Rays reliever Chad Bradford had elbow surgery last week and will be sidelined three to four months, the team announced today. ...more

February 9, 2009

Frosty temperatures didn't deter crowds of determined fairgoers who bundled up in hats and gloves for opening day at the Florida State Fair on Thursday. Attendance was light, possibly due to the chilly temperatures, but fair workers expect a busy weekend. Before the gates opened, law enforcement officers tried their skills at water-gun races and ping pong-ball tosses, checking for foul play along the midway to ensure no cheating. The fair is open through Feb. 16, offering visitors thrill rides, livestock exhibits, traditional fair food and headline entertainment. The fairgrounds is at 4800 U.S. 301 N., Tampa. Gates open daily at 9 a.m. Closing times and ticket prices vary. For details, go to www.floridastatefair.com or call (813) 621-7821. ...more

February 6, 2009

Bone-chilling cold temperatures Thursday - not to mention having to remove frost from vehicle windows - didn't seem to deter people from visiting the U.S. Sport Aviation Expo's opening day at Sebring Regional Airport. ...more

January 24, 2009

Time is almost up for any young sluggers interested in playing ball for one South Shore organization this spring. East Bay Little League will host the first of its last two on-site registration days Jan. 24 at Vance Vogel Park, 13012 Bullfrog Creek Road, the league's home field. Jan. 28 will be the last registration day at Vance Vogel Park and the last day players may register online for the upcoming season, which starts Feb. 28. ...more

January 23, 2009

The Rays outfielder is optimistic he will return for the home opener on April 13. ...more

January 15, 2009

Yamato Japanese Steakhouse will open next week at Shops at Wiregrass, the newest addition to the central Pasco County mall that opened Oct. 30. ...more

January 9, 2009

Yamato Japanese Steakhouse will open next week at Wiregrass mall in Pasco County ...more

January 8, 2009

Sickles took advantage of two moments of hesitant defending by Tampa Prep to record a surprising 2-0 victory on the opening day of the High School Invitational Tournament at the Ed Radice Sports Complex. ...more

December 21, 2008

- Sickles took advantage of two moments of hesitant defending by Tampa Prep, and recorded a surprise 2-0 win on the opening day of the High School Invitational Tournament at the Ed Radice Sports Complex. ...more

December 21, 2008

While holiday shoppers streamed into malls for bargains the day after Thanksgiving, Michelle Jimenez-Rivera and her family searched for a Christmas tree under the big top on Bruce B. Downs Boulevard. ...more

December 10, 2008