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Some of Our Favorite Places Around Tampa

The city of Tampa celebrates its birthday on July 15th! Here are some of our favorite places within the city limits to visit!

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The city of Tampa celebrates its birthday on July 15th! Here are some of our favorite places to visit within the city limits. Might also be good places to take your out of town guests, too!

Bayshore Boulevard

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Nothing like a stroll or a bike ride along Bayshore Boulevard!


Amalie Arena

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The home of the 2020 Stanley Cup Champions and where we get to rock out to our favorite music artists!


Ybor City

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Such a fun day trip to ride the trolley and stop at the Columbia Restaurant. for lunch.


Columbia Restaurant

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Did someone say Cuban Sandwich?


Tampa Riverwalk

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An extension of Bayshore Boulevard, we love talking a walk along the Riverwalk to go visit Armature Works!


Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park

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Day or night, it's such a beautiful place. We always look forward to our annual event, Bark in the Park!


Armature Works & Heights Public Market

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Lots of different food options to explore here, from sit down restaurants to walk-up counter service. Great for families or a date night. Cap off he night with a nice walk along the Riverwalk.


Raymond James Stadium

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The new home of Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski, we can't wait for the season to begin or see one of our BIG country artists in concert here!


Sparkman Wharf

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Not only do they have some yummy food options (located in shipping containers - how cool?) but there are some great photo ops, too! Also, home to the area's first flower bar, Splitsville and JoToro.

Launa is part of Tampa Bay's Hometown Morning Krewe on 99.5 WQYK. She has been with the station for 7 years and joined J.R. and Kevin on the morning show 4 years ago. Since then, they have been nominated for not only a CMA but also an ACM. Launa has been in radio for the past 28 years and in the Tampa Bay market for 22 of those years. While working in radio, Launa has also served as an entertainment reporter on a local TV show and has hosted many charity events in the community. Using her popularity from QYK, Launa loves to help raise money for shelter animals and has been a volunteer at local shelters for years. Launa loves the community and writes articles on local news, entertainment, and events and highlights people who are shining in Tampa Bay that she knows others like her would also be interested in reading.