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Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Tampa Rocks in May with Entertainment and Gaming Events

May 3rd, 2011

Hard Rock Cafe

Tampa, FL – Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Tampa kicks off another great month of music, comedy, and gaming action in May with a full lineup of events.

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Busch Gardens in Tampa Presents Glory at the Gardens Christian Music Festival

May 2nd, 2011

Glory at the Gardens Christian Music Festival at Busch Gardens in Tampa

Tampa, FL – Busch Gardens in Tampa Bay presents the biggest names in contemporary Christian, gospel and Christian rock music with Glory at the Gardens – festival packed with music and fellowship – on May 7 and 14.

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CityWalk Entertainment Calendar for May 2011

May 1st, 2011

CityWalk
Orlando, FL – May features Cinco de Mayo at Latin Quarter and A Tribute to Freedom Reggae Celebration at Bob Marley, join in Orlando’s coolest celebration of environmentally-friendly living. CityWalk in Orlando is an eclectic collection of themed restaurants, nightclubs, specialty shopping and a 20-screen movie theatre, Universal CityWalk is Orlando’s hottest spot for entertainment, boasting the biggest names in live music, dining, dancing, movies and more.

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Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Tampa Rocks April with Entertainment and Gaming Events

April 2nd, 2011

Hard Rock Concert

Tampa, FL – Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Tampa kicks off another great month of music, comedy, and gaming action in April with a full lineup of events.

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Celebrate Key West’s Conch Heritage at Conchfest March 5

February 28th, 2011

Conch ShellKey West, Florida Keys — Native-born Key West residents proudly call themselves conchs, a nickname inspired by the sturdy sea mollusk that inhabits area waters of the Florida Keys. A celebration of their conch heritage is set for 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, March 5.

The inaugural ConchFest, a family-friendly free-admission event presented by The Rotary Club of Key West, is scheduled at Bayview Park, located on Truman Avenue at the entrance to the island city’s historic Old Town.

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2011 Daytona Bike Week Events

February 24th, 2011

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Bike Week on Main Street

Daytona Beach, FL – It’s time for Bike Week 2011 and as always Main Street is ready to party. There will be Live Bands, Beer Booth Girls, Coleslaw Wrestling, Wet T-shirt, Hot Buns, and Bikini Contests. There will be plenty of events off main street too places like the Daytona International Speedway, the Cabbage Patch and Bruce Rossmeyer’s Destination Daytona.

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Florida Strawberry Festival in Plant City March 3-13

February 23rd, 2011

Plant City Florida Strawberry Festival

Plant City, FL – “Taste The Flavor Of Fun!” When the gates open at the 76th annual Florida Strawberry Festival on Thursday, March 3, 2011 each of the 11 days will feature free entertainment throughout the grounds, all of it included with guests’ paid admission. There’s a few changes around the Festival grounds that you won’t want to miss when you visit the Florida Strawberry Festival.

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2011 Florida Mardi Gras Parades & Parties

February 15th, 2011
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Dust off the masks and break out the beads, it’s time to party, Mardi Gras is here again. Before the time of prayer and penance at Easter before the self-denial of Lent comes the time for a little fun, frivolity and partying, after all, we are assured that there is a time and a season for every purpose under heaven. Here are of few places other than New Orleans where you can don a mask and cut loose.

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Bands, Brew & BBQ at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and SeaWorld Orlando

February 6th, 2011

Tampa, FL – Starting February 12, Bands, Brew & BBQ packs four weekends with smokin’ hot fun on Sundays at Busch Gardens in Tampa Bay and Saturdays at SeaWorld in Orlando. The festival includes live performances from award-winning country and classic rock artists, dozens of craft and international beers and blazing barbecue from local restaurants.

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2011 Mardi Gras at Universal Studios

February 1st, 2011

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Orlando, FL – It is the biggest, best, party in the country – and Universal Orlando Resort brings it straight from New Orleans to you this February 12 through April 23. Nationally renowned musical acts combine with an authentic Mardi Gras parade, dozens of colorfully costumed performers, authentic Cajun cooking, and hand-picked New Orleans bands to capture the look, feel and fun of New Orleans – all inside Universal Studios Florida.

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Gasparilla Pirate Festival in Tampa

January 18th, 2011

The Gasparilla Invasion

Tampa, FL – Arrrrrgh! Maties, Once again its time for the Gasparilla Pirate Festival in Tampa. Hosted by Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla and the City of Tampa, the annual festival celebrates the legend of Jose Gaspar(Gasparilla), a Spanish pirate. The invasion begins Gasparilla and his krewes arrives on the 165′ Jose Gaspar, in Tampa Bay and land near downtown Tampa. The mayor then lends the key of the city to the pirate captain and a parade begins down Bayshore Boulevard The krewes throw beads, coins and other items while shooting blank pistols from the floats.

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2011 Key West Events and Florida Keys Festivals

January 1st, 2011

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Florida Keys – There’s always something happening in the Florida Keys & Key West, from festivals focusing on the area’s colorful history and quirky ambiance to events that celebrate the Keys’ underwater paradise.

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2010 New Year’s Eve in Florida

December 10th, 2010

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In Florida instead of a big crystal ball for New Year’s Eve like they do in New York City we drop a big orange in Orlando and a Conch Shell in Key West and we tend to toast the New Year with a fruity rum drink rather than champagne. No matter how you choose to celebrate the arrival of 2011, whether it’s kid friendly or something a little wilder, here are some suggestions of places to go and things to do in Florida for New Year’s Eve.

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Universal CityWalk’s New Year’s Eve Party with Bret Michaels

December 7th, 2010

Bret Michaels is scheduled to appear at Mardi Gras 2008 at Universal Orlando

Orlando, FL – Universal CityWalk is hosting one of the biggest and most electrifying New Year’s Eve celebrations in Orlando. With live entertainment, access to CityWalk’s most popular clubs, delicious cuisine and a rocking performance by Bret Michaels, Universal CityWalk is the place to party on Dec. 31. Festivities Include a Live Concert by Multi-Platinum Artist Bret Michaels, Unlimited Access to Seven Clubs, Live Entertainment, Gourmet Cuisine and More

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