Before pirates invaded the land, the scallywags invaded the water and took the key to the city from Mayor Jane Castor.

Tampa’s signature pirate event got off to a chilly start, but things warmed up as the day and parties progressed.

Pirates are temporarily taking over downtown Tampa to celebrate Gasparilla, an annual pirate-themed festival. Known as the ...

Whether by land or by sea, thousands of people crowded Tampa’s waterfront along Bayshore Boulevard on Saturday for the annual ...

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