The Florida Keys may be iconic for its glorious weather and tropical vibes, but Florida is home to an underrated island which ...

“In 1783, having become a traitor and a pirate, José Gaspar gave the name of “Gasparilla” to himself as well as to his ship and the island in Charlotte Harbor, on the west coast of Florida ...

Arr! Gasparilla in Tampa is Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025. Attendees can witness the "pirate invasion" as Jose Gasparilla ship sets sail at Hillsborough Bay ...

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.

“In 1783, having become a traitor and a pirate, José Gaspar gave the name of “Gasparilla” to himself as well as to his ship and the island in Charlotte Harbor, on the west coast of Florida ...

Known as the city's "signature event," Gasparilla was named after famed Florida pirate José Gaspar from the 18th century, who went by Gasparilla. It brings, for one day only, "the spirit of ...

Watson Wu with his framed canvas print which now hangs in the office of Silver King Custom Homes at the north end of ...

According to Florida folklore, Gaspar was a Spanish ... an early 1900s promotional brochure for the Gasparilla Inn on Gasparilla Island in Charlotte Harbor." New Orleans attacker spent time ...