The University Area Faith-Based Coalition will hold its Fall Festival on Oct. 25. ...more

July 23, 2008

Hillsborough Fourth of July Celebration; family fun features face painters, balloon artists, live music and more; 2 p.m. today (fireworks at 9 p.m.); free; Channelside Bay Plaza, 615 Channelside Drive, Tampa; (813) 223-4250 ...more

July 3, 2008

Hillsborough Fourth of July Celebration; family fun features face painters, balloon artists, live music and more; 2 p.m.Friday (fireworks at 9 p.m.); free; Channelside Bay Plaza, 615 Channelside Drive, Tampa; (813) 223-4250 ...more

July 3, 2008

Today, Saturday 05/10 •The "Oils, Ink, Clay, Paper," Anniversary Show, will be held by Bill and Linda Renc , owners of the Painted Fish, and Barbara and Ira Burhans, owners of Clay & Paper, 350 Main St., Dunedin, through June 15. The gallery anniversary show combines new works in the four artists' main media. Call 727-734-5060, or 727-736-0934 or visit w www.paintedfishgallery.com, or www.claypaper.com. ...more

May 10, 2008

Tijuana Flats is hosting a fundraiser Saturday afternoon to benefit the families of two Wesley Chapel High School students killed in a crash Monday. ...more

May 9, 2008

CARROLLWOOD Millennium Garden in Carrollwood Village will be transformed into a large playground today with carnival games, arts and crafts, and dogs looking for a permanent home. ...more

May 6, 2008

Before Gasparilla season goes dark, one more parade is set to light up the night. ...more

February 14, 2008

A few days ago, I went to an early registration session for this weekend's Publix Super Markets Gasparilla Distance Classic with my kids in tow. When it was my turn to sign up, the guy pointed to my 5-year-old and asked if I wanted to sign her up for the Feb. 2 Too Good for Drugs Jr. Gasparilla Distance Classic. Before I could reply, my daughter loudly proclaimed, "No. I don't want to do it." ...more

February 8, 2008

When about 40 zoo supporters gathered recently for a luncheon to celebrate 20 years of Lowry Park Zoo's black-tie fundraiser, Karamu, attendees were surprised with a special presentation. ...more

January 31, 2008

This time of year, this city hops. Winter residents pack local restaurants, and cash registers hum with sales. ...more

January 21, 2008