The annual Florida State Fair is a little over a week away and now is the time to start planning and getting excited for your 2017 Fair Day! THe Fair will open on Thursday, February 9, 2017 and run until February 20, 2017. The fair will once again feature the largest midway in the country with rides and games for all ages! But, what would … Continue reading Florida State Fair (February 2/9-2/20)
A local gem in the southern part of Hillsborough County, the TECO Manatee Viewing Center and Habitat Trail is a great place for both locals and visitors to learn more about the wildlife and natural habitats in the Tampa Bay area. The story of how the TECO Big Bend Power Station became a Manatee winter habitat is actually quite simple. When the waters of the … Continue reading A Local Gem: TECO Manatee Viewing Center
The tradition of the Gasparilla Parade started in 1904 when the Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla invaded Tampa and since then the parade, the attendance and the anticipation of the festivities has continued to grow. While the City of Tampa and local law enforcement do everything possible to keep the near 300,000 in attendance safe, those planning on attending the parade should be well aware … Continue reading Gasparilla “Do’s and Dont’s”
It’s the most wonderful time of year here in Tampa, it’s Gasparilla! This Saturday, Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla will lead pirates into the City of Tampa first with an invasion at 11:30am featuring the famous Jose Gaspar II pirate ship (shown below).The invasion takes place in the waterways between Davis and Harbor Islands; the best view of the invasion on land, is near the … Continue reading Gasparilla 2017 Part Two: Seminole Hard Rock Gasparilla Pirate Fest
It’s the most wonderful time of the year in Tampa: it’s Gasparilla Season!!!!! While there are many events that take place in the weeks of the Gasparilla celebration, the first will be this upcoming Saturday with the Children’s Gasparilla Extravaganza. Dating back to 1947, the Gasparilla Children’s Parade is an opportunity for families to enjoy the events in a family friendly manner and still be … Continue reading Gasparilla 2017 Part One: Children’s Parade
If you’re a fan of either team or just a college football fan in general, than the College Football Playoff National Championship Media Day is definitely something that you’ll want to check out! On Saturday, January 7, 2017, beginning at 9am, Amalie Arena, home to the NHL’s Tampa Bay Lightning, will open its doors, FREE to the public; allowing fans to be a part of … Continue reading Championship Weekend Part 4: Media Day
An important event that is a big part of the National Championship weekend is the “Taste of the Championship” that will be taking place at the Florida Aquarium on Sunday, January 8, 2017 from 7pm-10pm. In previous host cities, the “Taste of the Championship” was held at their respective Convention Centers, but Tampa decided to change it up and host the event at one of … Continue reading Championship Weekend Part 3: “Taste of the Championship”
Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park will become the center of entertainment along the Riverwalk with the “AT&T Playoff Playlist Live” concert series during Championship weekend. During the three-day weekend, chart-toppers Flo Rida and Usher will be just two of the headlining acts that fans will get to see, oh and all of the concerts are FREE! There will be live entertainment all day, along with up … Continue reading Championship Weekend Part 2: AT&T Playoff Playlist
A big part of Championship Campus in Downtown Tampa, will be Playoff Fan Central in the Tampa Convention Center. The Playoff Fan Central is a three-day event that is a fan experience for the ages! Fans will have the opportunity to play football inspired games and activities. There will be guest appearances throughout the three days including some notable college football alumni. There will also … Continue reading Championship Weekend Part 1: Playoff Fan Central
As everyone knows, the City of Tampa was chosen in 2013 to host the College Football National Championship Game in January 2017. As the first city in the southeastern part of the United States to host the Championship since its existence in 2014, Tampa has plans to make this the biggest and best so far! Tampa is no stranger to hosting big sporting events, the … Continue reading College Football National Championship Comes To Tampa
Are you ready for some football????? Known as a staple in the Tampa Bay area, the Outback Bowl is just a few days away and whether you’re a local fan or a visiting fan who is here to cheer on their team, there are plenty of events throughout the week that you definitely won’t want to miss out on. This year’s Outback Bowl will feature … Continue reading Outback Bowl Event Guide
One of the best things about Florida is the abundance of natural resources that are available right in our own backyard. Dooley Groves, located in the southernmost portion of Hillsborough County , is a great place for everyone, locals and tourists, to see a working citrus grove and take home fresh fruit to enjoy. Dooley Groves is a working grove that is known as the … Continue reading The Dooley Groves U-Pick Experience
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