EVENTS CHEF ROAST: Chef Tom Pritchard's legendary contributions to the culinary and charitable communities will be recognized with a reception, wine dinner and roast at The Coliseum, 535 Fourth Ave. N., St. Petersburg, 6:30 to 10 p.m. Jan. 12. Proceeds benefit the Abilities Foundation and will fund its Disabled Veterans Job Placement Program. Cost is $100 a person; $1,250 per corporate table. For reservations and information, call (727) 538-7370, ext. 345, or go to www.abilitiesfoundation.com. ...more

January 4, 2009 |

Residents of this historic neighborhood adjacent to downtown and the Hillsborough River want to showcase their urban community and give back to people in need during the holidays. ...more

December 10, 2008 |

Things To Do is a list of some interesting upcoming events. Friday Auction, Casino To Help School ...more

December 3, 2008 |

Few events offer as much all-around fun as a fair - right down to the second the rides are dismantled, food vendors offer up their last temptations and the lights are turned off until next year. ...more

November 13, 2008 |

The gloomy economy failed to dampen the crowds at the 20th annual Ruskin Seafood Festival. More than 19,000 people attended the two-day event, which organizers said was a huge success. ...more

November 6, 2008 |

In 2004, Maritza Astorquiza and her husband, Alex Cora, started Conga Caliente, which translates as Hot Conga in English, as a celebration of Hispanic music, arts and culture. ...more

November 5, 2008 |

They're used to being graded on their academic performance. Now students at the Brandon campus of Hillsborough Community College will be tested on their ability to celebrate. ...more

November 5, 2008 |

Dee Myers never felt threatened by diabetes. There was no urgent need to visit her doctor and take a glucose test. ...more

October 19, 2008 |

Things To Do is a list of some of the most interesting upcoming events. For a complete list of Tampa Bay area events, see this week's Friday Extra. ...more

October 15, 2008 |

From a battle of the bands to a cemetery tour, there are a host of activities on tap to celebrate the city of Brooksville's 153 years. ...more

October 10, 2008 |