Swashbuckling invaders will stop by downtown Tampa on Tuesday afternoon before they take over the city for the annual Gasparilla Pirate Fest.

Beads will be plentiful as they fly through the air during Saturday’s Gasparilla parade, and the Florida Aquarium wants your haul.

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The sudden drop in temperature throughout the Tampa Bay area isn’t just affecting people. Tropical fish breeders across the region are racing to protect their stock as the winter weather arrives.

One of the most recognizable fixtures at Raymond James Stadium is the 103-foot replica pirate ship in the north end zone. It ...

The season started Dec. 6, making its return in Florida for the first time in a decade. Last December, FWC staff presented an update on black bears in the state to commissioners. In March 2025, a ...

Groh added that Gasparilla does have ties to Mardi Gras with its connection to the Krewe of Venus — the second Krewe formally ...