Capitol Theatre in Downtown Clearwater

After several month's of extensive renovations the Capitol Theatre www.rutheckerdhall.com in Downtown Clearwater has opened for business. The theatre now has new bathrooms, a larger lobby, nicer bars as well as a spectacular roof top patio. The theatre now can entertain 737 people instead of the original 485 helping to take the theatre into a new future of entertainment. The theatre is a beautiful historic building which can now be enjoyed for many years to come because of the renovations. www.clevelandstreetdistrict.com Also while you are in Downtown Clearwater make sure to visit all the restaurants and unique shops. So go see a show soon at the newly renovated Capitol Theatre and keep ENJOYING TAMPA BAY!

Ferg's Sports Bar and Grill

Fergs Bar and Grill www.fergssportsbar.com is located at 1320 Central Avenue right across the street from the St. Petersburg Police Department. Ferg's was opened in 1992 and quickly became the gathering spot for Tampa Bay Rays fan and the locals. Their menu offers a nice variety of snacks, burgers, wings and sandwiches along with a good selection of beers and cocktails. Ferg's is a very unique bar because a portion of the materials used to build the bar and building where salvaged from local locations such as the gymnasium floors from closed local schools, hardwood panels from the old All Children's Hospital and other locally salvaged materials. Whether the Tampa Bay Rays are in town or if the games are on TV there is always a fun group of people their partying and having a good time. So get to Ferg's soon to watch a game, listen to some LIVE MUSIC and get something to eat and just remember to keep ENJOYING TAMPA BAY!

Gulfport Farmers Market

Every Tuesday from 9am-3pm it is the Gulfport Farmers Market in Downtown Gulfport with over 60 vendors with quality items to purchase. www.gulfportma.com This is a beautiful little town that is right on the Gulf. They have nice restaurants, unique shops and events year round. They have an Art Walk the 1st Friday and the 3rd Saturday of every month and many other great festivals. My favorite place to eat in Gulfport is the wonderful Italian bistro Pia's Trattoria www.piastrattoria.com which offers indoor or outdoor seating. The Italian menu has a nice variety of antipasto's, panini's and pasta dishes with a nice selection of beer and wine. The food is always delicious and fresh plus they have a very fun and friendly staff. So go to Gulfport today and visit the Farmers Market and keep ENJOYING TAMPA BAY!

The Tampa Theatre

The Tampa Theatre is located in Downtown Tampa just off Franklin Street. The Theatre was built in 1926 and has been fully restored and is a great place to see a movie, concert or special event. The Theatre www.tampatheatre.com offers a nice selection of beer and wine to enjoy during the show. Their concession stand also has all the regular items as well as special coffees and unique snacks. The Theatre has a beautiful Wurlitzer Organ that rises out of the center of the stage to entertain the audience before every show. A few times a year the theatre shows silent movies and the Wurlitzer Organ is used for the musical score of those films. One of the main highlights of this great historical location is the beautiful marquee out front, it takes you back to a different time. So visit the Tampa Theatre for a movie, concert or special event soon and keep ENJOYING TAMPA BAY!

Tampa Bay Downs

Tampa Bay Downs is located in Oldsmar on Race Track Road and the racing season started last weekend. www.tampabaydowns.com This is the 88th racing season for this historic track with their season ending in early June 2014. The track is a fun place to visit with special events throughout the year for the whole family to enjoy. The staff is very helpful and friendly and the track and facilities are in wonderful condition. The racetrack also offers a card room and restaurant if betting on the horses is not for you. Check out their website for racing times, direction and any other information you may need. So go visit a piece of Tampa Bay history at Tampa Bay Downs and keep ENJOYING TAMPA BAY!

Art Walk Tonight in St. Petersburg

Go to Downtown St. Petersburg for the monthly Downtown Second Saturday Gallery Walk tonight. www.artwalkstpete.com  There are three Trolleys that take you through the Central Art District while stopping at 25 galleries. A standout is the Duncan McClellan Glass Art Studio in the warehouse district www.dmglass.com . While you are in Downtown go to the www.sixhundredblock.com 600 Block on Central Avenue and see the many one of a kind galleries. The gallery that i enjoy the most is the Art Pool Gallery which is a Vintage Boutique and Gallery www.artpoolrules.com that serves beer and wine and has great food...Note: Try the Coconut Cake it is delicious! The owner Marina Williams has helped transform Downtown St. Pete into a great art community so make sure you take sometime to meet her. So go to Downtown St. Petersburg tonight from 5-9:00pm and visit the unique shops and galleries and remember to keep ENJOYING TAMPA BAY!

Get Downtown First Friday St. Petersburg

Tomorrow is the first Friday of the month and it is time again for the Get Downtown First Friday Music Series which is a street party held in Downtown St. Petersburg with LIVE MUSIC from 5:30-10pm. www.firstfridaystpete.com This monthly event is held between 2nd and 3rd street on Central Avenue. Their are vendors set up along Central Avenue with food and beverages for sale. Many of the local restaurants offer special deals as well as entertainment late into the night. The Downtown area has ample parking, many unique restaurants and places to visit. Make sure you walk up Central Ave. to sixth street as well as all along Beach Blvd. www.discoverdowntown.com and see all that the Downtown area has to offer. So go visit Downtown St. Petersburg tomorrow night and keep ENJOYING TAMPA BAY!