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A CRAFT-y Dinner with Views of Harbour Island, Davis Islands and the Hillsborough River
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A CRAFT-y Dinner with Views of Harbour Island, Davis Islands and the Hillsborough River

By Mr. 33602

Aboard Tampa’s 111-year-old dining cruiser Craft, guests enjoy a three-course meal, handcrafted cocktails, and panoramic skyline views from Sparkman Wharf—an unforgettable way to rediscover the city from the water.
Sail Plaza Spooktacular: Tampa’s Waterfront Gets Wicked Early
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Sail Plaza Spooktacular: Tampa’s Waterfront Gets Wicked Early

By Mr. 33602

Downtown Tampa’s Sail Plaza has gone all-in on Halloween this year, transforming its section of the Tampa Riverwalk into a waterfront haunt that would make even Gasparilla’s pirates proud. Nearly five dozen animatronics fill the...
Water Street in Tampa to Host 2026 SEC Media Days
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Water Street in Tampa to Host 2026 SEC Media Days

By Mr. 33602

The SEC is bringing its 2026 Football Media Days to downtown Tampa — the first time the event has ever been held in Florida. Set for July 20–23 at the JW Marriott and Tampa Marriott...
Beats on the Street Brings Big-City Energy to Water Street Tampa
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Beats on the Street Brings Big-City Energy to Water Street Tampa

By Mr. 33602

Downtown Tampa turned electric on Saturday night as Beats on the Street returned to Water Street and Sparkman Wharf, just across the Beneficial Street Bridge from Harbour Island, for an all-day celebration of music, art,...
Benchmark International Arena Signage Goes Up Across Garrison Channel from Harbour Island in Tampa
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Benchmark International Arena Signage Goes Up Across Garrison Channel from Harbour Island in Tampa

By Mr. 33602

Benchmark International Arena signage is now up in downtown Tampa. The former Amalie Arena enters a new era — but to locals, it’s the Ice Palace. Always.