A sweep by Tampa police into the Char-Pal Lounge on Busch Boulevard late Thursday led to the arrests of six employees and four patrons on drug dealing and possession charges. ...more

December 4, 2009

For a long while, the recession had owners of bars and lounges singing the blues. ...more

November 11, 2009

The music that normally streams from one small home on West Bates Street is silent. The Garnelo brothers, all musicians who performed together, say it doesn't seem real that the youngest, Shamir, an aspiring disc jockey and rapper, was killed early Saturday morning. "The music was his dream, and now I can't believe he's not here," said Denny Garnelo. Shamir, 21, was killed at a teenage girl's birthday party in Holiday. ...more

November 2, 2009

Beach Club to hold dinner-dance HERNANDO BEACH - Hernando Beach Club will hold a Halloween Spooktacular Dinner-Dance at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, at the club located at 3145 Flamingo Blvd. Musical entertainment will be provided by Starburst. Costumes are not required but are recommended. ...more

October 30, 2009

Cars made as long ago as 1929 and as recently as 2008 were on hand for the ninth anniversary of the Dade City Cruise-In. ...more

October 7, 2009

Joaquin Phoenix appears to be getting into the act of being a petulant hip-hop star. ...more

March 13, 2009

Authorities say a party hosted by "Girls Gone Wild" at a Sanford night club led to eight arrests. ...more

March 7, 2009

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is seeking donations of supplies to help the agency stage a community outreach event for migrants. ...more

March 4, 2009

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

March 4, 2009

PLANT CITY The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is seeking donations of supplies to help the agency stage a community outreach event for migrants. ...more

February 23, 2009