Mark Wahlberg Will Be Signing Autographs In Tampa This Weekend
Mark Wahlberg will be in Tampa this weekend signing autographs for a tequila bottle signing event. The event is happening Saturday, August 26th from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. and yes, you will need to buy ticket in advance. It is happening at Luekens Midtown at 236 N Dale Mabry Highway in Tampa, which is just north of Kennedy Boulevard.
When you purchase a ticket you will have an option to purchase a VIP package. With that package you will get to skip the regular line and get to meet Mark first. That package will cost you $325. You also will get a bottle of Flecha Azul Tequila as well. The cheapest package is $50, which gets you a bottle of selected Flecha Azul Tequila and a chance to meet Mark and get your bottle signed. The line for the event will begin at 9 a.m. on Saturday.
Mark has been signing the bottle of tequila at other places and you can check out a video of that below.
Mark Wahlberg was known as Marky Mark during his singing career. His song, “Good Vibrations”, was a big hit. He has made a career being an actor and starring in some big films over the years. Mark made a name for himself playing Dirk Diggler in Boogie Nights. He has also starred in the movies, The Italian Job, The Perfect Storm, The Departed and The Other Guys. He was also the star of two Transformers movies. Now, you can meet Mark Wahlberg in Tampa.
[SOURCE: That’s So Tampa]
7 Pros And Cons Of Living In Tampa Bay
Pro: Attractions and Theme Parks
Tampa is located just an hour away from some of the most famous amusement parks in the entire world. You can go to Disney, Universal Studios, Sea World, Discovery Cove and Crayola World. There’s also Busch Gardens which is located in Tampa so you don’t need to drive to Orlando and deal with traffic.
Busch Garden’s is Tampa’s premiere theme park for more than 60 years.
Con: Tourists and Snowbirds
With more people moving to Tampa every single day locals have noticed traffic getting worse every day. Then mix in tourist who are always vacationing, all the snowbirds and it’s become a lot to deal with at times.
Pro: The Job Market
Tampa has a very strong economy, especially in healthcare, technology, tourism, and education. The healthcare industry thrives with Tampa General Hospital and Moffitt Cancer Center, which gives many careers to medical professionals, researchers, and other staff. The technology industry is booming in Tampa with growing companies like Sykes Enterprises that offer positions in software development, IT support, and cybersecurity.
Con: Low Minimum Wage
Although the cost of living may be affordable, it does come at a price! The minimum wage in Tampa, Florida is lower compared to other major cities in the U.S. is now at $11 per hour starting in September 2023.
Pro: Cost Of Living
It seems like things are just getting more and more expensive every year! It’s important to save as much money as you can so you can retire one day! That’s just another reason why so many people are moving to Tampa Bay. Although, not every city in Florida is the same when it comes to finances and taxes moving to Tampa can save more money when you compare it to other big metropolitan cities.
Con: The Humidity
Tampa is super-hot right now! No really, we have a massive heat advisory, and it seems to be a daily thing. It feels like it’s 110 degrees outside so you can’t be outside too long at the moment.
Pro & Con: The Schools
Research is important here! Many schools like Hillsborough County aren’t just one of the top school districts in the Tampa area, it’s one of the best in the country! However, there are many pockets of bad schools in Tampa Bay so it’s important you do a lot of research before moving to one specific area.
