Whether by land or by sea, thousands of people crowded Tampa’s waterfront along Bayshore Boulevard on Saturday for the annual Gasparilla Parade of Pirates. It started with the usual invasion at the ...

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

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

The Island School PTO’s Chowder Dinner will be held at 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17 at The Gasparilla Inn Beach Club.  At ...

There are several places in Tampa to drop off unwanted Gasparilla beads so they can be recycled for next year. Throwing plastic beads and other litter in the water is prohibited under federal law and ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Arrrgh you ready for Tampa’s iconic Gasparilla season? Ashley Children’s Gasparilla Parade presented by Chick-fil-A kicks off the festivities on January 18, while adults ...

This time, the county said they need approval from every property owner on Gasparilla Island, which could take a while. “They do what they can, and I think at this point they’re rallying the ...

The 2024 hurricane season did damage to Little Gasparilla Island in Charlotte County. Residents hope the new year will bring revitalization. There are no cars or roads on the island, just sand and ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — In just three weeks, Gasparilla will draw thousands of people onto Bayshore Boulevard in Tampa. Security will be a concern for many following Wednesday’s troublesome ...

Shiver me timbers! It’s that time of year for pirates big and small to don their swashbuckling best and get ready to celebrate Gasparilla! The parades are right around the corner, which means it’s ...

Well, if you're here, you must be! Gasparilla 2025 may still be a little ways away, but it's never too early to start brushing up on your pirate lingo and putting together that perfect pirate outfit.