Drunken partygoers fighting, destroying property and urinating in backyards. ...more

October 21, 2009

During the past several months, Gasparilla Parade organizers have met with neighborhood groups, local business owners and city officials and have come up with a new strategy they say should curtail the bad behavior without putting a damper on the city's signature event. ...more

October 20, 2009

This once sparsely populated fishing village is motoring its way toward creating a downtown corridor that could more closely resemble South Tampa's Hyde Park area. ...more

April 1, 2009

This once sparsely populated fishing village is motoring its way toward creating a downtown corridor that could more closely resemble South Tampa's Hyde Park area. ...more

March 26, 2009

Promoters of the Lingerie Bowl say the event is still set to go on, despite reports that some recently fired players were upset over a pay dispute and were balking at playing the game at a nudist resort. ...more

January 19, 2009

Organizers of Lingerie Bowl VI have found a new field to play on: the Caliente "clothing optional" resort in central Pasco County. ...more

January 17, 2009

Organizers of Lingerie Bowl VI have found a new field to play on: the Caliente nudist resort in central Pasco County. ...more

January 16, 2009

Police are investigating two armed robberies in South Tampa on Saturday that could be related. ...more

October 28, 2008

Police are investigating two armed robberies that happened in South Tampa on Saturday. ...more

October 27, 2008

CARIBBEAN ALFRESCO, Renaissance Vinoy Resort, 501 Fifth Ave. N.E., St. Petersburg; (727) 894-1000, Ext. 2144. The culinary theme under this attractive gazebo is Floribbean, a mix of Florida and Caribbean styles that blends tropical fruits, piquant relishes, aromatic herbs, translucent sauces and quick, fat-free grilling. Starters worth biting into are the Conch Fritters with curried remoulade sauce, or the Coconut-Fried Shrimp with a tangy citrus mustard sauce. A good bet for light eating under $10 is the Caribbean Chicken Caesar with pineapple relish. The limited entree selection includes slow-roasted Island Spiced Ribs with guava barbecue sauce and grilled Florida Spiny Lobster with charred tomato sauce and toasted cumin seeds. ($$) ...more

September 26, 2008