Cypress Gardens, the state's first big theme park, reopens today with some big changes. ...more

March 29, 2009

Cypress Gardens, the state's first big theme park, reopens today. ...more

March 28, 2009

You can't make this stuff up. On Thursday, as armed guards kept the media from a meeting between the board that operates the city's zoo and its about-to-be-canned director, the about-to-be-canned director's wife was charged with animal cruelty for, authorities said, leaving two dogs alone in a car for more than two hours. ...more

December 21, 2008

A full weekend of holiday activities will include the annual Christmas street parade Saturday night. ...more

December 11, 2008

Things To Do is a list of some interesting upcoming events. Today Go To The County Fair ...more

November 5, 2008

They're used to being graded on their academic performance. Now students at the Brandon campus of Hillsborough Community College will be tested on their ability to celebrate. ...more

November 5, 2008

FAIRS & FESTS Today OktoberFest at Tampa Bay Downs: Celebration of German food, drink, music and dancing includes carnival rides, arts and crafts show, keg hurling, log sawing and kids' contests; noon today; children 12 and younger are free, $5; Tampa Bay Downs, 11225 Race Track Road, Tampa; (813) 855-4233 ...more

October 26, 2008

FAIRS & FESTS Today Rock, Rib & Ride Festival features food, rides and games, live music, hands-on activities, rib-tasting competition, charity poker run, celebrity fashion show, and a wine and food gala; 10 a.m. today; Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 U.S. 301 N., Tampa; (813) 689-6889. ...more

October 19, 2008

FAIRS & FESTS Today-Sunday Greek Food and Fun Festival; features food and pastries, folk dancing, music, carnival rides and games; 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. today and Saturday, noon to 9 p.m. Sunday; $1 donation; St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 9426 Little Road, New Port Richey; (727) 868-5911 ...more

February 20, 2008

Paul A. Miller's scrapbooks overflowed with photos of future presidents, Supreme Court justices and a gorilla named "Joe." ...more

January 31, 2008