Dive with the Sharks
Educational
Time:
All Day Event
Note: Event is active 08-17-2010 through 09-30-2010.
Location: The Florida Aquarium
Check for availability.
Advanced reservations are required.
Diver's Note: Must bring Diver Certification Card to the Aquarium with you.
Dive with the Sharks provides a unique opportunity for certified SCUBA divers, age 15 and older, to come face-to-face with live sharks! Splashing down in Shark Bay is the perfect dive; warm clear water, teaming with sharks from around the world and no boat ride! We provide the sharks and all of your gear for this experience of a lifetime.
PURPOSE: The Dive with the Sharks program makes you the star of the show and dispels the commonly held myth that sharks are man-eaters. Sharks educates, inspires and facilitates a greater understanding of these amazing animals through a personal interactive experience.
SHARK BAY EXHIBIT FACTS: Shark Bay is a 93,000-gallon saltwater exhibit home to shark species and sea turtles from around the world! Imagine diving where the water remains a constant 76 degrees with crystal clear visibility and no current or surge!
WHO: Certified SCUBA divers 15-years or older. A maximum of two guests per dive assures an intimate and unforgettable experience!
WHAT YOU GET: The program is approximately 90 minutes including an educational presentation about sharks and a 30-minute dive in the Shark Bay exhibit. The divers will exit the shark cage with an aquarium dive master and position themselves on the bottom of the exhibit in front of the exhibit window for optimal viewing of the sharks. Family and friends can view the divers during all phases of the dive from the Ocean Commotion gallery. The Florida Aquarium dive master reserves the right to deny any guest diver the opportunity to leave the shark cage if the safety of the guest diver or the animals in the exhibit are in jeopardy.
SAFETY: Each guest is paired with a Florida Aquarium dive master whose sole responsibility is your safety. There are two dive masters in the exhibit with you and one surface tender present during all dives. This program is operated within the highest standards of recreational diving. The Florida Aquarium dive team is professionally trained to supervise recreational diving activities by NAUI (The National Association of Underwater Instructors) a world wide recognized scuba training and certification agency.
COST: $150 per person includes Aquarium admission for the diver, a shark diver hat and a photograph of the diver during the experience. Additional photos taken underwater during your experience will be available for purchase.
WHAT TO BRING: A mask, bathing suit, towel and dive certification card. All dive areas and changing facilities are handicapped accessible.
Price:
Dives $150 per person non-members, members $135
http://www.flaquarium.org/cm/templates/exhibits.aspx?articleid=55&zoneid=31
Marine Landscapes and Wildlife of Florida
Other
Time:
All Day Event
Note: Event is active 08-31-2010 through 09-30-2010.
Location: Weedon Island Preserve, 1800 Weedon Island Dr. N.E. St. Petersburg, FL 33702
Brilliant underwater landscapes and wildlife scenes are the favorite subjects of artist C.W. Tanner. His fine oil paintings and limited edition prints are vivid and realistic, but with a touch of fantasy. This exhibit is on display through September 30, 2010.
While your here, Weedon Island Preserve combines a wonderful nature experience on a site with fascinating historical significance. The Cultural and Natural History Center features classrooms and exhibit areas designed by anthropologists, historians and Native Americans to reflect the art and history of the area's first people. A group of low-lying islands history goes back thousands of years when early peoples such as the Timucuans and Manasotas made the island their home. The center combines a look at artifacts excavated from the site by the Smithsonian in the 1940s, as well as the chance to experience aspects of Native American culture in the exhibit gallery. The preserve also includes a nature experience with a four-mile canoe trail and three-mile hiking trail along with a fishing pier and waterfront picnic sites. Weedon Island Preserve is an expansive 3,000-acre region on Tampa Bay in north St. Petersburg comprised mostly of marine habitats with some uplands. It also is a site rich in cultural history. Indigenous peoples, including those during the Weedon Island Cultural Period, occupied this site for thousands of years. Today, the Preserve protects this wide diversity of natural and cultural resources for future generations including the Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center.
http://www.weedonislandpreserve.org
Swaptember
Educational
Time:
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Note: Event is active 09-01-2010 through 09-30-2010.
Location: Tampas Lowry Park Zoo
The Swaptember reciprocal membership program entitles Zoo Pass holders (with valid ID) to receive free admission to the Florida Aquarium and MOSI in September. In turn, members of the Florida Aquarium and MOSI receive free admission to the Zoo during this time.
Florida Aquarium: Swim with the Fishes
Educational
Time:
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Note: Event is active 09-01-2010 through 09-30-2010.
Location: The Florida Aquarium
Swim with the Fishes is an in-water reef adventure that gives you the opportunity to encounter one of the Florida Keys' most beautiful coral reef dive sites without being a certified SCUBA diver. During this introduction to diving, you'll wear a small SCUBA tank, regulator and floatation device that keeps you on the surface. This allows you to experience the thrill of SCUBA diving from the surface, while enjoying all of the sights 2,300 fish have to offer.
WHERE: The spectacular 1/2-million gallon Coral Reef Exhibit at The Florida Aquarium
CORAL REEF EXHIBIT FACTS: The Coral Reef Gallery simulates an actual reef in the Dry Tortugas near Key West, Florida. During Swim, you become the main attraction in our largest exhibit with more than 2,300 aquatic animals! This manmade reef is home to a vibrant community of fish including moray eels, grouper and a green sea turtle! While you get up close and personal with the fishes, friends and family can watch from the dry side of our 42-foot wide panoramic window!
WHO: Participants must be at least 6-years-old and be comfortable in the water. Children under 9-years-old must have a paying in-water parent or guardian participate. Can accommodate up to 5 swimmers at a time.
WHAT YOU GET: Swim with the Fishes introduces you to the world of SCUBA diving in a controlled environment with crystal clear waters without ever having to step onto a boat. Through this interactive experience, you'll learn about the importance of our aquatic neighbors during a 30-minute surface swim in the 500,000-gallon Coral Reef Exhibit. Immerse yourself and breathe in the experience!
REQUIREMENTS: No previous training or experience is necessary.
SAFETY: The program is designed to give participants the experience of scuba diving with the safety of snorkeling (all participants stay on the surface of the water at all times. The equipment is configured to prevent participants from descending below the surface.) This program is operated within the highest standards of recreational diving. The Florida Aquarium dive team is professionally trained to supervise recreational diving activities by NAUI (The National Association of Underwater Instructors) a world wide recognized scuba training and certification agency.
COST: $85 per person, which includes Aquarium admission for participant. Children 6-8 years old must have a paying adult swim with them. Members of The Florida Aquarium - $75 per person. Call for group rates.
WHAT TO BRING: Towel, a bathing suit and a sense of adventure!
For more information Contact Us!
Advanced registration is required. Please call the Education/Reservations Office at 813-273-4015 for reservations, or for additional information (including program times and days).
http://www.flaquarium.org/cm/templates/exhibits.aspx?articleid=57&zoneid=4
behind the scenes at The Florida Aquarium
Arts ⁄ Exhibits
Time:
12:30 pm
Note: Event is active 03-16-2010 through 11-30-2010.
Location: Tampa, FL
Be one of the privileged few to go deeper and take a peek "behind the scenes" to learn some of the secrets of The Florida Aquarium. In this 1-hour tour you will discover what we feed our animals and how we make things work while seeing places most guests never get to see! Your special animal encounter will be unforgettable!
http://www.flaquarium.org/Exhibits/
One Frame at a Time
Arts ⁄ Exhibits
Time:
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Note: Event is active 08-29-2010 through 09-25-2010.
Location: 3940 Keystone Rd., Tarpon Springs, FL 34688-7820
Anne Marie Podgurski and Jim “Moose” Rood combined their 50 years of photographic experience just 5 years ago, but one would think they had been teamed for a lifetime. Both have dabbled with photography since their teens, taking advantage of every opportunity to expand their experiences and hone their skills. Attention to detail, diverse interests and dedication to each endeavor have enabled them to capture the special beauty of Florida. They thoroughly enjoy their hours spent outdoors recording the candidmoments that reveal the wonders of nature. From young birds inthe nursery to dazzling sunsets, they capture life, one frame at a time.
http://www.brookercreekpreserve.org/pagesHTM/calendar/cal2008.htm
Shark Feeding Behind The Scenes Tour!
Arts ⁄ Exhibits
Time:
3:00 pm
Note: Event is active 03-16-2010 through 11-30-2010.
Location: Tampa, FL
Experience the life of a shark biologist! Help prepare the shark's favorite food and try to feed 3 fish to a shark while learning about these amazing animals, how we care for them and what threatens wild populations. This 1-2 hour program includes admission, a special "I Fed the Sharks!" apron, and the special feeding opportunity. $15 discount for Florida Aquarium members.
Contacts Call 813.273.4015 to reserve!
Price Normal Registration: $65
Saturday Sunsets on the Trail
Food Special
Time:
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Note: Event is active 07-17-2010 through 09-04-2010.
Location: Treasure Island Beach, 120 108th Ave., Treasure Island, FL 33706-4702
Can you imagine a more beautiful setting for a sunset celebration? The Treasure Island Beach Trail runs behind the gulf front motels and hotels for a quarter mile, directly on the beach. Saturday Sunsets on the Trail is a sunset celebration that takes place along Treasure Island's gulf front beach trail on the first and third Saturdays of June, July & August and the first Saturday in September. This free family event features artisans, crafters, street performers and live musical entertainment, weather permitting, from 5pm until 9pm.
