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Clearwater Marine Aquarium Center 🐬 Winter’s Legacy & More

February 12, 2023September 21, 2022 by Angela DiLoreto

Although most famous for rescuing A Dolphin’s Tale star, Winter, and the follow-up rescue and movie A Dolphin’s Tale 2 star, Hope the aquarium has been helping marine animals around Florida since 1972. With a mission to rescue, rehabilitate and release of sick and injured marine animals the Clearwater Marine Aquarium is not your typical aquarium museum, it is a working marine hospital. Visiting takes you beyond the typical view of marine animals through the glass and offers you an up-close view of marine rehabilitation and animal care experiences.

16 Must-Visit Locations for new Orleans History

October 9, 2023September 19, 2022 by Angela DiLoreto

Louisiana State Museum & St Louis Cathedral - New Orleans

Few American cities are as steeped in history as New Orleans. The city was founded by the French, once controlled by the Spanish, and ultimately the site of some of America’s most popular historical stories, battles, and characters highlighted by its vibrant Creole culture.

Swashbuckling Pirates and Weather-Controlling Voodoo Queens of Tampa Bay

September 26, 2023September 5, 2022 by Angela DiLoreto

Every town has its own legends and lore, today we are highlighting the legends of Tampa Bay. Whether it is a pirate who may or may not have existed, but lives on in an annual festival, small green men who chase you, giant sharks, ghosts, lab-created bugs, and a voodoo priestess who controls the weather they are all legendary in Tampa Bay.

Responsibly Drink Your Way Around The Gulp Coast: 17 Craft Breweries To Enjoy

October 15, 2023August 26, 2022 by Vince DiLoreto

Responsibly Drink Your Way Around The Gulp Coast: 17 Craft Breweries To Enjoy

Ybor City: A Historic Cuban Gem in Tampa

August 30, 2023August 5, 2022 by Vince DiLoreto

The sweet aroma of tobacco floats through the streets. Along with fresh baked Cuban bread. Another distinct scent is the sweet fragrance of Cuban coffee. Or Cafe Cubano. Later, the rhythmic beats of Latin music will go late into the night. This is Ybor City! And it was once the Cigar Capital of the World!

6 Things to do in Safety Harbor, Florida

September 26, 2023July 22, 2022 by Angela DiLoreto

Tocobaga Indian Mounds - Safety Harbor, Florida

Nestled into the northwest corner of Tampa Bay sits Safety Harbor. While the name originates from the time pirates ruled the Gulf of Mexico you will find a deeper history along its shores. Including the mounds of the Tocobaga, healing mineral springs, and a vibrant art community today.