ST. PETERSBURG -- The Rays’ first order of offseason business was a simple decision. On Friday, Tampa Bay exercised slugging second baseman Brandon Lowe’s $10.5 million club option for next season.

Joining in on the early action, the Lowe’s Black Friday Buildup sale has thousands of items — from appliances to DIY tools — at a steep discount weeks ahead of the official event.

Add a splash of color and comfort to your home from $14 Walmart (1) An eye-catching area rug is the final touch every room needs for added comfort and a splash of color. Whether you’re looking ...

All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. This handmade rug is part of Rugs USA’s collaboration with Arvin Olano, a content creator and designer who got his start on YouTube. Olano’s style ...

Lowe’s Home Improvement sells a variety of home appliances and equipment. But big-ticket items — like your refrigerator, oven or clothes washer — are not only expensive up-front, but costly ...

Nick Lowe & Los Straitjackets are set to perform Oct. 26 to a sold-out crowd at the Magic Bag in Ferndale. (Photo courtesy of Bobby Fisher) • One of the metro area’s great Halloween music ...