Bolt Brigade Auditions
Theatre ⁄ Dance
Time:
5:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Location: St Pete Times Forum, 401 Channelside Drive Tampa, Florida 33602
Event Dates/Times:
Thursday, August 26, 2010
5:30 PM
Thursday, September 02, 2010
5:30 PM
If you love hockey, are a talented performer, have an energetic spirit or just love to have fun, the Bolt Brigade is for you!
Bring your talent, registration form, resume and photo ID to the St. Pete Times Forum on August 26 and 5:30 p.m. and September 2 at 5:30 p.m. Friends are welcome to attend. During the audition process, you will be asked to perform a talent, participate in the team's gameday activities and have a short interview.
Interested candidates should call 813.301.6574 for more information. All candidates must be at least 18 years of age. High School Diploma or GED is required.
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Cirque du Soleil
Theatre ⁄ Dance
Time:
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Note: Event is active 06-04-2010 through 12-30-2010.
Location: Downtown Disney, Orlando Florida
Orlando, Florida is famous for being the home of Disney World, and just when you think the city couldn't offer any more live events, here comes tickets for the event spectacular Cirque du Soleil-La Nouba. Orlando's Walt Disney Resort is the only venue in the world that has box office tickets for the play La Nouba, and these event tickets have taken audiences by storm by blending gravity-defying acrobatics and a concert-like musical score that will leave you wanting more. La Nouba has enjoyed remarkable ticket sales because there's not another event like it anywhere; not in Orlando, FL or on Broadway.
You can find Cirque du Soleil-La Nouba at Downtown Disney West Side in Orlando, Florida, and the box office has provided a performance schedule that satisfies the incredible demand for tickets. Downtown Disney hosts La Nouba Tuesday-Saturday, and the Orlando, Florida venue offers two shows nightly at 6:00pm & 9:00pm. When you purchase your tickets, you'll be delighted to know that the spacious seating design offers unobstructed views throughout the theatre; even though Downtown Disney in Orlando doesn't have traditional mezzanine seating or balcony seating, the incrementally raised design allows you to have clear sightlines to the stage aw you watch the most amazing show in Florida. These tickets are fun for the whole family, which is what made Disney World famous to begin with. There's never been a better time to enjoy Downtown Disney in Orlando, FL, so get your tickets for Cirque du Soleil-La Nouba and prepare to be blown away.
Times Vary, please visit the website at http://www.justbuytickets.com/Venues/Cirque-du-Soleil-Downtown-Disney-Tickets.php#BuyTickets to see show times and ticket prices.
Respect: A Musical Journey of Women
Theatre ⁄ Dance
Time:
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Note: Event is active 08-19-2010 through 09-04-2010.
Location: Jaeb Theater
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!
From "Someone To Watch Over Me" to "I Will Survive." It's the journey of women, told through Top-40 music in the new musical production RESPECT: A Musical Journey of Women. From the codependence of "I Will Follow Him" to the anger of "These Boots Are Made for Walking," to the cynicism of "What's Love Got To Do With It," and finally to the strength of "Hero." Combining excerpts of 60 songs with women's own stories about finding dreams, lost love, relationship issues, entering the workforce, gaining independence, and more, this show is "exhilarating!" It's more than just a story worth telling, it's a must-see and must-hear.
For more than the first half of the last century, the voice of women in Top-40 popular music has been one of neediness and dependency. I'll do anything for you; just be my baby, even if you're no good and treat me bad; just LOVE me and I'll stand by my man. By the end of the century, things were quite different. Popular music had come far enough so that women looked for the hero within themselves, were urged to get on their feet and make it happen, ready to stand on her own with or without a man. Messages encompassed "I am woman-hear me roar," to "I will survive" and encouraged women to find their own dreams.
Vanderbilt professor Dr. Dorothy Marcic created the show based on her book, RESPECT: Women and Popular Music, where she analyzed all Top-40 female song lyrics since 1900. Recent feedback from audience members includes: "Your show is one of the best things I have ever seen, period." -Shawn Johnson, Kansas City. "This was one of the most inspiring performances I have attended in my life."-Vladimir Brajkovic, Melbourne, Australia; "It was the musical history of MY life," Sheri Bewitt, Orlando.
Join us for the journey of women from codependence to independence – from "Someone To Watch Over Me" to "I Will Survive." See the progress of women from property of their husbands to presidents of countries in the 20th century – hear it through a dramatic musical presentation.
Ask about Ultimate Girls Night Out ticket and drink packages.
4 tickets + 4 drinks = $144* or 4 tickets +8 drinks = $160*
Packages are available by calling the Straz Center Ticket Office at 813.229.STAR. *Service charge not included .
Price: Regularly priced tickets start at $34.50 .
Tickets:
http://www.tbpac.org/shows/show.asp?showId=2446
Times:
Fri. 7:30 p.m., Sat. 2 and 7:30 p.m., Sun. 4 p.m.
Dive with the Sharks
Educational
Time:
All Day Event
Note: Event is active 08-17-2010 through 09-30-2010.
Location: The Florida Aquarium
Check for availability.
Advanced reservations are required.
Diver's Note: Must bring Diver Certification Card to the Aquarium with you.
Dive with the Sharks provides a unique opportunity for certified SCUBA divers, age 15 and older, to come face-to-face with live sharks! Splashing down in Shark Bay is the perfect dive; warm clear water, teaming with sharks from around the world and no boat ride! We provide the sharks and all of your gear for this experience of a lifetime.
PURPOSE: The Dive with the Sharks program makes you the star of the show and dispels the commonly held myth that sharks are man-eaters. Sharks educates, inspires and facilitates a greater understanding of these amazing animals through a personal interactive experience.
SHARK BAY EXHIBIT FACTS: Shark Bay is a 93,000-gallon saltwater exhibit home to shark species and sea turtles from around the world! Imagine diving where the water remains a constant 76 degrees with crystal clear visibility and no current or surge!
WHO: Certified SCUBA divers 15-years or older. A maximum of two guests per dive assures an intimate and unforgettable experience!
WHAT YOU GET: The program is approximately 90 minutes including an educational presentation about sharks and a 30-minute dive in the Shark Bay exhibit. The divers will exit the shark cage with an aquarium dive master and position themselves on the bottom of the exhibit in front of the exhibit window for optimal viewing of the sharks. Family and friends can view the divers during all phases of the dive from the Ocean Commotion gallery. The Florida Aquarium dive master reserves the right to deny any guest diver the opportunity to leave the shark cage if the safety of the guest diver or the animals in the exhibit are in jeopardy.
SAFETY: Each guest is paired with a Florida Aquarium dive master whose sole responsibility is your safety. There are two dive masters in the exhibit with you and one surface tender present during all dives. This program is operated within the highest standards of recreational diving. The Florida Aquarium dive team is professionally trained to supervise recreational diving activities by NAUI (The National Association of Underwater Instructors) a world wide recognized scuba training and certification agency.
COST: $150 per person includes Aquarium admission for the diver, a shark diver hat and a photograph of the diver during the experience. Additional photos taken underwater during your experience will be available for purchase.
WHAT TO BRING: A mask, bathing suit, towel and dive certification card. All dive areas and changing facilities are handicapped accessible.
Price:
Dives $150 per person non-members, members $135
http://www.flaquarium.org/cm/templates/exhibits.aspx?articleid=55&zoneid=31
Marine Landscapes and Wildlife of Florida
Other
Time:
All Day Event
Note: Event is active 08-31-2010 through 09-30-2010.
Location: Weedon Island Preserve, 1800 Weedon Island Dr. N.E. St. Petersburg, FL 33702
Brilliant underwater landscapes and wildlife scenes are the favorite subjects of artist C.W. Tanner. His fine oil paintings and limited edition prints are vivid and realistic, but with a touch of fantasy. This exhibit is on display through September 30, 2010.
While your here, Weedon Island Preserve combines a wonderful nature experience on a site with fascinating historical significance. The Cultural and Natural History Center features classrooms and exhibit areas designed by anthropologists, historians and Native Americans to reflect the art and history of the area's first people. A group of low-lying islands history goes back thousands of years when early peoples such as the Timucuans and Manasotas made the island their home. The center combines a look at artifacts excavated from the site by the Smithsonian in the 1940s, as well as the chance to experience aspects of Native American culture in the exhibit gallery. The preserve also includes a nature experience with a four-mile canoe trail and three-mile hiking trail along with a fishing pier and waterfront picnic sites. Weedon Island Preserve is an expansive 3,000-acre region on Tampa Bay in north St. Petersburg comprised mostly of marine habitats with some uplands. It also is a site rich in cultural history. Indigenous peoples, including those during the Weedon Island Cultural Period, occupied this site for thousands of years. Today, the Preserve protects this wide diversity of natural and cultural resources for future generations including the Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center.
http://www.weedonislandpreserve.org
Swaptember
Educational
Time:
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Note: Event is active 09-01-2010 through 09-30-2010.
Location: Tampas Lowry Park Zoo
The Swaptember reciprocal membership program entitles Zoo Pass holders (with valid ID) to receive free admission to the Florida Aquarium and MOSI in September. In turn, members of the Florida Aquarium and MOSI receive free admission to the Zoo during this time.
Florida Aquarium: Swim with the Fishes
Educational
Time:
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Note: Event is active 09-01-2010 through 09-30-2010.
Location: The Florida Aquarium
Swim with the Fishes is an in-water reef adventure that gives you the opportunity to encounter one of the Florida Keys' most beautiful coral reef dive sites without being a certified SCUBA diver. During this introduction to diving, you'll wear a small SCUBA tank, regulator and floatation device that keeps you on the surface. This allows you to experience the thrill of SCUBA diving from the surface, while enjoying all of the sights 2,300 fish have to offer.
