HUNTER'S GREEN - When Shari Wilson was completing her biomedical science degree at the University of South Florida, she dreamed of being a doctor. ...more

July 5, 2008

Things To Do is a list of some interesting upcoming events. For a complete list of Tampa Bay area events, see this week's Friday Extra. ...more

July 2, 2008

TAMPA - Anyone headed to see Andrew Dice Clay at the Tampa Theatre tonight should watch where they park: They might be towed. ...more

June 27, 2008

OPENING The Foot Fist Way ** Made on the cheap in just 19 days, this comedy tells the story of an inept, self-involved martial arts instructor (Danny McBride) trying to rebuild his life by fighting anyone who challenges him. Review, Page 5. 87 minutes (R; profanity and sexual content) ...more

June 19, 2008

OPENING The Incredible Hulk **½ Edward Norton plays Bruce Banner in the latest retelling of the big green guy's life on the run, separation from his girlfriend (Liv Tyler) and the dangers of getting angry. Oscar winner William Hurt portrays Hulk's nemesis, Gen. Ross, part of the military machinery that wants to capture and exploit his power. Review, Page 4. 114 minutes (PG-13: intense action violence, frightening sci-fi images, brief suggestive content) ...more

June 12, 2008

They're puttin' the Ritz back into Ybor City. One of the area's grand old structures refuses to buckle under age or neglect, and this weekend makes plenty of noise about its future. ...more

June 6, 2008

OPENING Kung Fu Panda *** Improbably chosen to fulfill an ancient prophecy, an ungainly panda (voiced by Jack Black) trains to join an elite group of martial artists in this animated family comedy. Review, Page 4. 91 minutes (PG; martial arts action) ...more

June 6, 2008

Tampa resident Larry Farr's search for chipped beef similar to what he used to buy in Pennsylvania has triggered more responses. In addition to the suggestion last week that he try the Amish Country Store in Largo, we heard from Tom Stoltenborg of Seffner, who wrote, "In the packaged lunch meat section of Publix stores, look for Carson's Dried Beef. It's hard to see amongst the other bags of meat, but it is the real, sliced, dried beef." ...more

June 4, 2008

MOVIE TIMES Movie listings are submitted by Bay area theaters. These listings reflect only today's movie times. ...more

May 31, 2008

OPENING Sex and the City **½ The continuing adventures of Carrie, Charlotte, Miranda and Samantha from the popular HBO series hit the big screen, picking up four years from where the series ended and may - or may not - include a wedding. Stars Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cattrall and Christopher Noth. Review, Page 4. 148 minutes (R; strong sexual content, graphic nudity and profanity) ...more

May 30, 2008