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Dade City’s probably haunted Scream-A-Geddon attraction returns for its 8th season in September

Tampa Bay’s most haunted Halloween event is one month away.

By Chloe Greenberg

Aug 10, 2022

Tampa Bay’s most spine-chilling Halloween event is back for a season filled with fake blood and real terror. Yes, we’re talking about: Scream-A-Geddon...

Dade City’s probably haunted Scream-A-Geddon attraction returns for its 8th season in September

The 5 worst Tampa Bay Bucs draft picks of the Jason Licht era

Because there are too many awful picks to count in Bucs history.

By Carter Brantley

The 5 worst Tampa Bay Bucs draft picks of the Jason Licht era

Busch Gardens offers free behind-the-scenes coaster tours for National Roller Coaster Day

The coasters included in the tour are SheiKra, Cheetah Hunt, Cobra’s Curse, or the new Iron Gwazi.

By Chelsea Zukowski

Busch Gardens offers free behind-the-scenes coaster tours for National Roller Coaster Day

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Love in the Time of Serial Killers: An Evening with Alicia Thompson

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Tue., Aug. 16, 7-8 p.m.

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Meet 'Swampy Gunderson: Dracula Hunter.'

By Jennifer Ring

Aug 3, 2022

Review: At Tampa Fringe 2022, ‘Tales of Mild Interest’ is way more than mildly interesting

The Jason Hackenwerth 'DARKMATTER' opening at Creative Pinellas.

By Chloe Greenberg

Aug 1, 2022

Applications for Creative Pinellas' $2,000 emerging artist grants are now open

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Events & Film

(L-R) Amandla Stenberg, Maria Bakalova, Chase Sui Wonders and Rachel Sennott turn a harmless game into full-contact bloody therapy in 'Bodies Bodies Bodies.'

By John W. Allman

Aug 12, 2022

‘Bodies Bodies Bodies’ scares up some brutal social commentary, but not much blood

Chad Ochocinco Johnson, Brandon Marshall and the "I Am Athlete" team are taking the nation's stages with their They'll Probably Do This Too Tour.

Aug 11, 2022

Chad Ochocinco Johnson and Brandon Marshall will bring 'I Am Athlete' show to Tampa

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Travel & Leisure

The Weeknd is getting a haunted house at Universal Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights

By Maitane Orue

Jul 29, 2022

The Weeknd is getting a haunted house at Universal Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights

Concept art for the Moana attraction

By Patricia Tolley

Jul 27, 2022

Disney Imagineer shares details of Epcot's upcoming 'Moana' attraction

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Sports & Recreation

Ryan Jensen (center) of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers catches a punt to end practice early during Minicamp at AdventHealth Training Center.

By Carter Brantley

Jul 29, 2022

A major key to the Bucs’ hopes for another Super Bowl just went down with a knee injury

With the addition of Julio Jones, the Tampa Bay Bucs receiving core will be something to watch

By Carter Brantley

Jul 27, 2022

With the addition of Julio Jones, the Tampa Bay Bucs receiving core will be something to watch

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Arts & Entertainment Slideshows

Record-breaking Florida Cup crowd samples Premier League during Arsenal's 4-0 win over Chelsea

Record-breaking Florida Cup crowd enjoys Premier League talent during Arsenal's 4-0 win over Chelsea

'You know I had to do it to em'
Leonardo da Vinci, Pablo Picasso and Lucky Luciano all have one thing in common, creating works of art. The legendary “You know I had to do it to em” post, featuring Tampa-native Luciano’s pink-on-pink outfit and incredible ankle tan, is nearly eight years old. Lucky for you, you can recreate Lucky’s pose right here in Tampa—but we won’t include the address because the neighbors are already annoyed about all the people re-doing it to ‘em. You can also now buy your very own You Know I Had To Do It To Em YouTooz collectible minifigure for $29.99.

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Hyatt Regency Sarasota
1000 Boulevard of the Arts, Sarasota, 941-953-1234
$15-$30
With its lush greenery, waterfalls and whirlpool hot tub, Sarasota's Hyatt Regency might be the closest you can get to a tropical getaway without a plane ticket. Starting at $15 for children and $30 for adults, day passes get you access to the hotel’s pool, hot tub, sun deck, food and drink services, Wi-Fi and watercraft rentals for its private marina until 8 p.m. Self-parking is $10 and valet is $20.
Photo via Hyatt Regency Sarasota/website

20 Tampa Bay hotels and resorts offering beach and poolside day passes for locals

Anywhere along the Courtney Campbell Causeway
Tampa Bay
It can be difficult to find a good spot alongside the bridge, and it doesn't help that people often don't read the signs and end up watching their car float away at high tide. You’ll have to pay at one of the stations after parking in the lots, but at least they have porta-potties.
Photo via Clearwater Police Department

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