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Arts Month in St Pete

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St Pete Arts Month

September is St Pete Arts Month

From cocktail operas to grand openings, this year’s arts month in St Pete has plenty of events to choose from to experience the art scene first hand. St Petersburg is rich in culture and fosters growth of local artists from musicians to muralists. In honor of arts month we want to shine the spotlight on two of our favorite artists in the Tampa Bay area, Michael Vahl and Cam Parker.

Michael Vahl

Michael Vahl

Michael Vahl is a visual artist born and raised in Los Angeles, California. He specializes in portraiture and other unique styles of artwork. Drawing since the age of 5, Michael is consistently learning his craft, honing his skills to produce works of art for the enjoyment of others.

He decided to leave his life behind, including friends and family, to pursue his dream of being an artist here in Tampa Bay. He has dedicated himself to visual art and is constantly aiming to learn new methods and skills that his clients and viewers will appreciate and love for years to come.

You can find his work all over St Pete and Tampa, including the above Dali mural piece in downtown St Pete. You can learn more about Michael and request quotes for commissioned pieces on his website, and follow his latest work on Instagram and Facebook.

Cam Parker

Cam is an energetic, imaginative fine artist and illustrator based in Tampa, Florida who attended Northern Illinois University as a painting major and fashion minor. He gathers influence from Lady Gaga, Frida Kahlo, Alexander McQueen, and pop culture. Cam works to create sarcastic, electrically charged vision of all things pop culture. His work is dynamic, catching the eye with bright colors in contrast with present day messages of inclusion, equal rights, and a splash of fierce fem edge.

He mixes media challenging himself to marry pen and ink with colored pencils graphite, blending acrylic and spray paint and immersing myself in digital manipulation. Commission portraits, large scale paintings, murals and tattoo designs are among his favorite things to produce. You can follow Cam’s work on Facebook. He is available for commission works on various amounts of media.

St Pete is Awesome: St Petersburg Craft Coffee Tour

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St Petersburg Craft Coffee Tour

You’ve no doubt heard of brewery tours if you’ve spent any time in St Pete, Florida. You may have gone on the mural tour as well. But do you know about the new kid on the block? St Petersburg Craft Coffee Tour is getting tons of attention in the media and for good reason.

Founder Brendan Smith has a history with coffee. He has held multiple positions in the coffee industry from barista training to coffee shop manager. “In 2015 I was having coffee with my friend, Ariel Penu, when she asked me about all the craft coffee shops in St. Petersburg. There were so many new shops! She suggested the idea and I quickly organized the first #StPeteCoffeeTour for my friends. We did it again 6 months later and 6 months after that I lead my first public tour (December ’16.)”

And so the tour was born. St Pete Craft Coffee Tour offers Saturday morning and special afternoon tours throughout the St Pete area, making stops at locally owned and operated establishments like Craft Kafe, The Bikery, Southside Coffee and more. You’ll learn about roasting, the craft of making coffee and coffee drinks, and sample everything from espresso to tea.

Don’t skip on this awesome new way to explore St Pete, Florida. You can book a tour on their website through the next few weeks. Make sure to also like them on Facebook for all the latest updates.

Want more information on St Petersburg, Florida and the surrounding areas? Click here explore our amazing city.

Staycation in St Petersburg Labor Day Weekend

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St Pete in Staycation Labor Day Weekend

Staycation in St Pete Labor Day Weekend

Labor Day weekend is coming up and it’s time to make your three day weekend plans. Getting out of town with only three days can make for a rushed, less-than-relaxing time. Our recommendation: a staycation in St Pete. A staycation is just what it sounds like. You stay in your home town (or nearby) and do all the vacation things. Below are our recommendations to make your staycation in St Pete a blast.

Where to Stay

The Avalon Hotel is location at 443 4th Ave N, a few blocks or a short ride with their free shuttle service to everything Downtown St Pete has to offer. This boutique hotel has an art-deco,

The Avalon Hotel St Pete

trendy feel with friendly, upbeat service and cozy rooms. The building was erected in the 1930’s, but has recently gone under a full renovation, keeping all the old charm and architecture and mixing in the hip-ness that is the heart of the Sunshine City.

