Tall ships in Tampa? It could happen in July. Hillsborough County tourism officials, with help from Florida's U.S senators, are planning a tall ships festival in Tampa next summer, which could mean as many as 10 of the classic vessels will be on hand for public visits. ...more

October 24, 2009

The New Tampa Chamber of Commerce will sponsor its Holiday Extravaganza to showcase local merchants from 1 to 4 p.m. Nov. 8 at the Holiday Inn Express, 8310 Galbraith Road.. ...more

October 21, 2009

Jennifer Faircloth and Jesse Lingerfelt selected the Florida Strawberry Festival for their first date four years ago. So when festival promoters announced an essay contest to pick a couple to wed at the 2009 event, Jennifer picked up a pen. ...more

March 11, 2009

For the 22nd straight year, more than 100 people on horseback crossed Highlands County on Wednesday, mid way through their six-day, cross-state ride to commemorate a colorful part of Florida's early history. ...more

February 26, 2009

St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church plans a three-night Lenten Mission to help relieve stress in people's lives. ...more

February 25, 2009

PLANT CITY Former members of Sweet Rye, Silver Dollar Band and other area musicians will gather Jan. 31 for The Southern Rock Volunteer Jam. ...more

January 21, 2009

Israel declared a unilateral cease-fire Saturday in its 22-day offensive that turned Gaza neighborhoods into battlegrounds and dealt a stinging blow to the Islamic militants of Hamas. But Israeli troops will stay in the Palestinian territory for now and Hamas threatened to keep fighting until they leave. ...more

January 18, 2009

In 2004, Maritza Astorquiza and her husband, Alex Cora, started Conga Caliente, which translates as Hot Conga in English, as a celebration of Hispanic music, arts and culture. ...more

November 5, 2008

They just kept coming. Every time Center Place executive director Darcy D'Onofrio expected the Halloween Horribles parade to end, another horde of Hulks, Hannah Montanas and hippies would turn the corner. ...more

November 5, 2008

The inaugural Sebring Chamber of Commerce Run For Business 5k run/walk couldn't have gone any better. ...more

September 22, 2008