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SOUTH TAMPA
TAMPA BAY NEWS & LIFESTYLES
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Happy New Year from the Tampa Bay News and Lifestyles family! I am very pleased to have the opportunity to wish you, our readers, our neighbors, our friends, a very happy new year 2018. On behalf of the entire Tampa Bay News and Lifestyles team, I would like to express our gratitude for your continuous support and readership. 2017 was a very busy and challenging year for us at Tampa Bay News and Lifestyles, as we underwent major and significant changes. With a brand new name that better reflects our extensive reach, and a more modern design that strives to keep up with the times, Tampa Bay News and Lifestyles continues to evolve, but always maintaining it’s position as the premier community news and restaurant guide in the city. I hope everyone is feeling a bit rejuvenated this January 2018. It’s always good to start a new year strong as we’re facing a new set of challenges, new adventures and new opportunities with a clean slate ahead. If you were not victorious in meeting your resolutions in 2017, don’t worry! Keep on keeping on, don’t give up and make 2018 your year! Just stay strong and determined, and make sure you set realistic goals for yourself.
If your resolutions include traveling all over the world or getting in the best shape of your life, you’ve already set yourself up for failure. When you aim to do too much, you scatter your energy and reduce your chances of success. Instead, try to concentrate your will on just one concrete small goal at a time, and be specific about it. So for instance, instead of saying, “I will get in the best shape of my life,” resolve to say “I will lose 10lbs by the end of the year,” or “I will exercise at least twice a week this year.” If your resolution is to “see the world,” resolve to “travel somewhere new at least three times this year.” Whatever you plan on doing, just don’t rush it, rushing can make or break your plans. When you rush into a last-minute promise, without really prepping for it, you’re less likely to see it through. Smaller goals are easier to achieve and measure, and believe me, small changes always make the biggest difference. Finally, with all the unrest and intolerance in the world, I sincerely hope you and your loved ones find peace and a have a safe, healthy and above all happy new year 2018.
Carla Selby.
1-800-GOT-JUNK? – Just Point and Junk Disappears!
By Marcy Sanford
from the hundreds of happy customers they’ve serviced over the years. Troy and Rachelle pride themselves on the great customer service that they and all the employees at 1-800GOT-JUNK? provide to their customers. “We are committed to providing our customers with upfront rates, and on-time friendly, professional service that exceeds their expectations,” says Troy. “Often we can show up on the same day. All you have to do is point at the pile of junk you want removed and we’ll take care of the rest.”
Like your own personal magic genie, 1-800-GOT-JUNK? can make your junk disappear. Locally owned and operated, they have been helping families and businesses reclaim their space for 13 years. Owners Troy and Rachelle White contribute their company’s success to the word of mouth referrals
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One Item or 100: “No job is too big or too small,” says Troy. “Our friendly professional haulers will handle almost any kind of junk as long as it is non-hazardous. We pick up single items or can handle multiple truckloads of junk for commercial and residential clients. Our friendly, uniformed drivers will do all the lifting for you, clean up and haul your junk away. More than 70 percent of
what we haul away is recycled or reused and our haulers will do the sorting for you to determine if something should go to the dump, local charities or recycle centers. We have even taken small boats, engine blocks, sheds and docks. We can take away almost any material we can fit in our trucks, without you ever lifting a finger. We’ll remove junk from wherever it’s located and we won’t leave a dent or speck of dirt behind.” Responsible Removal: 1-800-GOT-JUNK? has a new expanded warehouse which Troy says gives them the space to keep even more items out of the landfill. More than 70 percent of the junk that 1-800-GOTJUNK? hauls away is donated to charities, recycled or taken to the transfer station to be made into energy. Nationwide, 1- 800-GOTJUNK? has saved more than 2.4 billions pounds of junk from the landfill. Troy says, “Our employees will sort through your junk and pull out the pieces that can be
reused, recycled, or repurposed so that you don’t have to.” Commercial Property Clean Up: 1-800-GOT-JUNK? also expertly handles office and commercial property junk removal. Recently they cleaned out a 7-½ acre building. Troy says they hauled away 100 truckloads of debris. They work with contractors, property managers, real estate agents, apartment managers and other businesses. They also specialize in foreclosure and estate clean outs, as well as tenant trash outs. 1-800- GOT-JUNK? is fully licensed and insured and their commitment to excellence will ensure that your home or place of business is spotless in no time.
