Author: Cassidy Gaudes

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…

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…

The annual Tampa Pig Jig fundraiser will be back this year on October 22 at Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park in Tampa. In its 11th year, this family- and pet-friendly event remains as popular as ever — and, like always,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Throw it back to the ‘80s and ‘90s at downtown Tampa’s new tavern! GenX Tavern is unlike most taverns because everything is based on the ‘80s and ‘90s from the food, decor and experience! If you’re feeling nostalgic for the…

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….

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…