Tampa Events Calendar - September

Summer break for the kids may be over but there's still lots of great activities to enjoy throughout Tampa Bay.

9/2  Rock the Park (Tampa Museum) 6:30 - 9pm

Visit Lowry Park Zoo for only $5!

9/4-6  Florida's Largest Home Show (Convention Center)
9/4  USF vs. Stony Brook (Raymond James Stadium)
9/4  Ybor City Saturday Market (Centennial Park) 9am - 3pm
9/9-12  Disney On Ice (St. Pete Times Forum) 
9/10-12  Tampa Boat Show (Convention Center)
9/11  Ybor City Saturday Market (Centennial Park) 9am - 3pm
9/11  Festival del Sabor (Centennial Park) 10am - 7pm
9/11  Red Bull Art of Motion (Centro Ybor) 
9/11 Old School Community Reunion Cookout (Rowlett Park) 12 - 7pm
9/12 $5  Lowry Park Zoo Day (Lowry Park Zoo)
9/12  Bucs vs. Cleveland (Stadium) 1pm
9/16  Tom Petty & ZZ Top (St. Pete Times Forum) 7:30pm
9/16  Rowdies at Steinbrenner Field 7:30pm
9/17  Art After Dark (Tampa Museum of Art) 8pm - 11pm
9/18-19  Diego Weekend Characters at the Zoo (Lowry Park Zoo) 11:30am - 1pm
9/18  Ybor City Saturday Market (Centennial Park) 9am - 3pm
9/19  Fallen Heroes Walk (Al Lopez Park) 8am - 1pm
9/24  Zoo Boo (Lowry Park Zoo)
9/24  Rowdies at Steinbrenner Field 7:30pm
9/25  Children's Museum Opening
9/25  USF vs. W. Kentucky (Raymond James Stadium)
9/25  Ybor City Saturday Market (Centennial Park) 9am - 3pm
9/25  Zoo Run (Lowry Park Zoo) 7am - 10am
9/26  Bucs vs. Pittsburg (Stadium) 1pm
9/29  Hyde Park Jazz (Hyde Park)

Tampa Events Calendar - August

There's lots of things going on in Tampa this month from Bucaneers football to American Idol Live.  Check out what's going on.

8/1 Bucs Training Camp (One Buc Place) 2:30 - 5pm
8/1  Nickelodeon presents Storytime Live (PAC/Straz)
8/2  Bucs Training Camp (One Buc Place) 10:20 - 12:30pm
8/4  American Idol Live Tour (St. Pete Times Forum) 6pm
8/4  Bucs Training Camp (One Buc Place) 10:20 - 12:30pm
8/5  Bucs Training Camp (One Buc Place) 2:30 - 4:35pm
8/5  Rock the Park (Tampa Museum) 6:30 - 9pm
8/6  Bucs Training Camp (One Buc Place) 10:20 - 12:30pm
8/7  Bucs Training Camp (Raymond James Stadium) 7-9pm
8/7  Ybor City Saturday Market (Ybor City) 9am - 3pm
8/7  WAZOO Celebration (Lowry Park) 5pm - 11pm
8/13-15 CATS (PAC/Straz)
8/14 Community Survival Day Back to School Giveaway (Al Barnes Park) 8am - 1pm
8/14 Ybor City Saturday Market (Ybor City) 9am - 3pm
8/14 USF Fan Fest (Raymond James Stadium) 
8/18 Shriners Imperial Council Parade (Ybor City)
8/20 Art After Dark (Tampa Museum of Art) 8pm - 11pm
8/21 Ybor City Saturday Market (Ybor City) 9am - 3pm
8/21 Bucs vs. Kansas City (Raymond James Stadium) 7:30
8/21-22 Back to School Show (Convention Center)
8/25 Hyde Park Jazz (Hyde Park)
8/25 Rowdies at Steinbrenner Field 7:30pm
8/27 Summer Safari Night (Lowry Park Zoo) 5pm - 8:30pm
8/28 Ybor City Saturday Market (Ybor City) 9am - 3pm
8/28 Bucs vs. Jacksonville (Raymond James Stadium) 7:30pm
8/28 Last Damn Show (St. Pete Times Forum) 6 - 11pm
8/29 Rowdies at Steinbrenner Stadium 4pm

Tampa Events Calendar - July

Get out and do something!
Check out some of these great events happening around Tampa Bay.

