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3 Exciting Tampa Events To Take Your From-Out-of-Town Friends

Ever so often your out-of-town friends would come knocking at your door to visit you and your beloved Tampa. Where do you want to take them? If it’s the usual sites, they may get bored eventually and decide that Tampa is not worth their time. That’s why you need to find exciting Tampa events where to take them. Lucky for you, there are several events happening this month that would surely be a fun bonding time for you and your friends. Renaissance Festival Journey back in time at the annual Bay Area Renaissance Festival happening this coming weekend from 10AM to 6PM. If you’re a fan of the 16th century culture, lifestyle, and tradition, then this is the best place for you to be. There are more than 100 merchants that will contribute to the charming atmosphere of this 16th century village. There are live armored jousting events, 12 stages of entertainment, seven theme weekends, and food for the whole family. There are loads of booths and kiosks that will make your head re…

What’s Unique About Tampa Nightlife?

You may be wondering why choose a Tampa nightlife instead of shaking your body to the Latin tunes by the shores of Miami’s beaches? The answer is that Tampa has some of the most unique bars and pubs, as well as a and thumping nightlife that would make you feel as alive as you have ever been. After 5PM, what you can be sure of is that Tampa is blasting music from left to right. You can choose from the many different options that Tampa bars offer to you—from pop to jazz to rock to Latin. Name it and Tampa bars and pubs have it. But much more than that, Tampa’s bars will attract you with sumptuous and great-tasting dishes inspired by cuisines from all around the world, including Cuban cuisine. In Tampa, you won’t have to look too far when it comes to the kind of party you have in mind. There are upscale bars for those of you who have money to burn. There are Irish pubs and dancing clubs for those who want a wee bit more of merriment. And for those who want a little quiet a…

Top Five Tampa Shopping Spots

Tampa is known for its beautiful beaches, as well as the shores that line Gulf Coast. It’s a most amazing feeling lounging by the shore with a picnic basket full of your favorite treats. But Tampa should now only be known for its beaches (and its sports teams). There’s a lot about Tampa you don’t know yet, especially when it comes to Tampa shopping. Most people who visit Florida would head to Miami first for the latest dibs in fashion. Tampa should not be a far second because there are loads of shopping areas here that could be a mecca for shopping enthusiasts like us. International Plaza and Bay Street This is the pride of west coast shopping, featuring high-end retailers, restaurants, and bars. If you want to shop in style, you should definitely head over to the International Plaza and Bay Street. It has gorgeous interior and is a usual destination for people who want to pick stylish pieces. WestShore Plaza If you’re in Tampa for only a few hours, better hea…

Tips For Bringing Your Furry Friends To Tampa Restaurants

Bringing your furry friends to Tampa restaurants to dine with you and your friends should not be too difficult at all. Maybe it isn’t as easy as dressing up, driving to the place, and sitting and dining with your friends with no regards to a four-legged creature beside you. However, if you’re one of those pet parents who cannot leave the house without their beloved pet, then this article is for you. Bring a pet to the restaurant with you is much like bringing a kid. You have to be prepared for all eventualities—your pet getting bored, your pet going hungry, your pet wanting a walk, etc. Also, you have to accept the fact that not all people are like you. Meaning, they may not be as comfortable as you with a dog beside them, so they may say mean things that would not go well with you. Don’t resort to anger but instead, try to understand that not everyone can be as loving as you. Do your research Which Tampa restaurants accept pets inside the dining hall? Which of these…

4 Things To Bring With You When Attending Tampa Events

Isn’t it always fun to attend Tampa events with your friends and family? It is an absolutely delightful experience to be with your loved ones and have fun at the same time, right? However, what’s not fun is you forgetting you should bring the essentials with you when attending events like concerns, festivals, flea markets, etc. Find out here what these four essentials are and make sure you put them in your bag. Water Weather in Tampa can be humid at times, so it’s important to bring a water bottle with you to stay hydrated. If you don’t want to pay a couple of dollars just for a bottle of water being sold in a booth at the event, bring your own bottle with you. Prices of food and drinks are always much higher when they are being sold in events like a concert or an exhibition. Bring your own water with you and stay hydrated, so you don’t suddenly collapse because of the crowd or the weather. Change of clothing You never know what will happen. You might perspire …

What You Need To Do Before Bringing Your Kids To Tampa Events

You don’t have to be scared about the idea of bringing your kids to Tampa events. You should be able to enjoy attending community events with your kids, and your kids should be aware of the events happening in the community because this is the same community where they will grow up in. It is important for the well-being of the children to see that they are part of their parents’ everyday lives. Besides, don’t you want to spend some time with the kids, even if it means toting practically the whole house around because of all the things they need when they go out? Research Do your diligent research. That means researching and asking over and over if kids are allowed in the event, or if the event is kid-friendly. You have to make sure that there is a “point” in taking the kids to a particular event. If it’s too violent, you cannot take the kids, of course. If it’s a musical event, you have to ask yourself first if they will appreciate it? Find events that your kids will enjo…