HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – The popular natural spring swimming area at Lithia Springs Conservation Park will reopen to the public on Monday, May 3. The swimming area has been closed for more than a year because of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. The reopening comes with…
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Two Manatees From Florida’s ZooTampa Transferred To Columbus Zoo And Aquarium In Ohio
As manatees continue to face an unprecedented year marked by an unusual mortality event, record watercraft injuries, severe weather and red tide, two young manatees were transferred to the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium in Ohio to continue their rehabilitation. They arrived safely during the early…
Read More Two Manatees From Florida’s ZooTampa Transferred To Columbus Zoo And Aquarium In OhioFinal Restaurant List And Celebrity Judges Announced For 15th Annual Taste Of South Tampa
TAMPA, FL – The South Tampa Chamber of Commerce is hosting their 15th Annual Taste of South Tampa on Sunday, May 2, presented by Older, Lundy, Alvarez & Koch. For the fourth year, the Tampa Garden Club will be transformed into an outdoor festival offering…
Read More Final Restaurant List And Celebrity Judges Announced For 15th Annual Taste Of South Tampa‘Puttin’ For Pepin’ Helicopter To Drop 1,000 Golf Balls To Benefits Students
TAMPA, Fla. – Imagine this: A helicopter loaded with golf balls, lets them lose on the golf course. This takes fundraising to new heights, all to benefit local students. This event is all about giving students with disabilities a better education and specialized schooling. Covid has been…
Read More ‘Puttin’ For Pepin’ Helicopter To Drop 1,000 Golf Balls To Benefits StudentsFlorida Aquarium Announces Party For The Planet With 50 Days Of Conservation
TAMPA, FL. As the world celebrates Earth Day, The Florida Aquarium is joining fellow Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) accredited facilities in launching Party for the Planet with 50 Days of Conservation. The 50 days will include environmental stewardship activities along with educational and…
Read More Florida Aquarium Announces Party For The Planet With 50 Days Of ConservationPowerstories’ Voices of Youth Theatre Festival Accepting Submissions From Young People, Ages 8 to 18
TAMPA, Fla. – Following hot on the heels of its powerful 15-night-long Voices of Truth Theatre Festival, Powerstories Theatre is launching the Voices of Youth Theatre Festival on July 16-August 1, 2021, in its film-enhanced theatre. With this youth-centric festival, Powerstories continues to honor its…
Read More Powerstories’ Voices of Youth Theatre Festival Accepting Submissions From Young People, Ages 8 to 18Florida Staycations: Lakeland Weekend Travel Guide
Lakeland is the perfect place to spend your sunny Saturday in, with a vibrant food scene and diverse cluster of unique small businesses. Nestled between Tampa and Orlando, this close-knit community of college twenty-somethings and easygoing retirees is skyrocketing in popularity each year, and it…
Read More Florida Staycations: Lakeland Weekend Travel GuideTrumparilla, MAGA Fest Kicks Off Friday With Roger Stone, Parade To Set Sail Saturday
TAMPA, Fla. – Tampa’s Gasparilla parade and festivities may be canceled this year, but that didn’t stop Cliff Gephart, Conservative Grounds founder, from forming Trumparilla, complete with a VIP party with Roger Stone and a boat parade Saturdaay. The weekend long MAGA Fest kicks off…
Read More Trumparilla, MAGA Fest Kicks Off Friday With Roger Stone, Parade To Set Sail SaturdayRenovations to Crest Lake Park Complete, Ribbon Cutting Ceremony April 26
CLEARWATER, Fla. – A new bright, and beautiful park now greets residents and visitors heading into downtown Clearwater. The $5.7 million makeover of Crest Lake Park makes it the city’s newest signature parks. The park, which was closed during the past year or so for…
Read More Renovations to Crest Lake Park Complete, Ribbon Cutting Ceremony April 26Pasco County Hosts 26th Annual Earth Day Celebration
SPRING HILL, FL – Bring the family for a day of environmental fun at Pasco County’s 26th annual Earth Day Celebration Presented by Covanta Pasco. “Join us on April 24, 2021, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Crews Lake Wilderness Park, located at 16739…
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