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Tampa Fringe Festival returns to Ybor City this summer

Tampa Fringe 6 runs July 28-Aug. 7 at Hillsborough Community College.

By Chloe Greenberg

Jun 23, 2022

While much of the world may seem bleak right now, one Tampa festival is setting out to bring the city some artful harmony next month. Tampa’s Fringe Festival is gearing up to celebrate its sixth anniversary with nearly 100 shows from 23 companies and a new and improved Kids Fringe–all embracing this year’s theme “Peace...

Coming all the way from Brazil, 'El Diablo of the Cards' is traveling 52 countries thrilling audiences with a card magic style that combines improvisation and clown’s madness.

Gronk says he's retiring, but could be back ‘if Brady calls’

The Brady-Gronk connection was one for the ages.

By Carter Brantley

Gronk out.

St. Pete History Museum hosts 'Pride Perspective' panel next week

Examine the celebration's past and future on June 28.

By Chloe Greenberg

St. Pete History Museum hosts 'Pride Perspective' panel next week

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Pride Perspective: Past & Future

@ St. Petersburg Museum of History

Tue., June 28, 6 p.m.

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The historic Kress building in Ybor City, Florida.

Jun 16, 2022

Tempus Projects is opening a new art gallery in Ybor City’s historic Kress building

(L-R) Jordan Lakins, Austin White, Katie Huettel, Julia Rifino, Dylan Glover in Stageworks Theatre's 'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,' running just through June 19, 2022 in Tampa, Florida.

By Jon Palmer Claridge

Jun 8, 2022

Review: In Tampa, Stageworks' 'Putnam County Spelling Bee' is an explosion of unmitigated joy

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A portion of the cover of 'Ninety Miles and a Lifetime Away: Memories of Early Cuban Exiles'

Jun 24, 2022

Author David Powell will discuss new book on the first Castro-era Cuban immigrants next week in St. Pete

Gio Swaby

By Jessi Sherbet

Jun 24, 2022

At St. Pete MFA, Gio Swaby’s textile portraits are a love letter to Black womanhood

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Travel & Leisure

Busch Gardens launches new Summer Celebration, with the return of free beer and weekend fireworks

May 18, 2022

Busch Gardens launches new Summer Celebration, with the return of free beer and weekend fireworks

ZooTampa

By Chelsea Zukowski

Apr 14, 2022

ZooTampa joins emergency efforts to help bombed zoos in Ukraine

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Sports & Recreation

The "Krewe's Nest" will be a new upper-level section located behind south end zone.

Jun 21, 2022

Tampa Bay Bucs add 3,600 new 'Krewe's Nest' seats ahead of highly anticipated season

Brad Johnson's interception percentage that year (1.3%) was a huge reason the Bucs were as successful as they were.

By Carter Brantley

Jun 16, 2022

Let’s rank the five best free agent signings in Tampa Bay Buccaneer history

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All of the Tampa Bay Lightning fans we saw still shouting 'Go Bolts' after losing the Stanley Cup Final

All of the Tampa Bay Lightning fans we saw still shouting 'Go Bolts' after losing the Stanley Cup Final

Every thunderstruck fan we saw during the Tampa Bay Lightning's Game 4 loss at Amalie Arena

Every thunderstruck fan we saw during the Tampa Bay Lightning's Game 4 loss at Amalie Arena

All the rain-soaked fans we saw powering the Tampa Bay Lightning to a Game 3 Stanley Cup Final win

All the rain-soaked fans we saw powering the Tampa Bay Lightning to a Game 3 Stanley Cup Final win

Juniper Springs Recreation Area
Estimated drive time from Tampa: 2 hours and 20 minutes
Juniper Springs is home to hundreds of bubbling springs, making its water crystal clear and perfect for a dip on a hot day. Located near Ocala, the site offers spots to swim, hike, camp, picnic, kayak and more. Surrounded by a dense canopy of live oaks, the shade at Juniper Springs makes it worth the trip on its own. Parking is free with the purchase of tickets, which are $8 on weekdays and $11 on weekends.
Photos via fs.usda.gov

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