Other things to note:

-Each room has free Wifi for those who don’t want to totally disconnect

-King or queen size beds available

-Free ride and pool, free parking, and restaurant with taproom at their sister hotel The Hollander (located next door)

-Check-in is 3pm, check-out is 11am

What to See

Go to the Saturday Morning Market and enjoy music, food vendors, and local makers. The market has been going strong since 2002 with over 170 near Al Lang Stadium with beautiful waterfront views not too far away. Come early to beat the heat, get some breakfast (or lunch!), and enjoy music presented by Mahaffey Theater.

Check out The Dali Museum. On Saturday, September 2 starting at 11:45am, take the kids to DillDally with Dali and on Sunday at 10am, all your yogis will love Yoga at the Dali.

Stroll down St Pete’s famed Central Ave where you’ll find The Chihuly Museum at Morean Arts Center, coffee shops like Brew-D-Licious, and tons of local shopping on the 600 Block.

What to Eat

There are no shortages of food option when stay in Downtown St Pete. We recommend The Galley for sandwiches, great seafood and overall gastro-pub feel. Locale Market has options for everyone including the pickiest of foodies. Locale is located within The Sundial courtyards and is surrounded by shopping options and movie theater. For the beer adventurers, you should stop into St Pete Brewing, Cycle Brewing, and Ale and the Witch to taste what the locals drink (and some special taps from out of state).

Bring The Noise: The St Pete Pier Is Coming

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Construction begins on the new St Pete Pier.

The New St Pete Pier

The ceremonial ground breaking on the St Pete Pier has come and gone and now comes the tough, not-so-pretty part: noise pollution. Remember when the One building started? It was (and is) an ear full of ground pounding, crane engine running, and metal clanking throughout the east side of downtown. We can expect more of the same starting next week as construction starts on the new St Pete Pier.

What does this mean for you?

ABC Action News reported that over 400 piles are going to be drilled by the crew through January to support the weight starting in September. But test piling will start on July 17th, which will be bringing the noise to Beach Drive and Old Northeast. According to NewStPetePier.com, construction should end in late 2018 and the official ribbon cutting in “early 2019”. That’s a lot of noise.

The pier looks to be an amazing build, though. There will be multiple gardens, play areas, music venues and room for shops restaurants. It sure looks pretty, at and a cool $14 million estimated cost it ought to be. Will the end result be worth it? Sure looks that way from the renderings. It will be interesting to see how the noise affects businesses nearby that have outdoor space. In the mean time, there are events like Pier Beer Summer Series. This even will connect the booming brewery scene and education on the pier and it’s progress.

For more information on the project and to keep updated with time lines and events, check out NewStPetePier.com and sign up for their newsletter.

Fourth of July Events in Tampa Bay

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Fourth of July Events in Tampa Bay

From fireworks, to BBQs to live music, here is an easy to follow list of the Fourth of July events in Tampa Bay! Make sure you tell ’em The Price Group sent you. Happy Fourth!

St. Petersburg Waterfront 4th Of July Fireworks & Food Truck Rally featuring local radio stations Q105, QYK 99.5, B98.7, WLLD, and Maxima and food trucks including Rolling with my Hoagies Food Truck, Skoops Italian Ice and more.

Swing Night-Hot Club of SRQ is hosting a dance night at Ale and the Witch from 8-11pm and if you’re into swing dancing, you’re not going to want to miss this.

Support the Special Operations Warrior Foundations at Locale Market’s All-American Market Tasting. Enjoy a taste of all-American food starting July 4th through July 7th – 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. for the independent price of $17.76 (get it?!).

Light Up Tampa Bay Independence Day Celebration is happening this weekend in Channelside and is Tampa Bay’s largest fireworks display with live music and food benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay.

6th annual racing event happening at Showtime Speedway in Pinellas Park starting at 5pm.

Independence Day Celebration at Great Explorations Children’s museum in St Pete will feature patriotic activities throughout the day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bonus: Military (active and retired) and first responders get in free!

