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

July 12, 2008

PORT RICHEY - All four-wheeled dancers, leapers and gliders with hopes of qualifying for next month's national figure skating championships converged upon Port Richey last weekend to compete in the Southern Regional Championships at Spinnations Family Skating Center. ...more

June 21, 2008

SEBRING — Half pipes, hubbas and pole jams will replace double faults and lobs at Camp Sparta. And Josh "Oreo" Jones, 14, of Sebring won't miss the tennis court. He lives within walking distance of the camp. Jones has been working and skateboarding evenings after school and on weekends for two months to convert the 6,000-square-foot tennis court into a skate park. The Camp Sparta skate park is just one of many. The area is packed with professional quality skate ramps and rails made by amateurs. Many are professional quality. Frank Branca III owns Gatorboard Skate Shop in Sebring and said local skaters are building off-street places to skate, rather than riding curbs and railings on public property. ...more

May 23, 2008

Zephyrhills officials have a grand vision for the future, one that could make for a healthier, more active population. ...more

February 17, 2008

With construction of the long-awaited New Tampa skate park about to begin, city recreation leaders have scheduled two final meetings to receive public input about the project. ...more

February 13, 2008

More than 140 skaters of all ages, representing 17 figure skating clubs, will be in town with their coaches and family for a roller skating competition this weekend. ...more

February 13, 2008

Despite the protests of a several skateboarders, the city council moved forward with a law that would impose stiff penalties on those who skateboard downtown. ...more

January 29, 2008

This is what figure skating has been looking for. Mirai Nagasu delighted the crowd - and herself - with a refreshing and entertaining show at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships on Saturday night. And the 14-year-old became the second-youngest woman to win the U.S. title, too. ...more

January 27, 2008

Johnny Weir won this round. And some praise from rival Evan Lysacek. ...more

January 26, 2008

At first glance, the scenery of the 14th annual Tampa Am skateboarding contest at the Skatepark of Tampa on Sunday resembled an underground rock concert rather than a competition featuring the top amateur skateboarders in the world. ...more

January 21, 2008