WHERE: The spectacular 1/2-million gallon Coral Reef Exhibit at The Florida Aquarium
CORAL REEF EXHIBIT FACTS: The Coral Reef Gallery simulates an actual reef in the Dry Tortugas near Key West, Florida. During Swim, you become the main attraction in our largest exhibit with more than 2,300 aquatic animals! This manmade reef is home to a vibrant community of fish including moray eels, grouper and a green sea turtle! While you get up close and personal with the fishes, friends and family can watch from the dry side of our 42-foot wide panoramic window!
WHO: Participants must be at least 6-years-old and be comfortable in the water. Children under 9-years-old must have a paying in-water parent or guardian participate. Can accommodate up to 5 swimmers at a time.
WHAT YOU GET: Swim with the Fishes introduces you to the world of SCUBA diving in a controlled environment with crystal clear waters without ever having to step onto a boat. Through this interactive experience, you'll learn about the importance of our aquatic neighbors during a 30-minute surface swim in the 500,000-gallon Coral Reef Exhibit. Immerse yourself and breathe in the experience!
REQUIREMENTS: No previous training or experience is necessary.
SAFETY: The program is designed to give participants the experience of scuba diving with the safety of snorkeling (all participants stay on the surface of the water at all times. The equipment is configured to prevent participants from descending below the surface.) This program is operated within the highest standards of recreational diving. The Florida Aquarium dive team is professionally trained to supervise recreational diving activities by NAUI (The National Association of Underwater Instructors) a world wide recognized scuba training and certification agency.
COST: $85 per person, which includes Aquarium admission for participant. Children 6-8 years old must have a paying adult swim with them. Members of The Florida Aquarium - $75 per person. Call for group rates.
WHAT TO BRING: Towel, a bathing suit and a sense of adventure!
For more information Contact Us!
Advanced registration is required. Please call the Education/Reservations Office at 813-273-4015 for reservations, or for additional information (including program times and days).
http://www.flaquarium.org/cm/templates/exhibits.aspx?articleid=57&zoneid=4
behind the scenes at The Florida Aquarium
Arts ⁄ Exhibits
Time:
12:30 pm
Note: Event is active 03-16-2010 through 11-30-2010.
Location: Tampa, FL
Be one of the privileged few to go deeper and take a peek "behind the scenes" to learn some of the secrets of The Florida Aquarium. In this 1-hour tour you will discover what we feed our animals and how we make things work while seeing places most guests never get to see! Your special animal encounter will be unforgettable!
http://www.flaquarium.org/Exhibits/
One Frame at a Time
Arts ⁄ Exhibits
Time:
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Note: Event is active 08-29-2010 through 09-25-2010.
Location: 3940 Keystone Rd., Tarpon Springs, FL 34688-7820
Anne Marie Podgurski and Jim “Moose” Rood combined their 50 years of photographic experience just 5 years ago, but one would think they had been teamed for a lifetime. Both have dabbled with photography since their teens, taking advantage of every opportunity to expand their experiences and hone their skills. Attention to detail, diverse interests and dedication to each endeavor have enabled them to capture the special beauty of Florida. They thoroughly enjoy their hours spent outdoors recording the candidmoments that reveal the wonders of nature. From young birds inthe nursery to dazzling sunsets, they capture life, one frame at a time.
http://www.brookercreekpreserve.org/pagesHTM/calendar/cal2008.htm
Shark Feeding Behind The Scenes Tour!
Arts ⁄ Exhibits
Time:
3:00 pm
Note: Event is active 03-16-2010 through 11-30-2010.
Location: Tampa, FL
Experience the life of a shark biologist! Help prepare the shark's favorite food and try to feed 3 fish to a shark while learning about these amazing animals, how we care for them and what threatens wild populations. This 1-2 hour program includes admission, a special "I Fed the Sharks!" apron, and the special feeding opportunity. $15 discount for Florida Aquarium members.
Contacts Call 813.273.4015 to reserve!
Price Normal Registration: $65
Saturday Sunsets on the Trail
Food Special
Time:
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Note: Event is active 07-17-2010 through 09-04-2010.
Location: Treasure Island Beach, 120 108th Ave., Treasure Island, FL 33706-4702
Can you imagine a more beautiful setting for a sunset celebration? The Treasure Island Beach Trail runs behind the gulf front motels and hotels for a quarter mile, directly on the beach. Saturday Sunsets on the Trail is a sunset celebration that takes place along Treasure Island's gulf front beach trail on the first and third Saturdays of June, July & August and the first Saturday in September. This free family event features artisans, crafters, street performers and live musical entertainment, weather permitting, from 5pm until 9pm.
Cirque du Soleil
Theatre ⁄ Dance
Time:
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Note: Event is active 06-04-2010 through 12-30-2010.
Location: Downtown Disney, Orlando Florida
Orlando, Florida is famous for being the home of Disney World, and just when you think the city couldn't offer any more live events, here comes tickets for the event spectacular Cirque du Soleil-La Nouba. Orlando's Walt Disney Resort is the only venue in the world that has box office tickets for the play La Nouba, and these event tickets have taken audiences by storm by blending gravity-defying acrobatics and a concert-like musical score that will leave you wanting more. La Nouba has enjoyed remarkable ticket sales because there's not another event like it anywhere; not in Orlando, FL or on Broadway.
You can find Cirque du Soleil-La Nouba at Downtown Disney West Side in Orlando, Florida, and the box office has provided a performance schedule that satisfies the incredible demand for tickets. Downtown Disney hosts La Nouba Tuesday-Saturday, and the Orlando, Florida venue offers two shows nightly at 6:00pm & 9:00pm. When you purchase your tickets, you'll be delighted to know that the spacious seating design offers unobstructed views throughout the theatre; even though Downtown Disney in Orlando doesn't have traditional mezzanine seating or balcony seating, the incrementally raised design allows you to have clear sightlines to the stage aw you watch the most amazing show in Florida. These tickets are fun for the whole family, which is what made Disney World famous to begin with. There's never been a better time to enjoy Downtown Disney in Orlando, FL, so get your tickets for Cirque du Soleil-La Nouba and prepare to be blown away.
Times Vary, please visit the website at http://www.justbuytickets.com/Venues/Cirque-du-Soleil-Downtown-Disney-Tickets.php#BuyTickets to see show times and ticket prices.
Respect: A Musical Journey of Women
Theatre ⁄ Dance
Time:
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Note: Event is active 08-19-2010 through 09-04-2010.
Location: Jaeb Theater
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!
From "Someone To Watch Over Me" to "I Will Survive." It's the journey of women, told through Top-40 music in the new musical production RESPECT: A Musical Journey of Women. From the codependence of "I Will Follow Him" to the anger of "These Boots Are Made for Walking," to the cynicism of "What's Love Got To Do With It," and finally to the strength of "Hero." Combining excerpts of 60 songs with women's own stories about finding dreams, lost love, relationship issues, entering the workforce, gaining independence, and more, this show is "exhilarating!" It's more than just a story worth telling, it's a must-see and must-hear.
For more than the first half of the last century, the voice of women in Top-40 popular music has been one of neediness and dependency. I'll do anything for you; just be my baby, even if you're no good and treat me bad; just LOVE me and I'll stand by my man. By the end of the century, things were quite different. Popular music had come far enough so that women looked for the hero within themselves, were urged to get on their feet and make it happen, ready to stand on her own with or without a man. Messages encompassed "I am woman-hear me roar," to "I will survive" and encouraged women to find their own dreams.
Vanderbilt professor Dr. Dorothy Marcic created the show based on her book, RESPECT: Women and Popular Music, where she analyzed all Top-40 female song lyrics since 1900. Recent feedback from audience members includes: "Your show is one of the best things I have ever seen, period." -Shawn Johnson, Kansas City. "This was one of the most inspiring performances I have attended in my life."-Vladimir Brajkovic, Melbourne, Australia; "It was the musical history of MY life," Sheri Bewitt, Orlando.
Join us for the journey of women from codependence to independence – from "Someone To Watch Over Me" to "I Will Survive." See the progress of women from property of their husbands to presidents of countries in the 20th century – hear it through a dramatic musical presentation.
Ask about Ultimate Girls Night Out ticket and drink packages.
4 tickets + 4 drinks = $144* or 4 tickets +8 drinks = $160*
Packages are available by calling the Straz Center Ticket Office at 813.229.STAR. *Service charge not included .
Price: Regularly priced tickets start at $34.50 .
Tickets:
http://www.tbpac.org/shows/show.asp?showId=2446
Times:
Fri. 7:30 p.m., Sat. 2 and 7:30 p.m., Sun. 4 p.m.
Palm Harbor First Friday
Arts ⁄ Exhibits
Time:
12:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Note: Event occurs the first Friday of every month.
Location: Palm Harbor's historic district, Florida Ave.
Once a month (during February, March, April, May, August, September, October, and November) the pedestrian-friendly streets in Palm Harbor's historic district transform into a huge block party during First Friday Celebration. Local bands and entertainers perform throughout the evening. The area's artists display their talents. Craft and business vendor sell their wares. Plenty of fun rides and games for the children. Meet friends new and old, and rejoice in the preservation and innovation of a historical neighborhood. In historic downtown Palm Harbor on Florida Avenue between Alt 19 & CR-1.
