Posted inArts & Entertainment Busch Gardens Tampa announces birth of endangered orangutan Spring has sprung at Busch Gardens as they welcome the newborn ape. by Suzanne Townsend April 16, 2024April 18, 2025
Posted inArts & Entertainment The official Tampa version of ‘Monopoly’ includes local favorites like Bayshore, Gasparilla and more No 2001 Odyssey spaceship though. by Ray Roa March 12, 2024August 5, 2025
Posted inArts & Entertainment Busch Gardens’ new and improved kangaroo exhibit ‘Kangaloom’ officially reopens The new exhibit offers guests an even closer look at Australia’s national animal. by Suzanne Townsend February 29, 2024July 31, 2025
Posted inArts & Entertainment About 8,000 people will run across Tampa Bay’s Sunshine Skyway bridge on Sunday The northbound span will be closed from 3:30 a.m.-11 a.m. by Ray Roa February 28, 2024April 18, 2025
Posted inArts & Entertainment The SkyRide at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay reopens this week, but not everyone is happy about it The slow-moving, gondola-style transportation ride now costs $5 extra for regular admission guests. by Colin Wolf February 1, 2024July 31, 2025
Posted inArts & Entertainment New kids area Castaway Falls coming to Tampa’s Adventure island in 2024 The new kids area is just the latest in an ongoing effort to modernize the park. by Colin Wolf December 14, 2023June 14, 2025
Posted inArts & Entertainment Enchant lights up Tropicana Field again with ‘Reindeer Games’-themed Christmas light maze The immersive Christmas light maze opens the day after Thanksgiving, Nov. 24, and runs daily through Dec. 31. by Chelsea Zukowski November 20, 2023February 2, 2025
Posted inArts & Entertainment Tampa’s 12th annual ‘Cranksgiving’ bicycle scavenger hunt aims to collect a literal ton of food Skip leg day. by Kyla Fields November 15, 2023November 30, 2024
Posted inArts & Entertainment New boat tour explores St. Pete’s history by water ‘Liquid to Land’ leaves from the Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center. by Ray Roa November 15, 2023July 8, 2025
Posted inArts & Entertainment Tampa’s Pirate Water Taxi expands route, eliminates Rick’s on the River stop Even with the elimination of the Ricks stop, the company says it’s expanding its overall route by over a mile of service. by Colin Wolf October 30, 2023August 5, 2025
Posted inArts & Entertainment ZooTampa announces new attractions opening in 2024, including a new Aussie Trek ride Plus, a Boomerang Bar for the parents. by Colin Wolf October 9, 2023July 24, 2025
Posted inArts & Entertainment Scream-A-Geddon’s ‘Breach’ leads pack of new freaky haunted houses in Dade City Visitors can elect for an interactive experience, allowing them to be grabbed and taken into hidden rooms. by Ray Roa October 4, 2023May 12, 2025
Posted inArts & Entertainment New rollercoaster Phoenix Rising coming to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay next spring It will be the first Busch Gardens coaster to have on-board audio. by Colin Wolf October 2, 2023August 5, 2025
Posted inArts & Entertainment Indiana Jones, Zootopia, and all the biggest Disney World announcements from Orlando’s Destination D23 Perhaps the most controversial announcements at D23 were related to the future of Animal Kingdom. by Chelsea Zukowski September 14, 2023October 2, 2024
Posted inArts & Entertainment Busch Gardens Tampa closes early Tuesday, ahead of Hurricane Idalia landfall As of now, the park plans to reopen Thursday. by Colin Wolf August 29, 2023May 28, 2025
Posted inArts & Entertainment New Busch Gardens ticket policy allows guests to reschedule if it’s too hot Specifically if the heat index reaches 110 degrees Fahrenheit. by Colin Wolf August 22, 2023July 23, 2025
Posted inArts & Entertainment Busch Gardens Tampa announces new Howl-O-Scream haunted houses, scare zones and shows Spooky season is here. by Colin Wolf August 17, 2023September 24, 2024
Posted inArts & Entertainment Every major Florida theme park saw drops in attendance last quarter. Why? Pinpointing the reasons for a slower busy season at the theme parks isn’t an exact science. by Chelsea Zukowski August 16, 2023June 1, 2025
Posted inArts & Entertainment Celebrity Cruises now offering more trips out of Port Tampa Bay Guest can book 6-to 7-night cruises aboard the Constellation beginning August 22. by Colin Wolf August 15, 2023March 17, 2025
Posted inArts & Entertainment Universal Orlando will debut new Dreamworks Land in 2024 Expect beloved characters from Trolls, Shrek, Kung Fu Panda and Gabby’s Dollhouse. by Sarah Castillo July 21, 2023September 22, 2024