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Arts & Entertainment

Busch Gardens Mardi Gras, Legoland’s new water ride, among this month’s top Florida theme park announcements

Plus the TRON coaster gets an opening date.

by Chelsea Zukowski January 11, 2023May 9, 2025

Plus the TRON coaster gets an opening date.

Music

‘I now walk the trail that he blazed’: Grammy-nominated songwriter Mary Gauthier plays Pasco’s Gram Parsons Derry Down

Her partner, Jaimee Harris, is opening the show and playing guitar alongside Mary on Thursday and again on Friday in Sarasota.

by Ray Roa January 4, 2023March 17, 2025

Arts & Entertainment

Peppa Pig Theme Park officially opens today in Winter Haven

The five-acre park will have six rides based on the popular kid TV show’s characters, six play areas, slides, pop jets and more.

by Sofía García Vargas February 24, 2022June 6, 2025

Arts & Entertainment

Legoland Florida: Let the block party begin

The new theme park’s grand opening has us wondering if it’s hip to be square.

by Julie Garisto October 15, 2011April 23, 2025