It is a known fact that during the holiday season, blood donations slow down because people focus on getting through the holidays, regular donors are traveling; there are many different reasons. Approximately four and a half million American lives are saved each year because of lifesaving blood transfusions made possible by blood donors around the nation. ...more

December 12, 2008

TAMPA -- The Florida Aquarium is offering free admission for military personnel and a guest today in honor of Veterans Day. Up to four additional family members can receive 50 percent off regular admission of $19.95 for adults, $16.95 for people 60 and older and $14.95 for children 11 and younger. Children 2 and younger are free. ...more

November 11, 2008

The Walt Disney Co., which until the past three months appeared somewhat recession-resistant in its Orlando area theme parks, reported a 13 percent decline in profits from July through September across all segments, including theme parks, merchandise sales, TV and films. ...more

November 8, 2008

Disney is offering visitors discount hotel stays and other deals in the wake of worse than expected financial results. ...more

November 7, 2008

Heading into the Tampa Convention Center, car enthusiasts are treated to a glare of Jaguars. The first car at the Tampa Bay International Auto Show, which starts at noon today, is a hunter-green Jag XK coupe that costs more than $80,000. ...more

November 6, 2008

Parent, church and school volunteers are busy rolling out the rides and readying the Big Top for the 39th annual Novemberfest, the key fundraiser for Nativity Catholic School and religious education programs at Nativity Catholic Church. Attendance at the carnival typically tops 100,000. ...more

November 5, 2008

Hey, parents. Need a safe alternative for your little trick-or-treaters this Halloween? ...more

October 22, 2008

Hey, parents. Need a safe alternative for your little trick-or-treaters this Halloween? ...more

October 17, 2008

The festivities to honor Brooksville's 153rd birthday continue today and through the weekend. Here's a rundown: ...more

October 16, 2008

FAIRS & FESTS Saturday St. Pete Pride Promenade and Street Festival; features more than 300 vendors displaying items for show and sale, live entertainment, classic cars, food, parade and more in honor of diversity, pride and acceptance in the community; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday; free; located between 22nd and 28th Street on Central Avenue, St. Petersburg (parade begins at 10 a.m. on 31st Street and Third Avenue North, St. Petersburg); (727) 214-4102 ...more

June 27, 2008