5-Star Reviews:
1-800-GOT-JUNK? consistently receives 5-star reviews from their customers. 1-800-GOT-JUNK? customer Sue W. says, “Your guys were punctual, professional and positively delightful. They
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showed great care in removing items so as to not damage the surrounding items. They were upbeat and extremely competent in loading so as to minimize cost. The team was diligent in the use of their time as well as mine. Overall it was a positive experience. Thank you!”
Up-Front Pricing:
With 1-800- GOT-JUNK? there are no hidden costs or surprise fees. They will come to you and give you a free estimate. “Aaron and his crew showed up right on time with a few hours notice, were able to give us a quote, then were able to start right away and even bring another crew to remove all of our debris. All the staff were courteous and worked extremely hard. I will certainly be using them in the future,” says Janet M. Commitment to the Community: Troy and Rachelle say one of the best parts of their business is the relationships they’ve developed with other business owners in
the community and the ability to help local non-profits like the Pinellas County Youth Ranch, Hope Children’s Home and Lighthouse Ministries. “We’ve really enjoyed getting to know the customers that we’ve helped,” said Troy. “Everyone has a different reason for wanting their junk removed and we help them all.” Appliances, mattresses, carpet, tires, printers, yard debris, garbage, furniture, TVs, computers – whatever it is that has taken over your space, 1-800-GOT-JUNK? can help. Need to reclaim or clean up your space? Call 1-800-GOT-JUNK? All you have to do is point and your junk disappears. To schedule a free estimate of your junk removal call 1-800- GOT-JUNK or visit their website www.1800GOTJUNK. com/tampa. They offer same day estimates and same day removal service throughout Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco Counties.
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By Marcy Sanford
Think you don’t have time or can’t afford a spa visit? Think again. Cabana Spas makes it easy and affordable for you to treat yourself to spa treatments any day of the week. You can call in advance to set up an appointment or just walk right in whenever you’re in need of a little Me time. They have 3 convenient locations in Downtown Tampa, Carrollwood and Wesley Chapel so you can get some pampering time in no matter where you are – home, work or running errands.
When you’re at Cabana Spas, you’re able to create your own personal oasis based on your needs and wants for the day. Renew your Skin: Reduce wrinkles and cellulite; perfect your skin and repair collagen in just 15 minutes in Cabana Spa’s Red Light Bed. Originally developed by NASA, the Red Light Bed emits red, low-light wavelengths that help naturally jump-start tissue recovery and other forms of rejuvenation through increased blood flow and collagen stimulation. Clinical studies have shown that red light therapy has healing powers and can be
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beneficial for increased immunity, tissue repair, anti-aging effects, improved joints and more. The Far Infrared Sauna has different lights to help with different conditions. If you are bothered by acne, the blue light is the one you want. If you want to boost collagen, use red. Green will provide you with deep cleaning benefits. No matter which color you choose, Cabana Spas Operations Manager, MacKenzie Carr, says the sauna will detoxify your body, speed up muscle metabolism and reduce fatigue. She says the sauna is very popular with local athletes who say they do not experience any muscle pain when they use the sauna after a strenuous workout. Cabana Spas also offers skin care with the Lumia LED facial. The lasers concentrate on your face and chest and will improve skin elasticity, produce collagen and erase acne scars. After your facial, hydrate your skin at Cabana Spas’ Hydration Station. You can customize your hydration session in the vitamin
steam pod to meet your skin’s needs.
