Walt Disney World is raising the ticket prices for its theme parks. ...more

July 31, 2009

When Madonna played in Miami last year, top ticket prices were $390. That's $390 before Ticketmaster added on its "service" and "convenience" charges. ...more

February 19, 2009

Two of the biggest forces in the entertainment business are joining up. Concert promoter Live Nation Inc. and ticketing giant Ticketmaster Entertainment Inc. said Tuesday morning that they plan an all-stock merger of equals. The combined company will be called Live Nation Entertainment. ...more

February 10, 2009

Lightning center and No. 1 overall draft pick Steven Stamkos is making the transition this season from junior star to NHL regular. Throughout the season, the 18-year-old from Markham, Ontario, will share his experiences with Tribune writer Erik Erlendsson to give readers an insight into a new way of life during his rookie journey. ...more

February 8, 2009

Frosty temperatures didn't deter crowds of determined fairgoers who bundled up in hats and gloves for opening day at the Florida State Fair on Thursday. Attendance was light, possibly due to the chilly temperatures, but fair workers expect a busy weekend. Before the gates opened, law enforcement officers tried their skills at water-gun races and ping pong-ball tosses, checking for foul play along the midway to ensure no cheating. The fair is open through Feb. 16, offering visitors thrill rides, livestock exhibits, traditional fair food and headline entertainment. The fairgrounds is at 4800 U.S. 301 N., Tampa. Gates open daily at 9 a.m. Closing times and ticket prices vary. For details, go to www.floridastatefair.com or call (813) 621-7821. ...more

February 6, 2009

Seventeen-hundred bucks for a football ticket isn't cheap, but in the exclusive province of the Super Bowl, this year's game may be a real bargain. ...more

January 25, 2009

PLANT CITY Reserved seats to Taylor Swift's March 1 concert at the Florida Strawberry Festival have sold out. ...more

January 23, 2009

Real bodies encased in plastic make a return visit to the Museum of Science & Industry this week, with a new exhibit opening on Thursday. ...more

January 21, 2009

IF YOU GO Location: Florida State Fairgrounds Ticket Prices: $8 for adults covers two days of admission. Age 15 and younger are admitted free. ...more

January 17, 2009

PLANT CITY - The Florida Strawberry Festival has a suggestion for last-minute Christmas shoppers who don't want to deal with the crowds at the malls: Tickets to the festival and its headline shows make great stocking stuffers. ...more

December 22, 2008