With security fences removed, mounds of trash collected and the stench of urine largely dissipated, South Tampa residents still are talking about the annual assault they face when the Gasparilla parade rolls into town. ...more

March 6, 2009

Residents surrounding Bayshore Boulevard talked Wednesday night of a war they annually face when Gasparilla rolls into town. ...more

March 5, 2009

An annual meeting to discuss the most recent Gasparilla Pirate Fest is scheduled for March 4. ...more

February 13, 2009

Neighborhood groups will present photos of inappropriate public behavior to city officials in hopes of finding a solution. ...more

February 10, 2009

Residents of neighborhoods surrounding Bayshore Boulevard say they love a parade as much as anybody. What some don't enjoy is a prevalence of inappropriate public behavior – underage drinking, urinating in public and open sexuality – during the Gasparilla Pirate Fest. ...more

February 9, 2009

A 40-year-old woman was seriously injured Sunday morning after she refused to pull over for Florida Highway Patrol troopers, lost control of her car and crashed into a hotel, authorities say. ...more

December 15, 2008

A two-vehicle crash in Bradenton critically injured a teenager Thursday night, authorities said. The wreck occurred at 8:30 p.m. on Bayshore Gardens Parkway at 63rd Avenue East, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. ...more

November 14, 2008

BAYSHORE GARDENS - Seated on a newly paved driveway and shaded by oak trees, members of the Tampa Federation of Garden Club Circles cut the ribbon on the first phase of improvements to their clubhouse. ...more

September 25, 2008

A new proposal for a condominium tower at Patriots Corner calls for a shorter building than the one rejected last year by city council but still needs a height waiver. ...more

August 20, 2008

BAYSHORE GARDENS - Members of Bayshore Presbyterian Church, 2515 Bayshore Blvd., hosted a Fourth of July Community Celebration with a moonwalk, food and crafts. More than 150 guests attended and ended the evening watching fireworks from the church lawn. ...more

July 16, 2008