Not only is Sherry Silk the executive director of the Humane Society of Tampa Bay, but she's also playing matchmaker. ...more

June 11, 2008

Low-cost options for pet owners in Tampa Bay: ...more

June 10, 2008

The Friends of the New Tampa Regional Library will host the second free Chocolate Extravaganza, with candy samples, baked goods and a chocolate fountain. ...more

May 31, 2008

'Wild Things' Are At The Storybook Ball The ballroom of A La Carte Event Pavilion in Tampa was remade with scenery from the Maurice Sendak children's book "Where the Wild Things Are" for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Tampa Bay's Storybook Ball on May 17. The event raised $300,000 for organization and construction of a fourth Ronald McDonald House in the Bay area, plus other projects. Busch Gardens, the entertainment sponsor, provided animals, and a live auction included Sugar, a Maltese puppy. The ball was chaired by Allison Casper Adams and her husband, Robby. The couple joined Janice Davis, executive director of the charity, to greet the 554 guests. Also, retired Tampa Bay Buccaneers fullback Mike Alstott was given the Award of Excellence for his community service with children. ...more

May 25, 2008

Skipper's Smokehouse will host two concerts with proceeds to benefit local organizations. ...more

May 24, 2008

Groovin' to the sounds of Kenny K, more than 200 members of the Ruskin Chamber of Commerce wined, dined and honored their own Jan. 25. ...more

February 2, 2008

TAMPA - On his lunch break Friday, Rob Lowry crouched by a small beagle and pointed the camera of his cell phone. The photo was on its way to his wife as Lowry pondered taking the dog home to join the family's dachshund. It didn't sound like his wife would be a hard sell. "If she sees a dog, she'll want it," he said. "If she was here, we'd already have three." ...more

January 18, 2008

Dog fighting. Animal attacks. For many citizens, the two hot-button issues share a common thread: pit bulls. ...more

November 14, 2007

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 31, 2007

Melissa Post has lots of free time on her hands. That's how the South Tampa resident explained designing a Don King costume for her dog, Frank. It seemed like a logical choice, she said, because King is a famous professional boxing promoter known for his tall, frizzy hairstyle, and Frank is her beloved 4-year-old boxer. ...more

October 21, 2007