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Thursday, February 22nd, 2007

Ruth Eckerd Hall - April 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

APRIL 2007 EVENTS (*subject to change*)

Chuck Mangione - Monday, April 2
Vince Gill ...

Thursday, February 22nd, 2007

Spring Training Arrives in Tampa Bay


Hear the crack of the bat! Listen to the cheering crowds! Smell the popcorn and hot dogs! Feel the warmth of the Florida sunshine on your skin! It must be that time of the year again . . . Major League Baseball Spring Training has come home to Florida!

Four teams call the Tampa Bay area their spring training home: New York Yankees, Philadelphia Phillies, Toronto Blue Jays, and of course, ...

Wednesday, February 21st, 2007

The Rack


We spend our nights out here. Not with the intent to get drunk, though there is an intent to drink and we all know that leads to drunkenness. But here, there is more. So much more. It is where a lot of my Tampa life has happened and un-happened. Men, dates, break ups and sob stories. And food. A lot of nights revolved around the menu. All made and told ...

Tuesday, February 20th, 2007

A Little Bit of Vegas in Tampa


The Seminole Hardrock Hotel & Casino - Tampa is the Tampa Bay area's only casino.  Operated by the Seminole Indian Tribe of Florida, the Seminole Hardrock offers the feel of Vegas only ten minutes east of downtown Tampa.

It features a 12-story hotel with 250 rooms, including 46 suites.  The rooms are spacious and give you that feeling of truly escaping the real world.

Some of the amenities include:

Huge casino open 24-hours ...

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 ...

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 ...