Ladies and gentleman, children of all ages, it's almost time to make your way to "The Greatest Show on Earth." ...more

December 17, 2008

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

December 17, 2008

Mark and Connie Thomas went to their first gun show Dec. 6 at the Florida State Fairgrounds, where throngs of people packed the parking lot and swamped the Charles M. Davis Special Events Center. ...more

December 17, 2008

U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson recently stopped by the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey winter quarters at the Florida State Fairgrounds, where the circus is getting ready for the 139th edition of The Greatest Show on Earth. The show makes its debut at the St. Pete Times Forum in January. ...more

December 17, 2008

Mark and Connie Thomas went to their first gun show Saturday at the Florida State Fairgrounds, where throngs of people packed the parking lot and swamped the Charles M. Davis Special Events Center. ...more

December 8, 2008

Many people are flooding to the gun show at the fairgrounds. ...more

December 7, 2008

Feel the need to break out that Prince or Steve Tyler impersonation? Or maybe you're just a really good dancer. If so, the Florida State Fair wants you to audition for "Blitz: A Tribute to Halftime Shows," the headline performance at this year's fair. The fair's theme is "Touchdown, Tampa Bay." Auditions will be held Dec. 13 at the Florida Center at the Florida State Fairgrounds. ...more

December 4, 2008

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

December 3, 2008

FAIRS & FESTS Today Festival of Trees Tampa Bay: holiday celebration set in a winter wonderland of decorated trees, gingerbread and vignettes, children's craft area, live entertainment and a visit from Mr. and Mrs. Claus; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. today; $4-$8 (children 2 and younger are free); Harborview Center, 300 Cleveland St., Clearwater; (727) 797-8712 ...more

November 30, 2008

Eleven female Asian elephants from the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus celebrated Thanksgiving this morning at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa with a feast of apples, carrots, lettuce, bananas, melons and bread. ...more

November 27, 2008