Historic grant money is on the line as Ybor City bookstore fights to open doors

The owners of Bookends have been anxiously awaiting for over a year for final permit approvals from the City of Tampa.

by Chelsea Zukowski November 13, 2024August 3, 2025

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Busch Gardens Tampa Bay’s popular ‘Christmas Town’ event returns this November

Christmas Town festivities are free with park admission.

by Colin Wolf October 29, 2024March 5, 2025

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Disney’s Animal Kingdom welcomes critically endangered baby Sumatran tiger

The mom and son duo will likely appear back at the Maharajah Jungle Trek in a “few months.”

by Chloe Greenberg October 18, 2024July 13, 2025

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Universal Orlando reveals opening date for Epic Universe with tickets available soon

Summer 2025 might just be … epic.

by Chelsea Zukowski October 17, 2024May 27, 2025

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Busch Gardens Tampa Bay needs help naming newborn southern white rhino

The poll is now open and will close on Sept. 28.

by Colin Wolf September 23, 2024March 19, 2025

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Busch Gardens Tampa Bay unveils plans for new kid-friendly Wild Oasis realm

Wild Oasis is expected to make its big debut in spring of 2025

by Colin Wolf September 17, 2024June 6, 2025

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New cruise line Oceania will depart from Port Tampa Bay

Owned by Norwegian Cruise Lines, Oceania will offer a variety of 7-20 night itineraries.

by Riley Benson August 30, 2024July 21, 2025

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Busch Gardens Tampa Bay will debut new family-friendly Halloween Harvest event next month

The all-new festival is included with regular park admission.

by Colin Wolf August 29, 2024March 9, 2025

Arts & Entertainment

Scorpion, the oldest roller coaster at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, will permanently close next month

Scorpion was the second coaster at Busch Gardens and made its big debut in May of 1980.

by Colin Wolf August 23, 2024August 5, 2025

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Busch Gardens Tampa Bay celebrates 25 years of Howl-O-Scream with all new haunted houses, scare zones and more

The park is celebrating the milestone with 10 new spooky haunted houses and scare zones.

by Colin Wolf August 14, 2024May 20, 2025

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Busch Gardens Tampa Bay says gorilla died after brief illness

Tinga was a relatively new gorilla at the Busch Gardens troop.

by Colin Wolf August 12, 2024July 1, 2025

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Busch Gardens Tampa will host a one-day-only Christmas and Halloween party this week

Scary and Merry will take place from 12-4 p.m. and is included with regular admission.

by Colin Wolf July 23, 2024August 2, 2025

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New family coaster Phoenix Rising opens at Busch Gardens Tampa

The new ride is the park’s 10th rollercoaster, and is the first Busch Gardens coaster to have on-board audio and lighting.

by Colin Wolf July 17, 2024May 21, 2025

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Everything we know about Disney World’s new Lightning Lane line-skipping passes

So long, Genie Plus.

by Chelsea Zukowski June 27, 2024November 30, 2024

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Tampa Bay kayaking tour ranked among Tripadvisor’s “Best of the Best Things To Do” in the country

In the “Trending Destinations” category, St. Petersburg ranked 2nd.

by Colin Wolf June 25, 2024July 27, 2025

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From ‘Kung Fu Panda’ village to Shrek’s Swamp: DreamWorks Land and more now open at Universal Orlando

Hair up if you’re ready for the Trollercoaster.

by Zoey Thomas June 18, 2024July 26, 2025

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Tampa Bay area shell collectors offer tips for smart collecting on local seashores

Affection for shells, community and education are at the heart.

by Chelsea Zukowski June 13, 2024July 4, 2025

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This summer, let the St. Pete Shell Club and ShellTok teach you about ethical shelling on Florida beaches

Expert beachcombers from Ten Thousand Islands to the Panhandle share tips for finding seashell treasures on the Gulf Coast.

by Chelsea Zukowski June 13, 2024July 18, 2025

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Everything we know about DreamWorks Land, opening next month at Universal Orlando

DreamWorks Land opens on June 14 at Universal Studios Florida.

by Chelsea Zukowski May 20, 2024July 19, 2025

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Tiana’s Bayou Adventure will debut at Disney World next month

Disney announces official opening date for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure ride coming this summer

by Chelsea Zukowski May 13, 2024April 13, 2025

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Historic grant money is on the line as Ybor City bookstore fights to open doors

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay’s popular ‘Christmas Town’ event returns this November

Disney’s Animal Kingdom welcomes critically endangered baby Sumatran tiger

Universal Orlando reveals opening date for Epic Universe with tickets available soon

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay needs help naming newborn southern white rhino

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay unveils plans for new kid-friendly Wild Oasis realm

New cruise line Oceania will depart from Port Tampa Bay

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay will debut new family-friendly Halloween Harvest event next month

Scorpion, the oldest roller coaster at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, will permanently close next month

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay celebrates 25 years of Howl-O-Scream with all new haunted houses, scare zones and more

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay says gorilla died after brief illness

Busch Gardens Tampa will host a one-day-only Christmas and Halloween party this week

New family coaster Phoenix Rising opens at Busch Gardens Tampa

Everything we know about Disney World’s new Lightning Lane line-skipping passes

Tampa Bay kayaking tour ranked among Tripadvisor’s “Best of the Best Things To Do” in the country

From ‘Kung Fu Panda’ village to Shrek’s Swamp: DreamWorks Land and more now open at Universal Orlando

Tampa Bay area shell collectors offer tips for smart collecting on local seashores

This summer, let the St. Pete Shell Club and ShellTok teach you about ethical shelling on Florida beaches

Everything we know about DreamWorks Land, opening next month at Universal Orlando

Tiana’s Bayou Adventure will debut at Disney World next month

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