Tampa City Council approves massive observation wheel for Channelside

A 250-foot observation wheel called Tampa WOW! will open on the Channelside waterfront in 2026, adding a new landmark to downtown Tampa.

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Rendering of Tampa WOW!, a 250-foot observation wheel planned for downtown Tampa’s Channel District, illuminated at sunset with cruise ships docked nearby and The Florida Aquarium in the foreground.
PepsiCo becomes exclusive beverage provider for The Florida Aquarium

The Florida Aquarium has announced a five-year agreement with PepsiCo, to be the Aquarium’s exclusive non-alcoholic beverage provider, starting August 15. The Florida Aquarium and PepsiCo will also partner on several projects including increased support for saving Florida’s coral reefs and bettering the Tampa Bay region, as part of a three-way partnership between the Aquarium,

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The Florida Aquarium reveals updated exhibit sponsored by the Tampa Bay Rays

The Florida Aquarium has revealed the newly transformed Stingray Beach exhibit, now sponsored by the Tampa Bay Rays. The updates to the hands-on experience, located on the second floor of the Aquarium, in downtown Tampa, mark a milestone in the continued collaboration between the baseball team and the renowned Aquarium. Stingray Beach offers Aquarium visitors

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The Florida Aquarium receives $1.5 million from the Vinik Family Foundation

Jeff and Penny Vinik have made a $1.5 million donation to the Florida Aquarium via the Vinik Family Foundation. The donation was made in support of the Aquarium’s $45 million Sea Change capital fundraising campaign. “The Florida Aquarium plays a vital role in our community, inspiring conservation efforts and providing educational experiences for people of

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J.C. Newman Cigar Co. releases special edition El Baton cigar celebrating The Florida Aquarium

For a limited time, adult guests who visit The Florida Aquarium can purchase a collector’s cigar made by J.C Newman Cigar Company. Named the “SEA-Gar,” the specially designed El Baton cigar is wrapped with The Aquarium’s logo and a Florida Gar, a type of fish featured at The Florida Aquarium. Aquarium visitors can bring their

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