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Tampa Guide to 4th of July Fireworks, Parades, Parties More

“You have to love a nation that celebrates its independence every July 4, not with a parade of guns, tanks, and soldiers who file by the White House in a show of strength and muscle, but with family...

Taste Tour of Entries in The Bloody Mary Festival, A Sneak Peek into Heaven

It's a tough job but somebody had to do it!  The task: Sampling Bloody Mary's set to compete this Sunday, June 25th from 11 - 3 pm at the 

Incredible Fourth of July Sea-Doo Sweepstakes at Seminole Hard Rock

Every Floridian secretly, in their heart of hearts, wants to own a boat or a watercraft. We picture ourselves on the water, surveying our Aquarian domain, cool sunglasses firmly perched on the bridge...

Best Hotels in Tampa St. Petersburg for a Staycation or Holistay

This Fourth of July, ditch the cookout and explore the Tampa-St. Petersburg area with a staycation or holistay! Tampa was recently voted the #5 staycation hotspot in the co

Fashion | Where To Find 2017 Summer Style in Tampa

Whether you're a tourist visiting the Tampa Bay area or a local.  It's a daunting task finding a place to gear up your wardrobe for Tampa's extended summer season. Tampa's summer weather...

Top 10 Things to Do This Weekend in Tampa Bay

As Friday rolls around we are looking for fun ways to spend our time off and cool things to do in Tampa Bay over what for many of us is a long

Tampa Bay Sporting Clays Offers Day of Fun In the Great Outdoors

Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy an entertaining day in a beautiful setting when they visit Tampa Bay Sporting Clays. It’s all-natural

Race to Fourth of July with Tampa Bay Downs Season Finale

Tampa Bay Downs will be celebrating the end of their season with their

Tampa Community Leaders Come Together at 1st Annual Millennial Impact Forum

While the event was slated as a "Millennial" event, the 900+ people who gathered at 

Try Your Luck at Tampa's Renovated TGT Poker & Racebook

Major League Baseball Loves Tampa Bay Area Players

Major League Baseball has done it again.  When they want good players… really good players… they invariably come to the Tampa Bay area. From Dwight Gooden to Gary Sheffield to Tino Martinez...

Rocket into Father's Day with NASA Rocket Engineers at MOSI

If your child is a fireworks fanatic and simply can't wait for Independence Day,

Tampa Bay WaVE and Dreamit Ventures host Urban Tech Meetup

Are you a tech savvy startup in the Tampa Bay area or interested in how you can participate in Tampa's redevelopment? Then join the

This Tampa Bay Firm Helps Find Meaningful, Flexible Work for Moms Returning to the Workforce

Working moms wanting to return to work after a break from employment face a different set of challenges than the average job seeker. They may be concerned about their years out of the office while caring...

TBone Hamilton's Big Easy Revue at Skipper's

Bassist Thomas ‘TBone’ Hamilton caught up with 813area.com and talked with us about Skipper's Smokehouse, Ne

Party Proudly at the Best Gay Bars in Tampa

Need a night with boys who like boys, girls who like girls, and boys dressed as girls? Tampa is a hot spot for some of the best gay bars offering fabulous happy hours and sexy bartenders! With June being...

Renting or Buying in Tampa, What's the Benefit for You?

How much are you currently paying in rent?  $1,000?  $1,500 a month?  If you are, then ask yourself, “Why am I throwing all of that money out the window when I could be building equity...

The 15 Best Water Parks in Florida

Spending the day at a water park is a fun way to beat the heat in the Sunshine State. Perfect for family outings or hanging with your friends, Florida's top water parks are full of fun activities...

Cool Things to Do for Father's Day in Tampa Bay

Father's Day is just around the corner, and chances are you're still looking for something fun to do with your dad.  Looking for a shared activity that will keep you b

25 Top Restaurants in Tampa Bay to Treat Dad this Father's Day

He’s not going to tell you what he really wants, but if we know dads, the answer is bourbon and to be left alone! But we aren't going to do that are we, no we want to celebrate dad and all he does...

Top 10 Things to Do This Weekend in Tampa Bay

If you can't decide if you need a hug, a double-shot of espresso, a couple shots of tequila or two weeks sleep after the long weekend don't be too concerned, remember, it's a short week.  And, it's...

Seminole Heights Consignment Shop Sells Funky, Eclectic Finds and Unique Farm Tables

Olive Branch, Mississippi. 1967, it’s where Melissa Clements was born and raised, learned to strip furniture and do things for herself. A foundation for what would become Clements dream to own...

The Out-of-This-World Exhibit and Military Deal at MOSI Summer 2017

MOSI in Tampa kicks off

The Top 10 Wine Bars in Tampa

As they say, a bottle of wine keeps the doctor away! Well, I am not a doctor and I’m pretty sure my mother told me that fact so I wouldn’t give it too much credibility but this doesn’t mean...

TGT Poker & Racebook is Back and has a Deal For You!

If you haven't heard, TGT Poker & Racebook​ is back and

Heartbeat International: Defraying the Cost of Saving a Life

The ability to save lives is monumental in itself, but taking on the responsibility of lifesaver to those who can’t afford the medical necessities for survival is simply heroic.