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Gasparilla Parade's Navy 'hero' Survived Danger, Injury

... and a bow and arrow, threw a discus and pedaled a specially made bicycle, among other events. His team voted to give him a Heart of the Team award for his efforts. Comedian Jon Stewart was on hand to give him the trophy. The games, he told an interviewer at the time, helped "show our other brothers and sisters that there's life after falling." He cited a quote he came up with that has become his motto: "Warriors aren't born, they are forged with blood, sweat and tears.". Some days are more difficult than others. He says his family and faith in God helps him get through those. He also wrestles with survivor guilt. "I just try to help others," he said. "That's what makes it feel better.". He has worked with Black Dagger, a hunting group for disabled veterans, and become involved with Gold Star Families. SOCom officials worked with Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa, a Gasparilla parade sponsor, to select Haytasingh for the honor. "We feel his service and commitment to our country clearly fits the mold of what a 'Community Hero' should be," Hard Rock spokeswoman Nikki Yourison said in a statement. Asked about his hero status, Haytasingh pinches his eyes ...

10 Great Bars Within Walking Distance Of The Gasparilla Parade

... further north on South Howard Avenue to get to this one, and that will be an adventure during Gasparilla, but when you arrive you'll be rewarded with a great Irish pub with live music on the patio and a dozen kinds of beer at the bar. There will be a cover (depending on crowd size), and no backpacks are allowed. Times files. Yeoman's Cask and Lion is in downtown Tampa. Yeoman's Cask and Lion, 11 a.m to 1 a.m., 202 N. Morgan St., open 11 a.m. to midnight: This 4,800-square-foot English bar and restaurant serves up a range of pub grub, has a full liquor bar and a covered patio. The wood slats that cover the interior, and the artwork of British icons such as David Bowie make it one of the most coolest-looking bars in Tampa, and they'll have specials, including $5 Captain Morgan drinks all day, and $4 Rock Brothers beers after 8 p.m., plus live music. Franklin Manor, 912 N Franklin St., open 9 a.m. to 3 a.m.: This new, downtown hot spot features a slick indoor lounge area with bumping music, plus a large ...

Gasparilla Pirate Parade Snakes Through Mayhem And Merriment

... marauders from the Jose Gasparilla. Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn stole a page from the political news of the day as he prepared to offer the pirates a key to the city. "You know what I think we can do?" said Buckhorn. "Build a wall and make the pirates pay for it. Do you want me to defend this city?". Not far away, brothers Dave and Mike Fitzgerald talked of the pirate behind the festivities, Jose Gaspar. They are convinced, whatever the evidence to the contrary, that he really existed. "He was a menace, a murdering marauder who pillaged and plundered in the pursuit of pleasure," Mike Fitzgerald said as he swaggered toward the parade in his oversized pirate boots. "Not a nice guy, but if he inspired all of this, we don't care.". The Fitzgeralds should have talked to Turner Ashby, 11, and two classmates from Wilson Middle School who were diligently tending their homemade Gasparilla snack stand nearby. It's been a tradition for Turner for the past six years. "I've seen lots and lots of Gasparillas," he said. "The whole thing is just about bringing people together and celebrating Tampa's history.". Friend Ziggy Bereday, 12, said they had to write a paper about the ...

Navy Lt. Deployed 8 Times, Being Celebrated At Gasparilla Parade After Long Road Of Recovery

... a week away and this year the parade will be led by an American hero. U. S. Navy Lt. Ramesh Haytasingh will be the “Community Hero” for the 2017 Seminole Hard Rock Gasparilla Pirate Fest and the Gasparilla Parade of the Pirates. Haytasingh is a Special Operator with the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) at Mac Dill Air Force Base in Tampa. During his 19 years of service, he has had eight combat deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. We got a chance to interview Lt. Haytasingh about the honor and in true American war hero fashion, he greeted us with nothing but humility. "I don't know why I wake up every day and that I get to breathe another breath.  But I do know that I am here and I am going to make every day count," says Lt. Haytasingh. Despite seeing his share of battle wounds during those deployments, it was a jet skiing accident in 2013 ...

