Where would a new Florida cruise ship port go? Take a closer look

A sign that reads “No cruise port” stands offshore Paradise Island, near where Tampa Bay meets the Terra Ceia Aquatic Preserve. The island lies within sight of the Knott-Cowen Tract, a coastal ...
Marine Log

WIMOs launches Tampa Bay chapter, announces inaugural port tour and mixer

Women In Maritime Operations (WIMOs) Association is expanding its presence with the formation of a new Tampa Bay (Fla.) ...

Bill could stop new cruise port plans in Manatee County

A coastal resiliency bill moving through the state legislature could impact plans for a proposed cruise terminal near Terra ...
The Islander

Terra Ceia protections advance in face of cruise port plan

The Florida Senate Feb. 19 unanimously voted for a measure to strengthen protections for the Terra Ceia Aquatic Preserve as debate continues over a ...

Cartel violence prompts US warnings for parts of Mexico; Tampa Bay travelers urged to check plans

Cartel violence in Mexico prompts Tampa Bay residents to reconsider travel plans. Meanwhile, cruises continue to port in some ...