A 40-foot boat returning from the Gasparilla festivities in Tampa ran aground more than a mile off Coquina Key in Pinellas County this afternoon, leaving one man with a fractured arm and head laceration, authorities said. ...more

February 7, 2009

John Legend has been playing for some big crowds lately. He was among the performers during President Barack Obama's inaugural events. On Sunday, he headlines the Super Bowl pregame festivities. ...more

January 30, 2009

Less than a year after getting a $1 million grant, the University of South Florida's lifelong learning program has received another million. ...more

January 25, 2009

Jordan Prais and Quentin Cullop led the Saint Leo men's basketball team to a pair of wins this past week that might prove to be the most pivotal in the Lions' season. ...more

January 24, 2009

Queensryche will perform May 19 at Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 McMullen-Booth Road in Clearwater. Tickets, $37.50, go on sale at 10 a.m. today at the box office. Call (727) 791-7400. Tickets also go on sale at Ticketmaster, which will add service charges. Call (813) 287-8844. ...more

January 22, 2009

The Laurie Berkner Band will perform at 2 p.m. Feb. 22 at Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 McMullen-Booth Road in Clearwater. Tickets, $25 and $35, go on sale at 10 a.m. today. Call the box office, (727) 791-7400. Tickets also go on sale at Ticketmaster outlets, which will add service charges. Call (813) 287-8844. ...more

January 9, 2009

Carol Burnett says she has been asked "just about everything in the world," but audiences keep surprising her. ...more

January 9, 2009

POP/ROCK Today Bob Anthony: Tre Amici @ the Bunker, Tampa, 7 p.m.; (813) 247-6964 ...more

January 9, 2009

YBOR CITY Members of the Krewe of Zingaro met recently at the Don Vincente de Ybor Historic Inn to combine their holiday happy hour with holiday giving. Six girls at the Eckerd Youth Group will have a joyous Christmas because of the generosity of Krewe members. ...more

December 31, 2008

Maybe you've got family visiting from out of town. Maybe you're just tired of sitting around looking at your Christmas tree. Maybe you need to get out to prevent Dad from putting any more Christmas lights outside — it's already getting embarrassing. Maybe the kids are getting restless, because the kids are always getting restless. ...more

December 19, 2008