Between the raised voices of protestors denouncing the California Supreme Court's decision to uphold a ban on same-sex marriages, the sugary melody of a familiar tune played. ...more

May 27, 2009

Families looking for live music, food, magic tricks and other ways to enjoy the holiday can head to Cotanchobee Park on the Riverwalk today for FreedomFest, a patriotic celebration that kicked off the Memorial Day weekend on Saturday. ...more

May 24, 2009

Streaking vessels raced down the Garrison Channel on Saturday for the sixth annual Tampa Bay International Dragon Boat Races. ...more

May 3, 2009

About 2,500 to 3,000 people (and several dogs) participated Saturday morning in the 5-mile March of Dimes March for Babies, which started at the University of Tampa's Plant Park. Crowds also gathered in Safety Harbor, New Port Richey and Lakeland for similar fundraising events. Money raised by the walk goes to support research and programs that help mothers have full-term pregnancies and give a healthy start to babies. ...more

April 26, 2009

Antonio Bryant, $9.88 million, franchise-tagged receiver, is acting like one happy Bucs camper, though I guess this isn't camp and he still says a strange thing or two for someone who just received a $9.23 million raise. ...more

April 2, 2009

With so many changes on the field for the Bucs, as well as within the coaching staff, this is a camp that bears watching. ...more

March 31, 2009

Tampa photographer and mixed media artist Lori Ballard joins forces with Gulfport graphic designer Steve Smith for an inventive exhibit called "Sideshow with Postage Due," opening Thursday at the Hillsborough Community College Ybor Campus Art Gallery. ...more

March 25, 2009

Establishing a travelling theater group at Tampa Preparatory long had been a dream of teacher Scott Warfel. ...more

March 18, 2009

Does it matter if they do it ugly? Does it matter if the NCAA Tournament selection committee wants to call Florida to say, "Look, we'll make you a deal - we'll let you in so long as we don't have to watch any more of your games"? ...more

March 14, 2009

Tampa officials and event sponsors are studying ways to control the drunken revelry plaguing the 105-year-old Gasparilla Parade, the city's signature event. ...more

March 13, 2009