Liz Vreeland with Save Our Seabirds Inc. rescued a young pelican from the South Skyway Fishing Pier after the bird got caught on a fishing hook. Vreeland says the holiday weekend will be busy at the pier. She rescued 500 birds from fishing line accidents last year. ...more

July 4, 2009

It's no mystery the Pelican Players are known for their comedies and annual Follies. Now the group has a new gig: mystery theater. ...more

March 11, 2009

The customer is right again. ...more

January 16, 2009

On the door that separates the Pasco weight room from Coach Tom McHugh's office, there's a drawing of a frog hanging from the mouth of a pelican. ...more

November 22, 2008

For nearly 30 years, they've entertained audiences from Sun City Center and around the Tampa Bay area. ...more

November 12, 2008

Members of a Clearwater Coast Guard rescue crew were hailed as heroes Saturday after rescuing a Naples man from his sinking sailboat. ...more

September 14, 2008

Members of a Clearwater Coast Guard rescue crew are being hailed as heroes today after rescuing a Naples man from his sinking sailboat. ...more

September 13, 2008

Save Our Seabirds is soon going to be on the move, or at least hopes to be. The nonprofit organization is planning on moving all of its birds from its Wimauma facility into the former Pelican Man's Bird Sanctuary in Sarasota. But can't do so until the Sarasota facility is cleaned and repaired. And one way SOS is trying to raise the needed cash is to host a yard sale on Sept. 20. But to have a yard sale, the organization is asking for donations. Items needed include toys, tools, clothing, artwork, kitchenware, pot and pans, small appliances and books. ...more

August 22, 2008

CRIME TRACKER This is a partial list of crimes and service calls reported Aug. 3-9 to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. Questions about a specific event should be directed to the sheriff's office at (813) 247-8200. ...more

August 13, 2008

NEW PORT RICHEY -- Makai Kayak & Kanoe, on the section of Main Street between U.S. 19 and the Pithlachascotee River known as the Palm District, is celebrating its first anniversary. ...more

July 26, 2008