One of the biggest complaints about the 2009 Gasparilla Pirate Fest was about long lines outside portable bathrooms. ...more

March 27, 2009

The Hillsborough County Health Department says this year's Gasparilla Fest had only a third as many portable toilets as it should have. ...more

March 26, 2009

Tampa Mayor Pam Iorio has directed the city public access cable television station to begin televising all Sports Authority meetings. ...more

March 25, 2009

A perfect day on the job for Brett Papini is to grab his skateboard and go for a ride. ...more

March 25, 2009

The course will test a skater's skill and agility handling pyramids, stairs, curbs, handrails, ledges, banks and hips. It opens April 4. ...more

March 24, 2009

Citing the strain the event places on city services and resources, Gasparilla Distance Classic Association race director Susan Harmeling said Sunday the marathon will cease to be part of the race weekend beginning in 2011. ...more

March 22, 2009

This week Tampa Sports Authority Executive Director Henry Saavedra resigned under pressure from the TSA board. ...more

March 20, 2009

Property owners in the city of Tampa will no longer be able to water their lawns with sprinkler systems under a ban adopted this morning by the Tampa City Council. ...more

March 19, 2009

On a bright sunny day with few clouds, Andrea Rosshaven drives slowly through the streets of Tampa. The window of Rosshaven's van is down and her radio is off. ...more

March 16, 2009

The local hospitality, the facility and the weather combined to make the SEC Tournament a success for visitors to the Tampa Bay area. ...more

March 16, 2009