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
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
Tropicana Field will host the 2016 St. Petersburg Bowl on Monday, December 26, 2016, the ninth time the home of the Tampa Bay Rays has hosted a NCAA Bowl Game. this year, the match-up will feature a team from the SEC (Southeastern Conference) for the first time, with the Mississippi State Bulldogs (5-7) as they gear up against the Miami of Ohio RedHawks (6-6) of … Continue reading St. Petersburg Bowl Event Guide
The Shops at Wiregrass in Wesley Chapel always knows just how to bring in the holiday season. The annual “Symphony in Lights” display is back and is definitely a “must-see”. Every night until December 31, 2016 from 6:00pm until 9:00pm, on the hour, over 200,000 Christmas lights will “dance” to holiday tunes in the mall’s courtyard creating a one of a kind holiday show. And, … Continue reading The Shops at Wiregrass Celebrate the Holidays
Take a step back in time this holiday season with the 35th Annual Victorian Christmas Stroll at the Henry B. Plant Museum. The stroll is a Christmas display unlike anything else you will see in the Tampa Bay area as the former Tampa Bay Hotel which was built in 1891 is transformed into a unique, yet traditional Christmas experience for visitors of all ages to … Continue reading Stroll Through Time at the Plant Museum
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