FAIRS & FESTS Today-Sunday Florida State Fair; features live music, animals, Cracker Country, cheer and dance competitions, activities, rides, food, entertainment, contests, shopping and more; runs through Feb. 18; gates open at 9 a.m. daily; close at 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday; $10 adults, $5 children ages 6-11, free for kids five and younger; Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 U.S. 301 N., Tampa; (800) 345-3247 ...more

February 6, 2008

When a child goes missing, every second counts when it comes to getting out a description and photo to the public. ...more

February 6, 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

February 6, 2008

•Need to satisfy that craving for a corn dog and cotton candy? The Florida State Fair - featuring those delicacies and others, animal exhibits, Cracker Country, dance and jam competitions, and midway rides - opens Thursday and runs through Feb. 18 at the Florida State Fairgrounds. ...more

February 4, 2008

FAIRS & FESTS Week Ahead Florida State Fair; features live music, Cracker Country, cheer and dance competitions, activities, rides, food, entertainment, contests, vendors, shopping and more; 9 a.m. Thursday (runs through Feb. 18); $10 adults, $6 children ages 6-11, free for kids five and younger; Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 U.S. 301 N., Tampa; (800) 345-3247 ...more

January 30, 2008

It was Nov. 3, 2007, the day of the Pet Adoption Expo at the Florida State Fairgrounds. Pet rescue and adoption groups from throughout the Bay area come together at such expos in the hopes of finding responsible owners for animals that need good homes. ...more

January 30, 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

January 23, 2008

TAMPA - Hundreds of tricked out recreational vehicles clogged the Florida State Fairgrounds today, showcasing the newest technology for the well-to-do nomad. ...more

January 16, 2008

CALENDAR Boating CONTINUOUS: U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary meets second Tuesday monthly at Brandon Rec Center, 402 E. Sadie Dr., Brandon, 7:30 p.m.; www.cgaux74.org. ...more

December 27, 2007

Most of our experiences with trains involve being stopped at crossing gates on State Road 60 between Tampa and Brandon, or along other east Hillsborough County roads, usually during rush hour and often accompanied by a spike in our blood pressure because of the delay. ...more

December 26, 2007