Once or twice in your lifetime you may be lucky enough to have a "perfect day." I had one of those days last Saturday, Dec. 13. ...more

December 17, 2008

Are hard times threatening your Christmas dinner? If so, Peru has the answer: guinea pigs. ...more

December 16, 2008

The Tampa Police Department and Tampa General Hospital teamed up to bring some early Christmas joy to patients at the Children's Medical Center on Friday. Santa Claus, in the form of Officer Jeff Kritz, arrived in a medical helicopter and then made his way from room to room, offering hugs and giving youngsters a chance to tell him what was on their wish list. ...more

December 13, 2008

Man's best friend and other friendly pets are invited to join Santa Claus for a fundraiser benefitting the SPCA Suncoast Shelter, a nonprofit organization supported entirely through private donations. ...more

December 13, 2008

Hundreds of children in Highlands County will be opening gifts for Christmas thanks to the generosity of people contributing to toy drives. ...more

December 13, 2008

It will be a big - and busy - day for Santa Claus on Saturday in Lake Placid. ...more

December 12, 2008

It might not be the bowl game the University of South Florida envisioned for itself at the start of the season, but Coach Jim Leavitt continues to embrace the advantages of playing in the inaugural St. Petersburg Bowl. ...more

December 11, 2008

Residents of this historic neighborhood adjacent to downtown and the Hillsborough River want to showcase their urban community and give back to people in need during the holidays. ...more

December 10, 2008

Santa Claus is set to pay a visit to the Old Lutz Schoolhouse Dec. 13. The jolly man in red plans to stop by in time for breakfast and intends to stick around for pictures with area kids. ...more

December 6, 2008

Why eat ham this Christmas when you can have a slice of pizza? River of Life Church is hosting a pizza party Saturday, Dec. 20 complete with Christmas music and a visit from Santa Claus. Children can also sign up to receive presents from Santa. So far there are close to 100 kids enrolled. ...more

December 6, 2008