TAMPA, Fla. – ZooTampa just welcomed a baby southern white rhino to the family. The calf was born during the overnight hours of Sunday, June 6, 2021. The female calf and her mom, 20 -year-old Alake, an experienced mother, are doing well. The baby rhino…
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‘Boom By The Bay’ Is Back, City Of Tampa Announces 4th Of July Celebration
TAMPA, Fla. – The City of Tampa is celebrating Independence Day with a bang this year with the return of Boom by the Bay! Mayor Jane Castor first sparked the tradition of Boom by the Bay in 2019 to create a festive atmosphere where neighbors…
Read More ‘Boom By The Bay’ Is Back, City Of Tampa Announces 4th Of July CelebrationClearwater Celebrates America – At the Ballpark
CLEARWATER, Fla. – Clearwater Celebrates America returns with a bang on July 4, 2021, at BayCare Ballpark. The event kicks off at 7 p.m. and will conclude with a dazzling, music-choreographed fireworks show at 9:15 p.m. (subject to change). The annual fireworks display is temporarily…
Read More Clearwater Celebrates America – At the BallparkClearwater StoryWalk Program Encourages Outdoor Activity, Literacy for Children This Summer In Downtown Clearwater
CLEARWATER, Fla. – The city of Clearwater’s Community Redevelopment Agency, the Clearwater Library System, and Sustainability Division have launched Clearwater StoryWalk, a program that will place pages of children’s books in storefront windows and kiosks throughout downtown. The Clearwater StoryWalk program will launch in concert…
Read More Clearwater StoryWalk Program Encourages Outdoor Activity, Literacy for Children This Summer In Downtown ClearwaterCity of Treasure Island To Celebrate Independence Day With A Fireworks Show On The Beach
TREASURE ISLAND, Fla. – Celebrate America by watching the city of Treasure Island light up with spectacular fireworks on the beach. The celebration will be Sunday, July 4 (rain date July 5) starting at 9 p.m. Fireworks will be shot from the beach near Gulf…
Read More City of Treasure Island To Celebrate Independence Day With A Fireworks Show On The BeachBusch Gardens Howl-O-Scream Returns With More Nights Than Ever
TAMPA, Fla. – Fear returns to its most immersive form as guests are invited back inside iconic haunted houses, including two ALL-NEW horror-filled houses at Busch Gardens Howl-O-Scream, Tampa Bay’s BIGGEST haunt event. Park guests will find nowhere to hide as zombies, deranged clowns, werewolves…
Read More Busch Gardens Howl-O-Scream Returns With More Nights Than EverPasco County Celebrates World Oceans Day June 8
PASCO COUNTY, FL – Pasco County sits on the beautiful Gulf of Mexico, a rich resource for food, fun and commerce. Those who live, work and play in Pasco know the importance of our pristine waterways. On World Oceans Day, Keep Pasco Beautiful will host…
Read More Pasco County Celebrates World Oceans Day June 8St. Petersburg Museum of History To Offer Discounted Extended Summer Hours
ST. PETERSBURG, FL.- Summer nights are about to get a little less long and a lot more historic. The St. Petersburg Museum of History will stay open late on Friday and Saturdays, offering discounted admission in the evenings. The Museum of History will remain open…
Read More St. Petersburg Museum of History To Offer Discounted Extended Summer HoursSummer Camp Critter Fun
TAMPA, Fla.- Would your kiddos like to connect and be one with nature? This camp is a great option and will be so much fun! The Little Red Wagon Native Nursery is all about environmental immersion. Cool and native plants. Butterflies fluttering around. Bees pollinating…
Read More Summer Camp Critter FunPasco County’s First Splash Pad Open For Summer Fun
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – Kick off summer with a splash! Pasco County Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources (PRNR) is excited to announce the opening of Pasco’s first Water Cycle Splash Pad. The Splash Pad opened Thursday, May 27, with several Pasco County Government, business, and…
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