Refresh your Body:
Cabana Spas has a Far Infrared blanket that, combined with a sauna suit will help you lose water weight and detoxify your body. MacKenzie says that 5 minutes under the Far Infrared blanket is the equivalent of a 20-minute full-blown cardio workout. While the blanket won’t cause you any muscle pain, daily workouts, stress and routines can. At Cabana Spas you can wash away all your aches and pains with a fully customizable HydroMassage. You can stop and concentrate the massage on a specific part of your body or get a full body massage, you can adjust the pressure and the speed of the massage so that you’ll enjoy every moment and leave feeling like a new person.
Relax your Mind:
In the Cabana Club room, you’ll find an oxygen bar just
for members. While 90% of our everyday energy comes from the oxygen we breath, the air we breathe is only 24% pure oxygen. No wonder you feel so tired and worn down by the end of the day. At Cabana Spas you can enjoy pure oxygen with added scents to enhance the mood you want. Need to relax, add some lavender. Feeling a little stuffed up and sinusy, you want eucalyptus. Got a big presentation or exam coming up, add some citirizine to wake you up. “It’s a very big energy booster,” says MacKenzie. “We have lots of students who come in here when they have a big project they are working on.”
Your Own Personal Cabana:
When you go to Cabana Spas you’ll be helped by one of the Cabana Hosts who will talk to you about what you’d like to achieve in your session and then help you put together a fully customized spa day. Spend 15 minutes at Cabana Spas for a quick treatment or a few hours and do it all, it’s up to you. Your Cabana Host will set you up for each
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treatment and make sure that you have all the products and services you need to optimize your time in your cabana and create your own personal oasis.
Affordable Luxury:
At Cabana Spas the words affordable and luxury just naturally go together. With a membership it is easy and cost effective for you to treat yourself to a spa day any day of the week. Want to try it out before you commit to a membership or have guests in town in need of some pampering? Cabana Spas offers a $10 Spa Day Special.
Cabana Bash:
Looking for something fun and unique to do with friends? Cabana Spas offers a Spa Party for up to 10 people where everyone can try any of the services. MacKenzie says they’ve hosted girls’ nights out parties, company bonding time and couples’ nights.
Whether you visit Cabana Spas by yourself or with others, one thing is guaranteed, you’ll leave feeling relaxed, refreshed and renewed. With a membership you can try all of the services, any day of the week as many times as you want on your own schedule. Through the month of January Cabana Spas will be offering an Elite Membership for $47 – less than a third of the cost of a visit to another spa for just one service and you get it all. Cabana Spas South Tampa is conveniently located on the channel district, at 1171 E Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, Fl 33602. They also have locations in Wesley Chapel and Carrollwood. They are open Mon. – Thur., 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Fri. 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.; and Weekends, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call (813) 252-2394 or visit: www.cabanaspas.com
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The Power of Business Efficiency
By Michelle Naktin
However, this does not necessarily mean you have a broad accounting background. It may be time to consider bringing in someone to help keep your company on track. Not only will this save you and your company time and money, it will allow you to focus on the more important aspects of the day, your business. At just 24 years old Denise Magee found herself working for a large healthcare company doing the usual 9-5. While many 24 year olds were simply working for the weekend, Denise was working towards her future. She became familiar with a program she used regularly and in no time was extremely proficient. Coworkers came to Denise for pointers on how to use QuickBooks more efficiently then one day an opportunity presented itself. Denise knew QuickBooks so well and with her experience she decided to start her own company. In 1995 Quality Consulting Group was born and today, Denise Magee and her team of experts are proud to be building relationships for over 21years.
Quality Consulting Group Owner, Denise Magee Running a business is no easy task. By doing so, you demonstrate you not only have incredible talent, expertise, and determination, but you also have a keen business sense.
