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The best ways to see Christmas lights in Tampa Bay this holiday season

The holidays are upon us, which means it won't be cold, but there will be millions of twinkly lights, and Tampa Bay…

By Min Craig, Colin Wolf

 Christmas Town at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
    10165 McKinley Dr., Tampa
    Nov. 11-Jan. 7
    Busch Gardens’ annual Christmas Town celebration is back, and features expansive holiday light shows, fireworks, train rides, up-close animal encounters, seasonal food options and a chance to meet Santa in his workshop, as well as a photo-op with Rudolph the Rednosed Reindeer. Entry is included with park admission.
  Photo via Busch Gardens/Website
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20 bucket list activities to do in Tampa Bay this summer

From new thrill rides, to berry season, and spring hopping, Tampa Bay is full of cool summer activities. Here are a few…

By Max Steele

Float down the Weeki Wachee river
6131 Commercial Way, Spring Hill. 352-610-5660
    Featuring a cool natural spring, five waterslides, dancing mermaids and more, Weeki Wachee is a full day adventure. Weeki offers a variety of fresh water activities and rentals, so make sure to check out its website before planning your visit.
    Photo via Weeki Wachee Springs State Park/Facebook
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34 kid-friendly activities to do within driving distance of Tampa Bay

What follows is a list of kid-friendly activities that’ll help you not only entertain junior, but yourself, too. We’ve arranged them by…

By CL Staff

Snorkel Ichetucknee Springs State Park
    171 miles from Tampa International Airport
    12087 SW US-Hwy 27, Fort White. Open 8 a.m.-sunset.
    Daydream while floating over deep-cyan ripples of Ichetucknee’s spring-fed flows.  Eventually, make your way to the Blue Hole, where 67 million gallons of water flow each day from seemingly endless dark blue depths. This relaxing river float holds glass-like waters and endless family photo backdrops. Admission runs $6 per vehicle.
    Photo via Pengd0t, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons
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Everything we saw at the 2021 Florida Strawberry Festival in Plant City

The 2021 edition of Plant City’s beloved Florida Strawberry Festival wrapped up on 11 days of fun and food over the weekend.…

By CL Staff

Everything we saw at the 2021 Florida Strawberry Festival in Plant City
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21 bucket list activities to do in Tampa Bay before summer is over

From alligator spotting to road tripping to spring hopping, Tampa Bay is full of summer activities. Here are a few things to…

By CL Staff

Go for a swim in a 7-acre pool
    31885 Overpass Rd., Wesley Chapel, (813) 527-0775 
    Epperson Lagoon is a seven-acre man-made lagoon in Wesley Chapel. Equipped with an obstacle course, swim-up bar, beach area, big screen TV viewing and clear water, Epperson Lagoon is one of a kind. An adult day pass starts at $24.99 with kayak and paddleboard rentals starting at $10.
     Photos via Epperson Lagoon Facebook
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20 Tampa Bay roadside attractions everyone should visit at least once

You know it, we know it: Florida is weird. Anyone wanting to embrace the state's long history of roadside attractions and oddities…

By CL Staff

 Monkey Island 
    10985 W. Xanadu Path, Homosassa, (352) 628-2474 
    Spider monkeys inhabit their own little island on this chunk of land in the Homosassa River. Guests can dine nearby the mini island and watch the monkeys swing around their platforms, ropes and replica lighthouse. But the best place way to see this spot, is from the deck of the Florida Cracker Monkey Bar, which has a deck with a bird's eye view of the island.  
     Photos via Florida Cracker Monkey Bar/Facebook
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Everything we saw at Tampa's Nude Nite 2020 kickoff

Nude Nite 2020 kicked off in Tampa's Terrace Park neighborhood on Thursday night. Of course, plenty of tastefully decorated bare butts were…

By CL Staff

Everything we saw at Tampa's Nude Nite 2020 kickoff
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Everyone we saw at St. Petersburg's Localtopia

The annual Localtopia event is Keep St. Petersburg Local's celebration of all things Sunshine City. Now in its seventh year, the street…

By CL Staff

Everyone we saw at St. Petersburg's Localtopia
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The most festive things to do in Tampa Bay this holiday season