The air is light, the spirit festive and the drinks cold in Downtown Palm Harbor, where, once a month the pedestrian-friendly streets in Palm Harbor ís historic district transform into a huge block party during First Fridays. Local bands and entertainers perform throughout the evening. The area ís artists display their talents at the monthly ìMain Streets Art Gallery. î Craft and business vendor sell their wares. There are plenty of fun rides and games for the children. It is a place to meet friends new and old, and rejoice in the preservation and innovation of a historical neighborhood. Join us in historic downtown Palm Harbor where local talent creates a fun, festive, and family friendly atmosphere in the monthly first Friday events. As the name suggests, First Fridays are held on the first Fridays of each month from 6:00pm until 11:00pm on Florida Avenue between Alt 19 & CR-1. Palm Harbor ís First Fridays is open to the public and always free of charge. First Friday events are presented by the Old Palm Harbor Main Streets, Inc., 501c3 organization.
Gulfport first Friday Art Walk
Arts ⁄ Exhibits
Time:
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Note: Event occurs the first Friday of every month.
Location: Beach & Shore Blvds, Gulfport, FL 33707
Expanded art village with arts and craft vendors, antique dealers, art demonstrations, live entertainment, and 20 minute mini-classes in glass blowing at the Industrial Arts Center. In the Gulfport Art District, south of 28th Avenue, on Beach Boulevard. Free trolley rides, pet friendly.
Every first Friday and third Saturday of the month
The Art Walk takes place on Beach Blvd in Gulfport, Florida from 6pm-10pm.
"Beach Boulevard was buzzing with activity Saturday night in Gulfport during the July 19 Art Walk. Despite the heat and humidity we are famous for this time of year, there was an abundance of people strolling the street, musicians playing, open shops, and of course, an eclectic variety of restaurants and eateries to inspire even the most selective of diners. Fortunately we were blessed by a clear sky and no rain for this event.
"The artists and vendors earnestly exhibited their work and were happy to share their interests and inspiration with all. In particular I took note of the unique jewelry designs by Kim Windham-O'Leary (KWO 'Second-Find Design") and the dizzying display of color in Byron Howe's (Art On Cloth) tie dye. The Art Walk is a perfect venue for budding as well as seasoned artists to showcase their work and a perfect event that draws visitors from near and far." - Theresa Magaz
http://gulfportflorida.us/gulfport-art-walk
Dive with the Sharks
Educational
Time:
All Day Event
Note: Event is active 08-17-2010 through 09-30-2010.
Location: The Florida Aquarium
Check for availability.
Advanced reservations are required.
Diver's Note: Must bring Diver Certification Card to the Aquarium with you.
Dive with the Sharks provides a unique opportunity for certified SCUBA divers, age 15 and older, to come face-to-face with live sharks! Splashing down in Shark Bay is the perfect dive; warm clear water, teaming with sharks from around the world and no boat ride! We provide the sharks and all of your gear for this experience of a lifetime.
PURPOSE: The Dive with the Sharks program makes you the star of the show and dispels the commonly held myth that sharks are man-eaters. Sharks educates, inspires and facilitates a greater understanding of these amazing animals through a personal interactive experience.
SHARK BAY EXHIBIT FACTS: Shark Bay is a 93,000-gallon saltwater exhibit home to shark species and sea turtles from around the world! Imagine diving where the water remains a constant 76 degrees with crystal clear visibility and no current or surge!
WHO: Certified SCUBA divers 15-years or older. A maximum of two guests per dive assures an intimate and unforgettable experience!
WHAT YOU GET: The program is approximately 90 minutes including an educational presentation about sharks and a 30-minute dive in the Shark Bay exhibit. The divers will exit the shark cage with an aquarium dive master and position themselves on the bottom of the exhibit in front of the exhibit window for optimal viewing of the sharks. Family and friends can view the divers during all phases of the dive from the Ocean Commotion gallery. The Florida Aquarium dive master reserves the right to deny any guest diver the opportunity to leave the shark cage if the safety of the guest diver or the animals in the exhibit are in jeopardy.
SAFETY: Each guest is paired with a Florida Aquarium dive master whose sole responsibility is your safety. There are two dive masters in the exhibit with you and one surface tender present during all dives. This program is operated within the highest standards of recreational diving. The Florida Aquarium dive team is professionally trained to supervise recreational diving activities by NAUI (The National Association of Underwater Instructors) a world wide recognized scuba training and certification agency.
COST: $150 per person includes Aquarium admission for the diver, a shark diver hat and a photograph of the diver during the experience. Additional photos taken underwater during your experience will be available for purchase.
WHAT TO BRING: A mask, bathing suit, towel and dive certification card. All dive areas and changing facilities are handicapped accessible.
Price:
Dives $150 per person non-members, members $135
http://www.flaquarium.org/cm/templates/exhibits.aspx?articleid=55&zoneid=31
Marine Landscapes and Wildlife of Florida
Other
Time:
All Day Event
Note: Event is active 08-31-2010 through 09-30-2010.
Location: Weedon Island Preserve, 1800 Weedon Island Dr. N.E. St. Petersburg, FL 33702
Brilliant underwater landscapes and wildlife scenes are the favorite subjects of artist C.W. Tanner. His fine oil paintings and limited edition prints are vivid and realistic, but with a touch of fantasy. This exhibit is on display through September 30, 2010.
While your here, Weedon Island Preserve combines a wonderful nature experience on a site with fascinating historical significance. The Cultural and Natural History Center features classrooms and exhibit areas designed by anthropologists, historians and Native Americans to reflect the art and history of the area's first people. A group of low-lying islands history goes back thousands of years when early peoples such as the Timucuans and Manasotas made the island their home. The center combines a look at artifacts excavated from the site by the Smithsonian in the 1940s, as well as the chance to experience aspects of Native American culture in the exhibit gallery. The preserve also includes a nature experience with a four-mile canoe trail and three-mile hiking trail along with a fishing pier and waterfront picnic sites. Weedon Island Preserve is an expansive 3,000-acre region on Tampa Bay in north St. Petersburg comprised mostly of marine habitats with some uplands. It also is a site rich in cultural history. Indigenous peoples, including those during the Weedon Island Cultural Period, occupied this site for thousands of years. Today, the Preserve protects this wide diversity of natural and cultural resources for future generations including the Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center.
http://www.weedonislandpreserve.org
Swaptember
Educational
Time:
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Note: Event is active 09-01-2010 through 09-30-2010.
Location: Tampas Lowry Park Zoo
The Swaptember reciprocal membership program entitles Zoo Pass holders (with valid ID) to receive free admission to the Florida Aquarium and MOSI in September. In turn, members of the Florida Aquarium and MOSI receive free admission to the Zoo during this time.
Florida Aquarium: Swim with the Fishes
Educational
Time:
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Note: Event is active 09-01-2010 through 09-30-2010.
Location: The Florida Aquarium
Swim with the Fishes is an in-water reef adventure that gives you the opportunity to encounter one of the Florida Keys' most beautiful coral reef dive sites without being a certified SCUBA diver. During this introduction to diving, you'll wear a small SCUBA tank, regulator and floatation device that keeps you on the surface. This allows you to experience the thrill of SCUBA diving from the surface, while enjoying all of the sights 2,300 fish have to offer.
WHERE: The spectacular 1/2-million gallon Coral Reef Exhibit at The Florida Aquarium
CORAL REEF EXHIBIT FACTS: The Coral Reef Gallery simulates an actual reef in the Dry Tortugas near Key West, Florida. During Swim, you become the main attraction in our largest exhibit with more than 2,300 aquatic animals! This manmade reef is home to a vibrant community of fish including moray eels, grouper and a green sea turtle! While you get up close and personal with the fishes, friends and family can watch from the dry side of our 42-foot wide panoramic window!
WHO: Participants must be at least 6-years-old and be comfortable in the water. Children under 9-years-old must have a paying in-water parent or guardian participate. Can accommodate up to 5 swimmers at a time.
WHAT YOU GET: Swim with the Fishes introduces you to the world of SCUBA diving in a controlled environment with crystal clear waters without ever having to step onto a boat. Through this interactive experience, you'll learn about the importance of our aquatic neighbors during a 30-minute surface swim in the 500,000-gallon Coral Reef Exhibit. Immerse yourself and breathe in the experience!
REQUIREMENTS: No previous training or experience is necessary.
SAFETY: The program is designed to give participants the experience of scuba diving with the safety of snorkeling (all participants stay on the surface of the water at all times. The equipment is configured to prevent participants from descending below the surface.) This program is operated within the highest standards of recreational diving. The Florida Aquarium dive team is professionally trained to supervise recreational diving activities by NAUI (The National Association of Underwater Instructors) a world wide recognized scuba training and certification agency.
COST: $85 per person, which includes Aquarium admission for participant. Children 6-8 years old must have a paying adult swim with them. Members of The Florida Aquarium - $75 per person. Call for group rates.
WHAT TO BRING: Towel, a bathing suit and a sense of adventure!
For more information Contact Us!
Advanced registration is required. Please call the Education/Reservations Office at 813-273-4015 for reservations, or for additional information (including program times and days).
http://www.flaquarium.org/cm/templates/exhibits.aspx?articleid=57&zoneid=4
behind the scenes at The Florida Aquarium
Arts ⁄ Exhibits
Time:
12:30 pm
Note: Event is active 03-16-2010 through 11-30-2010.
Location: Tampa, FL
Be one of the privileged few to go deeper and take a peek "behind the scenes" to learn some of the secrets of The Florida Aquarium. In this 1-hour tour you will discover what we feed our animals and how we make things work while seeing places most guests never get to see! Your special animal encounter will be unforgettable!
http://www.flaquarium.org/Exhibits/
One Frame at a Time
Arts ⁄ Exhibits
Time:
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Note: Event is active 08-29-2010 through 09-25-2010.
