Gasparilla: Here's how to stay out of trouble!

Submitted by Laura Byrne, Reporter

Saturday, January 28th, 2012, 10:17am

Check out our Gasparilla pictures:

-- Photo Gallery: Gasparilla Parade pictures 2010
-- Photo Gallery: Gasparilla 2010 Children's Parade pictures

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Gasparilla veterans have parade tips for newbies

Submitted by Kathryn Bursch, Reporter

Friday, January 27th, 2012, 6:59pm

Tampa, Florida - At the Bead Barn in Tampa, last minute shoppers are getting ready for the big day.

"You collect pins from the other pirates and put them on your hat; so I need a hat," says Fawn Meehan, who will participate in the parade with the Peg Leg Pirates.

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Bucs seek nominations for "Road to Success" program

Submitted by Kristin Weber, Web Producer, 10News In Your Neighborhood

Friday, January 27th, 2012, 5:12pm

Bucs seek nominations for "Road to Success" program

Tampa, FL -- The Buccaneers are currently accepting nominations for the 3rd Annual "Road to Success" program, a team community initiative that will provide one person in need with the keys to a 2012 Ford Focus.

If you have a friend, coworker or family member who would truly benefit from a new vehicle, the Buccaneers want to know.

All applications must be received by 5 p.m. ET on Jan. 31. Only complete applications will be considered and only one entry per person is allowed.

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Bach rocks at UT on the organ

Submitted by Mike Deeson, Reporter

Friday, January 27th, 2012, 5:02pm

Tampa, Florida -- The minarets at the University of Tampa will be resonating with the music of Bach, Mendlessohn, Langlais and Maurice Durufle Friday Jan. 27.

University Organist Ryan Herbet is presenting a faculty organ concert.

The event is from 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. at U.T. 401 West Tampa in downtown Tampa. The event is free and open to the public.

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The pirates are coming! Gasparilla is here!

Submitted by Laura Byrne, Reporter

Friday, January 27th, 2012, 12:30pm

Tampa, Florida -- On Saturday, more than 300,000 people are expected to descend upon Bayshore Boulevard and downtown Tampa to witness an invasion!

Arrrgg! Gasparilla is here! Since 1904, pirates with Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla have invaded Tampa Bay, but have you ever wondered how the parade grew to what it is today?

We spoke with YMKG's Historian Dr. Bill Carson to find out how Gasparilla came to be.

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2012 Gasparilla: What you need to know

Submitted by Laura Byrne, Reporter

Friday, January 27th, 2012, 11:39am

Tampa, Florida -- If you plan on heading to Tampa to celebrate Gasparilla, we want to pass along some rules and parking information from the City of Tampa and Tampa Police.

A reminder... don't forget about the Zero Tolerance Policy! Police will be enforcing the city's new ordinance which allows them to write citations if you are caught with an open container of alcohol outside of the parade route, rather than taking you to jail.

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Nomination deadline extended for Yea! Awards

Submitted by Kristin Weber, Web Producer, 10News In Your Neighborhood

Thursday, January 26th, 2012, 10:46pm

Nomination deadline extended for Yea! Awards

Hillsborough County, FL -- The nomination deadline for the county's Youth Excellence and Achievement Awards (Yea! Awards) has been extended until Feb. 17.

Yea! Awards recognizes young people in the community who have made positive contributions in the community.

For more on nominating a young person for a Yea! Award, click here.

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