Feeling moderately chilly, arguing with your relatives, and sipping on hot cocoa aren't the only festivities going down in Tampa Bay this…

By CL Staff

Winter Wonderland Clearwater
    200 N Fort Harrison Ave. Clearwater, FL
    December 2 – 22
    Since 1993, Clearwater community volunteers have put together a Winter Wonderland that has become pretty popular. Admission is free except for some rides and refreshments, other than that guests can enjoy activities such as, a hot chocolate shop, a petting zoo, a Bouncy House, a Giant Slide and the Holiday Express Train.
    Photo via Winter Wonderland Clearwater/Facebook
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Everyone we saw at the 2019 Viva Tampa Bay Hispanic Heritage Festival

Thousands converged Sunday afternoon in downtown Tampa’s Perry Harvey Sr. Park for the Viva Tampa Bay Hispanic Heritage Festival.10/06/2019 Photos by Marlo Miller https://www.cltampa.com/contact-us/contact/21021977/marlo-miller

By CL Staff

Viva Tampa Bay
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The Tampa Bay destinations you need to visit to call yourself a local

You might think you’ve seen everything your home turf has to offer, but we’re willing to bet you haven’t visited all of…

By CL Staff

Sanwa Farmer’s Market
    All of our favorite backyard grillers (Hi Anson!) get their shit at Sanwa — and, no names, but a lot of local restaurants do too. Tired of getting food from Publix that sits in the fridge and then goes bad before you can cook it? You’re welcome.
    2621 E. Hillsborough Ave., Tampa. 813-234-8428 
    Photo via Sanwa Farmer’s Market/Facebook
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The best things to do this week in Tampa Bay April 3-9

Looking for something to do this week in Tampa Bay? We got you. Here are all the best art, food, and music…

By CL Staff

Tampa Bay Bacon Festival Bacon is the star of this food truck rally at Gaither High School in Tampa. Bring $3 cash for parking to help the band raise money for new instruments.Sat., Apr. 6, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
    Photo via the Facebook event page
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The best things to do this week in Tampa Bay (Mar. 27-Apr. 2)

The big events in Tampa are Tampa Pride and the Cuban Sandwich festival. Over in St. Pete, it's all about the glass…

By CL Staff

Tampa Pride ParadeAlong 7th Ave. in YborSat., Mar. 30, 12-3 p.m.
    Photo via the Facebook event page
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The best things to do this St. Patrick's Day weekend in Tampa Bay (Mar. 13-19)

We have something fun for you to do every day this week. Except for Monday, March 18th. Absolutely nothing is happening on…

By CL Staff

Peggy O's St. Patrick's Day weekend in Palm HarborThe party lasts all weekend at Peggy O’s with live music, Irish food and drink. Featuring the usual bands — Jeriko Turnpike, The Black Honkeys, Stormbringer, and a few Irish bands. Sunday morning, the music starts with Celtic Conundrum, playing from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.Fri.-Sun., Mar. 15-17
    Photo via Celtic Conundrum’s Facebook event page
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The best things to do this week in Tampa Bay (Mar. 6-12)

Tampa Bay Beer Week is winding up, the Grand Prix is coming to St. Pete, and Gasparilla Music Fest will be rocking…

By CL Staff

Join the Grand Prix weekend party at Courigan’s Irish PubIt’s the only restaurant/bar on the track.Fri.-Sun., Mar. 8-10
    Photo via the Facebook event page
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Tampa Bay events and things to do Feb. 20-26

Here's our list of the Tampa Bay events and things to do February 20-26. Spring training is here! Go watch some baseball,…

By CL Staff

Watch the New York Yankees take on the Toronto Blue Jays in the 2019 spring training opener at George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa.Sat. Feb. 23, 1:05 p.m.
    Photo via U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michelle Kapica [Public domain]
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Photos of Carol Burnett cracking jokes at Clearwater's Ruth Eckerd Hall

Carol Burnett's 85 years on Earth have been well-lived, and she brought all of the funny she's picked up to Ruth Eckerd…

By CL Staff

Carol Burnett @ Ruth Eckerd Hall
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Events in Tampa Bay Feb. 6-13

