For those too eager to wait for Friday's planned opening of Premiere Cinema 8 at Lake Walden Square shopping center, a sneak-preview charity benefit will offer a choice of films, plus snacks. ...more

June 23, 2008

FAIRS & FESTS Saturday Juneteenth Family Festival; a celebration commemorating African-American freedom; includes music, comedy, career fair, drum making, head wrapping, arts, crafts, food and more; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday; free admission; Campbell Park, 601 14th St. S., St. Petersburg; (727) 743-6792 ...more

June 20, 2008

A local attraction for fun and sun became an epicenter of hurricane information Saturday. ...more

June 1, 2008

FAIRS & FESTS Today Festival Hispano; enjoy a variety of Latin-American music and food; includes entertainment for children; noon to 3 p.m. today; free; Hospice of the Florida Suncoast, 5771 Roosevelt Blvd., Clearwater; (727) 523-3394 ...more

May 30, 2008

Life doesn't get much better than this, 13-year-old Hill Middle School student Phil Guarino declared after wolfing down a deep-fried, sugar-coated funnel cake and then taking a gut-wrenching ride down a giant slide. ...more

February 7, 2008

FAIRS & FESTS Saturday Santa Fest; features ice skating, snow slides, crafts, the Krewe of Venus holiday parade, live entertainment and more; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday; free admission; Centennial Park, 1800 Eighth Ave., Tampa; (813) 274-8615 ...more

November 28, 2007

FAIRS & FESTS Today-Sunday Native American Powwow and Music Festival features dance and drum contests, band performances, food, craft vendors and more; 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. today and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday; $7 adults, free for children 12 and younger; Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 U.S. Highway 301 N., Tampa; (813) 621-7821 ...more

November 14, 2007

In the heart of a historical district, scenes of how life was a century ago play out against the backdrop of one of the city's oldest buildings, echoing a time when Florida was an untamed frontier. ...more

November 12, 2007

FAIRS & FESTS Saturday Pugsgiving Festival; fundraising event for the Pug Rescue of Florida features pugs competing in contests, food, fun, games, prizes, vendors, auctions and raffles; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday; donations appreciated; Lake Parker Park, 910 E. Granada St., Lakeland; (863) 834-2233 ...more

November 7, 2007

Four events with a holiday theme will provide opportunities for buying gifts and decorating items. They include: ...more

October 27, 2007