Many beaches in Florida do not allow alcohol consumption anymore. However, there are a few beaches that allow drinking in Tampa Bay, provided it is not in a glass bottle. So, if you want to bring along some drinks for your day date or night to the beach, visit one of these four beaches in…
According to a study done by Dr. David Lewis, chocolate gives people a more intense and longer “buzz” than kissing does. All the more reason to grab some chocolate for Valentine’s Day! Tampa Bay has several chocolate shops that make chocolate from scratch and have gourmet creations. So bring your taste buds, love of chocolate…
The annual Tampa Pig Jig fundraiser will be back this year on October 21 at Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park in Tampa. In its 12th year, this family- and pet-friendly event remains as popular as ever — and, like always, proceeds are donated to NephCure Kidney International (NephCure). Nephcare is the only non-profit organization committed…
Throw it back to the ‘80s and ‘90s in downtown Tampa at GenX Tavern! If you’re feeling nostalgic for the good ol’ days and want a night out, visit this fun and exciting tavern where everything is based on the ‘80s and ‘90s from food & drink to music & decor! Updated August, 2023, by…
With the Tampa Bay and Hillsborough River right along downtown, spending the day on the water makes perfect sense. The Bay and the river offer views of mansions, historical sites, downtown, attractions, and aquatic-life, plus the area has a rich and interesting history! There’s so much to see and learn! Day or night cruises are…
Coming up with fun things to do with your significant other, that you haven’t already done, might seem impossible and you may end up sitting on your couch watching the same thing for the thousandth time. Surprise your date with one of these stay at home date ideas. All the ideas below are fun things…
The Tampa Bay area has plenty of cool art museums featuring all sorts of different types of art. What some people may not know, is there are also more unconventional ways to look at art in the area – some of which are free! If you’re looking for something a little different than a museum,…
Love movies? Head to the historic Tampa Theatre to watch the classics in a classic way as part of the annual Summer Classics Movie Series this June through August. Beginning the first weekend of June, Tampa Theatre is continuing its famous annual summer classics movie series for the 30th year in a row! Tampa Theatre…
Florida might be extremely far from Asia, but Tampa is home to some delicious Asian food restaurants serving up Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, Indian and more! The next time you are in the mood for international cuisine, try one of these local places! Chinese Plum Tree Plum Tree is only a short drive from downtown Tampa….
SoHo, South Howard in Tampa, is a popular area after dark. There are lots of bars, restaurants, and other places to drink that are open until late after the sun goes down. People can chill at one bar all night or easily hop from place to place for a more adventurous night out! Bar HWRD…
Are you and your friends looking for a fun way to work out or just want a new exciting activity for Girl’s Night Out? Try pole dancing! Our society has put a major stigma on this form of art and when you look beyond it, it is quite fun! Pole dancing is a great workout…
John’s Pass Village and Boardwalk is a semi-large shopping area perfect for a day date. Despite having over 100 merchants within its boundaries, it has quite the quaint feel. Located just across the street from Madeira Beach, John’s Pass provides tourists and locals with plenty of activities and opportunities for fun, while the boardwalk offers…
Now that it’s almost fall, pumpkin, apple, maple and lots of other fall-flavored drinks have started appearing in cafes, restaurants and stores. One famous autumn drink is apple cider. In the north, some people heat apple cider and add spices. While hot apple cider may be too hot for Floridans, a good alternative is hard…
Pumpkin Spice is in the air which means It’s almost fall! It’s hard to tell because Florida is hot, the leaves don’t change color and there is no snow. The north has many fall activities that, sadly, are not possible to do in the South. However, there are southern versions of some fall activities that…
Traditional margaritas are a popular summer drink. However, there are many kinds of margaritas that are perfect for summer and other seasons! Instead of going out to drink on the next girl’s night or day, stay at home and make your own margaritas Try one from every color of the rainbow, and colors not in…
Instead of buying beer and wine, make it! If you and your date are fans of going out and drinking, this is the perfect couple date for you! You will experience a fun time crafting and making your alcohol and then get to have a special time sharing it after knowing you made it together….
What is goes great with a Florida summer of fun? A summer of rum! This Labor Day weekend, celebrate with the Summer of Rum Festival at Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park in Downtown Tampa! The Festival will be held Aug. 31 from 12 p.m. to 11 p.m. Bartenders will be mixing up different rum drinks…
Karaoke has been a staple at parties, clubs, and bars for a long time. Adult sitcoms, including How I Met Your Mother, Young and Hungry and Friends have featured a karaoke bar in at least one episode. There is always the option to sing along to a song while dancing on the dance floor, but…
Love food, cooking, or watching TV cooking shows? Now, you and a lucky date can watch a cooking competition in person and support an important local cause. The Epicurean Hotel, in Hyde Park, is hosting the fifth annual Tampa’s Epic Chef Showdown, a contest where proceeds are donated to Feeding Tampa Bay. Feeding Tampa Bay…
Its primary purpose may be water storage and supply, but Lower Hillsborough Wilderness Preserve also serves as a natural resource conservation. The Preserve has many significant ecological features including wood stork rookery, a sawgrass marsh, a sphagnum bog and two sinkholes. Within the Wilderness Preserve are six park sites: Dead River Park, Flatwoods Park, John…