Things to Do in Citrus Park
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Ybor City Historic Walking Tours
Charismatic guide escorts fellow pedestrians on 90-minute strolls through Ybor City, stopping at historic sites to share anecdotes
AirHeads Trampoline Arena
- Multiple Locations
Spend a day bouncing across colorful, wall-to-wall trampolines with dodgeball and basketball areas
Diva Golf
- Carrollwood
Women socialize and improve their game year-round at weekly nine-hole rounds with wine, networking, and lessons
Pin Chasers
- Multiple Locations
Three locations with dozens of lanes apiece support double-headers with automated scoring and touchscreen consoles
Side Splitters
- Carrollwood
Upcoming comedians with credits from The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Comedy Central, and Showtime
Vertical Ventures
- Town 'n' Country
Physical and mental challenges lure climbers up 6,000 square feet of climbing space characterized by boulders and top rope courses
Aspirations Winery
- Clearwater
Enjoy wine samples and food pairings before taking a tour behind the scenes of the facility and leaving with souvenir glasses and wine
American Victory Ship Mariners Memorial Museum
- Channel District
Shipboard museum showcases historic artifacts on a 455 ft. cargo vessel that survived WWII, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War
Old City Helicopters, LLC
- Davis Island
Pilots fly over historic structures and beachside downtown, or the beach as the sun sets over the city for a romantic view
Hoppers Fun House
- Tampa
Kids frolic inside a 7,228-square-foot facility filled with inflatable structures and padded floors, munching on hot dogs and sipping soda
Ryde For Life
- Multiple Locations
RealRyder bikes bank, steer, and turn as riders activate their core and legs during 45- to 60-minute classes
Palm Yoga and Tampa Jiu-Jitsu
- Carrollwood
The 45-minute sessions combine yoga stretches, cardio drills, running, and jujitsu moves
Tampa Bead Cafe
- Lake Magdalene
Students learn weaving techniques with seed beads before assembling bracelets using a needle and thread; complimentary follow-up session
Kayak Valet
- Multiple Locations
Paddleboards designed for safety and stability engage first-timers in water sports
Grand Prix Tampa
- University
Go-karts whisk riders around a speedway at a center that boasts trampoline bungee jumps, a ropes course, and two mini-golf courses
Horse Power for Kids
- Tampa
Horseback trail rides take guests through partially wooded trails up to the top of Tampa Bay
Snappers Grill & Comedy Club
- Palm Harbor
Guests enjoy standup comedy and live music while digging into entrees and drinks inside a comedy club open for over 24 years
Suncoast Primate Sanctuary
- Palm Harbor
Staffed by volunteers, nonprofit sanctuary provides safe haven for more than 100 animals, including chimpanzees, monkeys, and tropical birds
Edwin Watts Golf Academy Dallas
- Carrollwood
Swing- and putting-analysis sessions use JC Video and Tomi technologies to capture technique so instructor can diagnose poor tendencies
Harmony Yoga & Wellness Center
Yogis of all levels can build strength and flexibility during hatha yoga classes including hot-yoga, non-heated classes, and specialties
Xtreme Adventures Family Fun Center
- Land O' Lakes
Padded bumper cars and 6,000-sq.-ft. laser tag arena; Xtreme Jump pit with trampoline-lined floors
Terrace Sports
- Temple Terrace
32 pristine lanes host pyramids of Brunswick Max pins at bowling center with laser tag, recently updated arcade, and hearty food selection
Arbordale Riding Academy
- Keystone
Professional instructor teaches horseback riders of all ability levels skills required to participate in competition
A Yoga Village
- Multiple Locations
Certified instructors lead students of all abilities through asanas linked with breath during Hatha, hot-yoga, and Kundalini classes
Belle Harbour Marina
- Tarpon Springs
Kayaker gets four hours to explore Anclote River and Key Anclote's flats, sand bars, and islands, and possibly see a manatee or dolphin
Lane Glo Bowl
- Multiple Locations
Up to six guests enjoy bowling, cheese pizza, and soft drinks in a modern facility with automatic scoring systems
Trinity Yoga Studio
- New Port Richey
Five registered yoga teachers lead seven-day schedule of Pilates, power yoga, restorative yoga, and Hatha yoga for all fitness levels
Belle Boat Rentals
- Tarpon Springs
Equipped with maps, groups can embark on a day of sightseeing or fishing; a lesson in basic boat functions is included
Fit To Go
- Town 'n' Country
Boot-camp-style sessions mix weight training and cardio to burn calories and build muscle
Atlantis V Charters
- Tarpon Springs
4.5- or 8.5-hour excursion leads passengers out to Anclote Key Preserve State Park aboard a 45-foot yacht
