It’s that time of year again, round up your sunscreen, sunglasses, and polish those Harley’s because TradeWinds Island Resorts is hosting the 3rd Annual Bert’s St. Pete Beach BikeFest on Nov 20-24, 2019. BikeFest is a five-day bash full of motorcycles, music, and a good time in the sun. Bring out the gang for a…
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,…
Tis the season! … Halloween season that is. With a pluthera of events going on across the city from festivals, pumpkin patches, haunted houses, you name it. Everyone is ready for Halloween this year and celebrating bigger, better and spookier than ever. This year Tampa Theatre is adding to their usual Halloween fun with their…
Remember celebrating Tampa Bay Taco Week? – well mark your calendars for October 17th-27th for Tampa Bay Burger Week! Just like last time, Creative Loafing will be joining forces with local Bay area restaurants for this year’s 5th Annual Tampa Bay Burger Week! This is an incredible week for foodies, especially burger lovers to indulge…
Gatlinburg Tennessee or as most commonly referred to as the “Gateway to the Smoky Mountains” is a beautiful village like town nestled in the mountains of East Tennessee. Attracting more than 11 million visitors per year this popular tourist destination is known for its beautiful scenery, plethora of outdoor activities and its powerful and pungent…
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…
Mark your calendars, folks because October 11th is National Sausage Pizza Day! Yes, there’s a whole entire day dedicated to sausage pizza and we couldn’t be more excited. Whether it’s sausage pizza you’re after or just a plain slice of pep or cheese, we have an awesome list of local pizzerias in Tampa Bay that…
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…
Located in the heart of St. Petersburg, La V Vietnamese Fusion is dishing out authentic and delicious Vietnamese cuisine to couples that can’t quite afford to travel halfway across the country for the real stuff, or just looking to branch out from their regular date spots. Vietnamese food is not only hard to perfect, but…
Tapas are the perfect date food because they are usually served to be shared and to be paired with a drink. They are small Spanish snacks, like an appetizer, so you can order a few to decide what your favorite is. Plan a date night at a restaurant that serves tapas in Tampa to get…
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…
Calling all boozy ice cream lovers: Aubi and Ramsa is officially open! If you haven’t already heard, Aubi and Ramsa is a 21+ Ice Cream shop that just opened the doors to its Tampa location and is the perfect spot to incorporate some sugar into your next date night! About Aubi and Ramsa Aubi and…
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…
Perhaps one of Tampa’s most historic landmarks, the Tampa Theatre is home to almost a century of history. The mission of the Theatre is to protect the historic landmark as “one of America’s best-preserved examples of grand movie palace architecture” (tampatheatre.org). In fact, the mission was so successful that the theatre was named a Tampa…
Milkshake fans, mark your calendars for September 12th in honor of National Chocolate Milkshake Day! Whether you enjoy a chocolate shake or not, the Tampa area is full of great ice cream parlors, local to Tampa with a variety of flavors, shake options, and so much more! National Chocolate Milkshake Day is the perfect chance…
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…
Attention Cirque du Soleil fans: a brand new show is coming our way this October! Prepare for the incredible, breathtaking show “Axel”. Enjoy all of the incredible acrobatics that you know and love on ice with world-class skaters! The Show Cirque du Soleil Axel is bringing this brand new experience to Tampa this October 31st…
Three ‘cheers’ for September 7th aka National Beer Lovers Day! Yes, a day devoted to beer is finally almost here and is the perfect excuse to enjoy your favorite brew or brewery. If you didn’t already know, there are 88 breweries located in the Tampa Bay area accounting for most of the breweries in the…