Dick Greco is a Tampa original. His roots are Ybor City; his passion is Tampa. He has dined with presidents, generals and at least one dictator. He has never met a stranger. He is old-school loyal - sometimes to a fault. ...more

June 11, 2008

TAMPA - Former Tampa Mayor Dick Greco, who served four terms in city hall, has truly become a fixture of downtown. A statue of Greco, seated on a bench at the southern streetcar terminal in front of the Tampa Marriott Waterside, will be unveiled this afternoon. Ron Rotella of the Westshore Alliance said the real Greco will be attending the event. The unveiling of the life-size bronze statue is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. ...more

May 29, 2008

Black Ties And Guayaberas The Tampa General Hospital Foundation hosted its 11th annual Moments in Time Gala on May 10 at the Hyatt Regency Tampa. Using a 1950s Havana nightclub theme, the event attracted about 400 guests, and a pre-gala VIP cocktail party was open to about 300 patrons. Attire ranged from black tie to guayabera shirts and Panama hats. Big-band sounds and a cabaret floor show rounded out the entertainment. The gala benefited TGH's Fund for the Future. The event chairwoman was Mary Jane Campbell. ...more

May 18, 2008

DOWNTOWN - The 6.3-acre Cotanchobee Fort Brooke Park, next the Tampa Marriott Waterside along Garrison Channel, could receive funding for its final phase. The city council will be asked Thursday to approve more than $2.8 million for the project, parks and recreation director Karen Palus said. The work includes adding 600 linear feet to the city's Riverwalk, and creating a Heroes Plaza to honor firefighters, law enforcement officers, rescue workers and military personnel killed in the line of duty. ...more

May 12, 2008

When Chinese poet Qu Yuan was exiled and flung himself into the Milou River more than 2,200 years ago, legend says local fishermen beat drums and slapped the water with paddles to keep water dragons and fish from eating him. ...more

May 4, 2008

The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino is reaching out to Tampa visitors with a free shuttle bus service that's got the approval of downtown's major hotels. ...more

December 6, 2007

Thanksgiving is over and the holiday party season is starting. Among the events planned are: ...more

November 21, 2007

TAMPA - A 22-year veteran noted for his "unselfish dedication to the community" was chosen as Tampa Fire Rescue's Firefighter of the Year during the agency's annual banquet Friday night. ...more

October 12, 2007

Publix Super Markets' future growth includes its restaurant and organic grocery ventures, company President Ed Crenshaw said Friday. ...more

October 6, 2007