Hispanic Heritage Month Hispanic Heritage Month occurs every year from September 15 until October 15. September 15 is the day of independence for many Central American countries. Mexico’s independence is actually September 16 and not May 5th as many may think. May 5th is the celebration of the victory of the Mexican army in the Battle of […]
Author Archives: Tricia Sportsman
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While it still might feel like summer in Tampa Bay, fall is almost here and that means Halloween is right around the corner and that means fall family events! If you’re looking for some Halloween-themed events for your kids or teens, we’ve got you covered. Whether you’re looking for scary or not-so-scary family fun, these local events are sure […]
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The City of Gulfport Beach The beach, overlooking Boca Ciega Bay, features white sand and calm waters. Picnicking, volleyball, kid’s areas, bocce ball and more are favorite pastimes here. Williams Pier From Gulfport’s website: “Our Clam Bayou Nature Park is a living/breathing estuary full of bird, marine and plant life, and is part of the Great Florida […]
Planning a family Disney trip? We’ve got the scoop on the new Disney stroller rules to help you navigate the parks with ease. Does this sound familiar? Here’s a peek at how lots of Tampa Bay area families pack up for a day at the Walt Disney World Resort: MagicBands: Check. Sunscreen: Check. Mickey ear hats: Check. Stroller… […]
My family loves being outside! Living in the Tampa Bay Area, we have an embarrassing abundance of riches when it comes to outdoor experiencing. We playground it up on the daily, have water adventures on our sailboat, kayak, and SUP, and take hikes and walks together whenever possible. Now you may be thinking, Florida is […]
The new Disney Park Pass reservation system recently went online. Here’s everything you need to know to grab a reservation for your favorite Theme Park and get back to the magic! Last month, we talked about what you could expect as Walt Disney World prepared to reopen following the coronavirus lockdowns. One thing we knew was coming, […]
A few years ago when I was living in South Tampa, I discovered the Hyde Park Outdoor Market. This outdoor event happens on the first Sunday of every month in historic Hyde Park Village and has fresh fruits and vegetables, live music, craft vendors, food trucks, local businesses, and even some bounce houses and kid-friendly activities. […]
Bring the entire family to the largest play date in Tampa Bay. On Saturday April 18, Largo hosts the biggest outdoor play date of the year. My passion is healthy lifestyle and learning through play so I encourage everyone to come and play at this fun family friendly event. Turn off ALL electronics and head to […]
Day Trips
ABC’s of the Tampa Bay Area: Explore our City from Aquariums to Zoos (and everything in between!)
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The ABC’s of Tampa Bay represent an array of activities, history and education spread between the entire Bay Area that encompasses Tampa Bay, St. Petersburg and Clearwater. I never realized how much was available in this city, I could add 100 more locations to visit. Our list pulls together all the different terrains the Tampa Bay […]
Living in Tampa and so close to Plant City, my family loves to go strawberry picking each year around this time. Our favorite place, and one that we have gone to many years, is Spivey Farms. They opened their fields this year for you pick on March 3rd and will be open for you pick for a few […]