When the Florida Strawberry Festival opens its doors Thursday for its 73rd year, the highlights will include numerous competitions for young, old and in-between. ...more

February 23, 2008

When the Gasparilla 15k wheelchair race started with the national anthem, perhaps they should have included "O, Canada" as well, because the top finishers for both the men and women hailed from the our neighbor to the north. ...more

February 10, 2008

The Plant City Family YMCA will hold its annual Walden Lake Classic 5K race Feb. 23. The race winds around Walden Lake, starting and ending at the YMCA. ...more

January 30, 2008

Every now and then, a list of some sort comes out showing Tampa somewhere near the bottom of whatever quality the list is ranking. ...more

January 29, 2008

Patriots owner Robert Kraft sat behind his wide desk and marveled at how his team's jersey could be the target of so many boos - even when it's worn by a 14-year-old girl. ...more

January 16, 2008

Licensed drivers are invited to vie for a $1,200 purse at the Pasco County Fair's inaugural demolition derby Feb. 24, the last day of the seven-day 61st annual fair. ...more

January 9, 2008

"Before I Die," by Jenny Downham (David Fickling Books, $16) ...more

December 30, 2007

Pride, prize money and trophies are on the line in February's Showcase of Talent during the 61st annual Pasco County Fair. ...more

December 29, 2007

TAMPA - Police are checking students at Blake High School today to make sure they are wearing seat belts as they enter and leave the downtown Tampa campus. ...more

December 6, 2007

Organizers of Run With Pride are hoping to expand the annual event to raise more money for Pride Elementary and get the word out about fitness. ...more

November 28, 2007