Location: 3940 Keystone Rd., Tarpon Springs, FL 34688-7820
Anne Marie Podgurski and Jim “Moose” Rood combined their 50 years of photographic experience just 5 years ago, but one would think they had been teamed for a lifetime. Both have dabbled with photography since their teens, taking advantage of every opportunity to expand their experiences and hone their skills. Attention to detail, diverse interests and dedication to each endeavor have enabled them to capture the special beauty of Florida. They thoroughly enjoy their hours spent outdoors recording the candidmoments that reveal the wonders of nature. From young birds inthe nursery to dazzling sunsets, they capture life, one frame at a time.
http://www.brookercreekpreserve.org/pagesHTM/calendar/cal2008.htm
Shark Feeding Behind The Scenes Tour!
Arts ⁄ Exhibits
Time:
3:00 pm
Note: Event is active 03-16-2010 through 11-30-2010.
Location: Tampa, FL
Experience the life of a shark biologist! Help prepare the shark's favorite food and try to feed 3 fish to a shark while learning about these amazing animals, how we care for them and what threatens wild populations. This 1-2 hour program includes admission, a special "I Fed the Sharks!" apron, and the special feeding opportunity. $15 discount for Florida Aquarium members.
Contacts Call 813.273.4015 to reserve!
Price Normal Registration: $65
Saturday Sunsets on the Trail
Food Special
Time:
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Note: Event is active 07-17-2010 through 09-04-2010.
Location: Treasure Island Beach, 120 108th Ave., Treasure Island, FL 33706-4702
Can you imagine a more beautiful setting for a sunset celebration? The Treasure Island Beach Trail runs behind the gulf front motels and hotels for a quarter mile, directly on the beach. Saturday Sunsets on the Trail is a sunset celebration that takes place along Treasure Island's gulf front beach trail on the first and third Saturdays of June, July & August and the first Saturday in September. This free family event features artisans, crafters, street performers and live musical entertainment, weather permitting, from 5pm until 9pm.
Cirque du Soleil
Theatre ⁄ Dance
Time:
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Note: Event is active 06-04-2010 through 12-30-2010.
Location: Downtown Disney, Orlando Florida
Orlando, Florida is famous for being the home of Disney World, and just when you think the city couldn't offer any more live events, here comes tickets for the event spectacular Cirque du Soleil-La Nouba. Orlando's Walt Disney Resort is the only venue in the world that has box office tickets for the play La Nouba, and these event tickets have taken audiences by storm by blending gravity-defying acrobatics and a concert-like musical score that will leave you wanting more. La Nouba has enjoyed remarkable ticket sales because there's not another event like it anywhere; not in Orlando, FL or on Broadway.
You can find Cirque du Soleil-La Nouba at Downtown Disney West Side in Orlando, Florida, and the box office has provided a performance schedule that satisfies the incredible demand for tickets. Downtown Disney hosts La Nouba Tuesday-Saturday, and the Orlando, Florida venue offers two shows nightly at 6:00pm & 9:00pm. When you purchase your tickets, you'll be delighted to know that the spacious seating design offers unobstructed views throughout the theatre; even though Downtown Disney in Orlando doesn't have traditional mezzanine seating or balcony seating, the incrementally raised design allows you to have clear sightlines to the stage aw you watch the most amazing show in Florida. These tickets are fun for the whole family, which is what made Disney World famous to begin with. There's never been a better time to enjoy Downtown Disney in Orlando, FL, so get your tickets for Cirque du Soleil-La Nouba and prepare to be blown away.
Times Vary, please visit the website at http://www.justbuytickets.com/Venues/Cirque-du-Soleil-Downtown-Disney-Tickets.php#BuyTickets to see show times and ticket prices.
Respect: A Musical Journey of Women
Theatre ⁄ Dance
Time:
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Note: Event is active 08-19-2010 through 09-04-2010.
Location: Jaeb Theater
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!
From "Someone To Watch Over Me" to "I Will Survive." It's the journey of women, told through Top-40 music in the new musical production RESPECT: A Musical Journey of Women. From the codependence of "I Will Follow Him" to the anger of "These Boots Are Made for Walking," to the cynicism of "What's Love Got To Do With It," and finally to the strength of "Hero." Combining excerpts of 60 songs with women's own stories about finding dreams, lost love, relationship issues, entering the workforce, gaining independence, and more, this show is "exhilarating!" It's more than just a story worth telling, it's a must-see and must-hear.
For more than the first half of the last century, the voice of women in Top-40 popular music has been one of neediness and dependency. I'll do anything for you; just be my baby, even if you're no good and treat me bad; just LOVE me and I'll stand by my man. By the end of the century, things were quite different. Popular music had come far enough so that women looked for the hero within themselves, were urged to get on their feet and make it happen, ready to stand on her own with or without a man. Messages encompassed "I am woman-hear me roar," to "I will survive" and encouraged women to find their own dreams.
Vanderbilt professor Dr. Dorothy Marcic created the show based on her book, RESPECT: Women and Popular Music, where she analyzed all Top-40 female song lyrics since 1900. Recent feedback from audience members includes: "Your show is one of the best things I have ever seen, period." -Shawn Johnson, Kansas City. "This was one of the most inspiring performances I have attended in my life."-Vladimir Brajkovic, Melbourne, Australia; "It was the musical history of MY life," Sheri Bewitt, Orlando.
Join us for the journey of women from codependence to independence – from "Someone To Watch Over Me" to "I Will Survive." See the progress of women from property of their husbands to presidents of countries in the 20th century – hear it through a dramatic musical presentation.
Ask about Ultimate Girls Night Out ticket and drink packages.
4 tickets + 4 drinks = $144* or 4 tickets +8 drinks = $160*
Packages are available by calling the Straz Center Ticket Office at 813.229.STAR. *Service charge not included .
Price: Regularly priced tickets start at $34.50 .
Tickets:
http://www.tbpac.org/shows/show.asp?showId=2446
Times:
Fri. 7:30 p.m., Sat. 2 and 7:30 p.m., Sun. 4 p.m.
Bulls 2010 Schedule
Sports
Time:
All Day Event
Note: Event is active 09-04-2010 through 12-04-2010.
Location: University of South Florida Football Stadium
Date: Sat, Sep 04
Opponent: Stony Brook Location: TAMPA Time: TBA
Date: Sat, Sep 11 Opponent: Florida at Gainesville, Fla. Time:TBA
Date:Sat, Sep 25 Opponent: Western Kentucky Location:TAMPA Time: TBA
Date: Sat, Oct 02 Opponent: FAU Location: TAMPA Time: TBA
Date: Sat, Oct 09 Opponent: Syracuse Location: TAMPA Time: TBA
Date: Thu, Oct 14 Opponent: West Virginia Location: at Morgantown, W.Va. Time: 7:30 p.m.
Video Coverage: ESPN
Date: Fri, Oct 22 Opponent: Cincinnati * at Cincinnati, Ohio Time: 8 p.m. Coverage: ESPN2
Wed, Nov 03 Rutgers * TAMPA 7 p.m.
ESPN2
Sat, Nov 13 Louisville * at Louisville, Ky. TBA
Sat, Nov 20 Pittsburgh * TAMPA TBA
Sat, Nov 27 Miami at Miami TBA
Sat, Dec 04 Connecticut * TAMPA TBA
ABC/ESPN/ESPN2
Corvettes @ The Pier
Auto ⁄ Motorsports
Time:
All Day Event
Location: 800 2nd Ave. N.E. St. Petersburg, FL 33701-3503
The Suncoast Corvette Association is proud to present the 17th Annual "Corvettes @ The Pier!" Saturday, September 4, 2010 ... Labor Day weekend!
Chihuly Collection Brings Touch of ‘Glass’ to St. Pete
Downtown’s newest world-class arts attraction set to open this weekend ! The highly anticipated arrival of the Chihuly Collection, presented by Morean Arts Center, caps off a weekend of events that includes a lecture and book signing with Chihuly himself and a festive celebration at the adjacent 400 Beach Seafood and Tap House.
http://www.stpete-pier.com/event.asp?cm=09&cd=04&cy=2010
Arts ⁄ Exhibits
Ybor City Fresh Market
Time:
9:00 am
Note: Event occurs every Saturday of every month.
Location: Ybor City
Every Saturday, come rain or shine, visit the Fresh Market and Art/Craft Show in Ybor City. Fresh Produce, Fruit and Vegetables as well as many art and craft items. Plan to attend the Fresh Market at Ybor City every Saturday for a fun filled day!
Winthrop Town Centre Market
Arts ⁄ Exhibits
Time:
10:00 am
Note: Event occurs every Saturday of every month.
Location: Winthrop Town Centre, located on the corner of Bloomingdale and Providence.
Winthrop Town Centre Market
(813) 786.8855
Time: Every Sunday 10:00am-2:00pm
Vendor Fees: $35 per Sunday or $120 per month
The Winthrop Town Center Market will include food and crafts from our community.
We are located in a new-traditional urban neighborhood. The centre is located on the corner of Bloomingdale and Providence.
The centre is thriving and is a perfect location to host such an event.
