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Hey everyone!  Travis here with some Tampa Bay entertainment that will have you chilling out all night long.  Cointreau is bringing its Chillounge Night to Tampa for the first time.  Here are the details -

Cointreau Chillounge Night, an upscale outdoor event that transforms a public area into a posh nightclub and lounge for one night only, is coming to Tampa for the first time on Saturday, Oct. 10. Also, the 2nd annual Chillounge Night event in downtown St.Petersburg will be Nov. 21. 

The first Chillounge Night was held in Sarasota in 2008, and Tampa’s first Cointreau Chillounge Night will take place within a four-block area of downtown Tampa along Franklin Street.  Hundreds of chic daybeds and other outdoor furnishings will be set up outside of the Tampa Theatre to create a cozy, comfortable setting for an evening of food, drink and entertainment that will be held 6 – 11 p.m.

Admission to the elegant outdoor area, complete with lights, sound system, valet parking and a stage that will be filled with musical entertainment, dance performances, fashion models and more, is $20 per person at the door (must by 21 or older).  Advance tickets are on sale now for $15 and are available at www.chilloungenight.com. 

A limited number of VIP tickets, which include complimentary food and beverages served in an exclusive VIP section, are available for $75.  Smooth Jazz, Opera Tampa’s presentation of romantic “Opera Favorites” and a haute couture fashion show by rising star Sylvio Kovacic, presented by Piper Heidsieck, will grace the stage.  Of course, Chillounge Night’s signature Brazilian Samba Parade will cap off the evening.

The upscale event is the creation of founder Rainer Scheer, a Sarasota resident and gallery owner.   His first Chillounge Night was held Feb. 2, 2008 in downtown Sarasota and attracted 2,500 attendees.  That evening’s activities included tango dancers, opera singers, jazz musicians, a fashion show, cigar lounge and lively Brazilian Samba dancers and a procession, a line-up that is followed in each city where Chillounge sets up.
For additional information, contact Rainer Scheer at rainerscheer@yahoo.com or call 941-448-0995.  For more information, or to purchase tickets, go to www.chilloungenight.com.

Now, if that doesn't sound like one of the best Tampa Bay area events ever, then I don't know what does.  So, go and get your tickets now, and we'll keep bringing you updates as the event gets closer! 

Until then, keep checking back for more updates and other great things to do in Tampa Bay!

Greetings adventure lovers... Jessica here with a great deal for your favorite Tampa Florida attractions!  That's right, as always we are bringing you the best ideas of things to do in Tampa Bay.

Well this time we're presenting two world-class theme parks for the price of one... this exclusive offer is available to Florida residents only, now through the end of 2009! 

Here's how it works... Purchase a full price SeaWorld Orlando ticket online and receive a free visit to either Busch Gardens Tampa Bay or Aquatica in Orlando.  That means plenty of time to dive deep and fly high on Manta, SeaWorld's all-new flying coaster & experience the ultimate adventure park of Busch Gardens which offers an array of fascinating attractions based on exotic encounters with the African continent.

Or, if residents are looking to stay even closer to home in Tampa this summer, by purchasing a Busch Garden ticket, you will also receive a free ticket to Tampa's water park, Adventure Island.  At Adventure Island, "Island Nights" (a musical party) becomes an evening escape to paradise all summer long.

All offers are available to Florida residents at BuschGardensTampaBay.com, SeaWorldOrlando.com, or by calling 1.888.800.5447.  So gather the friends & family and get your tickets today!!!

Don't forget to stay tuned for more great Tampa Bay events!  Until next time... stay cool & happy coasting!!!

Hey everyone!  Travis here with some Tampa Bay entertainment that your wallet will be thanking you for.  This Sunday, July 19, will be $5 Day at Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo!  You will be able to visit more than 2,000 animals and learn about endangered wildlife for just $5 per person...all day! 

And, just to help you out a little bit more, extra parking is provided FREE at the Tampa Greyhound Track...just watch for posted directional signs.  Free shuttles will run continuously from that lot to Zoo’s main gate between 9AM- 6PM.  In case you don't know where that is, from I-275, take Exit 49 to Bird Street and go one block east. Then, just park in indicated areas.

There's only one more $5 Day left this year after this (on Sept. 13), so make sure you take advantage of this while you can.  And stop back by after you go and let us know how it was! 

And as always, keep checking back for more great things to do in Tampa Bay, and other great Tampa Bay area events!
 

TBT recently released their Top 100 Tampa Bars issue, right in time for the long 4th of July weekend. 

The winners are:

Ultimate Drinking Destination
 Hyde Park Café
 
Ultimate Irish Pub
 Four Green Fields
 
Ultimate Party
 Jackson’s Bistro
 
Ultimate Corner Bar
 The Hub
 
Ultimate New Club
 Aja Channelside
 
Hyde Park Cafe's Rafael Martinez was voted Tampa Bay's Ultimate Bartender 2009. 
 
Also listed as top destinations for the bar scene are:

Fly Bar & Restaurant
Splitsville
Hattrick’s
TAPS Wine & Beer Merchants
The Retreat
Howl at the Moon

More proof that downtown Tampa is an excellent place for your Tampa Bay entertainment needs! Stay safe and perhaps I will see you out and about this holiday weekend!

Stay tuned for more things to do in Tampa Bay!

Hey gang!  Travis here with some great Tampa Bay entertainment options for your Fourth of July weekend.  It's right around the corner, and we are going to be bringing you some great ways to spend your holiday. 

We'll start off with the fourth of July weekend at MOSI!  From July 3-5, Tampa’s Museum of Science & Industry will celebrate Independence Day by offering one FREE admission with the purchase of a MOSI general admission ticket. Spend July 4 with family and experience over 450 hands-on exhibits, an IMAX Dome Theatre film, and Kids in Charge!

the 4th of July - Hometown Celebration in Seminole.  This is a kid’s celebration of the ages that no kid, or kid-at-heart, should miss.  Radio Disney will be out there spinning to the tunes and providing some entertainment.  Plus, there will be amusements, games, slides, bounce houses, glow in the dark golf, children's activities, food, prizes and so much more.  If you are lucky enough (and you have to actually be there to be luck enough), you could win tickets to see Disney star Demi Lovato live in concert! 

And here’s something I know each of you will love…it’s FREE!  All of the action happens at the Seminole Mall, 11201 Park Blvd. in Seminole, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Obviously there won’t be fireworks inside the mall, but don’t worry, you’ll have plenty of time to get to the fireworks exhibitions after the celebration. 

And that's it for now, but I'll be back soon for more awesome things to do in Tampa Bay for the fourth of July.  So, keep checking back.  See you soon....