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

February 11, 2009

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

February 4, 2009

It takes eight hours to brace, bolt and unfold the complicated extensions of the Landslide ride and workers today had just started in the chilly wind sweeping the midway at the Florida State Fairgrounds. ...more

February 3, 2009

Whether it's the shiny new convention center or the historical Union Station in the nation's capital, the locations of some official inaugural balls Jan. 20 will give bragging rights to the states chosen for those venues. But for Florida, Texas and nine other Southern states, Barack Obama's presidential inauguration committee has selected a ball site with a more earthy pedigree: D.C.'s National Guard armory. ...more

January 7, 2009

Before Maria Smith of Riverview, jumped off the 30-foot platform at Red Bull Flugtag on Saturday, her mind was racing. ...more

July 24, 2008

NEW ORLEANS — It's the running of the bulls, New Orleans style. ...more

July 12, 2008

TAMPA -- Elvis has left the building, and it's time for roller derby, the Florida Fair's last gasp on the final day of the 11 days of rides, games, exhibits and deep-fried surprises. ...more

February 18, 2008

February is traditionally known as the month to celebrate love and romance on Valentine's Day and recognize some of the country's great presidents on Presidents' Day. In Florida fairs, festivals and other special events are annual rites during this month. The Highlands County Fair opened Friday and will continue through the 16th. There will be lots of entertainment, rides and – of course – fair food. ...more

February 10, 2008

THE BASICS The 104th Florida State Fair runs today through Feb. 18. Gates open at 9 a.m. The midway opens at 11 a.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. on weekends. Closing times will vary, depending on weather and other factors. Most nights, the fair will close between 10 p.m. and midnight. ...more

February 7, 2008

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

February 6, 2008