Authorities To Fine Boaters Who Toss Too Many Gasparilla Beads Into Water

... Published: January 26, 2017. Pirates are known for breaking the rules. But if you're among those on the water impersonating a buccaneer during the Gasparilla Parade Of Pirates on Saturday, law enforcement reminds you that following the law is a must. "We are looking for everybody to have a good time," Stephen Decatur, master corporal at the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, said during a Thursday press conference on Gasparilla boating safety. "But we want to make sure everyone is safe out there.". Sea life too. GASPARILLA GUIDE: What you need to know for the parade. Anyone littering the water with beads can be fined $110, said James Boogaerts, a conservation initiative officer for Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. "Everyone likes to have beads thrown to them, given to them," Boogaerts said. "No one wants to see these beads floating in the water hurting our animals.". If a few beads fall short of their goal and splash, don't expect to be punished. But if the bead count in the water is excessive, there will be a fine. Gasparilla events ...

2017 Children’s Gasparilla Parade, Events

... will hit the streets Saturday, Jan. 21, highlighted by the 2017 Children’s Gasparilla Parade. The daylong event will feature everything from a bicycle rodeo to the exciting pirate invasion. Here’s what area residents need to know before you go to the 2017 Children’s Gasparilla Extravaganza. Date and Time. The 2017 Children’s Gasparilla Parade is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 21 from 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Children’s activities and vendors will be open along Bayshore Boulevard from Bay-to-Bay Boulevard to Edison Avenue starting at 11 a.m. The 2017 Children’s Gasparilla Parade will go along the same route. Admission is free to the Children’s Gasparilla Extravaganza. Reserved seating tickets are still available online at __link__/. Advance pricing ends at 11:59 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 20. Ample parking is available in downtown Tampa, with a shuttle service running from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The service will run continuously from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. from the Fort Brook Garage at the ...

Crossbay Ferry Won't Run During Gasparilla

... ferry to dock. That’s also the problem for Gasparilla. But the Coast Guard also sent out a directive warning vessels that are not part of Gasparilla’s annual boating activities to stay away, officials said. St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman tried to work out an arrangement with Tampa for the ferry to dock during Gasparilla, but the Coast Guard’s directive put an end to those discussions with Tampa officials, said the mayor’s spokesman Ben Kirby. In any event, Kirby said the mayor knew going into the pilot project, which ends in April, that the ferry would likely not be able to run during Gasparilla. The ferry has been one of Kriseman’s most-touted accomplishments during his administration. The pilot project has been a frequent mention in his public speeches, including the recent state of the city address. Kriseman, who is running for re-election, recently won “Project of the Year” from the Tampa Bay Institute of Transportation Engineers for his support for the ferry. In November, the ferry’s first month in operation, it sold 4,700 tickets. That jumped by 15 percent to 5,400 tickets ...

Guide To The Gasparilla Children's Parade

... and getting around this weekend for the Children's Gasparilla Extravaganza. The children's parade is scheduled to begin at 3:30 p.m. The route begins at Bay to Bay Boulevard and proceed north along Bayshore Boulevard where it ends at Edison Avenue. The Children's Gasparilla Parade will be broadcast live - exclusively on FOX 13 - beginning at 4 p.m. For those who can't get to a TV, the parade will also be streaming live on the FOX 13 website. Although the parade begins at 3:30 p.m., the family-friendly festivities start much earlier. Here's the schedule for the day's events. 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Bicycle & Pedestrian Safety Rodeo. Kids can ride the Rodeo's bicycles through a fun course that teaches safety skills. Kids will also receive a free, brand-new bicycle helmet fitted just for them, while supplies last. Location: Bayshore Blvd. & S. Rome Ave. 1:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. Gasparilla ...

