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- In the News
- This Week in Tampa History
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- Podcast of the Week
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📰 Bob Graham’s legacy in Tampa Bay, from the Skyway to ‘work days’
📰 Man who took his own life threatened to drive car into Tampa FDOT building
📰 Found only in Tampa Bay, a rare flower is no longer endangered. Is that good?
📰 Baby orangutan born at Busch Gardens in Tampa
📰 Ybor Harbor development gets initial approval from Tampa council
📰 Taylor Swift course coming to USF this fall
14th Annual Pasco Blueberry Jamboree!
3:00 PM - 8:00 PM 4/19
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM 4/20
12128 State Rd 52, Hudson, FL 34669
Cost: Free
Join us for fun and sun for the sweetest weekend of the year! The 14th Annual Pasco Blueberry Jamboree is April 19th & 20th. Join us for live performances, craft vendors, food trucks, family fun, community resources, and of course fresh Florida blueberries!
19th Annual Tampa Bay Caribbean Carnival
12:00 PM - 10:00 PM 4/20
Perry Harvey Sr. Park, 1000 E Harrison St, Tampa, FL 33602
Cost: $45
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM 4/21
Raymond James Stadium, 3656 W. MLK Jr. Boulevard Tampa, FL 33607
Cost: $40
We will bring the celebration of Caribbean culture to downtown Tampa with a street parade, a concert, food vendors, kids activities, and more! Saturday will feature the parade and concerts, while Sunday will feature the official Jouvert.
4th Annual Pasco County Beer And Burger Festival
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM 4/20
Land O'Lakes Heritage Park, 5401 Land O'Lakes Blvd, Land O' Lakes, FL 34639
Cost: $15; Under 18 free
This family-friendly, live, in-person event includes 10 Artisan Burger Chefs this year, at least 11 Craft Brewers with in-person sampling of 37+ different flavors of unique brews, and 3 live music performances on the beautiful Heritage Park stage, plus sponsored giveaways, shop local market, and fun activities between sets on stage.
Keel Farms Blueberry Festival
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM weekends 4/13-4/21
Keel and Curley Winery, 5202 W Thonotosassa Rd, Plant City, FL 33565
Cost: Free, $10 parking
Join us for our annual Keel Farms Blueberry Festival! We will have all things blueberries, with great events and activities like camel rides, a petting zoo, bounce houses, and unique vendors. Entry is free for all, and parking is $10 per car!
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