THURSDAY FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES BREAKFAST: Annual bowl game breakfast at Tampa downtown Hyatt Regency, will be attended by some players and coaches. Call the FCA at (813) 926-4031 to purchase tickets. REGIONS BANK GOLF CLASSIC: Scramble-team event features bowl sponsors, local celebrities and officials from the participating schools. Held at Cheval CC. Limited spots available by calling (813) 874-2695. TEAM NIGHT AT TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING: Tennessee and Wisconsin players will be hosted by the Lightning for their game against Montreal. For additional information or to order tickets, call Michael Ceccarelli at (813) 301.6892 or e-mail him at mceccarelli@sptimesforum.com. FRIDAY PLAYERS NIGHT AT GAMEWORKS: Teams are hosted for fun and games at GameWorks in Ybor City to compete off the field with interactive video games. Teams only from 6-8 p.m. Doors open to the public at 8. SATURDAY BUSCH GARDENS TEAM OUTING: Both teams will enjoy the attractions and festivities at Busch Gardens. Admission tickets for the general public are available at the gate. DEC. 30 OUTBACK BOWL BEACH DAY: Join both teams, their marching bands and cheerleaders as they enjoy the sun and beaches at the Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort. The day includes live music, skydivers, a tug-of-war and other contests from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. DEC. 31 TECO ENERGY PARADE & BAND BLAST: Ybor City is the site of festive celebration that features pep rally with both schools' marching bands and cheerleaders. The parade will feature floats and 20 marching bands. Free event starts at 5:30 p.m. and runs along 7th Avenue. LIGHT UP TAMPA BAY: Channelside will light up on New Year's Eve with live entertainment and a midnight Fireworks Show and Ball Drop along the downtown Tampa waterfront area. Call Channelside at (813) 223-4250 for more information. JAN. 1 PREGAME BOWL BASH: Fans can warm up for the game outside the stadium with live music and a pep rally. Food and refreshments will be available for purchase. The action begins at 8 a.m. on the south plaza between gates C and D at Raymond James Stadium. DeBARTOLO PREGAME SHOW: Colorful pregame show featuring the pageantry of high school and college bands along with numerous special activities, including a U.S. Marine Corps flyover and skydivers delivering the game ball. The Outback Bowl tradition begins at 10:15 a.m. OUTBACK BOWL: The 21st annual Outback Bowl matching Tennessee and Wisconsin kicks off at 11 a.m. Gates open at 9:30. The halftime show will feature more than 4,000 performers. ...more

December 23, 2007

It has been four years since Synergy Properties won the right to build an apartment complex on more than 7 acres owned by the city. ...more

December 15, 2007

The Port of Tampa will begin discussing a 20-year plan this morning that could cost nearly $1 billion, including private investment, to modernize and expand one of the area's primary engines for economic growth. ...more

November 29, 2007

A long-simmering conflict over Port of Tampa priorities emerged into public view Tuesday as the port director and the head of a seaport tenants group disagreed on whether port business is declining here while increasing elsewhere. ...more

November 21, 2007

TAMPA - A robber who lost his pants after fleeing a holdup Tuesday had reason to drop his clothes and dash – he accidentally shot himself in the right hip during his escape, police said. ...more

November 14, 2007

TAMPA - Bon Jovi's "Lost Highway" tour winds its way to the St. Pete Times Forum, 401 Channelside Drive, on April 27. ...more

November 5, 2007

SNAKES! Don't get bitten at the San Antonio Rattlesnake Festival in Pasco County. There will be snake and reptile shows, gopher races, foot races and more. The festival runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today or 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free; shows are $5 adults, $2 children; San Antonio Park, Main Street, San Antonio; (352) 588-4444 ...more

October 20, 2007

CHANNEL DISTRICT David Kraus is sipping water after lifting weights in the exercise room at The Place at Channelside, one of several recently opened condominium complexes. ...more

October 18, 2007

TAMPA - Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jeff Garcia and his wife, Carmella, hosted a fundraiser Monday at Splitsville for the American Cancer Society through the Garcia Pass It On Foundation. ...more

October 15, 2007

You should possess a few traits if you plan to join a ski club: •You must like to ski or listen to people talk about it. ...more

October 7, 2007