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Archive for February, 2007

Monday, February 19th, 2007

Ruth Eckerd Hall - March 2007 Events


Ruth Eckerd Hall, the main attraction of the Richard B. Baumgardner Center for the Performing Arts, is located in Clearwater, FL (15 minutes west of Tampa).  It seats 2,180 for concerts, plays, comedians and special events and is one of the best acoustically designed venues in the Tampa Bay area.

Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 McMullen-Booth Rd., Clearwater, FL 33759

727-791-7400

www.rutheckerdhall.com

MARCH 2007 EVENTS (*subject to change*)

Patti LaBelle In Concert - Friday, ...

Saturday, February 17th, 2007

Suncoast Resort & Hotel - An Open-Minded Resort


The Suncoast Resort & Hotel, located in St. Petersburg (just 20 minutes west of Tampa), is the world's largest all gay resort and entertainment complex.  It is strictly for adults 21 and over and ID is required.

It features 120 room and suites, the Flamingo Restaurant, 5 bars, an all gay shopping mall, heated pool, 9 tennis courts, leather bar & shop, 2 white sand volleyball courts, a live theater, meeting ...

Monday, February 12th, 2007

Adventure Island Water Park


Whether you are seeking fast moving thrills or a relaxing afternoon in the sun, Adventure Island has 30 acres of waterslides, various water attractions, shops and beach and picnic areas to make everyone in the family happy.   Restaurants: Surfside Cafe, Mango Joe's Cafe, Gulf Scream Soft Serve
Shopping: The Island Surf ShopBeach and picnic areas

White-sand volleyball courts

Lockers showers and changing areas

Admission
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Adult - $34.95 plus tax
Children ...

Monday, February 12th, 2007

Tampa Bay History Center


Tampa Bay History Center (www.tampabayhistorycenter.org)

Hours:10:00 AM to 5:00 PM  Tuesday-Saturday
Free Admission but donations are gladly accepted

Exhibits explore Tampa Bay history, heritage and environment

225 S Franklin Street
Tampa  FL  33601
(813) 228-0097

Located next to the Tampa Convention Center

Friday, February 9th, 2007

Tampa's Great Shopping and Restaurants - WestShore Plaza


Just a mile south of International Plaza and Bay Street, you'll find another one of Tampa's wonderful malls: WestShore Plaza.

Located in the Westshore Business District, about one mile from Tampa International Airport and five miles from downtown Tampa, Westshore Plaza offers an affordable yet high-class shopping experience. There are 115 stores, a 14-theatre AMC movie complex and restaurants such as P.F. Changs, Maggiano's Little Italy, The Palm Restaurant and ...

Friday, February 9th, 2007

In the cellar: one of Tamp's little wine havens.


History and romance are what inspired Shawn and Mary Sarkisian to open their little wine shop in FishHawk Ranch’s Park Square.

“It’s all grapefruit” essentially, Shawn said, but the difference between wines made in the U.S. and those in France, Germany or Italy is the history of it. “You’re drinking the same wine Napoleon drank,” he said.

For this couple, that’s the romantic part.

The Sarkisians, who began collecting wine five years ago, ...

Thursday, February 8th, 2007

Tampa's Great Shopping and Restaurants - International Plaza and Bay Street


International Plaza and Bay Street is an upscale retail center, which borders Tampa International Airport, located in the Westshore Business District and is only 5 miles from downtown Tampa.

The mall features 200+ specialty shops and restaurants and is anchored by Nordstroms, Dillards, Neiman Marcus and Robb & Stucky Interiors.

Bay Street, which is connected to the mall, offers a "town" atmosphere with brick walks, indoor and outdoor eating, boutiques, retail sidewalk ...

Monday, February 5th, 2007

Tampa's Staten Island influence


Louis Gallo has always been an entrepreneur. He’s owned a jewelry store, a deli, a pizzeria, even a limousine service, but Chianti’s Restaurante is his first fine dining venture.

The name of the place comes from one of his favorites in Brooklyn, where great wine and entrée selections are served in abundance, he said.

After moving from Staten Island to Lithia last year to retire with his wife, Sandra, he decided he ...