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

Our live updates for Gasparilla 2025 have concluded. Read more about the festivities here. TAMPA — Shiver me timbers: It was ...

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

Two Rhode Island state troopers have been fired after sharing a video that shows a man being fatally struck by a car and laughing at that man's tragic final moments.

Gasparilla Pirate Fest has live music at stages located along the Tampa Riverwalk that run from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Curtis ...

"The first recorded reference of José Gaspar was in fact over 100 years after his supposed career, in a short biography ...

Gasparilla Pirate Fest is almost here and in order to party with the pirates, you’ll need to find the perfect place to park. First, let’s go over the big details. Gasparilla Pirate Fest will be held ...

Lee County has announced that a number of beach access points have officially reopened on Gasparilla Island. The beach access points, part of Lee County Parks & Recreation, were closed after ...

Copeland Park Center – 11001 N 15th St. MacDonald Training Center – 5420 W Cypress St. The Bead-Free Bay is a campaign in partnership with the Florida Aquarium, Green Gasparilla, Pirate Water Taxi, Ye ...

At Island Beach State Park, nature takes the spotlight. With ten miles of beaches, winding trails, and marshes teeming with wildlife, it’s a refreshing escape from the busier stretches of the ...

Gasparilla and the Florida State Fair share some pretty big claims to fame. While Gasparilla is the third largest parade in the country – just behind the Rose Bowl Parade and Macy’s Thanksgiving Day ...

The Florida Department of Health in Lee County has issued a health alert for the presence of red tide near Gasparilla Island State Park beach. This is in response to a water sample taken Dec. 30. The ...