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Watch all the Rays Games at Gaspar’s Grotto | Free Shots, Specials

Aside from Tropicana Field, there are tons of places to watch the Rays games throughout the Tampa Bay area.  When it comes to the best, though, Gaspar’s Grotto in Ybor City definitely ranks amongst them. Why?  Well, how many places … Read More

Skintimate: A Fantasy Affair | Memorial Day Party at Club Skye

Things are about to get real steamy at Club Skye in Ybor City when Memorial Day weekend rolls around.  On Sunday, May 27, they’ll host Skintimate: A Fantasy Affair, an all-out adult themed party that’s sure to be one of … Read More

WaZoo 2012 Beer Festival at Lowry Park Zoo | 250 Beers, Food

When your beer festival is named one of USA Today’s “10 Great Beer Festivals” in the country, you’re probably doing something right.  This is the exact situation WaZoo 2012, Lowry Park Zoo’s 17th annual beer festival and fundraiser finds itself … Read More

Summer Events at Lowry Park Zoo | WaZoo, $5 Days, and More!

If we had to name some of Tampa’s favorite summer attractions, the Lowry Park Zoo would definitely be in the top ranks.  This 56-acre mecca for hundreds of wildlife species and fun rides has become a family staple for fun … Read More

Pink Flamingo Cafe on Davis Islands Closes its Doors for Good

Opened in 1997, The Pink Flamingo Cafe managed to become a regular cafe for Davis Islands residents and visitors alike at both its locations in the area throughout the years, but apparently not regular enough. According to TBO.com, the teenage-aged … Read More

Herd About Tampa Bay | Elephant Art Installation for the RNC

The Tampa Bay Host Committee for the 2012 Republican National Convention and the Outdoor Arts Foundation (OAF) are partnering to bring a one-of-a-kind art installation to Downtown Tampa entitled Herd About Tampa Tampa Bay. The outdoor and indoor installation will … Read More

Could a New Baseball Museum be Coming to Ybor City?

The Tampa Bay area is seeped in baseball history.  From all the way back in 1913 when the Cubs moved from New Orleans to Tampa for spring training to 1997 when we finally got its own Major League Baseball team, … Read More

Win FREE Tickets to Downtown Digital in the 813area Twitter Hunt!

St. Petersburg’s first all-day electronic music festival, Downtown Digital will be invading the court yard at Jannus Live in just over two weeks and we’ve got a FREE pair of tickets you can win. This time, though, we’re making it … Read More

Thursday Night Specials in Tampa

Bulls Club


North Tampa

Pick Your Poison
.50 Cent Pitchers
Nickel Beers
Starts @ 9pm
21+ to Drink, 18+ to Party

Chelsea Nightclub


Downtown Tampa

4pm-3am with Oral Fixation every 3rd Thursday (open mic)

Gaspar's Grotto


Ybor City

Ropa Vieja served over rice $8.95
$2 Shot & A Beer
4pm - 7pm
Domestic Drafts 2 for $4
$2 16oz PBR Can
$2 Anything on this Shelf
$3 Jager Bombs
$4 Patron Silver

Grille 54 Citrus Park


North Tampa

4 p.m. - Italian Night: 3 course Italian Dinner for $19.95 | Includes Appetizer, Entree, & Dessert.

10 p.m. - "Reverse Happy Hour", variety of $4/$5/$6 drink options.

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