Gasparilla: How Tampa invented its defining tradition
How Gasparilla evolved from a staged pirate invasion into one of Tampa’s most durable civic traditions.
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Holiday scams are surging. Here’s how to stay safe this season
The holiday season is here. It’s a time for celebrations, gift giving and year-end deadlines. While you’re juggling office events and covering for colleagues on long vacations, fraudsters are busy too. This is the moment they hope you’re tired, distracted or moving too fast to notice something is off. A holiday scam scenario: when caution … Read more
Tampa EDITION to unveil holiday tree inspired by Dalí Museum
The Tampa EDITION is partnering with the Dalí Museum for a holiday tree installation, inspired by Salvador Dalí’s surrealist art. The 15-foot tree, set to be unveiled Dec. 5, reimagines Dalí’s butterfly motif, symbolizing metamorphosis and regeneration. The design features pampas grass and floating butterflies, illuminated from below to evoke a dreamlike atmosphere, as described … Read more
On the Scene: Leadership Tampa Bay’s Holiday Party 2022
Leadership Tampa Bay held its annual holiday party at the CI Group, in Tampa. [image_slider_no_space on_click=”prettyphoto” height=”300″ images=”22607,22606,22605,22604,22603″]
Enchant returns to Tropicana Field with 4 million lights and a little holiday magic (PHOTOS)
Enchant, the world’s largest holiday-themed light event, has returned to St. Petersburg and brought with it 4 million sparkling lights to bring Christmas magic to Tropicana Field. Sponsored by the Hallmark Channel, Enchant features more than 10 acres of holiday-themed activities, shopping and entertainment. It includes an immersive walk-thru light maze, an ice-skating trail, live … Read more
‘Tis the Season for Giving
The Bay area’s unmistakable signs of autumn are here: pumpkin-flavored ice cream at Chill Bros. and Tampa Bay Buccaneer flags waving against blue skies. It’s no wonder that four local nonprofit groups are already gearing up for the holiday season. With many vulnerable people, in Florida, facing additional hardship this year because of Hurricane Ian, … Read more
Mental health during the Holidays – A time for empathy and support
The holidays are supposed to be a special time of year where family and friends come together in the spirit of celebration and tradition. For those struggling with their mental health, and the threat of the pandemic ever present, this year is looking to be another challenging year for millions of people. Here are a … Read more
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Tampa Bay embraces the holiday season
During the holidays, the community embraces the spirit of giving. One such local charity, the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Tampa Bay, is on a mission to help sick children, and their families, in need. Most people know about RMHC as a national charity that provides a home-away-from-home for families that have children receiving treatment … Read more
12 YAYS of the holidays!
While you may or may not have a lot of traditions in the past, it’s likely that each of them are coming to mind this year. Many of us have a bit more time on our hands, for reflection in our hearts, as we grow close to turning the calendar to a new year once … Read more
Support local: Downtown St. Pete businesses hosting a Holiday Sidewalk Social
Downtown St. Petersburg retail businesses z•aa dress up studio, Twig and Book + Bottle is hosting its first Holiday Sidewalk Social on Saturday, December 12 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The event will take place along the Sixth Street North sidewalk, between Central Avenue and First Avenue North. There will be wine tastings, live … Read more