While the legends of José Gaspar are full of alleged adventure and swashbuckling, history tells a different story.

While the legends of José Gaspar are full of alleged adventure and swashbuckling, history tells a different story.

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

Though you will most likely need to be a hotel guest to view the invasion from hotel areas, some may allow public viewing (be sure to check ahead of time). Hotels such as Tampa Marriott Water Street, ...

This scenic road trip highlights 14 of Florida’s most beautiful seaside towns, perfect for any coastal enthusiast. Ah, New ...

Tarpon Springs is like a little slice of Greece that somehow floated across the Atlantic and anchored itself to the Florida ...

The Gasparilla Pirate Festival is a large annual parade, with a variety of related pirate-themed community events, held in ...

The festival is named after a legendary Florida pirate from the 18th ... an early 1900s promotional brochure for the Gasparilla Inn on Gasparilla Island in Charlotte Harbor." ...