If you're looking for things to do in Tampa Bay, February is here — and that means warmer temps! Check out our…

By CL Staff

Hamilton comes to Tampa — get a $10 ticket
    Opens Feb. 12
    Photo via Joan Marcus
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Things to do other than the Super Bowl in Tampa Bay Jan. 30-Feb.6

Game Day? Nah. You'd rather be out in the world, soaking up all the things to do that don't involve stuffing your…

By CL Staff

Thursday night trivia at Mastry’s Brewing on St. Pete Beach
    Thurs., Jan. 31: 7 p.m.
    Photo via Mastry’s Brewing Co.
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Best Tampa Bay events and things to do, January 16-23

Behold, the best things to do in Tampa Bay, from January 16-23. This week, our kick-ass list is  jam-packed with live music…

By CL Staff

Ride a horse in the freaking bay
    Multiple days and times available
    Photo via Pixabay
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Things to do in Tampa Bay January 9-16

Looking for things to do in Tampa Bay January 9-16? Here's our list of all the beer, breakfast, music, art, festival, fun-filled…

By CL Staff

Glow — hand-painted E.G. Barnhill postcards at the MFA in St. Petersburg
    Opens Jan. 12
    Credit: E.G. Barnhill, (American, 1894—1987), Moonlight Pier, c. 1935, hand-painted gelatin silver print, Collection of Michael Turbeville
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Things to do in Tampa Bay January 2-9

Your weekly rundown of things to do in Tampa Bay, from Jan. 2-9.

By CL Staff

Giant Pong at Rec Dec in St. Pete
    Jan. 5: 12 p.m.
    Photo via Facebook
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What to do the week after Christmas in Tampa Bay (Dec. 26-Jan. 2)

With the presents unwrapped and the fam headed home, take some time this week to remember why we love Tampa Bay —…

By CL Staff

A Black Tie Affair at St. Petersburg’s Hawthorne Bottle Shoppe
    Dec. 31: 5 p.m.-midnight
    Photo via Scott Harrell
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Pre-Christmas events in Tampa Bay, Dec. 19-25

Behold, a list of pre-Christmas events in Tampa Bay! We're in the final run-up to Christmas and while there's plenty of holiday-themed…

By CL Staff

Winter Solstice at First Unity in St. Petersburg
    Dec. 21: 7 p.m.
    Photo via Mike Peel, via Wikimedia Commons/CC4.0
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All the things to do in Tampa Bay, Dec. 12-19

Do all the things! Here's our weekly roundup of all the things to do in Tampa Bay. Click on the event name…

By CL Staff

Christmas carriage rides in Brooksville — and meet Santa and his reindeer
    Dec. 12-13: 6-8:30 p.m. 
    Photo via pixabay
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Tampa Bay's weekly what-to-do, Dec. 5-12

Here's your photographic guide to what's happening in Tampa Bay. Click on the event name to get more info.

By CL Staff

Tillamook Road Trip
    Dec. 7: 1-7 p.m.
    Photo via Tillamook
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All the things to do in December in Tampa Bay

It's the home stretch for 2018, and here's the year's last gasp of fun — all the events in Tampa Bay you…

By CL Staff

Hallucination Before Christmas 2018 @ The Castle
    Dec. 15 
    Photo via Drunk Camera Guy
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Best things to do in Tampa Bay the week of Nov. 28-Dec. 5

Whatcha doing this weekend? Here's a list of some of the best things to do in Tampa Bay between now and Dec.…

By CL Staff

Brunched 2018
    Dec. 1: Noon-3 p.m. 
    Photo via Nick Cardello Photography
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What to do in Tampa Bay over the Thanksgiving weekend

Tampa Bay events over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend don't have to be all about turkey. Take a look at these events —…

By CL Staff

Chris Walker plays The Landing at Jannus
    Nov. 21
    Press Photo
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Tampa Bay events and parties Nov. 14-21

Check out these Tampa Bay events, parties, live music, art exhibits, food events, festivals and other things to do this week. Want…

By CL Staff

Support the Girls at Eckerd College
    Nov. 16: 7 p.m. 
    Photo via Eckerd College
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