Halloween Happenings SCARE THE CROW FUNDRAISER: Plaza Bella, 1078 Bloomingdale Ave., Valrico. A 'Scare The Crow' fundraiser will be held from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. today. Local businesses and organizations are invited to build scarecrows to be auctioned off to benefit the charity of their choice. Brandon Honorary Mayor George T. May IV will judge the contest. Awards will be given in three categories: trendiest, best and brainiest. Plaza merchants will offer activities throughout the day, including games and face-painting for children, music, door prizes, refreshments and merchandise discounts. Call (813) 685-9494. ...more

October 13, 2007

LAND O' LAKES - On Sunday, the staff of Barnes and Co. Hair Port will come to work and collect none of the proceeds from their services. Instead, they are hosting a fundraiser for a Pasco County family. in need. ...more

October 8, 2007

Nine-year-old Brandon Maxwell's usual Saturday morning routine includes getting up, eating and watching cartoons. ...more

October 6, 2007

ROCK ON: Scott Weiland, Slash, Duff and the rest of the gang bring arena rock to the great outdoors at 8 tonight when Velvet Revolver performs at Ford Amphitheatre in Tampa. Alice in Chains and Sparta also are on the bill. Tickets run from $24 to $55. Call Ticketmaster or (813) 740-2446. ...more

October 6, 2007

Nine-year-old Brandon Maxwell's usual Saturday morning routine includes getting up, eating and watching cartoons. ...more

October 4, 2007

Nine-year-old Brandon Maxwell's usual Saturday morning routine includes getting up, eating and watching cartoons. ...more

October 4, 2007

FAIRS & FESTS Today 'Get Downtown'; enjoy live music and a festive street party; 5:30 to 10 p.m. today; free; Central Avenue between Second and Third streets, St. Petersburg; (727) 393-3597 ...more

October 3, 2007

Lisa and Joe Vogt have left their mark on South Tampa. The working artists - Lisa does the designs and Joe the bulk of the fabrication - owned Originals in Glass, 4430 W. Kennedy Blvd., for 18 years. ...more

October 3, 2007

Tommie Turtle has a secret. And Mr. Bob knows just what it is. So can anyone who drops by for a book signing Saturday. ...more

September 14, 2007