Bornean Orangutan Born at ZooTampa
A new addition has arrived at ZooTampa at Lowry Park with the birth of a male Bornean orangutan to first-time mom Randee. The baby is the Zoo’s eleventh offspring and a significant addition for the Read More …
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Florida Strawberry Festival Announces 2021 Theme
The Florida Strawberry Festival has released the theme for the upcoming 2021 event. “All Aboard!” was selected by festival officials to mark the occasion’s 86th year. “We wanted the theme this year to reflect our Read More …
Florida Aquarium Receives Cold-Stunned Turtles
The Florida Aquarium has received six cold-stunned turtles for care from the Northeast. The turtles arrived over the weekend, and include four Kemp’s ridley and 2 green sea turtles. They were transported to Florida by Read More …
TPA Shares Thanksgiving Travel Tips
As the Thanksgiving Day holiday approaches, Tampa International Airport is preparing to handle more passengers per day than the Airport has seen since the start of the pandemic. TPA’s official Thanksgiving travel period runs from Friday, Nov. 20, through Read More …
Christmas in the Wild 2020 at ZooTampa
It’s the most wonderful time of the year at ZooTampa at Lowry Park with the return of Christmas in the Wild, one of Tampa’s most beloved holiday traditions. Families looking for safe holiday fun will Read More …
Nutcracker Wonderland at The Straz Center
An outdoor performance event, Next Generation Ballet’s Nutcracker Wonderland re-imagines the traditional holiday favorite through an immersive experience that will lead the audience through all the memorable moments of the ballet while strolling through the Straz Center Read More …
TPA & BayCare Extend COVID-19 Testing Program
Tampa International Airport and BayCare Health System announced the expansion of the airport’s COVID-19 passenger testing program through the end of the year after a successful October pilot. The COVID-19 testing site is located in Read More …
Celebrate Halloween at The Florida Aquarium
Guests can celebrate a safe and socially distanced Halloween at The Florida Aquarium. Put on your costume and visit your favorite sea creatures from otters to sharks and more on Saturday, October 31st as part of Read More …
Southwest Adding Flights From Tampa To Miami
Southwest Airlines today announced a new nonstop route from Tampa to Miami, increasing service between TPA and Florida’s largest airport. The route will offer service three times daily to the South Florida city and is Read More …
Tampa International Airport Launches Virtual 5K
After canceling TPA’s Annual 5K on the Runway earlier this year due to COVID-19, the race is back. And like everything else in 2020 – it’s gone virtual. Lace-up, mask up, and dress up for Read More …