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

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

It fired upon the pirate ship “with deadly accuracy ... the mythical legendary pirate Jose Gaspar,” according to event history published by the City of Tampa. “The original members ...

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

"For more than 100 years, Tampa’s longest-standing tradition has celebrated the legendary life of Jose Gaspar and the revelry of his legion of pirates," said Gasparilla Pirate Fest on its website.

It fired upon the pirate ship “with deadly accuracy ... the mythical legendary pirate Jose Gaspar,” according to event history published by the City of Tampa. “The original members ...