host the last wedding gown galas

    05/15/13 RetailBy Susan Thurston, Times Staff Writer

    Rebecca Newman got married April 12 under a shady oak tree at a ranch in rural Brandon. She held her reception in an elegantly decorated barn.

  8. Pier party will be farewell for St. Petersburg icon

    05/15/13 RetailBy Katherine Snow Smith, Times staff writer

    ST. PETERSBURG — Nostalgia sells. Five hundred people have already bought VIP tickets to the farewell party at the Pier on Saturday. Hundreds more are estimated to turn out for the free event that will run from noon to sunset, around 8:15 p.m.

  9. Google unveils $10-a-month All Access music plan

    05/15/13 RetailAssociated Press

    SAN FRANCISCO — Google unveiled a streaming music service called All Access that blends songs users have already uploaded to their online libraries with millions of other tracks for a $10 monthly fee.

  10. Hyde Park Village shopping center up for sale

    05/13/13 RetailTimes staff

    TAMPA — Hyde Park Village, the open-air South Tampa shopping center, is up for sale.