FAIRS & FESTS Today Festival of Trees Tampa Bay: holiday celebration set in a winter wonderland of decorated trees, gingerbread and vignettes, children's craft area, live entertainment and a visit from Mr. and Mrs. Claus; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. today; $4-$8 (children 2 and younger are free); Harborview Center, 300 Cleveland St., Clearwater; (727) 797-8712 ...more

November 30, 2008

Eleven female Asian elephants from the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus celebrated Thanksgiving this morning at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa with a feast of apples, carrots, lettuce, bananas, melons and bread. ...more

November 27, 2008

Things To Do is a list of some of the most interesting upcoming events. For a complete list of Tampa Bay area events, see this week's Friday Extra. ...more

November 26, 2008

Things To Do is a list of some of the most interesting upcoming events. For a complete list of Tampa Bay area events, see this week's Friday Extra. ...more

November 12, 2008

A woman arrested on animal cruelty charges in February and ordered by a judge to not have animals was arrested again today after deputies found 14 emaciated dogs in her home, authorities said. ...more

November 3, 2008

FAIRS & FESTS Today OktoberFest at Tampa Bay Downs: Celebration of German food, drink, music and dancing includes carnival rides, arts and crafts show, keg hurling, log sawing and kids' contests; noon today; children 12 and younger are free, $5; Tampa Bay Downs, 11225 Race Track Road, Tampa; (813) 855-4233 ...more

October 26, 2008

Let Ybor City put you in the Halloween spirit with Guavaween, the annual party where the city welcomes Mama Guava and her costumed revelers. ...more

October 24, 2008

Things To Do is a list of some of the most interesting upcoming events. For a complete list of Tampa Bay area events, see this week's Friday Extra. ...more

October 22, 2008

Members of the Brandon Florida Kennel Club breed and show only purebred canines, but make no bones about it – they do not discriminate against mutts. The club recently began offering obedience classes for purebred or mixed-breed dogs age 6 months or older at the Florida State Fairgrounds. ...more

October 21, 2008

FAIRS & FESTS Today Rock, Rib & Ride Festival features food, rides and games, live music, hands-on activities, rib-tasting competition, charity poker run, celebrity fashion show, and a wine and food gala; 10 a.m. today; Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 U.S. 301 N., Tampa; (813) 689-6889. ...more

October 19, 2008