Bead throwing and parade-going typically go hand in hand, but when police enforced a no-tossing from floats rule at Saturday's Chasco Fiesta in New Port Richey, it caused a stir among krewes, who now say they're looking to boycott next year's parade. ...more

March 24, 2009

He was born Ben Garcia, but he's better known as Ben Hvar or Otok Ben-Hvar or "Mr. Inspiration" or, on special occasions, "His Majesty King Kuku." ...more

March 21, 2009

He was born Ben Garcia, but he's better known as Ben Hvar - or Otok Ben-Hvar, or "Mr. Inspiration" or, on special occasions, "His Majesty King Kuku." Whoever or whatever he is, it is certain where Hvar is, and if all goes according to plan, where he will be until April 30 - in a modified phone booth behind Market on Main, 6040 Main St., where he will attempt to establish a new world's record. ...more

March 20, 2009