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Monday, February 28, 2011
Friday, February 25, 2011
BALLROOM DANCERS GO TOE-TO-TOE IN TAMPA BAY DANCE-OFF
TAMPA, FL - Ballroom and Latin dancers from around the country are gathering for the 10th Annual Florida Superstars Dancesport Championships, being held in Tampa next week. Wearing their most enchanting outfits, dancers hope to dazzle the judges as they compete for $85,000 in cash and prizes at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, Downtown Tampa, where the ballroom will be decked out in a Venetian Masquerade theme. "This is an exciting and glamorous spectator sport where cheering for your favorite couples is all part of the fun," said Michael Chapman, event organizer. "You'll see amazing dancers of every age and skill level, from talented professionals and youths to dedicated students dancing with their teachers, just like on Dancing with the Stars. See them perform the Cha Cha, Rumba, Waltz, Quickstep, Jive and more. The competition runs morning to night, so you can come for a session or stay for the entire day." Click here to continue reading.
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Lady Gaga's Monster Ball Tour
See this hot, controversial, meat-wearing pop sensation live at the Forum on April 16, 2011 at 8 p.m. Lady Gaga has captivated audiences around the globe with her stunning international smash, The Monster Ball tour, presented by Virgin Mobile. In 2010 the tour has taken her throughout Europe and North American, where she received rave reviews everywhere she stopped. With the majority of North American dates already sold out, Lady Gaga has announced she will be extending her North American 2011 tour, now including a stop at Tampa's St. Pete Times Forum on Saturday, April 16. The 2011 North American Monster Ball Tour, produced globally by Live Nation and presented by Virgin Mobile, will begin on February 19th, 2011 at Atlantic City's Boardwalk Hall, taking her spectacular show to top arenas and a host of new cities. Click here to continue reading.
Monday, February 14, 2011
Valentine's Day Events
Here's a great website to see what you and your love one can do for Valentine's Day in Tampa:
Ah, it's that time of year again - drugstore aisles are exploding with red confetti and singing teddy bears to let you know it's time to pay a little extra attention to your sweetie this Valentine's Day. Fear not, young lovers, you don't have to rely soley on cheesy gifts to show your heart's desire that you care. We've searched out the best romantic dinners, heart-filled events and just plain fun couple activities to make sure you're feeling the love this Valentine's Day! Click here to go to the website to see the events.All the best cupid-inspired events for you lovebirds out there this Valentine's Day
Friday, February 11, 2011
Florida State Fair (2011)
Tickets are on sale now for Florida's biggest event. The Florida State Fair is being held Feb.10-21 at the State Fairgrounds. This year's event features many of the attractions you've come to love and expect. There will be amusement rides galore, ongoing indoor and outdoor entertainment, food and merchant vendors and state competitions. Don't miss the shows and attractions at the Entertainment Hall or outdoor events such asCircus Hollywood and Willy Washboard’s Jamboree. Magic shows take place on the Children’s Stage. Catch the outdoor rodeo before hopping on the giant slide. This year’s fair boasts of 106 rides ranging from ferris wheels, merry-go-rounds, bumper cars, tilt-a-whirls and roller coasters. In addition, for more than 100 years, the Florida State Fair has hosted competitions in a variety of areas. This year is no exception. People will be coming from all over the state to showcase their arts, crafts, produce and livestock. Competitions include baking, knitting, painting, horticulture, woodcarving and dance competitions.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Aquarium undergoes massive expansion
Here's some interesting news in Tampa Bay: CLEARWATER - The Clearwater Marine Aquarium plans a $12 million expansion, hopefully to be largely completed before the September release of "Winter: A Dolphin's Tale." The motion picture features Winter, the Aquarium's star attraction. She lost her tail when it became entangled a crab trap line, but was later fitted with a prosthesis and has been featured in broadcast and print articles around the world. The expansion will essentially create a new Clearwater Marine Aquarium: new lobby and gift shop area, new restrooms, and much larger facilities for treating rescued dolphin and sea turtles. "We'll go from about 400,000 gallons now to about 2 million gallons," said director David Yates. Instead of gathering around a railing for dolphin shows, the public will sit in a 1,000 seat outdoor auditorium. There will also be a new parking garage and additional surface parking.
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Flowers To Eat is an independently woman owned business, maker of delicious and unique fruit and vegetable arrangements right here in the Temple Terrace community.
It was the first fruit bouquet store to open in Temple Terrace in the fall of 2004. The owner, Ruth Doroslovac had created arrangements for her family events and then gone to Washington D.C. to train with Food Network chef and winner, James Parker.
Coming back to Temple Terrace, she opened her store offering only 8 fruit bouquets. But when customers asked for chocolate covered strawberries, she responded by creating many unique arrangements using gourmet dark, milk and white chocolate. She also added apple wedges and her famous Banana Bites™.
With the downturn in the economy over the last few years, Ruth saw many people who had willingly or unwillingly left corporate America and were looking for a small business in which they could showcase their creativity. In November of 2009, Flowers to Eat began offering classes to teach budding entrepreneurs the tips and techniques of making bouquets like the ones that they offer. Hands on classes have become very popular and attracted students ready to start their own new business and have come from as far away as Taiwan, Turkey, Ecuador and Costa Rica. Now people in many countries are enjoying Flowers to Eat type of bouquets and the store owners are expanding their product lines to create their own variations using the fruits and vegetables that are popular in their countries.