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As a small business owner herself, Denise knows all too well that when you start a company there are many responsibilities you need to carry out to achieve success. She’s organized a team that knows and understands the processes and can execute them efficiently. Quality Consulting Group’s foundation is built on their long-term partnerships and exceptional service while helping create value
at each stage of their client’s business. Ms. Magee and her colleges provide an elevated level of insight to a diverse range of companies and industries. The constant commitment of her complete team, together with their depth of experience and capabilities, result in advancing far beyond the ordinary. So to answer the question I’m sure you’re asking yourself, how can Quality Consulting Group be a benefit to your company? Quality Consulting can offer onsite or remote consulting, QuickBooks cleanup, ongoing tech support as well as marketing advice driving business right to your door. Quality Consulting’s team has special expertise in DCAA Compliance, Not-ForProfit, Construction, General Services, Restaurant, Property Management, Commercial and Residential Real Estate, and Hospitality accounting. Quality Consulting’s well versed consultants can adapt to your needs efficiently and effectively. As a business owner, no doubt one of the things you like best is the control. You can set hours and craft your business strategy however small business accounting can quickly become complex. Are you losing control of your bookkeeping? Is your company growing so fast that the paperwork seems impossible? Not only will Quality Consulting’s team teach you QuickBooks, they’ll do the work so you can do
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what you do best, run and grow your business! Quality Consulting Group will provide affordable bookkeeping for all businesses, monthly reconciling, quarterly tax review and financials as well as a detailed review of your bookkeepers work. It is important to acknowledge that even if your business has great bookkeeping you might still require outside assistance. What happens when your QuickBooks file starts running slow or is getting too big? “The worst thing you can do is run a condense” says Ms. Magee. “It will often increase your file size, cause corruptions, and only journalize old data.” Quality Consulting Group offers a QuickBooks File Shrinking service that can be done over a weekend and is the best way to keep clients in the trusted QuickBooks brand. For those utilizing QuickBooks Simple Start, Pro, or Premier, have you considered upgrading? Upgrading to Enterprise Solutions is an easy option if you find a need for Sales Orders to manage inventory, advanced reporting, advanced security as well as several other enhanced options. File downgrades is something that’s become more popular for those clients no longer needing the advancements or preferring the simpler platform. Some clients have also decided to convert from legacy accounting systems which can be quite a difficult process. Denise and her team have been performing these conversions for several years and has a 100% success rate.
high. What Quality Consulting can offer you is secure facility monitoring, 99.9% uptime and access anywhere, anytime. Outside of the office Denise Magee enjoyed spending time as an Adjunct College Instructor for Hillsborough Community College and St. Petersburg College Corporate Training Center. She educated her attendees on QuickBooks, Microsoft Office, Windows and Internet Fundamentals, and Basic Computer Operations. Her training has allowed her to pass on her expertise to not only her students but her staff as well. In 2005, Ms. Magee was selected as one of the top 73 Intuit Consultants to be a charter member of the Enterprise Solutions Provider Program. She has also completed her Advanced Certification, is a QuickBooks Community Expert, and an Intuit Speaker Bureau Member. Denise Magee is honored to be the Founder and President of the largest private QuickBooks only bookkeeping, consulting, and training center in the Greater Tampa Bay Area. More than 4.5 million companies use QuickBooks, making it by far the most widely used accounting system in the world. Unfortunately, many consultants frequently overlook or underutilize the product’s strongest features. That’s why when delegating your company’s affairs, make sure you are trusting someone with adequate experience and knowledge. If you involve Quality Consulting Group in your business plan they will help you understand the financial side of your business. Creating a plan that’s realistic, professional and more likely to succeed. The difference between Quality Consulting Group and the other companies is clear. Call to make an appointment and let the right experts save you time and money!
Quality Consulting Group has also had great success with their Remote Hosting side. Utilizing a Citrix like software and safe on Quality Consulting’s servers, accessing your file looks as if you were running the application directly from your computer and supported by multiple levels of Quality Consulting Group backup. What are some benefits 5404 Hoover Blvd #12 of hosting files outside the office? Tampa, FL 33634 Proper disaster recovery is 1-877-723-7148 important but the cost of network systems and ongoing IT can be For Advertising Info 813-928-6124 I info@nnlflorida.com or visit nnlflorida.com
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Bob The Computer Guy & Associates, INC. “Technology With a Human Touch” Most of us depend on computers and other IT devices every day. Occasionally these devices act quirky, slow down or completely breakdown. When this happens we need someone to quickly help us get back up and running. Someone to give us reliable and courteous service; someone who will explain the problem without confusing “technical jargon.” Most of all, we need someone we can trust who will give us an honest assessment of our situation and charge a fair price to fix it.
