The brigands loyal to the mayor of Ybor City cleared the way Sunday for pirates to invade next week with volleys of stale Cuban bread and blasts from water cannons. ...more

January 26, 2009

Since the first coronation and parade in 1904, Gasparilla has grown from small and simple to extensive and elaborate. Along the way, the event has attracted a diverse group of celebrities and dignitaries. ...more

January 25, 2009

The blasts of cannons and the screams for beads would have made Jose Gaspar proud. ...more

January 24, 2009

The woman's story sounded like a nightmare: raped during 2007's Gasparilla festivities, then jailed once police discovered she was wanted on an outstanding warrant. ...more

January 15, 2009

TAMPA -- After more than a year of investigation, Tampa police can't find any evidence that a woman who reported she was raped during 2007's Gasparilla festivities was attacked, a report states. Police released the 52-page report today in response to a public records request. ...more

January 14, 2009

The 36th annual Temple Terrace Prayer Breakfast will feature teen speaker Ashleigh Weyard, with a spiritual message, and music by 9 to 5, a women's quartet. ...more

January 14, 2009

Every time I say the word ruffles, I have to follow it with "Rufffffles have Rrrrridges," curling my f's and r's the whole way. But, alas, we are not talking about potato chips here, ladies. We're talking about the classic, almost whimsical ruffled blouse, which has made its return to the runway in full force. ...more

January 11, 2009

Runners in this year's Gasparilla races will have a nifty new souvenir to keep after they zoom in triumph or struggle in agony over the finish line: ...more

January 10, 2009

Runners in this year's Gasparilla races will have a nifty new souvenir to keep after they zoom in triumph or struggle in agony over the finish line: ...more

January 8, 2009

Several downtown buildings will be transformed into works of art this month. ...more

January 8, 2009