2024 Gasparilla International Film Festival: Schedule, Packages, and Details
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2024 Gasparilla International Film Festival: Schedule, Packages, and Details

It’s Gasparilla season which means the return of some of Tampa’s favorite annual events! The Gasparilla International Film Festival (GIFF), a fan favorite, returns on March 21-24, 2024 at Tampa Theatre with another fantastic lineup and some special guests. Our quick guide covers the film festival schedule, packages, and important info before you go. Gasparilla…

Day Trip to Weeki Wachee Springs State Park
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Essential Tips for The Perfect Summer Day Trip to Weeki Wachee Springs State Park

About an hour north of Tampa in Hernando County’s city of Weeki Wachee, you’ll find a little nostalgic Florida gem, Weeki Wachee Springs State Park and Buccaneer Bay Water Park, a quintessential Old Florida site. As Florida’s one and only spring-fed water park, this would make for a perfect summer day trip!  And it’s particularly exciting for…

25 Outdoor Activities in Tampa to Try Together Before Summer

30 Outdoor Activities in Tampa to Try Together

Tampa Bay’s sunshine and vibrant atmosphere make it an ideal city to explore the outdoors. Whether you’re seeking adventure with friends, a romantic date under the palm trees, or quality family time, there’s something for everyone. This list dives into 30 unique outdoor activities, ranging from heart-pumping water sports to peaceful strolls through nature reserves….

Spring Training Baseball New York Yankees in Tampa

Major League Baseball in The Bay: Spring Training Game Day Dates

Every winter, major league baseball teams throughout the U.S. come down to Florida to escape the cold and train in the Florida Grapefruit League. Of the 15 teams that train in Florida, you’ll find 8 Spring Training baseball teams in the Tampa Bay area. That’s a lot of baseball right here in our own backyard!…

Spend the Day at the Newly Transformed Coachman Park

Spend the Day at the Newly Transformed Coachman Park

The new Coachman Park in Clearwater recently underwent an $84 million makeover and reopened to the public in the summer of 2023. It connects the waterfront and the Downtown Clearwater community with renovations that include a new park space, gateway plaza, pedestrian promenade, scenic overlook, playground, splash pad, fountains, and performing arts venue. Daily recurring events…

Have a Seriously Spooky Date Night on These St. Augustine Ghost Tours

Have a Seriously Spooky Date Night on These St. Augustine Ghost Tours

St. Augustine is one of the most haunted cities in America. It was founded in 1565 and is the oldest continuously occupied settlement of European origin in the continental United States. With over 400 years of history, it’s had plenty of time for spirits to settle in and make St. Augustine their permanent home.  The…

Celebrate Mardi Gras in Tampa – Events and Things to Do
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Celebrate Mardi Gras in Tampa – Events and Things to Do

Mardi Gras is approaching, friends! In just a few short days, the celebrations will kick off in Tampa Bay and around the country. If you’re local to the Tampa area and aren’t sure where or how to celebrate Mardi Gras and Fat Tuesday, you’re in luck! We’re listing the local Mardi Gras events you should…

Shrimpfinity at Fairgrounds St. Pete

Choose-Your-Own-Adventure at FloridaRAMA

As of June 2024, Fairgrounds St. Pete is now FloridaRAMA FloridaRAMA (formerly Fairgrounds St. Pete) plunges you into a whimsical world of artistic wonder and mystery. The 15,000 square foot exhibit hall in St. Pete is a celebration of all things that make Florida weird, wacky, and wonderful.  FloridaRAMA is not your traditional museum. It’s…

Amber Brooke Farms Williston: Romantic Day Trip Review
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Amber Brooke Farms Williston: Romantic Day Trip Review

The lovely weather in Florida offers a unique opportunity for a wide range of outdoor activities. One of our favorite ways to spend some time outdoors when the weather is right is to visit one of the charming local farms. My family and I visited Amber Brooke Farms in Williston for a weekend day trip and…