“I understand how stressful it is when the technology our customers rely on does not work,” said Bob Dalles, president of Bob The Computer Guy & Associates, Inc., a full-service computer and IT company dedicated to providing you with only the finest Computer and Information Technology Services available. “I recognize the additional stress and inconvenience of having to disconnect the computer (or other device), drag it into a repair shop, and then wait days or weeks to get it back. We make our customers’ repair process effortless because we come to their location and perform our computer repairs on-site. It’s a major convenience that our customers love. They schedule a time for us to come to their home or office, and when we leave their problem is solved and their computers are fixed.” Dalles has been involved with computers since the late 1970s. In 1995 he started his own computer business. In addition, he is approaching his tenth year as a Computer
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and Information Technology Instructor for a well-known Technical College. He also writes a regular technology column entitled “Tech Talk” where he shares information from his decades of experience working with technology. “I am pleased that I have received very positive feedback on the column and am glad it serves the readers well,” said Dalles. Dalles’s company serves hundreds of customers in the Tampa Bay area. Many are businesses but the rest are home users. “We especially enjoy working with individuals in their homes,” Dalles said. “They need tech help too, and are not always sure where to find service performed by professionally certified technicians who they can trust. I feel that everyone needs and deserves access to professional quality computer help, but they don’t always know where to find it. It’s not uncommon for us to hear new customers tell us that they did not even know companies like ours existed; and that they’re so glad they found us.” “We treat every customer like a friend and every computer as if it were our own,” said Dalles, “I take great pride in the high level of service my company provides. I personally hand pick each AssociateTechnician to make sure that they not only know their craft, but also provide top-notch customer service. I want my customers happy and extremely satisfied. I won’t settle for less.” “One of the additional features that our customers appreciate is the flexibility in
scheduling your appointment,” says Dalles. “We’re not just a 9am to 5pm operation. One of the great benefits of working with us is that you and the Associate-Technician set your appointment for a time that works best for you; day or night, weekday or weekend. You are in control.” Associate-Technician Christian, is very popular with senior citizens. “There are a lot of tech savvy seniors who rely on their computers every day. Some have commented to me that they really value the way Christian takes his time to explain the repair to them, one customer even said she loves him,” Dalles said. “A unique service I have offered for many years is a Pre-Purchase Consultation,” says Dalles. “Let’s say that you are looking to purchase a new laptop computer. The technical information describing the computer in a store’s website or newspaper ad can be very confusing. Many buyers can easily become overwhelmed by the different choices and prices offered by computer manufacturers. More often than not, they ask a friend or rely on the recommendation of
a sales person, or many times just buy what’s on sale. The benefit of our Pre-Purchase Consultation allows us to meet with you in person, assess your needs, and help you make the purchase decision that best suits your situation. I want to help the customer make an informed decision before they spend their hard-earned money. For example, one of the most common issues we’ve run across is that a person buys a new computer. While they are setting it up they find out that the new software that runs the computer will not work with a printer they have owned for years. Now they have a brand new computer, but it won’t work with their existing printer or scanner or some other device they need to use. I often see this happen with certain software programs too. Now the customer not only has to buy a new printer, but may also need to upgrade some computer software and they find themselves spending much more money than they had originally planned. Our Pre-Purchase Consultation helps buyers avoid costly pitfalls and unwelcome surprises. We can sit down with customers and browse websites with them to find the best fit. I have
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even met customers at stores and helped them with buying decisions. Providing a potential buyer with the information they need saves them time, money and a ton of stress. Come on, buying a new piece of technology shouldn’t be a nightmare, it should be a fun and exciting experience!” “I’ve recently introduced a new service where we will dispose of your old computer safely and securely,” says Dalles. “You just can’t throw away computers into the regular trash. There are laws that dictate the proper disposal of substances found in computer components. Plus, you want to make sure that your computer’s hard drive data files are completely purged to protect your privacy which helps minimize potential identity theft. We can make this process easier for you. We will pick up your computer, then once the data has been safely removed, your computer will be disposed of in a secure and environmentally safe manner.
