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Best things about vacation and best things about coming home

July 08, 2008

As I mentioned before, my family went on summer vacation to Iowa in June . We lucked out with the weather, getting there just days after the worst flooding ever and a week without running water. With blue skies during the day and cool temperatures at night, it was hard to believe we had just missed tornadoes and torrential rain. Maybe it was just good old Iowan hospitality -- they ordered  Read more...

Tampa: What's in a name?

June 25, 2008

Where did Tampa get its name? According to some historians, it started out as Tanpa, the Calusa Indian word meaning 'sticks of fire. Some think this refers to the abundance of kindling and driftwood along the Hillsborough River . Others think it refers to the abundance of lightning strikes that has earned Tampa Bay the nicknames Lightning Capital of the World (although some disagree it's the  Read more...

Landmarks: Bridges of Tampa Bay

June 24, 2008

Most children love bridges, and Tampa Bay has plenty. Take a look at a map and find Florida, the Gulf of Mexico and the bridges in the area. Then take a ride over some of the bridges and get a beautiful view of the water, land and sky. Go for sunrise or sunset. Watch for birds, boats and planes while you're at it! Bayside Bridge Courtney Campbell Causeway Gandy Bridge Howard  Read more...

More of Our Favorite Activities and Things to Do in tampa

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Creatures & Critters:
Our Urban Jungle

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Do, Re, Mi! Places to Hear, Sing & Play a Tune

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Artistic Endeavors:
Our Favorite Art Venues

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Room to Run:
Run, Jump & Wiggle Outdoors

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Rainy & Quiet Days:
Cozy & Crazy Indoor Fun

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A Sense of History:
Our City's Stories

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Tot's Science Fair:
Science & Nature Sites

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Splash, Spray, Play! Local Spots to Get Wet

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The Most Fun in Life Is Free!

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The Best of... Our Top Can't-Live-Without Spots

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