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By Kelly Friar, The Junior League of Tampa The Most Wonderful Event of the Year, Is Even More Wonderful – It’s the most wonderful time of the year, The Junior League of Tampa’s Holiday Gift Market is back this weekend Nov 7-10. And it gets better each year. Related: Celebrate the Holiday’s in Tampa Bay: Holiday Events,…
Are you and your partner adrenaline junkies or want to spice up those date nights? Instead of your usual dinner and a movie or chill date night why not have a little adventure. Here are a few exciting activities you can enjoy on this date night adventure! #1 Roller Coasters How about being dropped at…
It’s November 1st … Halloween is over so that means onto Christmas right!? Holiday season is upon us and it’s time to start planning your festive date nights! One of Tampa’s best seasonal attractions is Busch Gardens Christmas Town, the annual holiday event with everything you need for a perfect date with your significant other….
Alright, ladies put down those pencils, take off those glasses, kick off your shoes, its time for you to have a break of your own. Whether you’re a mother, a college student, or just a boss lady, whatever the case, you are a hard-working woman, and it’s time for some well-deserved rest time. With your…
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…
Calling all beer lovers: stop what you’re doing and pay attention! Yuengling in Tampa may be opening up a beer-themed hotel in the very near future! Known as “America’s Oldest Brewery” Yuengling has recently gone under some major renovations. Part of their new plan and refurbishment may include a beer garden plus a 150-room hotel,…
One of Tampa Bay’s restaurant staples is Oxford Exchange located on Kennedy Blvd directly across the street from the University of Tampa. Oxford Exchange, or OE, is a local hot spot for brunch, lunch, tea, and coffee and features a unique selection of stores inside with one of a kind products and bites. Whether you’re…
Consider taking a date night over to the Stageworks Theatre in downtown Tampa. Stageworks is Tampa’s longest-running professional theatre company since 1983! This is the perfect place for the enjoyment of plays and musicals but it is also a great space to rent out for an event! Stageworks’ season recently began on September 27th 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 tourists and locals with plenty of activities and opportunities for fun, while the boardwalk offers…
Whether you’re new to Tampa or are born and bred, you’ve probably heard of Hyde Park Village! If you haven’t, it’s a fantastic spot to spend your next date night out, especially if you enjoy yummy food, great shopping, and an awesome atmosphere! **This Weekend enjoy their annual Fall Festival! Sep 28, 5-9 p.m. About Hyde…
Last Updated Jan 3, 2019 Working out can be a major drag if you enter the world of fitness alone. Having a dependable workout buddy helps you to push yourself, explore different workouts, and even fit in a few laughs along the way. Plan your next date around these fun and challenging Tampa fitness experiences…
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…
Looking for an artistic outlet but also wanting to spend time with your significant other? Well, look no further than Dan Balk Jewelry! If you didn’t already know, Dan Balk is an artist, teacher, goldsmith, and a designer all wrapped into one talented human being! Check out his studio and classes for a great date…
If you didn’t already know, Epperson Lagoon has finally opened and is now offering Limited Non-Resident Access! Basically, Epperson is a planned community with a larger than life man-made lagoon in the Wesley Chapel Area. Built by Metro Places, this new attraction is a part of a neighborhood community and has been causing quite a…
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…
Summer is the perfect time to schedule a date…or two! Whether you need a date night out or the whole day away, the perfect date is so much easier to come by than you would expect. Pick a day, call your favorite ‘sitter, and look into a pottery class! Everyone remembers going to paint pottery…
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…