Largo’s 4th of July Celebration starts at 6pm at Largo Central Park is located at 101 Central Park Dr, Largo 33771. One Blood will be there accepting donations (and giving away free movie tickets for them!) and there will be lots of family friendly activities.

4th of July Skate at Skateworld of Tampa will have $1 admission if you wear red white or blue with skate rentals just $3.50.

Clearwater Celebrates America at Coachman Park, 301 Drew St., Clearwater, FL 33755 from
4-10 p.m will have live entertainment, a kids zone, local vendors and food trucks, and (of course) fireworks!

Tampa Bay Rowdies vs Jacksonville Armada

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Tampa Bay Rowdies vs Jacksonville Armada

If you’ve always wanted to see a Tampa Bay Rowdies match but haven’t, this is your shot. Our beloved soccer team is taking on the Jacksonville Armada on Tuesday, May 16th at 7:30 in the US Open Cup and you can see the whole 90+ minutes for FREE.

But how? Easy. Just call the box office at 727-308-5203 or email boxoffice@rowdiessoccer.com. Come out and show your support like only St Pete can. For more info on the Rowdies or to buy tickets to other games click here.

More links to get all the Tampa Bay soccer information:

Ralph’s Mob – A family of friends supporting Rowdies and doing good things

The Unused Substitutes – Podcast relating to all things Rowdies

Events in St Petersburg Florida 4/1-4/2

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Events in St Petersburg Florida 4/1-4/2

There are a ton of events in St Petersburg, Florida this weekend, whether you’re marching around town pre-gaming with Ralph’s Mob, celebrating Rays Opening Day, or getting your zen on surrounded by art, St Petersburg has a bit of something for everyone this weekend.

Events in St Petersburg

Yoga + Art

Start your weekend off on a healthy note by joining Danielle Collinsworth, The Caffeinated Yogi, at The Gallery located at 1 Progress Plaza, Ste 111 for some indoor, inspired yoga. This all-level donation based class takes place every first Saturday with soothing live music. Don’t have a mat? First time yogi? No worries – there are extra mats available and the flow is suited for beginners to advanced yogis. Class starts at 10:30 am inside the gallery to the right. (If you aren’t a morning person, check out Danielle’s Sunday evening class here!)

Rowdies are Back!

When you’re done being bendy (or not so bendy) at yoga, head across the street for the Rowdies’ second home game of the year against Toronto FC. Coming off their season opening win last weekend, Ralph’s Mob and all the Tampa Bay Rowdies fans are ready for another sell-out game this Saturday at 7:30pm. If you miss out on buying tickets, stop into The Rowdies Den, The Avenue, or Courrigan’s where you not only can watch the game but are within an earshot of the stadium. We recommend you get your tickets here, though.

…and so are The Rays!

It’s here! Baseball season is back and St Pete is buzzing with anticipation for this Sunday’s home opener against the New York Yankees! Tickets are available here for the 1:10pm game. Fun fact: Did you know you can bring in sealed bottled water and food into Tropicana Field? From the website: “Patrons are allowed to bring food into Tropicana Field. All food items must be wrapped, bagged, or contained within a soft-sided container that shall not exceed 16″x16″x 8”. Patrons are allowed to bring in single-serving juice boxes and sealed plastic water bottles (no larger than one liter). Items not allowed are cans, thermoses, ice chests, bottles, glass containers or any other non-collapsible container or object deemed hazardous.” So for you baseball fans, there are no excuses! Buy your tickets here.

Things To Do In Tampa Bay 12/17-12/18

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This weekend is a perfect opportunity to cross the Bay and experience what the other side has to offer. The Cross Bay Ferry will be offering free rides on Sunday, 12/18 from 7am-5:30pm. If you haven’t experienced this new transportation this is your chance! You can check out our very own James Silver’s review of the Ferry below. If you’re traveling from St. Pete to Tampa, you can stop by The Florida Aquarium, plenty of shopping and restaurants in Channelside or hop on the trolley and make your way to Ybor for an afternoon movie or Improv show. Coming to St. Pete from Tampa? The Dali Museum, St. Petersburg Museum of History, and four blocks of shopping and dining on Beach Drive are all within walking distance.

