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The Downtown Tampa skyline is growing with high rise office buildings like the Sykes building, and luxurious condominiums like Skypoint. The streets below the skyline are where you will find the many great restaurants, shops and bars that Tampa has to offer. Most of Tampa nightlife, along with other areas of interest, is found outside the downtown area in places like Hyde Park and historic Ybor City. Also located in Downtown Tampa are the Tampa Convention Center and St Pete Times Forum, where everything from classy Tampa events to exciting games happen. The University of Tampa is located just across the waters of Curtis Hixon Park, where many large, popular annual events are held. The TECO Line Streetcar provides affordable transportation to Channelside, Ybor City and downtown. Channelside is another popular neighborhood where there are popular restaurants, clubs, bars, shopping and theaters all in the same development! Harbour Island and Davis Island border Downtown Tampa just South onto the Bay Waters and house everything from enormous homes to subtle apartments all while being surrounded by their own small community with locally owned businesses, restaurants and salons. Be sure to check out everything Tampa has to offer by checking out the Tampa City Guide, where recreation, events and even local jobs in Tampa can be found!
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5 Things You Need to Know About the Women's Conference of Florida 2017 at Marriott Waterside
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Free or Cheap Outdoor Family Fun for Kids and Families in Tampa Bay with iTREKKERS
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10 Things to Do This Weekend in Tampa Bay 10/13 - 10/15
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Tampa Restaurants Near Amalie Arena
Whether youâre catching a Lightning game or hot concert
Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth in Tampa by Celebrating National Dessert Day
Saturday, October 14th is the time for those of us in Tampa suffering from a sweet tooth to be cured, it's National Dessert Day! If you always say âyesâ to the dessert menu after a mealâthis...
Get Fired Up for the Inaugural Tampa Bay Wing Fling
The very first Tampa Bay Wing Fling is approaching fast - and I don't know about you, but my mouth is watering in anticipation! This massive celebration of all things wing takes place on Saturday,...
Where to Watch the Tampa Bay Bucs This NFL Season in Tampa
Bring out the football jerseys! Win or lose, we've got to cheer on our hometown team this NFL seasonâthe
The Best Ways to Taste German Culture and Celebrate Oktoberfest in Tampa 2017
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Get Your Freak On With These Scary Halloween Events Throughout Tampa
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Best Haunted Houses in Tampa | Halloween Scare Attractions
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Top 10 Things to Do This Weekend in Tampa Bay 9/29 - 10/1
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NFL, Trump S.O.B. Story an Op-Ed by Dave Wirth
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Where to Find Grocery Stores Near Hotels in Tampa
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10 of my Pun-niest Halloween Costume Ideas
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5th Annual Nightmare on Franklin Street Series Returns to Tampa Theatre for a Month of Halloween Scares
Want to get spooked, Tampa? Halloween is coming up and the 5th annual âA Nightmare on Franklin Streetâ series is
Tampa's 7th Annual Pig Jig Fundraiser is Back!
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Top 10 Things to Do This Weekend in Tampa Bay 9/22 -9/24
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Startups Tossed Ideas in Tampa’s Biggest Pitch Competition
Tampa Bay WaVE held a three-hour pitching contest on Tuesday this w
Kick Off Fall in Tampa at the Fall Festival in Hyde Park Village
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The Inaugural Tampa Bay Wing Fling is Calling You Out!
Calling all grill masters and wing slingers, Tampa's inaugural Tampa Bay Wing Fling is coming up
In Tampa and Have Post Hurricane Irma Questions, We Have Answers!
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The Scoop on Storm Debris Pick Up in Tampa - Things to Know
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TAMPA: Free Family Fun Day on the Bay for Hurricane Irma Relief on Sunday, September 17
Families throughout Tampa Bay have spent the past week hunkering down in their homes, m
Find Restaurants In Tampa Open After the Storm
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Post-Irma Family Entertainment Options | What's Open in Tampa Bay
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Events in Downtown Tampa
Tampa Pig Jig 2017
at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park
The Tampa Pig Jig is an annual fundraiser event hosted on downtown Tampa’s beautiful waterfront featuring live music, great food, a BBQ competition, drinks and games.
Tampa Bay Wing Fling
at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park
The Inaugural Tampa Bay Wing Fling! Tampa's biggest Wing Festival & Competition!
Haunted Hotel IV - Aloft Tampa Downtown
at Aloft Tampa Downtown Hotel
A spell has been cast over Tampa. The witching hour strikes and all the creatures of the night descend upon the two towns, for this is a night of spectral celebration!
The 13 Ugly Men presents The Halloween Party
at Circulo Cubano de Tampa
The Legendary 13 Ugly Men Present the 20th Annual Halloween Party at the Historic Cuban Club in Ybor City with proceeds benefiting Redefining Refuge.
River of Frights
at Pirate Water Taxi
Stay close to your fearless captain on this journey to uncover the dark secrets hidden amongst the waterways of Tampa. Travel along the shadow haunted passes filled with the sites and sounds of the betrayed and undead.
Vault of Souls 2017
at The Vault
Four of the longest residents have reached out from beyond to ask for your help. You will be part of a small group who will release one of these tortured souls from the confines below.
Creative Loafing's Slider Showdown
at The Vault
Don't sweat the small stuff–eat it! Small burgers, that is.
NOPE of Hillsborough Candle Light Vigil
at Hillsborough High School
NOPE of Hillsborough hosts its Annual Candle Light Vigil October 19, 2017 at 6 pm at Hillsborough High School. This event helps raise the awareness of addiction and honors those who have lost their lives or loved ones to overdose death.
Haunted History Bike Tour
at Bizou Brasserie
This four hour bicycle tour led by local historians and storytellers will surely have your skin crawling, as you sip craft beer and cocktails in some of Tampa's most haunted venues.
A Nightmare on Franklin Street
at Tampa Theatre
Tampa Theatre is as excited as Norman Bates at check-in time to announce the return of A Nightmare on Franklin Street for a freakish fifth year!
Streetcar Fest 2017 - 15th Anniversary!
at The TECO Line Streetcar System
Come out and celebrate 15th Anniversary of The TECO Line Streetcar System at Streetcar Fest 2017 Presented by Centro Ybor! Enjoy FREE streetcar rides from 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 a.m.!
Free consultation: Interview prep, resumes, career coaching; taxes, financial coaching
at Staywell Center
Join us Sat Oct21 at 8328 N Florida Av, Tampa (Staywell Ctr) -FREE consultation. Help preparing for interviews, update resume, career coaching, sales coaching: Only 1 chance to get your dream job! Also taxes, accounting & financial coaching help.
Tampa Bay Wing Fling
at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park
The Inaugural Tampa Bay Wing Fling! Tampa's biggest Wing Festival & Competition!
Oktoberfest 2017 - Six Ten Brewery
at Six Ten Brewing
It's that time of year again! Join us under the tent on Saturday, October 21st as we celebrate Oktoberfest with a family friendly festival.
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