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Adventure Island shows off historic new upgrades to water park coming this spring

“It’s the most change that’s we’ve had in this park in the last 30 years easily."

By Chelsea Zukowski

Jan 21, 2022

When Adventure Island reopens in March, it’ll have two new rides and some of the biggest upgrades in the Tampa water park’s history. “It’s the most change that’s we’ve had in this park in the last 30 years easily,” Adventure Island Vice President Brandon Thom said...

Adventure Island shows off historic new upgrades to water park coming this spring

UK artist Lucy Sparrow’s ‘Tampa Fresh Foods’ felt grocery store is now open in Water Street

It's free to attend through Feb. 20.

By Chloe Greenberg

Lucy Sparrow

Equality Florida will unveil new LGBTQ mural at Tampa Heights' Shuffle

“Recent pushback at the state level continues to underscore why visibility is so important for our community."

By Sofía García Vargas

Equality Florida will unveil new LGBTQ mural at Tampa Heights' Shuffle

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'Tails of Gratitude - A Collection of Thank You Notes from People to Their Pets.' comes out in November.

By Stephanie Powers

Jan 21, 2022

Humane Society of Tampa Bay wants to put your dog in its ‘Tails of Gratitude’ book

Ashley Cassens' 'Eye Traps' is at Elevation Coffee Roasters in Tampa, Florida through Jan. 29, 2022.

By Jennifer Ring

Jan 18, 2022

In Northdale, Tampa artist Ashley Cassens fights women’s repression one tiny portrait at a time

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Hughie Lee-Smith, The Walls, 1954, Oil on board, 24 x 36 in., Art Bridges.

By Chloe Greenberg

Jan 21, 2022

Museum of Fine Arts St. Petersburg stages ‘Our Walls’ and ‘Spiral Full Circle’ starting next week

The Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art is Perched on the St. Petersburg College Tarpon Springs campus.

By Chloe Greenberg

Jan 21, 2022

Tarpon Springs’ The Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art kicks off 20th anniversary celebrations this weekend

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Travel & Leisure

Iron Gwazi

By Sofía García Vargas

Jan 20, 2022

Busch Gardens Tampa's new coaster Iron Gwazi will finally open next month

The 'World’s Largest Bounce House’ is coming to Tampa next month

Jan 18, 2022

The 'World’s Largest Bounce House’ is coming to Tampa next month

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Sports & Recreation

Tom Brady (L) and Blaine Gabbert during practice at AdventHealth Training Center in Tampa, Florida on Jan. 21, 2022.

By Carter Brantley

Jan 23, 2022

There are reasons to be nervous, but not enough to bet against Tom Brady

Fail, Eagles, Fail

By Carter Brantley

Jan 16, 2022

Fail, Eagles, Fail

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All the Tampa Bay locations featured in Netflix's 'Selling Tampa'

Gas Plant and Laurel Park neighborhood reunion brings new mural to St. Pete’s Campbell Park

Gas Plant and Laurel Park neighborhood reunion brings new mural to St. Pete’s Campbell Park

A 39,000-pound blackout curtain is key to the magic of St. Pete’s ‘Enchant’ Christmas light maze

A 39,000-pound blackout curtain is key to the magic of St. Pete’s ‘Enchant’ Christmas light maze

Tampa Bay Farmers Market
10001 N Armenia Ave., Tampa
All Christmas season
Although the Tampa Bay Farmers Market usually offers fresh veggies and fruits, they also have a selection of Christmas trees. Open now till the end of the holiday season, this farmers market features green table tops, floral grade poinsettias, Christmas decor, garlands and much more.

The best Tampa Bay spots for Christmas trees, fake snow, meeting Santa and other holiday experiences

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