Even Principal Ginny Yanson admitted she was a bit taken aback to stroll into the Sand Pine Elementary cafeteria this week and see a tarantula on a student's head. ...more

December 13, 2008

A celebration of the Santa Lucia Festival of Light will take place Saturday at the Italian Club, 1731 E. Seventh Ave. ...more

December 10, 2008

Four players, including one from Tampa, matched all five winning numbers in the Saturday Fantasy 5 drawing and will share a $269,944 top prize, the Florida Lottery announced today. ...more

December 7, 2008

Events FREE YOGA CLASSES: The Lotus Room, 1101 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, will offer free yoga classes until Christmas on Mondays from 7 to 8:15 p.m., and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 11:15 p.m. and 7 to 8:15 p.m. Call (813) 254-6777 or go to www.yogalotus ...more

December 6, 2008

Armwood High School vs. Plant. East Hillsborough vs. South Tampa. Even though some involved with the football programs don't call it a rivalry, try telling that to the fans. ...more

December 5, 2008

David Taylor's story shows that recent economic forces can drive out even the most conscientious, sophisticated and successful local retailers. ...more

November 28, 2008

Emily Moody was a television host, reader to the blind and department store heiress. ...more

October 23, 2008

An upcoming event that will benefit people with physical disabilities simply asks its participants to hop on a bike. ...more

October 8, 2008

EVENTS YOGA STUDIO: Namaste Yoga Studio will open Monday at 23606 State Road 54 in the Lutz-Land O' Lakes area. For information, call (813) 505-1850 or visit www.namasteyogastudio.com. ...more

September 20, 2008

PUBS FLANAGAN'S IRISH PUB, 465 Main St., Dunedin; (727) 736-4994. This casual eatery features traditional pub grub such as bangers and mash (pork sausage and mashed potatoes), fish and chips and shepherd's pie. Appetizers include Chicken Curry Fries and a Sampler Platter with potato skins, stuffed clams, chicken strips and Irish sausage rolls. You'll also find imported ales on draft and live Irish folk entertainment. ($) ...more

September 19, 2008