If you would like to become a vendor please contact us at winthroptowncentre@yahoo.com and Mention you saw it on
TampaBay360.com
GeckoFest
Festival
Time:
12:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location: Beach Blvd. Gulfport, FL 33707
The 10th Annual Gulfport GECKOFEST is on the way! Join the o-FISH-al GECKO Goddess and the Gecko Court along with Kim Magic and other roving characters, who will be roaming the streets and entertaining the crowds! Live entertainment will be provided on three main stages from 11 am till 10pm. Get involved in the parade at 6pm (think Renaissance meets Mardi Gras: wacky, noisy, and costumed!) with adults & children’s costume contests and a hat contest at the end. Additional activities include Sidewalk Chalk Art, Face Painting, Belly Dance lessons and much more. STREET DANCE at 8:00 pm! Bring your dancing shoes, and help celebrate our 10th Anniversary! Sponsors: City of Gulfport, Gulfport Merchants Assoc., Gulfport Chamber of Commerce.
http://www.geckofest.com/
Celebrate Oldsmar
Festival
Time:
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: 107 Shore Dr. W. Oldsmar, FL 34677
Oldsmar ends the summer with a bang at the Annual Celebrate Oldsmar event! Celebrate Oldsmar is City’s biggest annual family-fun event. Hosted at scenic R.E. Olds Park at the top of Tampa Bay, Celebrate Oldsmar offers entertainment for all ages. Live music by Sharon and The Boys, will have the crowd dancing to rock, blues, and swing, with popular songs from the 70’s to today! Kids can bounce on inflatables, win fun prizes at the carnival games, or be thrilled on exciting carnival rides. Stop by the concession stand for hamburgers, hot dogs, soda, water and ice cream treats. Don’t forget a lawn chair or blanket to enjoy hours of live music & dancing, and the spectacular grand finale of fireworks over Tampa Bay! Parking and admission is free. Carnival games and rides open early at noon.
http://www.ci.oldsmar.fl.us/Events_News/events_news.htm
Dive with the Sharks
Educational
Time:
All Day Event
Note: Event is active 08-17-2010 through 09-30-2010.
Location: The Florida Aquarium
Check for availability.
Advanced reservations are required.
Diver's Note: Must bring Diver Certification Card to the Aquarium with you.
Dive with the Sharks provides a unique opportunity for certified SCUBA divers, age 15 and older, to come face-to-face with live sharks! Splashing down in Shark Bay is the perfect dive; warm clear water, teaming with sharks from around the world and no boat ride! We provide the sharks and all of your gear for this experience of a lifetime.
PURPOSE: The Dive with the Sharks program makes you the star of the show and dispels the commonly held myth that sharks are man-eaters. Sharks educates, inspires and facilitates a greater understanding of these amazing animals through a personal interactive experience.
SHARK BAY EXHIBIT FACTS: Shark Bay is a 93,000-gallon saltwater exhibit home to shark species and sea turtles from around the world! Imagine diving where the water remains a constant 76 degrees with crystal clear visibility and no current or surge!
WHO: Certified SCUBA divers 15-years or older. A maximum of two guests per dive assures an intimate and unforgettable experience!
WHAT YOU GET: The program is approximately 90 minutes including an educational presentation about sharks and a 30-minute dive in the Shark Bay exhibit. The divers will exit the shark cage with an aquarium dive master and position themselves on the bottom of the exhibit in front of the exhibit window for optimal viewing of the sharks. Family and friends can view the divers during all phases of the dive from the Ocean Commotion gallery. The Florida Aquarium dive master reserves the right to deny any guest diver the opportunity to leave the shark cage if the safety of the guest diver or the animals in the exhibit are in jeopardy.
SAFETY: Each guest is paired with a Florida Aquarium dive master whose sole responsibility is your safety. There are two dive masters in the exhibit with you and one surface tender present during all dives. This program is operated within the highest standards of recreational diving. The Florida Aquarium dive team is professionally trained to supervise recreational diving activities by NAUI (The National Association of Underwater Instructors) a world wide recognized scuba training and certification agency.
COST: $150 per person includes Aquarium admission for the diver, a shark diver hat and a photograph of the diver during the experience. Additional photos taken underwater during your experience will be available for purchase.
WHAT TO BRING: A mask, bathing suit, towel and dive certification card. All dive areas and changing facilities are handicapped accessible.
Price:
Dives $150 per person non-members, members $135
http://www.flaquarium.org/cm/templates/exhibits.aspx?articleid=55&zoneid=31
Marine Landscapes and Wildlife of Florida
Other
Time:
All Day Event
Note: Event is active 08-31-2010 through 09-30-2010.
Location: Weedon Island Preserve, 1800 Weedon Island Dr. N.E. St. Petersburg, FL 33702
Brilliant underwater landscapes and wildlife scenes are the favorite subjects of artist C.W. Tanner. His fine oil paintings and limited edition prints are vivid and realistic, but with a touch of fantasy. This exhibit is on display through September 30, 2010.
While your here, Weedon Island Preserve combines a wonderful nature experience on a site with fascinating historical significance. The Cultural and Natural History Center features classrooms and exhibit areas designed by anthropologists, historians and Native Americans to reflect the art and history of the area's first people. A group of low-lying islands history goes back thousands of years when early peoples such as the Timucuans and Manasotas made the island their home. The center combines a look at artifacts excavated from the site by the Smithsonian in the 1940s, as well as the chance to experience aspects of Native American culture in the exhibit gallery. The preserve also includes a nature experience with a four-mile canoe trail and three-mile hiking trail along with a fishing pier and waterfront picnic sites. Weedon Island Preserve is an expansive 3,000-acre region on Tampa Bay in north St. Petersburg comprised mostly of marine habitats with some uplands. It also is a site rich in cultural history. Indigenous peoples, including those during the Weedon Island Cultural Period, occupied this site for thousands of years. Today, the Preserve protects this wide diversity of natural and cultural resources for future generations including the Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center.
http://www.weedonislandpreserve.org
Swaptember
Educational
Time:
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Note: Event is active 09-01-2010 through 09-30-2010.
Location: Tampas Lowry Park Zoo
The Swaptember reciprocal membership program entitles Zoo Pass holders (with valid ID) to receive free admission to the Florida Aquarium and MOSI in September. In turn, members of the Florida Aquarium and MOSI receive free admission to the Zoo during this time.
Florida Aquarium: Swim with the Fishes
Educational
Time:
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Note: Event is active 09-01-2010 through 09-30-2010.
Location: The Florida Aquarium
Swim with the Fishes is an in-water reef adventure that gives you the opportunity to encounter one of the Florida Keys' most beautiful coral reef dive sites without being a certified SCUBA diver. During this introduction to diving, you'll wear a small SCUBA tank, regulator and floatation device that keeps you on the surface. This allows you to experience the thrill of SCUBA diving from the surface, while enjoying all of the sights 2,300 fish have to offer.
WHERE: The spectacular 1/2-million gallon Coral Reef Exhibit at The Florida Aquarium
CORAL REEF EXHIBIT FACTS: The Coral Reef Gallery simulates an actual reef in the Dry Tortugas near Key West, Florida. During Swim, you become the main attraction in our largest exhibit with more than 2,300 aquatic animals! This manmade reef is home to a vibrant community of fish including moray eels, grouper and a green sea turtle! While you get up close and personal with the fishes, friends and family can watch from the dry side of our 42-foot wide panoramic window!
WHO: Participants must be at least 6-years-old and be comfortable in the water. Children under 9-years-old must have a paying in-water parent or guardian participate. Can accommodate up to 5 swimmers at a time.
WHAT YOU GET: Swim with the Fishes introduces you to the world of SCUBA diving in a controlled environment with crystal clear waters without ever having to step onto a boat. Through this interactive experience, you'll learn about the importance of our aquatic neighbors during a 30-minute surface swim in the 500,000-gallon Coral Reef Exhibit. Immerse yourself and breathe in the experience!
REQUIREMENTS: No previous training or experience is necessary.
SAFETY: The program is designed to give participants the experience of scuba diving with the safety of snorkeling (all participants stay on the surface of the water at all times. The equipment is configured to prevent participants from descending below the surface.) This program is operated within the highest standards of recreational diving. The Florida Aquarium dive team is professionally trained to supervise recreational diving activities by NAUI (The National Association of Underwater Instructors) a world wide recognized scuba training and certification agency.
COST: $85 per person, which includes Aquarium admission for participant. Children 6-8 years old must have a paying adult swim with them. Members of The Florida Aquarium - $75 per person. Call for group rates.
WHAT TO BRING: Towel, a bathing suit and a sense of adventure!
For more information Contact Us!
Advanced registration is required. Please call the Education/Reservations Office at 813-273-4015 for reservations, or for additional information (including program times and days).
http://www.flaquarium.org/cm/templates/exhibits.aspx?articleid=57&zoneid=4
behind the scenes at The Florida Aquarium
Arts ⁄ Exhibits
Time:
12:30 pm
Note: Event is active 03-16-2010 through 11-30-2010.
Location: Tampa, FL
Be one of the privileged few to go deeper and take a peek "behind the scenes" to learn some of the secrets of The Florida Aquarium. In this 1-hour tour you will discover what we feed our animals and how we make things work while seeing places most guests never get to see! Your special animal encounter will be unforgettable!
http://www.flaquarium.org/Exhibits/
One Frame at a Time
Arts ⁄ Exhibits
Time:
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Note: Event is active 08-29-2010 through 09-25-2010.
Location: 3940 Keystone Rd., Tarpon Springs, FL 34688-7820
Anne Marie Podgurski and Jim “Moose” Rood combined their 50 years of photographic experience just 5 years ago, but one would think they had been teamed for a lifetime. Both have dabbled with photography since their teens, taking advantage of every opportunity to expand their experiences and hone their skills. Attention to detail, diverse interests and dedication to each endeavor have enabled them to capture the special beauty of Florida. They thoroughly enjoy their hours spent outdoors recording the candidmoments that reveal the wonders of nature. From young birds inthe nursery to dazzling sunsets, they capture life, one frame at a time.
http://www.brookercreekpreserve.org/pagesHTM/calendar/cal2008.htm
Shark Feeding Behind The Scenes Tour!
