NOTEWORTHY: May’s highlights around Tampa Bay

MAY

GLAZER VISION FOUNDATION:

Snap a selfie and help provide a child with a free eye exam and glasses. Yes, it really is that easy! The Glazer Vision Foundation’s super-sized eyeglasses will be on display at the Florida Aquarium through May 14 and then from May 14 through June 4 at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. All you have to do is snap a pic in front of the glasses, share on social media with #OneShareOnePair and tag @glazervisionfdn and they’ll give a local child a free eye exam and glasses! Learn more about the mission on page 68.

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!

Mother's Day is Sunday, May 9

SKIN CANCER AWARENESS MONTH:

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month and a good reminder to schedule your annual visit to the dermatologist if you haven’t already done so. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. It’s estimated that 90% of non-melanoma and 85% of melanoma cancers are associated with exposure to

UV light. Since we call the Sunshine State home, make sure to slather the sunscreen on yourself and the kiddos.

JOIN THE KIDS CLUB:

RAYS ROOKIES

The 2021 Rays Rookies Kids Club is $30 for kids ages 14 and under.

All you have to do is register your child/children online. Membership includes a duffle bag, hat, 2020

American League Championship socks and plenty of digital experiences with Rays players and staff! raysbaseball.com/raysrookies

NEW AND RETURNING FAVORITES AT BUSCH GARDENS TAMPA BAY: NEW AT GLAZER CHILDREN'S MUSEUM

Our cover story is GRR-ific news for littles who love Daniel Tiger! Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood: A GRR-ific Exhibit opens May 29 and runs through Sept. 7. This means you only have until May 16 to explore the Wild Kratts exhibit at the museum! Learn more about what to expect in the immersive world of Daniel Tiger on page 26. 6 NEW AT LEGOLAND FLORIDA: There’s a new way to play at LEGOLAND Florida! PLANET LEGOLAND recently opened at the theme park where there are “no rules, just pure creativity.” When you walk in, you’ll be greeted by a giant 6-foot LEGO globe (also a gentle reminder to stay six feet away from others). From there, your child can choose between different building stations, including dragons, knights and princesses, ninjas, vehicles and creatures and animals. Keep in mind, face masks are still required when indoors and you’ll be asked to use hand sanitizer. LEGOLAND says the bricks in the exhibit will be saniKids’ Weekends are back at Busch tized each day and Gardens on Saturdays and Sundays then ‘quarantined’ from May 1-May 23. for 72 hours, and Busch Gardens is also bringing back live shows with the return of the "Turn it Up" ice-skating show and the ALL-NEW acrobatic show "Cirque Electric." Theater capacity will be limited and face masks and social distancing are required. the stations will be cleaned frequently throughout the day. To learn about more fun events at the park, visit LEGOLAND.com/ Florida.