We pride ourselves on customer convenience and creating personal relationships with our customers. We want to help our customers in all aspects of their technological life from setting up their systems to disposing of them,” Dalles said. Bob The Computer Guy & Associates, Inc. is an entirely mobile computer services company. In addition to on-site troubleshooting and repairs, they offer setting up networks, printers, scanners, new computers and other tech devices; virus, spyware and other malware removal; securing your computer and network; transferring data between devices; system and data backups; personal tutoring; and more! Whatever your needs, no job is too small. For honest, reliable service performed by professionally certified technicians at a fair price then you want Bob The Computer Guy & Associates, Inc. Call Now 727-534-4000.
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS
SOUTH TAMPA Children’s Gasparilla Extravaganza - January 20
2 p.m. Named for pirate Jose Gaspar,
to support the Bridge Clinic here in
Date(s): January 3, 2018 - December 5,
who terrorized the coastal waters of
Tampa!
2018
West Florida during the late 18th and
Date(s): February 2, 2018
Hours: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
An alcohol-free event, celebrating
early 19th centuries, Tampa’s annual
Hours: 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Location: 241-263 E. Madison St.
the return of the Gasparilla Season to
Gasparilla celebration begins with
4121 N 50th St. Tampa, FL 33610
Tampa, FL 33602
Tampa Bay! Fun for Swashbucklers of
the Gasparilla Invasion. Over 750
All Ages.
swashbucklers invade Tampa Bay
Monster Jam
Billy Joel
aboard the majestic pirate ship “Jose Events Begin at 11 a.m. | Parade 3:30-6
Gasparilla,” kicking off a full schedule of
p.m. | Fireworks 7-7:30 p.m.
pirate-themed events.
Mateys of all ages jump and shout for
Once ashore, the captain and his
beads as over 100 parade floats make
Mystic Krewe celebrate their takeover
their way down Tampa Bay’s Bayshore
of the city with a four-mile long Parade
Boulevard. Since 1947, families, friends
of Pirates, unloading untold Gasparilla
and neighbors bring their own krewes
treasures for visitors and locals to
out to take in Gasparilla’s Children’s
plunder. The third largest parade in the
Monster Jam is a live motorsport event
William Martin Joel is an American
Parade.
United States, the Parade of Pirates is
tour and television show operated
singer-songwriter and pianist. He was
attended by 300,000 onlookers, many
by Feld Entertainment. The series is
born in the Bronx, New York, and raised
donning period-themed pirate garb.
sanctioned under the umbrella of the
on Long Island, New York, places which
United States Hot Rod Association and
have a heavy influence on his songs.
The festivities continue into the
takes place primarily in the United
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and the familiar faces of schools and
evening at the Gasparilla Pirate Fest
States.
Date(s): February 9, 2018
community organizations.
Street Festival with live music, food and
The parade is all about elaborate floats, impeccably dressed krewes, booming marching bands, whirling dancers,
entertainment. This year’s parade begins at Bay to Bay
Hours: 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM Date(s): February 3, 2018
Location: 401 Channelside Dr
Hours: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Tampa, FL 33602
Boulevard and Bayshore, ending along
Location: 333 S Franklin St.
Location: 4201 N Dale Mabry Hwy
Edison Ave., nearly a mile-and-a-half
Tampa, FL 33602
Tampa, FL 33607
BandAids For Bridge 2018
Mayor’s Food Truck Fiesta
technic” explosions? Take a gander as
You are invited to attend the Annual
Looking for a larger selection of lunch
they recreate the battle between Ye
Band Aids for Bridge Benefit, hosted by
options? Step outside for a meal in
Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla and Tampa.
the students at the Morsani College of
the park! Choose from a wide variety
The pirates win every year, arghhh!
