WEST TAMPA - Al Noto began the fundraiser for Tampa's MacDonald Training Center 34 years ago. Through the years it has grown to a fundraiser that attracts people from all walks of life, including judges, politicians and civic leaders who come to lend a hand serving spaghetti. ...more

March 31, 2009

Patrick Smith read a newspaper article about the Italian luncheon and fundraiser held each year on St. Joseph's Feast Day and knew he had to help. ...more

March 20, 2009

Skip breakfast on Thursday and loosen your belt for lunch. For the 34th year, in a tradition that defines Tampa, retired businessman Al Noto, his family and friends will serve a free Italian made-from-scratch feast in honor of St. Joseph. ...more

March 18, 2009

Sue Mesko's enthusiasm for the St. Joseph's Feast Day Italian luncheon and fundraiser hasn't waned after more than two decades. ...more

March 18, 2009

On Jan. 6 many followers of the Orthodox faith make a pilgrimage to Tarpon Springs to celebrate the spirit of Epiphany. Theophany, the Greek name for Epiphany, means "the Lord shining forth" or "manifestation of God." In the Greek Orthodox and other Eastern Rite Christian churches, Epiphany commemorates the baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan. ...more

January 3, 2009

Jesse Helms, 86, the North Carolina Republican who served three decades in the U.S. Senate and became a crusader against communism, liberalism, tax increases, abortion, homosexuality, affirmative action and court-ordered busing, died Friday in Raleigh, N.C. ...more

July 5, 2008

Sunday's Puerto Rican heritage festival had all the ingredients of a Latin celebration in late June: ...more

June 30, 2008

Nine Hillsborough High School graduates will be inducted into the school's Alumni Hall of Fame at the annual meeting of the HHS Alumni Association. ...more

May 10, 2008