Admission to the Florida State Fair today will be free to patrons attending after 4 p.m. ...more

February 11, 2009

A beachside pep rally is planned for today, the day before the Tampa Bay Rays take on the Boston Red Sox in the American League Championship Series. ...more

October 9, 2008

The Tampa Bay Rays continue their run for the American League pennant Friday against the Boston Red Sox. A beach pep rally is scheduled for Thursday to stir up support. The rally will be from 5 to 8 p.m. at the TradeWinds Island Resort in St. Pete Beach. The event is free and open to the public. ...more

October 8, 2008

Labor Day is traditionally celebrated by most Americans as the symbolic end of summer. But do you know how it got its name? ...more

August 22, 2008

Who knew Tampa would flip over Red Bull Flugtag? But flip it did, with more than 100,000 people crowding into downtown to watch competitors launch homemade aircraft off a ramp into the Hillsborough River near the Convention Center. ...more

July 22, 2008

SEBRING — Fourth of July at Highlands Little Theatre was the place on Friday to hum along with, tap your foot or sing along to patriotic tunes, while remembering the origins of our country. The audience walked through history on a wave of song and dance during several half-hour productions at the day long American Heritage Celebration. The landmark theater was packed with celebrants, most wearing red, white and blue, for the first performance at 11 a.m. A block party took place outside the theater. The festivities were capped off by a fireworks display above Lake Jackson after dark. ...more

July 4, 2008

Hillsborough Fourth of July Celebration; family fun features face painters, balloon artists, live music and more; 2 p.m.Friday (fireworks at 9 p.m.); free; Channelside Bay Plaza, 615 Channelside Drive, Tampa; (813) 223-4250 ...more

July 3, 2008

Hillsborough Fourth of July Celebration; family fun features face painters, balloon artists, live music and more; 2 p.m. today (fireworks at 9 p.m.); free; Channelside Bay Plaza, 615 Channelside Drive, Tampa; (813) 223-4250 ...more

July 3, 2008

Parades and fireworks mark the celebration of the country's birthday, the Fourth of July. Many events are free, several feature musicians and other entertainers, and virtually all are designed for all ages. Here are some of the events Friday: ...more

June 30, 2008

Here are some of the public celebrations scheduled for Independence Day: • 'Happy Birthday, U.S.A.' The Veterans Council of Highlands County Inc., the Veterans Advisory Board, and the Veterans Committee of the Sebring Elks will host a "Happy Birthday, U.S.A." ceremony at the Sebring Elks Lodge on Friday, July 4, at 10 a.m. ...more

June 29, 2008