Located on Gasparilla Island, one of the 10 top-rated islands to visit in the Sunshine State, is Boca Grande. The 7-mile stretch of beach provides peaceful clear water views that busy and famous ...

From white sand beaches to historic Old Florida resorts. Nestling on the scenic Gulf Coast of Florida—just south of Venice ...

Starting next week, you can party like pirate in Florida! Here's a guide to Tampa's Gasparilla Pirate Festival and information on security measures.

Every year, an estimated 300,000 participants come to Tampa for Gasparilla Pirate Festival, a mock attack by a band of pirates called Ye Mystic Krewe. The pirates’ plot is simple: storm the ...

TAMPA, Fla. — Children’s Gasparilla is Saturday, officially kicking off Gasparilla season. Events are happening all day from 12 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The parade starts at 4 p.m., and the route ...

Pirates are temporarily taking over downtown Tampa to celebrate Gasparilla, an annual pirate-themed festival. Known as the city's "signature event," Gasparilla was named after famed Florida pirate ...

So, that they get to enjoy the Gasparilla fun, and their parents can ... Coolers, tents, large beach umbrellas, motorized bikes or scooters, and golf carts are not allowed. Leashed pets will ...

This event is free and doesn't require registration. Noon to 4 p.m. - Gasparilla Air Invasion: The pirates are taking to the skies in vintage military aircraft. Enjoy an airshow by The Chuters ...

There's also live music performances all day. Kids can get in on the pirate fun, too, during the family-friendly Children's Gasparilla parade held the weekend before the Parade of Pirates.

TAMPA, Fla. — Gasparilla holds a special place in many Tampa Bay families' hearts, including Devin Humbert. “I've been coming out here since I was about this high. I remember coming out to the ...