29TH FESTIVAL DAY WHEN/WHERE: Today, Tampa Bay Downs, 11225 Racetrack Road, Oldsmar, (813) 855-4401. ...more

March 14, 2009

The Florida Strawberry Festival ends today. Here's today's event schedule: ...more

March 8, 2009

PLANT CITY A Ruskin man whose service career spanned 30 years, including service in World War II, was the first veteran through the gate today as the Florida Strawberry Festival celebrated Military Day. ...more

March 4, 2009

A propane tank caught fire this morning at the Florida Strawberry Festival, but the blaze was quickly extinguished. ...more

February 26, 2009

SCORES ...more

February 19, 2009

This year's attendance of 466,733 ranks ninth in recent history of the 105-year-old event. ...more

February 18, 2009

Admission to the Florida State Fair today will be free to patrons attending after 4 p.m. ...more

February 11, 2009

TAMPA BAY DOWNS WHEN: Through May 3. February dates: Every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday 25th. Simulcasting daily. Post time is 12:25 p.m. Gates open at 11 a.m. ...more

February 9, 2009

Frosty temperatures didn't deter crowds of determined fairgoers who bundled up in hats and gloves for opening day at the Florida State Fair on Thursday. Attendance was light, possibly due to the chilly temperatures, but fair workers expect a busy weekend. Before the gates opened, law enforcement officers tried their skills at water-gun races and ping pong-ball tosses, checking for foul play along the midway to ensure no cheating. The fair is open through Feb. 16, offering visitors thrill rides, livestock exhibits, traditional fair food and headline entertainment. The fairgrounds is at 4800 U.S. 301 N., Tampa. Gates open daily at 9 a.m. Closing times and ticket prices vary. For details, go to www.floridastatefair.com or call (813) 621-7821. ...more

February 6, 2009

The Florida Strawberry Festival will offer free gate admission March 4 for active and retired members of the military. ...more

February 3, 2009