Picks for the summer
Busch Gardens:
Downtown Tampa/Ybor City:
Vinoy Park- St. Petersburg: Saturday Markets: Every morning at 9, the Green and Antiques Market sells a variety of produce, gourmet foods and baked goods. The market also hosts local artists, gift vendors and musical entertainment. A Taste of Pinellas: More than 40 local restaurants and musical acts will participate in the 24th Annual Taste of Pinellas Food and Music Festival to benefit All Children’s Hospital on June 4-6. Oldies but Goodies: The second and fourth Wednesdays of every month are dedicated to the sounds of Big Band music. A dance floor is open to all, so comealone or with friends. The Downtowners will play on every second Wednesday and the Ron Berringer Trio on the fourth Wednesday. Music Fest on the Water: A new musical act will performat the Waterside Courtyard every Sunday at 1 p.m. at The Pier. The event features local bands and musicians from the Tampa Bay area. Genres include Top 40, Southern Rock, Classic Rock and Jazz, among others.
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