Tampa Bay Rays Games

The Tampa Bay Rays www.tampabayrays.com are back in town. If you have not been to the ballpark in awhile take sometime and go see a game and support our team. The stadium offers many things to do beside just watching the game. Go see the Rays Touch Tank a 35-foot, 10,000 gallon tank which is located just beyond the right-center field fence and is free for all fans to visit. If a player hits a home run into the tank, then the organization will donate $5,000 to charity with $2,500 going to the Florida Aquarium and $2,500 to the player's charity of choice.There are unique shops, food vender's and many places to take pictures to remember all the fun you will have at the Tampa Bay Rays games. So get out today and keep ENJOYING TAMPA BAY!

Tuesday Farmers Market in Gulfport

Every Tuesday from 9am-3pm it is the Gulfport Farmers Market in Downtown Gulfport. 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 visit the market have breakfast, lunch or dinner at Pia's and keep ENJOYING TAMPA BAY!

Things to do Monday Night

Don't get the Monday blues here are a few things you could do. Tonight go to James Joyce Irish Pub in Ybor City for $9.95 you get a 2lb Maine Lobster. The Pub is a fun place to visit with a friendly staff and a unique vibe. They have a nice beer and drink selection and if you don't like Lobster they have a great Irish menu with many homemade dishes. www.jamesjoyceybor.com Also tonight on the other side of the Bay at Ruby's Elixir in Downtown St. Petersburg it is LADIES NIGHT which starts at 8pm with FREE house wine or well drinks until 10pm. Ruby's has LIVE MUSIC seven nights a week www.rubyselixir.com and is a great place to hang out or meet some friends. So get out tonight and have some Lobster or listen to some LIVE MUSIC and keep ENJOYING TAMPA BAY!

Silent Movie at Tampa Theatre

Today at 3pm at the Tampa Theatre www.tampatheatre.com they will be showing the Buster Keaton silent movie from 1926 The General. Today their famous Wurlitzer Organ will play the silent movies musical score making this a magical experience. The Tampa Theatre which was built in 1926 has been fully restored and is a wonderful place to see a movie or special event. The Theatre offers beer,wine,special coffees and snacks. The Theatre also has a Wurlitzer organ as mentioned that rises out of the center of the stage before every film as well as special events like today's silent movie to entertain the audience before a show. So visit the Tampa Theatre today and keep ENJOYING TAMPA BAY!

2nd Saturday Art Gallery Walk

Go to DOWNTOWN St. Petersburg for the 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 . Also the 600 Block on Central Ave. www.sixhundredblock.com has many one of a kind galleries. The gallery that i enjoy the most is ART POOL www.artpoolrules.com . This is a VINTAGE BOUTIQUE and GALLERY that serves beer and wine and has great food NOTE: Try the COCONUT CAKE ! 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 visit some unique galleries and keep ENJOYING TAMPA BAY!

2nd Friday Wine and Art Walk in Dunedin

Every second Friday of the month Downtown Dunedin holds there 2nd Friday Wine and Art Walk. Over 35 merchants are participating offering discounts, give-a-ways and more. There is LIVE MUSIC in Pioneer Park from 5:30-8:30pm as well as LIVE MUSIC at some of the local bars. You can purchase a $10 wristband making you eligible for wine tastings, special offers and a drawing in Pioneer Park on Douglas Ave. and Main St. at 8:30pm. www.2ndfridaydunedin.com Many merchants offer the wine tasting and specials to those who purchased a wristband but everyone can enjoy the art exhibits and other special discounts. This wonderful event is sponsored by the Dunedin Doggie Rescue and the entertainment is provided by Noah Broe. So get out tonight to Downtown Dunedin have a little wine, listen to some LIVE MUSIC and keep ENJOYING TAMPA BAY!

Hideaway in Safety Harbor

Every Thursday night at The Hideaway in beautiful Safety Harbor www.thehdwy.com some of Tampa Bays best bands play. The Hideaway is a very nice clean bar with a friendly staff and a nice selection of beer, wine and drinks plus LIVE MUSIC several nights a week. They have big screen TVs to watch all the games as well as a large outdoor patio. So if you want to listen to some excellent LIVE MUSIC or go and watch a game visit The Hideaway and keep ENJOYING TAMPA BAY