Melissa Post has lots of free time on her hands. That's how the South Tampa resident explained designing a Don King costume for her dog, Frank. It seemed like a logical choice, she said, since King is a famous professional boxing agent known for his tall, frizzy hairstyle and Frank is her beloved 4-year-old boxer. Frank's tuxedo, furry grey and black wig and golden dollar sign chain earned him first place in the funniest costume category in the Humane Society of Tampa Bay's fifth annual Pet Masquerade, held Saturday in Old Hyde Park Village. ...more

October 20, 2007

There is a good reason why 15-year-old James Winter and his friends enjoy being the caretakers of 1,388 pumpkins of varying sizes. With a smile, Winter will tell you why he braves the lingering summer heat to watch over a batch of squash fruits normally associated with autumn. ...more

October 20, 2007

FAIRS & FESTS Today-Saturday Haunted Horse-A-Ween features the famous Haunted Hayride, games, prizes, food and fun for the whole family; 6 to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Oct. 27; (non-scary rides from 6 to 7:15 p.m.); free admission, activities vary from $2 to $20; In The Breeze Horseback Riding Ranch & Children's Camp, 7514 Gardner Road, Tampa; (813) 264-1919 ...more

October 19, 2007

Fall festival season is here. Several church and charitable organizations have scheduled activities to celebrate the season or Halloween, when tradition encourages little goblins and ghosts, angels and pumpkin-heads to come out of hiding and enjoy the world's bounty. ...more

October 16, 2007

TOWN 'N COUNTRY - The Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church is celebrating a grand opening and everyone is invited. ...more

October 11, 2007