Arts ⁄ Exhibits
Time:
3:00 pm
Note: Event is active 03-16-2010 through 11-30-2010.
Location: Tampa, FL
Experience the life of a shark biologist! Help prepare the shark's favorite food and try to feed 3 fish to a shark while learning about these amazing animals, how we care for them and what threatens wild populations. This 1-2 hour program includes admission, a special "I Fed the Sharks!" apron, and the special feeding opportunity. $15 discount for Florida Aquarium members.
Contacts Call 813.273.4015 to reserve!
Price Normal Registration: $65
Cirque du Soleil
Theatre ⁄ Dance
Time:
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Note: Event is active 06-04-2010 through 12-30-2010.
Location: Downtown Disney, Orlando Florida
Orlando, Florida is famous for being the home of Disney World, and just when you think the city couldn't offer any more live events, here comes tickets for the event spectacular Cirque du Soleil-La Nouba. Orlando's Walt Disney Resort is the only venue in the world that has box office tickets for the play La Nouba, and these event tickets have taken audiences by storm by blending gravity-defying acrobatics and a concert-like musical score that will leave you wanting more. La Nouba has enjoyed remarkable ticket sales because there's not another event like it anywhere; not in Orlando, FL or on Broadway.
You can find Cirque du Soleil-La Nouba at Downtown Disney West Side in Orlando, Florida, and the box office has provided a performance schedule that satisfies the incredible demand for tickets. Downtown Disney hosts La Nouba Tuesday-Saturday, and the Orlando, Florida venue offers two shows nightly at 6:00pm & 9:00pm. When you purchase your tickets, you'll be delighted to know that the spacious seating design offers unobstructed views throughout the theatre; even though Downtown Disney in Orlando doesn't have traditional mezzanine seating or balcony seating, the incrementally raised design allows you to have clear sightlines to the stage aw you watch the most amazing show in Florida. These tickets are fun for the whole family, which is what made Disney World famous to begin with. There's never been a better time to enjoy Downtown Disney in Orlando, FL, so get your tickets for Cirque du Soleil-La Nouba and prepare to be blown away.
Times Vary, please visit the website at http://www.justbuytickets.com/Venues/Cirque-du-Soleil-Downtown-Disney-Tickets.php#BuyTickets to see show times and ticket prices.
Bulls 2010 Schedule
Sports
Time:
All Day Event
Note: Event is active 09-04-2010 through 12-04-2010.
Location: University of South Florida Football Stadium
Date: Sat, Sep 04
Opponent: Stony Brook Location: TAMPA Time: TBA
Date: Sat, Sep 11 Opponent: Florida at Gainesville, Fla. Time:TBA
Date:Sat, Sep 25 Opponent: Western Kentucky Location:TAMPA Time: TBA
Date: Sat, Oct 02 Opponent: FAU Location: TAMPA Time: TBA
Date: Sat, Oct 09 Opponent: Syracuse Location: TAMPA Time: TBA
Date: Thu, Oct 14 Opponent: West Virginia Location: at Morgantown, W.Va. Time: 7:30 p.m.
Video Coverage: ESPN
Date: Fri, Oct 22 Opponent: Cincinnati * at Cincinnati, Ohio Time: 8 p.m. Coverage: ESPN2
Wed, Nov 03 Rutgers * TAMPA 7 p.m.
ESPN2
Sat, Nov 13 Louisville * at Louisville, Ky. TBA
Sat, Nov 20 Pittsburgh * TAMPA TBA
Sat, Nov 27 Miami at Miami TBA
Sat, Dec 04 Connecticut * TAMPA TBA
ABC/ESPN/ESPN2
Dive with the Sharks
Educational
Time:
All Day Event
Note: Event is active 08-17-2010 through 09-30-2010.
Location: The Florida Aquarium
Check for availability.
Advanced reservations are required.
Diver's Note: Must bring Diver Certification Card to the Aquarium with you.
Dive with the Sharks provides a unique opportunity for certified SCUBA divers, age 15 and older, to come face-to-face with live sharks! Splashing down in Shark Bay is the perfect dive; warm clear water, teaming with sharks from around the world and no boat ride! We provide the sharks and all of your gear for this experience of a lifetime.
PURPOSE: The Dive with the Sharks program makes you the star of the show and dispels the commonly held myth that sharks are man-eaters. Sharks educates, inspires and facilitates a greater understanding of these amazing animals through a personal interactive experience.
SHARK BAY EXHIBIT FACTS: Shark Bay is a 93,000-gallon saltwater exhibit home to shark species and sea turtles from around the world! Imagine diving where the water remains a constant 76 degrees with crystal clear visibility and no current or surge!
WHO: Certified SCUBA divers 15-years or older. A maximum of two guests per dive assures an intimate and unforgettable experience!
WHAT YOU GET: The program is approximately 90 minutes including an educational presentation about sharks and a 30-minute dive in the Shark Bay exhibit. The divers will exit the shark cage with an aquarium dive master and position themselves on the bottom of the exhibit in front of the exhibit window for optimal viewing of the sharks. Family and friends can view the divers during all phases of the dive from the Ocean Commotion gallery. The Florida Aquarium dive master reserves the right to deny any guest diver the opportunity to leave the shark cage if the safety of the guest diver or the animals in the exhibit are in jeopardy.
SAFETY: Each guest is paired with a Florida Aquarium dive master whose sole responsibility is your safety. There are two dive masters in the exhibit with you and one surface tender present during all dives. This program is operated within the highest standards of recreational diving. The Florida Aquarium dive team is professionally trained to supervise recreational diving activities by NAUI (The National Association of Underwater Instructors) a world wide recognized scuba training and certification agency.
COST: $150 per person includes Aquarium admission for the diver, a shark diver hat and a photograph of the diver during the experience. Additional photos taken underwater during your experience will be available for purchase.
WHAT TO BRING: A mask, bathing suit, towel and dive certification card. All dive areas and changing facilities are handicapped accessible.
Price:
Dives $150 per person non-members, members $135
http://www.flaquarium.org/cm/templates/exhibits.aspx?articleid=55&zoneid=31
Marine Landscapes and Wildlife of Florida
Other
Time:
All Day Event
Note: Event is active 08-31-2010 through 09-30-2010.
Location: Weedon Island Preserve, 1800 Weedon Island Dr. N.E. St. Petersburg, FL 33702
Brilliant underwater landscapes and wildlife scenes are the favorite subjects of artist C.W. Tanner. His fine oil paintings and limited edition prints are vivid and realistic, but with a touch of fantasy. This exhibit is on display through September 30, 2010.
While your here, Weedon Island Preserve combines a wonderful nature experience on a site with fascinating historical significance. The Cultural and Natural History Center features classrooms and exhibit areas designed by anthropologists, historians and Native Americans to reflect the art and history of the area's first people. A group of low-lying islands history goes back thousands of years when early peoples such as the Timucuans and Manasotas made the island their home. The center combines a look at artifacts excavated from the site by the Smithsonian in the 1940s, as well as the chance to experience aspects of Native American culture in the exhibit gallery. The preserve also includes a nature experience with a four-mile canoe trail and three-mile hiking trail along with a fishing pier and waterfront picnic sites. Weedon Island Preserve is an expansive 3,000-acre region on Tampa Bay in north St. Petersburg comprised mostly of marine habitats with some uplands. It also is a site rich in cultural history. Indigenous peoples, including those during the Weedon Island Cultural Period, occupied this site for thousands of years. Today, the Preserve protects this wide diversity of natural and cultural resources for future generations including the Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center.
http://www.weedonislandpreserve.org
Swaptember
Educational
Time:
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Note: Event is active 09-01-2010 through 09-30-2010.
Location: Tampas Lowry Park Zoo
The Swaptember reciprocal membership program entitles Zoo Pass holders (with valid ID) to receive free admission to the Florida Aquarium and MOSI in September. In turn, members of the Florida Aquarium and MOSI receive free admission to the Zoo during this time.
Florida Aquarium: Swim with the Fishes
Educational
Time:
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Note: Event is active 09-01-2010 through 09-30-2010.
Location: The Florida Aquarium
Swim with the Fishes is an in-water reef adventure that gives you the opportunity to encounter one of the Florida Keys' most beautiful coral reef dive sites without being a certified SCUBA diver. During this introduction to diving, you'll wear a small SCUBA tank, regulator and floatation device that keeps you on the surface. This allows you to experience the thrill of SCUBA diving from the surface, while enjoying all of the sights 2,300 fish have to offer.
WHERE: The spectacular 1/2-million gallon Coral Reef Exhibit at The Florida Aquarium
CORAL REEF EXHIBIT FACTS: The Coral Reef Gallery simulates an actual reef in the Dry Tortugas near Key West, Florida. During Swim, you become the main attraction in our largest exhibit with more than 2,300 aquatic animals! This manmade reef is home to a vibrant community of fish including moray eels, grouper and a green sea turtle! While you get up close and personal with the fishes, friends and family can watch from the dry side of our 42-foot wide panoramic window!
WHO: Participants must be at least 6-years-old and be comfortable in the water. Children under 9-years-old must have a paying in-water parent or guardian participate. Can accommodate up to 5 swimmers at a time.
WHAT YOU GET: Swim with the Fishes introduces you to the world of SCUBA diving in a controlled environment with crystal clear waters without ever having to step onto a boat. Through this interactive experience, you'll learn about the importance of our aquatic neighbors during a 30-minute surface swim in the 500,000-gallon Coral Reef Exhibit. Immerse yourself and breathe in the experience!
REQUIREMENTS: No previous training or experience is necessary.
