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…
Breakfast food has become one of the most popular meals of the day with delicious breakfast/brunch hot spots popping up everywhere drawing in people of all ages. One popular breakfast item, with a cult-like following, is the bagel. People in the Tampa area love bagels for their diversity, quick-grab option, and their nostalgia that they…
Going out to eat for every date has gotten too expensive to do nowadays. Not to mention, it can be a bit repetitive. Spend a night in with your significant other and cook a gourmet meal together! When it’s all said and done, you will have a meal in front of you fit for a…
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…
If you get married, your wedding will be the most important date in your life. It’s essential that you choose the right location to say your “I do’s.” Some couples want a more traditional place, and some want a less traditional location. If you want a less traditional wedding, there are plenty of unique places…
Hola Amigos! Are you trying to find that perfect Mexican restaurant but just can’t seem to stomach another trip to the same old place down the street? If the answer is yes, you must check out Mekenita Cantina! If the answer is no, you still must check out Mekenita Cantina! This local hot spot started…
It may seem like a small area, but the history and recent build-up of the city have created a plethora of interesting places that are worthy of being shown off. In and around downtown Tampa has some beautiful places to take photos and get the perfect Instagram-worthy shot. Grab your girls, cameras or phones, and…
In the mood for a fun date night on a Thursday and don’t know where to go? Look no further than the first annual Mighty Mule Party this July 25th from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at The RITZ Ybor. The Mighty Mule Party gives you an excuse to go out on the town during…
Get ready to party! It’s time for chillin’ and margarita sippin’! Grab your date, spouse, girls or guys to go drink one of the most popular summer drinks at Margarita Wars. The annual Margarita Wars are back for the sixth year in a row! Twenty local mixologists will compete for the title of Tampa Bay’s…
About the School Take some time off or pick a weekend and head over to The Florida School of Woodwork for a day full of carving and tuning. The Florida School of Woodwork offers a totally immersive way for novelists and novices to enjoy woodworking in a safe, educational environment. Since its founding in 2004…
With rainy season all around us here in the Tampa Bay area, it is important to know of all the different indoor activities we could do when it’s not so sunshiney in the sunshine state. When it’s raining, people sometimes tell you that you could go to the movies or go grab a bite to…
In a state surrounded on three sides by water, and has many lakes and rivers throughout the state, it’s one of the perfect places to fish. And if it’s one of the most perfect places to fish, it’s also one of the best places to have a fishing date! Grab a rod, bait, and your…
Summer is here in Tampa and with the beautiful sunsets, breezy summer nights, and warm temps, it is the perfect time to get outside and enjoy the Sunshine State! As locals know, Armature Works is booming! With their delicious food options, Riverwalk façade, and frequent events, it’s a hot spot for locals and visitors. Due…
Do you ever get tired of going out to eat and watching a movie on every date and just want something a bit more exciting? Then, going and scoping out the spookiest places in Tampa might be a fun date night idea for you and your significant other, no matter how long you have been…
Summer is here! That means beach trips, travel, and (hopefully) some downtime. Instead of binging “Friends” reruns again this summer, try picking up a new book! Have your own mini book club with your significant other or just enjoy reading together on the beach – or at home when those afternoon showers keep us indoors….
This summer Tampa Bay will be hosting the Department of Defense Warrior Games for the first time. Both the opening ceremony and closing ceremony will take place at Amalie Arena. On June 22, Amalie Arena will be hosting the start of the DoD Warrior Games. The opening ceremony will begin at 7 p.m. and continue…
With the start of June, dawns the beginnings of the Summer season. School is out, the temperatures are heating up, and after a couple of weeks at home, the kids start moaning “I’m bored”, right? Luckily, Tampa is home to a handful of upcoming festivals this June that are perfect for the whole family or…