R Angel Katelyn Survives Scrutiny Of Stewards In Gasparilla

... said. “She’ll tell us.”. Jumby Bay, a City Zip filly trained by Todd Pletcher, was making her first start since finishing second to R Angel Katelyn in the Sandpiper. John Malone. 7 days ago. I know this is a reach, but why can't there be a review by an group of stewards, that do all reviews for all tracks on a given day, sorta like football or baseball does?,  With all the technology we have , these guys are sitting in a studio,away from the track and watch races as impartial judges. That is  my main gripe, there is are no two tracks that make the calls the same on dqs.  Just a thought. Dan Cronin. 7 days ago. HORRIBLE call by the stewards u cant drift 8 paths and not come down.just awful Bay was going by. 7 days ago. So going from the 2 path to the 8 path while being hit repeatedly left handed and clearly causing the 9 horse to lose momentum and a fair chance at winning the race and not being DQ'd is pure incompetence by the stewards.   No racing jurisdiction can have incompetent stewards like this, the winner might have won anyway but you have to DQ the winner for the interference.   The jockey kept hitting the horse left ...

Stolen Valor, Gasparilla 2017, Rain On The Way

... take part in other festivities. Rain In Tampa Bay’s Weekend Forecast. As thousands of Tampa Bay area residents prepare to partake in the 101 st Gasparilla pirate invasion, it appears as if Mother Nature might be keeping watch over the festivities. Forecasters at the National Weather Service anticipate a rainy weekend ahead, but it appears that the first drops won’t fall until after pirates storm the city of Tampa. Man Accused Of Stealing Valor A ‘Disgrace,’ Sheriff Says. A Lakeland man is in hot water after a tip to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office uncovered his alleged attempts to solicit money by impersonating a military officer. Kyle Christopher Barwan’s arrest on a charge of stolen valor was announced by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office Thursday. Orphaned Manatee Calf On The Mend At Lowry Park Zoo (Video). A manatee calf brought to Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo in dire health about three months ago is well on ...

Children's Gasparilla Extravaganza And Parade Is Ready To Roll

... Rylie Auger, 4, ride in a ship during the Preschooler’s Stroll before the annual Gasparilla Children’s Parade along Bayshore Boulevard in Tampa on Jan. 23, 2016. TAMPA — On Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., the Children's Gasparilla Extravaganza and Parade will take place along Bayshore Boulevard, one week before the Gasparilla Parade. Related News/Archive. Gasparilla pirate parade snakes through mayhem and merriment. 1 Hour Ago. The Children's parade has been a part of Tampa's Gasparilla celebrations since 1947 and takes the same route along Bayshore Boulevard. The alcohol-free event will begin at Bay to Bay and Bayshore Boulevard and proceed along Bayshore Boulevard eventually ending at Edison Avenue. Krewes, marching bands, dance units, primary and secondary organizations, community organizations and local neighborhood associations will march along the bay, tossing beads to crowds of kids and families. According to Maiken Stefany, director of operations for Eventfest ...

2017 Gasparilla Parade Of Pirates, Events

... to Visit Tampa Bay. More than 300,000 people are expected to take to the streets to watch the flotilla and parade, and take part in other festivities. Here’s what area residents and visitors need to know before you go to the 2017 Gasparilla Pirate Fest and Parade of Pirates. Date and Time. The 2017 Gasparilla Pirate Fest is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 28 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Gasparilla’s events stretch across downtown Tampa and South Tampa. General admission is free to the Gasparilla Pirate Fest and most of its activities. Reserved seating tickets are still available online at __link__/. Road Closures and Parking. Click here for a full list of road closures and available parking. Accessible parking is available at the North Fort Brooke Parking Garage, and accessible viewing is two blocks away from the garage on East Whiting Street along the parade route. WFLA News Channel 8 in the Tampa Bay market will host live coverage of the Gasparilla Invasion and Parade of Pirates from 2:30 to 5 p.m. 2017 Gasparilla ...