Organizers for the Plant City Christmas Parade have canceled the event this year, the first time in at least 25 years and perhaps since World War II. ...more

December 6, 2008

More than 250 painters, sculptors, photographers and crafters will set up exhibits this weekend for the 29th annual Lutz Arts and Crafts Festival. ...more

December 3, 2008

When Santa comes to town Friday, it looks like beads and candy may be a part of the festivities. Organizers of the Plant City Christmas Parade decided to allow distribution of goodies as long as they aren't thrown. City commissioners recently adopted a resolution prohibiting beads and candy, but the measure lacks enforcement powers. ...more

December 1, 2008

Volunteers collected sports equipment for needy children at Raymond James Stadium on Sunday. ...more

December 1, 2008

Following on the success of last year's Holiday Festival in the Park, Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce organizers are hoping for an even bigger hit with the second event. ...more

November 23, 2008

-WASHINGTON - Managing the biggest financial crisis since the Great Depression has left Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson little time to sleep, let alone fly across the country to speak at fundraisers. ...more

November 21, 2008

Following on the success of last year's Holiday Festival in the Park, Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce organizers are hoping for an even bigger hit with the second annual event. ...more

November 19, 2008

Charlotte Ray, whose 21-year-old son was struck and killed by a car in March 2007, makes a single request of well-wishers. "Don't forget him," she says gently. ...more

November 9, 2008

Talk about a quiet room looking for a party! ...more

November 4, 2008

Skip that fast-food lunch today and head down to Lykes Gaslight Square for the debut of Tampa's new farmer's market. Aside from sandwiches and gourmet dishes, the open-air downtown market will feature locally grown fruits and vegetables, arts and crafts and other specialty items. ...more

October 31, 2008