In an effort to ward off evil spirits, colorful lions helped ring in the Year of the Ox. ...more

February 11, 2009

CARROLLWOOD In an effort to ward off evil spirits, colorful lions helped ring in the Year of the Ox. The costume lions were part of a Jan. 31 Chinese New Year event at First International Oriental Market. ...more

February 5, 2009

Here are a few of the food traditions that symbolize abundance for the coming year. ...more

January 14, 2009

Justin Lamarre, 9, learned a new phrase Friday. ...more

February 16, 2008

West Tampa Elementary School second-graders welcomed the Chinese New Year recently with a parade complete with dragon dance. ...more

February 16, 2008

You can get a taste of Chinese culture and support the Tampa Chinese School during a Chinese New Year celebration Saturday featuring lion dancers and Chinese food. ...more

February 6, 2008

You can get a taste of Chinese culture and support the Tampa Chinese School during a Chinese New Year celebration Saturday - featuring lion dances and Chinese food. ...more

February 6, 2008

You can get a taste of Chinese culture and support the Tampa Chinese School during a Chinese New Year celebration Saturday - featuring lion dancers and Chinese food. ...more

February 4, 2008

Shipping restrictions that irked local kumquat growers last year remain in place leading up to this week's festival celebrating the tart orange fruit. ...more

January 23, 2008