As a reward for scoring a 5 on some portion of the FCAT test in the spring, 60 juniors and sophomores from Boca Ciega High School boarded a small convoy of limousines for a trip to Columbia Restaurant at The Pier in St. Petersburg, where they ate Cuban sandwiches and the restaurant's signature 1905 salad. ...more

September 2, 2008

"When You Wish," by Kristen Harmel (Delacorte Press, $15.99) ...more

June 15, 2008

The Tampa Bay History Center will make history when it opens in December, the first time the city has had such a spectacular free-standing structure for its artifacts and stories. ...more

May 24, 2008

Publishers seem to be turning out books with Florida themes faster and faster. That's good news for residents - and visitors. Here's a look at some out or on the way: ...more

May 18, 2008

Reid Sigmon, executive director of the Tampa Bay Super Bowl Host Committee, will address the Ybor City Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday at the Columbia Restaurant, 2117 E. Seventh Ave. ...more

May 8, 2008

Other krewes hope two members of the Gonzmart family reconsider their decision to resign from their krewe over a disc jockey's request that a woman bare her breasts for beads. ...more

February 20, 2008

The Ybor City Chamber of Commerce hosted its Winter Expo Feb. 12 at the Columbia Restaurant, 2117 E. Seventh Ave. ...more

February 20, 2008

The Gonzmart name long has been synonymous with two aspects of Tampa history: the Columbia Restaurant and the Krewe of the Knights of Sant' Yago. ...more

February 19, 2008

TAMPA - The Gonzmart name long has been synonymous with two aspects of Tampa history: the Columbia Restaurant and the Krewe of the Knights of Sant' Yago. ...more

February 18, 2008

Back in 1925, a stately palace called the Vinoy Park Hotel opened for business just off the water downtown. Built for $3.5 million - a considerable sum at the time - this magnificent boom-era structure served the city well, but over the years felt the sting of neglect. ...more

February 14, 2008