Liberty Lanes
- Clearwater
32-lane bowling center welcomes groups to test their pin-crushing skills until midnight or later seven days a week
Evolation Yoga Tampa
- Multiple Locations
Instructors lead challenging classes in rooms heated up to 105 degrees, blending yoga techniques and meditation
Dunedin WaterSports
- Pirates Cove Marina & Yacht Club
Rental jet boats with seating for seven, available for weekday or weekend adventurers
Mt. Song Martial Arts Academy
- Egypt Lake-Leto
Martial-arts instructors guide beginners and advanced students through Chinese-style sanda kickboxing classes
Windsong Charters
- New Port Richey
Captains outfit clients for paddle amid the wildlife, hidden channels, and sunken boats of Florida's coastline
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With the 2011 season looming large, FC Tampa Bay will attempt to pass, tackle, and score its way to NASL glory at the club's new home at Al Lang Stadium in St. Petersburg. Currently headed up by English coach and retired professional footballer Ricky Hill, the FC Tampa Bay team are chest-trapping, banana-kicking, and head-butting their way back into the world of black-and-white-spotted balls. Watch them take on the Puerto Rico Islanders, who are hungry to work their way up the 2011 standings, or root on the roster as the team guns for the fleet-footed Atlanta Silverbacks, slippery Carolina Railhawks, or northerly FC Edmonton. General-admission seats allow frenetic fans to observe the fantastic flairs of NASL soccer savants as they attempt to sneak the European pigskin between an opponent’s legs and through the goal zone. The $20 gift voucher can be put toward merchandise such as a jersey, a scarf, or an oversized foam yellow card.
A bastion of family-friendly arts and entertainment since its curtain first rose in 1983, Ruth Eckerd Hall demonstrates its commitment to the community through concerts, movie screenings, and all-ages education at the Marcia P. Hoffman Performing Arts Institute. Graduates of the school go on to star in musical and theater productions on the stage, overlooking 2,180 sloping seats arranged continental style for great sightlines and impeccable acoustics.
Formerly the Lingerie Football League, the Legends Football League stands as the "fastest-growing pro sports league in the nation" according to NBC Sports correspondent Rick Chandler. That success owes much to the league's unique format, which pits two exclusively female teams in alluring uniforms against each other in full-contact football games on a 50-yard field. Donning football pads and helmets over their revealing performance wear, the female athletes block, juke, and sprint uninhibited by such frivolous gear as the NFL's heavy chainmail hauberks.
For nearly 50 years, the Improv chain has incubated standup talent—notable alumni such as Jerry Seinfeld, Adam Sandler, and Robin Williams all conquered their stage fright there before their big breaks. The Tampa location carries on the Improv’s tradition of catching rising stars before they turn into supernovas spewing dangerous molten punch lines with a calendar of up-and-comers and nationally touring talent.
Challenge Nation pioneered the urban-adventure race with a race season that includes visits to 35 cities across the country. Each scavenger hunt is personalized to the hosting city, exploring its many diverse neighborhoods with a series of clues that would test even the most skilled children's-book detective. The teams—comprised of at least two people—vie for a $300 first-place prize. The _Amazing Race_–style competition rewards quick wits and wise planning over physical fitness, so the best way to prepare is by doing logic puzzles while eating Funyuns and lounging in a La-Z-Boy. The top 25 teams qualify, the top five receiving free entry, to compete in the national championship, which rewards winning teams with a $5,000 cash prize.
Tampa's Cinco de Mayo Fiesta is a cultural cornucopia celebrating the Mexican holiday with music, dancing, food, activities, children's attractions, and a car and motorcycle show. Follow the incipient online schedule—or flip through the Facebook page—for the still-developing calendar, which includes events such as salsa-dancing lessons, a tongue-tickling chili contest, and the glamorous Miss Tampa Latina pageant. During the daily happy hour 3 p.m.–6 p.m., thirsty guests can enjoy one free beer. Take in a salsa lesson, then meander over to the other salsa camp, where recently steadied shoulders will be tested against fiery tortilla-toppers at the salsa tasting station. While proud car owners buff their road babies for Friday's car and motorcycle show, their flesh-based brood can clamber (supervised) through the children's area and carnival rides.
