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A cold winter in 2010 depleted the snook population, which resulted in the closing of snook season in the Gulf of Mexico.
Chris Herman, a 14-year-old Gulfport teen, is competing in South Korea in the 17th annual Paribas World Team Cup wheelchair tennis tournament.
All-Star first baseman Mark Teixeira will offer regular features, provide baseball tips and answer your baseball questions throughout the 2012 season.
The Gulfport Pirates is a new organization that will allow kids to partake in the popular sport and compete against other teams in Pinellas County.
Gulfport Mayor Mike Yakes helps rally the crowds at the opening day ceremonies for Gulfport Little League on Saturday, March 3, 2012.
It's that time of year! Let's "play ball!" The Gulfport Little League Opening Day Parade begins at 10 a.m. with Opening Ceremonies at 10:45 a.m.
The Rock 'n' Roll Half-Marathon brought thousands of participants and supporters to downtown St. Petersburg on Sunday.
A 5K run and walk took place early Saturday morning in Gulfport, and it was all in the name of a good cause.
On Thursday afternoon, the two Senior Centers battled it out in a Wii Bowling Tournament.
The Indy 500 champ leaves behind a young family, a tight circle of racing friends and devastated fans. Wheldon's funeral was Saturday in his adopted hometown of St. Petersburg.
Indy racer Dan Wheldon's memorial service is Saturday in St. Petersburg. Fans are encouraged to watch the funeral procession afterward, instead of trying to get a seat inside the church.
Hundreds turn out on Friday morning to talk about what the former Tampa Bay Buccaneer meant to them.
While Marge Grudzinski teaches a Tai Chi class for all ages on Tuesday and Thursday mornings at the Gulfport Recreation Center, she says seniors may get the biggest benefits from the classes.
The City of Gulfport has all sorts of recreational activities for local teens through the month.
The Gulfport Little League held Closing Day ceremonies Saturday and awarded trophies and medals to all of the 140 Gulfport Little Leaguers who could attend, and honored sponsors.
Working in the classroom and the weight room equals success on the football field the Boca Ciega Pirates linebacker learned this year.
The middle linebacker, inspired by both his coach and a Florida legend, can't get football out of his mind.
Denzel Conyers, a senior defensive back for Boca Ciega, knows the hard practices he's going through in spring football will pay off later this year in the 2011 regular season.
The Pirates football squad lost a lot of games to playoff teams in 2010 because of one play. With a renewed attention to detail, Boca Ciega's players hope sweat in May leads to playoff games in December.
New Boca Ciega High School football coach is as excited with the first week of spring practice as his players.
Patriots pitcher Donny Morris had his best game of the year, which closed the books on Boca Ciega's 2011 baseball season.
New Boca Ciega football coach Antez Brinson is just as giddy about the start of spring practice as his players. He hopes to build a team based on simple tactics and strong fundamentals.
This Bogie junior is a receiver on the Lady Pirate Flag Football team. She’s smart, athletic and wants to be a brain surgeon.
The Gulfport Little League is ramping up its outreach efforts as the organization needs funds in order to pay for bats, balls, gloves and other equipment for both the current season, and the winter session.
Dylan,16, is the short stop for the Bogie Pirates Baseball team. They are currently seeded number 2 for the District Playoffs. He is a sophomore at Boca Ciega High and the third generation of Barbers to come through Bogie playing baseball.
The Bogie Sophomore is currently second in the State for the Triple Jump.
The former four-year starter for Boca Ciega keyed a win for the Pinellas girls in the 12th annual Pinellas-Hillsborough All Star Basketball Game.
The Pirates have surprised coach Brandon Diaz with their offense early in the season.
102-pound junior beats RaSean McArthur of Tallahassee Lincoln in consolations for his lone victory Friday.
Pirates guard Kenny Smith always shows up when Boca Ciega needs him the most, even when he's sick with the flu.