7/16  Art After Dark (Tampa Museum of Art) 8pm - 11pm
7/18  $5 Lowry Park Day Zoo (Lowry Park Zoo)
7/24  Tampa Bay Storm vs. Alabama (St. Pete Times Forum)
7/24  Youth Walking with Charity (MacFarlane Park)
7/28  Hyde Park Jazz (Hyde Park)
7/30  Summer Safar Night (Lowry Park Zoo) 5pm - 8:30pm
7/31  Tampa Bay Storm vs. Orlando (St. Pete Times Forum)

The GOP Convention Comes to Tampa - Why Do You Care?

Why should you care that the Republican National Committee has decided to bring their convention to Tampa?  Jobs and money!!!
The convention will bring approximately 40,000 visitors to the Tampa Bay area and potentially provide an economic impact of nearly $170 million.  The best part is that none of the funding for this will come from local funds. 
The Tampa Bay Business Journal give a little more insight on the Convention details in this article Finally! GOP Conventions Comes to Tampa.

TN Flood Donation Drive

Donation Drive

for the 

Residents of Middle Tennessee

May 7 - May 24

Bring you donations to any Prudential Tropical Realty office

(See below for items needed)

Nashville, TN and the surrounding area was hit by a 500 year flood which not only completely flooded Downtown but also devastated neighborhoods throughout the area.

Most of the homeowners did not have flood insurance and have lost everything!

The waters are just now receding and the clean up efforts are now underway.

Please help me reach out to the people of Middle Tennessee!

   They are in need of the following items:

Diapers

Baby Formula

Cleaning Supplies

Contractors Trash Bags (Heavy Duty)
Work Gloves

Rubber Gloves

Wet Vacs

Brooms

Mops

Dehumidifiers

Non-perishable Food Items (soup, crackers, pasta)

Bottled Water

Toilet Paper

Toothbrushes

Shampoo

Gently Used Clothing (please separate by gender and age)

With the hurricanes we deal with on a yearly basis, we of all people should understand the devastation caused by natural disasters.  

It could be us asking for help next time.

EcoFest - Saturday April 24th

Are you looking for something to do this weekend?  Join Learning Gate Community School in Lutz for EcoFest 2010.
There will be live music, workshops, demonstrations, informational booths, green living products and services. Some local artists, green businesses, environmental organizations, alternative health practitioners, renewable energy specialists, organic farms and gardens with produce. All vendors must supply their own tables, chairs and tents.
The event will be open to the public from 9:00 A.M. until 3:00 P.M.  Admission to the event is free.  For directions and more information please visit www.LearningGate.org.

Lots of fun heading to Tampa Bay

Tampa is always full of activities but this year has a bit more in store for us. With Super Bowl, Gasparilla, the State Fair and the Strawberry Festival coming there's no shortage of activities.

Super Bowl XLIII - February 1st
Most everyone is excited and anxious about this year's Super Bowl which is being held at our very own Raymond James Stadium. The Super Bowl may not be until Feb. 1st but the festivities officially kick off on January 24th with the NFL Experience. The NFL Experience run the 24-25th and 29-31st and only costs $18.50 (adults) and $12.50 (12 and under). On January 29th, the festivities move to Channelside for the blu Kick Off Event. Then on Saturday, January 31st make your way down to Progress Energy Park in St. Pete for the Third Annual DirectTV Celebrity Beach Bowl.


Gasparilla - February 7th 10am-11pm
Don't miss the invasion as pirates take over Tampa Bay. The pirates will sail into the bay at 11:30am. This is a site not to be missed with the invasion to follow (parade) and lots of celebrating afterward.

Florida State Fair - February 5-16th
With the fair following Super Bowl, the 105th Florida State Fair will carry the theme this year of Touchdown, Tampa Bay. Along with all the typical fair food and midway rides there will also be a Super Bowl themed show, Blitz, A Tribute to Halftime Shows, Live Shark Encounter show, Florida Ranch Rodeo and other new shows. You can purchase discount advance tickets at Sweetbay until February 4th for only $8 (Adults 12+) and $4 (Children 6-11).

Florida Strawberry Festival - February 26th-March 8th
Whether you're heading down to cheer on your favorite for the Strawberry Festival Queen, eat a little shortcake, watch some entertainment or just brave a few rides, the Strawberry Festival has a little something for everyone. This year's big headliner is country artist, Taylor Swift. But, the biggest decision to make is whether you like your strawberries with shortcake, sweet biscuit (my favorite) or just dipped in chocolate.