The parade down Grand Boulevard in New Port Richey made it clear Saturday that the annual Chasco Fiesta has returned to Pasco County. The parade featured marching bands, dance groups and much more. If that wasn't enough excitement, of course there were plenty of beads being tossed as floats rolled past. The festivities continue today at Sims Park, 6341 Bank St., with a car, bike and truck show; a talent showcase; and a night of entertainment with Radio Disney. ...more

March 22, 2009

The Disney Channel will air the "Kids' Inaugural: We Are the Future," a Jan. 19 concert honoring military families and hosted by Michelle Obama and Jill Biden, the network announced today. ...more

January 8, 2009

Looking to get out this New Year's Eve? The options are plentiful, of course. Among them: ...more

December 31, 2008

The Tampa Police Department Gladiators edged the Tampa Fire Rescue Firestorm 28-22 in the annual Badge Bowl charity flag football game. ...more

November 22, 2008

Seven-year-old Angelo Cerchione enjoys being a star. The boy, who suffers from acute lymphoblastic leukemia, stood up through a car's sunroof earlier this week at a Tinker Elementary School pep rally in his honor. ...more

November 22, 2008

Saturday, 7-year-old Angelo Cerchione and his family will head to Wharton High School to watch Tampa police officers and firefighters face off in the Badge Bowl, a fundraising flag-football game that each year benefits a child with cancer. This year, Angelo will be the beneficiary. ...more

November 21, 2008

The Mabry Elementary PTA Health & Fitness Committee sponsored its fourth annual Walk Your Child to School Day on Oct. 8, with more than 500 students participating. Radio Disney provided music, and Body Bash Boot Camp, Tiger Schulmann's Karate and the YMCA provided health and fitness information and demonstrations. Xtreme Juice, Berryism, D'Lites Emporium and Vitamin Water distributed free food samples, and members of Plant High's girls' basketball team participated. Mabry students have extended the walking program, walking to school the second Wednesday of each month. ...more

October 22, 2008

Entertainers will pay tribute to some of the biggest stars of the past as part of Classic Hollywood Comes Alive Gala put on by the Rotary Club of Trinity, spokeswoman Becky Bennett reports. ...more

September 3, 2008

At least a dozen families plan to seek restitution in court because their children's dreams of stardom were dashed at the Tampa Convention Center about two weeks ago when a company promising them acting classes vanished. ...more

June 12, 2008

TAMPA - At least a dozen families plan to seek restitution in court because their children's dreams of stardom were dashed at the Tampa Convention Center about two weeks ago when a company promising them acting classes vanished. Charles Gallagher, a St. Petersburg attorney representing the families, filed a civil complaint today against the California-based company, Pacific Modeling and Acting Academy. Gallagher said he is seeking a cumulative refund of more than $15,000, as well as damages and fees. ...more

June 11, 2008