The Italian Club Ladies Auxiliary hosted International Ybor on the Runway on May 3 as a fundraiser for the organization and its historic building, 1731 E. Seventh Ave., in Ybor City. The organization has hosted the fashion show for eight to 10 years. The program honored the different ethnic clubs in Tampa and members of those clubs served as models. ...more

June 3, 2009

The historical Ferlita Macaroni Factory will escape the wrecking ball for at least 60 more days while its owner discusses a possible donation of the building to the Italian Club. ...more

April 22, 2009

The historical Ferlita Macaroni Factory in Ybor City will escape the wrecking ball for at least another 60 days while its owner discusses a possible donation of the building to the Italian Club. ...more

April 21, 2009

Blue skies and warm temperatures lured the hungry to Centennial Park in Ybor City on Sunday to honor all things Italian during the 12th annual Festa Italiana. ...more

March 30, 2009

The percussion of the congas and timbales put a swing in Maria De Souza's arms and hips. ...more

March 1, 2009

The percussion of the congas and timbales put a swing in Maria De Souza's arms and hips. ...more

February 28, 2009

A celebration of the Santa Lucia Festival of Light will take place Saturday at the Italian Club, 1731 E. Seventh Ave. ...more

December 10, 2008

Mamie Ferlita Suszynski, who helped organize banquets in Ybor City and once sang for Vice President Harry S. Truman, died from pancreatic cancer Saturday. She was 86. ...more

October 27, 2008

Land purchases could soon give the city a chance to redevelop a large swath of real estate along North 22nd Street, north of the infamous and now-demolished Gene's Bar. ...more

August 13, 2008

Sending holiday cards featuring pictures of the city's historical buildings would be a great way to promote the hometown bank, its president figured. ...more

November 12, 2007