Laura Izibor will perform Nov. 14 at the Capitol Theatre, 405 Cleveland St. in Clearwater. Tickets, $27.50, go on sale at noon today at the Ruth Eckerd Hall box office, 1111 McMullen-Booth Road in Clearwater. Call (727) 791-7400. ...more

October 9, 2009

FAIRS & FESTS Florida State Fair: shows, music, rides, food and shopping for 12 consecutive days. New entertainment includes the Live Shark Encounter Show, La Plaza Hispanic Village Cultural Expo, Florida Ranch Rodeo and Jack Russell terrier races; today through Feb. 16; $10 adults, $6 children; (813) 621-7821 or www.florida ...more

February 1, 2009

Events VEGAN DINNER: Morae's Cafe, 1441 E. Fletcher Ave., Tampa; 7 p.m. Tuesday. Tampa Bay Vegetarians will meet for a vegan dinner; $12 for members, $14 for nonmembers. For reservations, call (727) 524-3879 or (813) 269-4665, or go to www.tampabayvegetarians.org. ...more

October 26, 2008

EVENTS WINE DINNER: Bern's Fine Wines & Spirits, 1002 S. Howard Ave., Tampa, will host an Italian wine dinner featuring SideBern's Mediterranean cuisine and wines of Tasca d'Almerita, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Monday. Cost is $125 per person. Call (813) 250-9463. ...more

October 19, 2008

The St. Pete Beach man who robbed a bank this afternoon has been arrested, St. Pete Beach police say. ...more

October 17, 2008

Events DOG DAYS OF SUMMER: 400 Corey Ave., downtown St. Pete Beach. Merchants will host a free sampling of wine, beer and food from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday; free; (727) 363-6888. ...more

August 27, 2008

Events LA FOGATA CHURRASCARIA: 2832-2838 Beach Blvd. S., Gulfport, will host a dinner featuring Spanish food and wine, 6:30 to 9 p.m. tonight. Guest speaker will be Pablo Pelaez. This event will benefit the Abilities Foundation; $89. Call (727) 327-4200. ...more

July 23, 2008