Coolest Block in Tampa: Sexy Armature Works Food Hall

By Janet K. Keeler The word “sexy” comes to mind while bellied up to the bar at Fine & Dandy Cocktail Emporium. Maybe it’s the tasty rum cocktail called Rene’s Lament that’s fueling swanky thoughts, but the Heights Public Market at Armature Works in Tampa is beyond hip and cool. It’s sexy – the…

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The Role of Tampa’s MacDill Air Force Base During World War II

By Terry Tomalin After the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, the number of military installations in Florida increased tenfold. Even before statehood, the U.S. Army and U.S. Navy had of strong presence in this natural jumping-off point to the Caribbean and South America, but when World War II broke…

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Live Music Venues in Tampa

By Helen Anne Travis If cities were songs, Tampa would be a melody of castanets and conga drums, heavy metal guitars and call-and-response choruses sung by a gospel choir. Lyrics would be poppy and sunny (this is Florida after all), and the ballad would include at least one drop that brings…

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Give it a whirl: SALSA DANCING in Tampa's Ybor City

By Saundra Amrhein It’s about an hour before the real salsa dancing in Tampa begins, but already about 40 people are lined up in rows across the wide, hardwood dance floor. The house lights are up, revealing the high ceilings and tall arched windows with elaborate wood craftwork. A nervous hush…

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Tampa Bay’s Fresh Air Markets

By Vanessa Caceres Who doesn’t love fresh-air markets? They’re just the place to load up on produce, artisan and locally produced food, and unique jewelry and crafts. You get to listen to live music, try tasty samples, and enjoy the outdoors. All those highlights of fresh-air markets are what…

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Ybor City: Where Tampa's History Comes to Life

Step off a 1920s streetcar, designed for 21st century travel, into Ybor City, where brick-paved streets and wrought iron balconies frame historic buildings that reflect another place in time. In the early 1900s Ybor City (pronounced EE-bore) was the “Cigar Capital of the World” and Tampa’s ethnic…

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6 Inexpensive Restaurants You Must Visit in Tampa

By Dalia Colon On the internationally culinary scene, the Tampa Bay area is probably best known for Bern's Steakhouse. But as special as fine dining can be, some inexpensive meals can be just as memorable. If you're hungry for food that will fill your belly without emptying your wallet during the…

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Discover Amusement Parks in Tampa for Kids & Families

By VISIT FLORIDA staff These amusement parks in Tampa invite you to explore an exotic world of wildlife and waterparks. Busch Gardens is the ultimate family adventure offering a wide range of attractions that encourage guests to delve into culture and wildlife from around the world. There is a…

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Attractions and Dining in and Around Tampa

If you’re going to visit the Tampa-Clearwater-St. Petersburg area, don't miss these attractions, and places to dine. ATTRACTIONS, ACTIVITIES Busch Gardens Busch Gardens Tampa combines world-class thrill rides, live entertainment and one of North America's largest zoos in an unforgettable adventure…

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