On Saturday, you can enjoy free snow-ga (that’s yoga in the snow) at Sundial (153 2nd Avenue North, St.Petersburg, Florida) from 9-10am. IF you haven’t gone to see the decorations and the flurries, this is the perfect time do experience it while getting a jump start on your New Years fitness goals. Go grab some lunch and come back to the Sundial at 3pm to catch the Dixie Hollins High School Choir perform an hour long upbeat set of holiday songs!

Tampa also has an opportunity to get your fitness on with the Hot Chocolate 15k/5k. On Sunday December 18th, the race is family friendly with games to occupy your little ones and all things chocolate (hot chocolate too, obviously) after you cross the finish line. The 5k will start around 7:30am, and the 15k around 8:25am in the Channelside Bay Plaza, Tampa, FL. Check out their website for more details on this fun event.

Things to do in Tampa Bay 12/10-12/11

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Christmas is only a couple of weeks away, and Tampa Bay is surely in the holiday spirit. Lights on houses, music in every store, the time of year for for parades, classic holiday plays, and lights is now. This weekend will be yours to do all this and more. Here are some things to do in Tampa Bay this weekend.

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St. Pete Boat Parade

If you like parades but also like boats, then you’ve got to catch the Downtown St. Pete Boat Parade this Saturday, December 10th starting at 6:30pm. All different shapes and sizes of boats come through the Vinoy Basin sea wall near Demens Landing and make their way around the water showing off lights, music, and Christmas cheer. You may be able to catch a Santa (or two). This year is the first year VIP tickets ($8-$50) will be sold which includes reserved seating and serving of beer, wine, and food. Just want to catch the parade and skip the VIP? No problem. You can find a spot in North Straub or the pier approach and get a great view. Visit their website for tickets and more info.

Snow on 7th Holiday Parade

Want a more traditional parade experience? Pop on over to Ybor for the Snow on 7th Holiday Parade. Entertainment starts at 6pm, and Mayor Buckhorn and family will kick off the parade events while the snow falls. This parade is free, but get there early to get a good seat. For more info, check out their Facebook event page and the adorable countdown here.

It’s a Wonderful Life

One of the most beloved holiday movies, It’s a Wonderful Life, is being brought to the American Stage for your ears to enjoy until December 24th – but with a twist. See it come to life as It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play adapted by Joe Landry featuring a few local favorites, Colleen Cherry and Becca McCoy. 163 3rd St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701. Find info on the play, the actors, and book your tickets before they’re gone here.

Things To Do In Tampa Bay 11/18-11/20

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SXSW Style Event Comes to St. Pete

The founders of Et Cultural have a diverse background but one common goal: To heighten the level of art, music and interactivity in St. Pete. The way they do this? Et Cultura. From yoga, to workshops to live music to film viewings the $25 ticket is well worth the price. But you don’t have to purchase a pass to enjoy many parts of the festival. The maker’s market, folk music stage and many of the art shows are all free to the public. The events started Wednesday downtown, but they continue all weekend long. Visit Et Cultura’s website for more info on tickets, scheduling and locations.

Shopapalooza Takes Over Straub Park

This year Local Shops 1, a major resource for all things local, is taking two Saturdays this month to give you time to get your holiday shopping done properly. This Saturday, November 19th is your first opportunity to sample everything the locals have to offer you. Anything from non profit organizations to local Etsy makers will be in attendance as well as live music and food trucks. And by the way – the weather is going to be amazing. Get your family out to Straub Park and support your local businesses. For more information on the event visit Local Shops 1 website or their Facebook event page.

Saturday in the Park – Tampa

For our friends on the other side of the bay, you can catch a free concert of at Water Works Park in Tampa on Saturday, November 19th from 2-6pm. The event has no admission, however there will be doantion drop off supporting Metropolitan Ministries. The event is hosted by Harmonic Factory and Metropolitan Ministries. Bring a blanket, lunch and enjoy the beautiful fall Tampa Bay weather. Check out their Facebook event page for more information.