Ocala-based trainer Cathy Roundtree has been running horses at Tampa Bay Downs since 1990. Noticing the large crowds and buzz surrounding the track's 82nd opening day, she turned to her groom and reflected on her early memories of the track. ...more

December 9, 2007

Seven months ago, Allison De Luca watched the Kentucky Derby from a finish-line box seat at Churchill Downs. She witnessed firsthand the excitement that surrounds horse racing's biggest event. ...more

December 7, 2007

Sledding with holiday abandon will take place at R.E. Olds Park, 250 Shore Drive E., during Christmas Wonderland. It will be held Friday, Dec. 7, 6 - 9 p.m. ...more

November 24, 2007

Celebrate Oktoberfest Polish up your beer stein and head to the Top of the Bay Oktoberfest, which features German food, drink, music and dancing, car shows, carnival midway, log sawing and keg hurling contests. The fest runs though Sunday at Tampa Bay Downs in Oldsmar. ...more

October 27, 2007

FAIRS & FESTS Today-Sunday Top of the Bay Oktoberfest; German food, drink, music and dancing, car shows, carnival midway, log sawing and keg hurling contests and more; 5-11 p.m today, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, noon to 7 p.m. Sunday; $5 adults, free for children under 12 accompanied by adult (midway wristbands available); Tampa Bay Downs, 11225 Race Track Road, Oldsmar; (813) 855-4233 ...more

October 24, 2007

The 2007 Oldsmar Oktoberfest will be relocated from R.E. Olds Park to Tampa Bay Downs. ...more

October 20, 2007

The beer, bratwurst and merriment will remain the same - even as 'Top O' the Bay Oktoberfest' changes location. ...more

October 13, 2007