LAND O' LAKES - Residents at the Baldomero Lopez State Veterans Nursing Home in Land O' Lakes enjoyed a special treat recently when the Wesley Chapel Rotary and a few students from area high schools served up Texas-style barbecue with a side of good conversation. ...more

March 26, 2009

President Barack Obama didn't have time to join a roast of prominent officials by the journalists who cover them, cracks Vice President Joe Biden, because Obama is getting ready for Easter. ...more

March 23, 2009

The parade down Grand Boulevard in New Port Richey made it clear Saturday that the annual Chasco Fiesta has returned to Pasco County. The parade featured marching bands, dance groups and much more. If that wasn't enough excitement, of course there were plenty of beads being tossed as floats rolled past. The festivities continue today at Sims Park, 6341 Bank St., with a car, bike and truck show; a talent showcase; and a night of entertainment with Radio Disney. ...more

March 22, 2009

Residents at the Baldomero Lopez State Veterans Nursing Home in Land O' Lakes enjoyed a special treat March 7 when the Wesley Chapel Rotary and a few students from area high schools served up Texas-style barbecue with a side of good conversation. ...more

March 18, 2009

If you're in the Tampa area check out this great orchid event. ...more

March 12, 2009

A date and theme have been selected for Brandon area YMCAs' Corks & Forks wine-tasting event for 2009. ...more

March 11, 2009

A local pub is holding an Irish block party Saturday that includes children's activities and a dog costume contest. ...more

March 11, 2009

Gasparilla festivities wrapped up Saturday at Channelside Bay Plaza in downtown Tampa. The event featured live entertainment and was a chance for visitors to celebrate Gasparilla one last time as the pirates of Ye Mystic Krewe toasted their success in conquering the city before setting sail in the Jose Gasparilla. ...more

March 1, 2009

Philly fans being Philly fans, Pat Burrell wasn't quite sure what to expect when he stepped to the plate Saturday at Bright House Field. After helping the Phillies to a World Series title last fall, though, he needn't have worried. ...more

February 28, 2009

From the shantytown's corrugated tin roofs to its squalid streets, proud relatives and neighbors cheered the two child stars of the Oscar-winning "Slumdog Millionaire" who returned home from the Oscar festivities Thursday. ...more

February 27, 2009