One was a drummer in high school who grew up to be a pilot. One was a guitar player who turned down a chance to play with Blue Oyster Cult after returning from the Vietnam War. ...more

February 14, 2009

The crash of Continental Connection Flight 3407 in New York set off a flurry of emotions in the Tampa Bay area. The pilot, Marvin Dean Renslow, lived in Lutz in Pasco County with his wife Sandy and their two children. Passenger Clay Yarber, a wounded Vietnam War hero, resided in Pinellas County until last year. ...more

February 13, 2009

Yes, we have no cowbells. We have no cowbells today. "And to think this all started out as a small idea," said 16-year-old Jake Sternberg, son of the Rays' principal owner. ...more

October 24, 2008

Dressed in Rays gear head to toe, Kathy Plank holds court at every home game as the "Cowbell Queen." ...more

October 23, 2008

Are you raving over the Rays? Well, here's the place to show it. On this opening day of the 2008 World Series, our search is on for the top Tampa Bay Rays fan of all. And to start the process, we present the "Cowbell Queen," aka Kathy Plank. ...more

October 22, 2008

Things To Do is a list of some interesting upcoming events. Friday Pumpkin Toss ...more

October 15, 2008

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