NOTEWORTHY ZUBRICK MAGIC THEATRE Experience wonders in St. Pete’s only magic theatre! The Zubrick Magic Theatre is a spectacular venue that gives audiences an intimate and unforgettable evening of magical entertainment. Illusionists Chris and Ryan Zubrick conjure up an exhilarating blend of sleight-of-hand, family-friendly comedy and breathtaking grand-scale illusions in a 70-minute performance that captures hearts and imaginations. Conveniently located in downtown St. Petersburg, the Zubrick Magic Theatre guarantees to stretch smiles and drop jaws with a performance that will leave you walking away scratching your head in disbelief saying, “How did they do that?” Get your tickets now before they all…DISAPPEAR! zubrickmagic.com
JOIN THE JR. BUCS FAN CLUB! Kids ages 14 and under are invited to be part of the Jr. Bucs Fan Club. Welcome kits include an official membership card, a Jr. Bucs backpack, hat, football and lanyard. Members will also get priority invites to future Jr. Bucs events and more. There is a one-time registration fee of $24.99 (plus $5 for shipping and handling). To sign up, go to buccaneers.com/fans/jr-bucs.
LAST CALL FOR BACK-TO-SCHOOL AND CHILDREN’S BOOKS SALES TAX HOLIDAYS Only a few more days left to save on back-to-school items! The Back-ToSchool Sales Tax Holiday ends Aug. 7. As in previous years, you’ll get a sales tax break on clothing items, backpacks and footwear costing $100 or less and on school supplies that are $50 or less. The first $1,500 of personal computers and personal computer related items are also included. The Children’s Books Tax Holiday ends Aug. 14 and applies to books written for kids ages 12 and under. These include board books, picture books, beginner and juvenile books, or audiobooks on CD or tape. Visit our website to learn more about these and other sales tax holidays that are currently available.
CAR SEATS AND CARLINES When making back-to-school preparations, be sure to add carline and car seat safety to your list. BayCare Kids Wellness and Safety Specialist Michelle Sterling offers these tips for keeping your kids safe during school drop off and pick up: ● Distractions down, eyes up. Make sure you are not preoccupied while driving or waiting in carlines. Children are excited and may dart out in front of your vehicle. They also mimic what adults do, so please be sure to not use your phone while driving. ● Be sure children are buckled up even while waiting in carline. ● The best child passenger safety seat is the one that is the best fit for your child, fits your vehicle and one that you will correctly use every time. » Make sure it is the correct seat for your child’s age, weight and height. » Children 13 and under should always ride in the back seat. » Older children should ride in a booster seat in the back seat of the vehicle until they are at least 4 feet, 9 inches tall. » Children should ride rear-facing in their child passenger seat until at least age 2.
THE RIBBIT EXHIBIT AT TAMPA BAY WATCH DISCOVERY CENTER Hop on over to the Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center at The St. Pete Pier and learn about native and invasive frog and toad species in thematic displays. The Ribbit Exhibit features Florida’s native frogs and toads, including green tree frogs, barking tree frogs and southern toads, which are increasingly threatened by invasive species such as Cuban tree frogs and cane toads. Visitors can learn about the importance of native species, the dangers of invasives and how to tell them apart. Guests can also learn what to do if they stumble upon invasive species outdoors. There will also be a new selection of frog-themed retail items. The center recently partnered with Viktor Bevanda, an autistic 13-year-old Florida-based artist, who designed a unique children’s t-shirt to help raise autism awareness and support the center’s sensory programs. AUGUST 2022 TampaBayParenting.com
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