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

Every year, the unruly plunderers take over the city in honor of the mythical legendary pirate Jose Gaspar,” according to event history published by the City of Tampa. “The original members ...

Every year, the unruly plunderers take over the city in honor of the mythical legendary pirate Jose Gaspar,” according to event history published by the City of Tampa. “The original members of ...