Medicine, to benefit the Bridge Clinic.
of local food trucks serving up all sorts
The Bridge Clinic is a student run clinic
of delicious culinary creations. You’ll
that provides medical care for those
have your pick of dishes from plenty of
The Historic Tampa Heights
in our community living below the
delectable kitchens on wheels!
overlooking the Hillsborough River
poverty line.
Featuring tasty treats from a variety of
only a mile from downtown Tampa
local vendors, the Mayor’s Food Truck
is experiencing major urban renewal
This year our show will take place
Fiesta occurs the first Wednesday of
and transformation. The Armature
on Friday, February 2nd from 7-11PM
every month in Downtown’s Lykes
Works and The Hall on Franklin join
and will be hosted by Dr. Charles
Gaslight Square Park from 11am to
Ulele Restaurant as featured stops on
Lockwood, Dean of USF Health Morsani
2pm.
your tour. These restored architectural
away. It ends, of course, with a bang. What pirate parade would be complete without some monstrous “pirate-
treasures are going to be home to
College of Medicine.
GASPARILLA PIRATE FEST January 27,2018. Invasion starts at 11:00 a.m. | Parade at
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The Heights Urban Food & Spirits Tour
Interested in becoming a vendor?
dozens of new dining options and
We hope you can join us for an evening
Reach Ashly Anderson via email or by
craft breweries for us to explore. The
of delicious cuisine, silent auction,
phone at 813.221.3686.
eclectic make up of international food
talented performers, and dancing
offerings available in the Heights is
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mind blowing. The Heights will be
the U.S. for his annual Valentine’s Day
certainly become recognized as the
performance.
hottest, new culinary and craft beer destination in the Tampa Bay area. Let
In celebration of the Valentine’s
us show you how to Eat, Drink, Local
holiday, Andrea Bocelli will treat
Height’s style.
fans to a unique holiday repertoire combining the most beloved arias,
Date(s): February 7, 2018 - December
crossover hits and famed love songs.
25, 2019 Hours: 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
As one of the most recognizable and
Admission: $68.00
romantic voices in the world, Andrea
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Bocelli has been thrilling audiences for over 20 years, counting over 80 million records sold worldwide. Date(s): February 14, 2018 Hours: 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM Location: 401 Channelside Dr Tampa, FL 33602
Tampa Undy RunWalk Colorectal cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer and the second leading cause of cancer death in men and women combined in the United States. In 2017, nearly 10,000 Floridians were expected to
Cirque du Soleil announces its 41st original production, VOLTA
be diagnosed and over 3,600 people were expected to die from this highly
AT THE TAMPA GREYHOUND TRACK
treatable disease.
STARTING FEBRUARY 14, 2018 General public tickets on-sale now!
Funds raised from the 2018 Tampa Undy RunWalk will remain in the
Cirque du Soleil is thrilled to
city to continue making strides to
announce a new production that will
end colorectal cancer in our lifetime
premiere February 2018 in Tampa:
by: promoting access to screening,
Cirque du Soleil VOLTA, written and
conducting innovative research, and
directed by Bastien Alexandre and
connecting patients to treatment.
with Jean Guibert as the director
For more information, please visit
of creation. International electronic
undyrunwalk.org.
group M83 as composer and musical director, brings his space-age future
Date(s): February 3, 2018
pop sound to the Cirque du Soleil
Hours: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
stage for the first time ever. The show
Location: 4810 N. Himes Ave.
will be presented under the Big
Tampa, FL 33614
Top at the Tampa Greyhound Track starting February 14, 2018. The name VOLTA refers to a sudden about-face, a change in emotion or idea often used in poetry. It also speaks to the jolt of energy delivered through the show. Tickets are available to purchase now by visiting cirquedusoleil.com/volta or calling 1-877-9CIRQUE (1-877-924-
Andrea Bocelli
7783). Tickets are available starting from $37.
This February, legendary tenor Andrea Bocelli will be returning to
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