Phil Chesnut is King Pithla of the 2009 Chasco Fiesta, and Evie Parks will reign as Queen Chasco. ...more

March 21, 2009

Phil Chesnut is King Pithla of the 2009 Chasco Fiesta, and Evie Parks will reign as Queen Chasco. ...more

March 21, 2009

Hot-air balloons will be a casualty of the sour economy this year, but it's full steam ahead for the annual Chasco Fiesta street parade. ...more

March 19, 2009

Nominees have been named for King Pithla and Queen Chasco, who will reign over festivities during the 2009 Chasco Fiesta. ...more

March 18, 2009

Hot air balloons will be a casualty of the sour economy this year, but otherwise it's full steam ahead for the annual Chasco Fiesta street parade on Saturday. ...more

March 18, 2009

Nominees have been named for King Pithla and Queen Chasco who will reign over festivities during the 2009 Chasco Fiesta. The new royal couple will be crowned at the Coronation Ball on Friday, March 20, at Spartan Manor, 6121 Massachusetts Ave., New Port Richey. This year's Chasco Fiesta will take place March 19 - 29. ...more

March 11, 2009

More than ever the Lighthouse for the Visually Impaired and Blind must depend on the generosity of individuals after state budget cuts, leaders say. ...more

August 23, 2008

Doing The Right Thing Regarding "Gonzmarts Quit Knights Over Vulgar Gasparilla DJ" (front page, Feb. 19): ...more

February 23, 2008

Jackie Loto took on many roles during her life on the stage. The Tampa native founded her own dance studio more than 40 years ago, was a pioneer with the Gasparilla Coronation Ball and worked as a seamstress on Super Bowl costumes. ...more

November 19, 2007

TAMPA - A longtime dance instructor and choreographer died Saturday after spending decades inspiring performers and supporting the arts. ...more

November 18, 2007