SAFETY: The program is designed to give participants the experience of scuba diving with the safety of snorkeling (all participants stay on the surface of the water at all times. The equipment is configured to prevent participants from descending below the surface.) This program is operated within the highest standards of recreational diving. The Florida Aquarium dive team is professionally trained to supervise recreational diving activities by NAUI (The National Association of Underwater Instructors) a world wide recognized scuba training and certification agency.
COST: $85 per person, which includes Aquarium admission for participant. Children 6-8 years old must have a paying adult swim with them. Members of The Florida Aquarium - $75 per person. Call for group rates.
WHAT TO BRING: Towel, a bathing suit and a sense of adventure!
For more information Contact Us!
Advanced registration is required. Please call the Education/Reservations Office at 813-273-4015 for reservations, or for additional information (including program times and days).
http://www.flaquarium.org/cm/templates/exhibits.aspx?articleid=57&zoneid=4
behind the scenes at The Florida Aquarium
Arts ⁄ Exhibits
Time:
12:30 pm
Note: Event is active 03-16-2010 through 11-30-2010.
Location: Tampa, FL
Be one of the privileged few to go deeper and take a peek "behind the scenes" to learn some of the secrets of The Florida Aquarium. In this 1-hour tour you will discover what we feed our animals and how we make things work while seeing places most guests never get to see! Your special animal encounter will be unforgettable!
http://www.flaquarium.org/Exhibits/
One Frame at a Time
Arts ⁄ Exhibits
Time:
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Note: Event is active 08-29-2010 through 09-25-2010.
Location: 3940 Keystone Rd., Tarpon Springs, FL 34688-7820
Anne Marie Podgurski and Jim “Moose” Rood combined their 50 years of photographic experience just 5 years ago, but one would think they had been teamed for a lifetime. Both have dabbled with photography since their teens, taking advantage of every opportunity to expand their experiences and hone their skills. Attention to detail, diverse interests and dedication to each endeavor have enabled them to capture the special beauty of Florida. They thoroughly enjoy their hours spent outdoors recording the candidmoments that reveal the wonders of nature. From young birds inthe nursery to dazzling sunsets, they capture life, one frame at a time.
http://www.brookercreekpreserve.org/pagesHTM/calendar/cal2008.htm
Shark Feeding Behind The Scenes Tour!
Arts ⁄ Exhibits
Time:
3:00 pm
Note: Event is active 03-16-2010 through 11-30-2010.
Location: Tampa, FL
Experience the life of a shark biologist! Help prepare the shark's favorite food and try to feed 3 fish to a shark while learning about these amazing animals, how we care for them and what threatens wild populations. This 1-2 hour program includes admission, a special "I Fed the Sharks!" apron, and the special feeding opportunity. $15 discount for Florida Aquarium members.
Contacts Call 813.273.4015 to reserve!
Price Normal Registration: $65
Cirque du Soleil
Theatre ⁄ Dance
Time:
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Note: Event is active 06-04-2010 through 12-30-2010.
Location: Downtown Disney, Orlando Florida
Orlando, Florida is famous for being the home of Disney World, and just when you think the city couldn't offer any more live events, here comes tickets for the event spectacular Cirque du Soleil-La Nouba. Orlando's Walt Disney Resort is the only venue in the world that has box office tickets for the play La Nouba, and these event tickets have taken audiences by storm by blending gravity-defying acrobatics and a concert-like musical score that will leave you wanting more. La Nouba has enjoyed remarkable ticket sales because there's not another event like it anywhere; not in Orlando, FL or on Broadway.
You can find Cirque du Soleil-La Nouba at Downtown Disney West Side in Orlando, Florida, and the box office has provided a performance schedule that satisfies the incredible demand for tickets. Downtown Disney hosts La Nouba Tuesday-Saturday, and the Orlando, Florida venue offers two shows nightly at 6:00pm & 9:00pm. When you purchase your tickets, you'll be delighted to know that the spacious seating design offers unobstructed views throughout the theatre; even though Downtown Disney in Orlando doesn't have traditional mezzanine seating or balcony seating, the incrementally raised design allows you to have clear sightlines to the stage aw you watch the most amazing show in Florida. These tickets are fun for the whole family, which is what made Disney World famous to begin with. There's never been a better time to enjoy Downtown Disney in Orlando, FL, so get your tickets for Cirque du Soleil-La Nouba and prepare to be blown away.
Times Vary, please visit the website at http://www.justbuytickets.com/Venues/Cirque-du-Soleil-Downtown-Disney-Tickets.php#BuyTickets to see show times and ticket prices.
Bulls 2010 Schedule
Sports
Time:
All Day Event
Note: Event is active 09-04-2010 through 12-04-2010.
Location: University of South Florida Football Stadium
Date: Sat, Sep 04
Opponent: Stony Brook Location: TAMPA Time: TBA
Date: Sat, Sep 11 Opponent: Florida at Gainesville, Fla. Time:TBA
Date:Sat, Sep 25 Opponent: Western Kentucky Location:TAMPA Time: TBA
Date: Sat, Oct 02 Opponent: FAU Location: TAMPA Time: TBA
Date: Sat, Oct 09 Opponent: Syracuse Location: TAMPA Time: TBA
Date: Thu, Oct 14 Opponent: West Virginia Location: at Morgantown, W.Va. Time: 7:30 p.m.
Video Coverage: ESPN
Date: Fri, Oct 22 Opponent: Cincinnati * at Cincinnati, Ohio Time: 8 p.m. Coverage: ESPN2
Wed, Nov 03 Rutgers * TAMPA 7 p.m.
ESPN2
Sat, Nov 13 Louisville * at Louisville, Ky. TBA
Sat, Nov 20 Pittsburgh * TAMPA TBA
Sat, Nov 27 Miami at Miami TBA
Sat, Dec 04 Connecticut * TAMPA TBA
ABC/ESPN/ESPN2
Business Networking
Alpha Integrity Health and Life Insurance
Time:
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Note: Event occurs every Monday of every month.
Location: Ramada Inn Bayside 5015 U.S. Hwy 19 New Port Richey, Florida
Please join my networking group in New Port Richey every Monday. We have moved to the Lobster Cave restaurant at the newly remodeled Ramada Inn at US 19 and Marine Parkway. It's just south of the Southgate Shopping Center in New Port Richey. We moved to this great new location in order to accomodate our new format, which includes a featured speaker to help you build your business and professionalism. The food is wonderful and the special group menu give you a choice of one of 4 entrees, drink and gratuity for just $10 all inclusive.
Dive with the Sharks
Educational
Time:
All Day Event
Note: Event is active 08-17-2010 through 09-30-2010.
Location: The Florida Aquarium
Check for availability.
Advanced reservations are required.
Diver's Note: Must bring Diver Certification Card to the Aquarium with you.
Dive with the Sharks provides a unique opportunity for certified SCUBA divers, age 15 and older, to come face-to-face with live sharks! Splashing down in Shark Bay is the perfect dive; warm clear water, teaming with sharks from around the world and no boat ride! We provide the sharks and all of your gear for this experience of a lifetime.
PURPOSE: The Dive with the Sharks program makes you the star of the show and dispels the commonly held myth that sharks are man-eaters. Sharks educates, inspires and facilitates a greater understanding of these amazing animals through a personal interactive experience.
SHARK BAY EXHIBIT FACTS: Shark Bay is a 93,000-gallon saltwater exhibit home to shark species and sea turtles from around the world! Imagine diving where the water remains a constant 76 degrees with crystal clear visibility and no current or surge!
WHO: Certified SCUBA divers 15-years or older. A maximum of two guests per dive assures an intimate and unforgettable experience!
WHAT YOU GET: The program is approximately 90 minutes including an educational presentation about sharks and a 30-minute dive in the Shark Bay exhibit. The divers will exit the shark cage with an aquarium dive master and position themselves on the bottom of the exhibit in front of the exhibit window for optimal viewing of the sharks. Family and friends can view the divers during all phases of the dive from the Ocean Commotion gallery. The Florida Aquarium dive master reserves the right to deny any guest diver the opportunity to leave the shark cage if the safety of the guest diver or the animals in the exhibit are in jeopardy.
SAFETY: Each guest is paired with a Florida Aquarium dive master whose sole responsibility is your safety. There are two dive masters in the exhibit with you and one surface tender present during all dives. This program is operated within the highest standards of recreational diving. The Florida Aquarium dive team is professionally trained to supervise recreational diving activities by NAUI (The National Association of Underwater Instructors) a world wide recognized scuba training and certification agency.
COST: $150 per person includes Aquarium admission for the diver, a shark diver hat and a photograph of the diver during the experience. Additional photos taken underwater during your experience will be available for purchase.
WHAT TO BRING: A mask, bathing suit, towel and dive certification card. All dive areas and changing facilities are handicapped accessible.
Price:
Dives $150 per person non-members, members $135
http://www.flaquarium.org/cm/templates/exhibits.aspx?articleid=55&zoneid=31
Marine Landscapes and Wildlife of Florida
Other
Time:
All Day Event
Note: Event is active 08-31-2010 through 09-30-2010.
Location: Weedon Island Preserve, 1800 Weedon Island Dr. N.E. St. Petersburg, FL 33702
Brilliant underwater landscapes and wildlife scenes are the favorite subjects of artist C.W. Tanner. His fine oil paintings and limited edition prints are vivid and realistic, but with a touch of fantasy. This exhibit is on display through September 30, 2010.
While your here, Weedon Island Preserve combines a wonderful nature experience on a site with fascinating historical significance. The Cultural and Natural History Center features classrooms and exhibit areas designed by anthropologists, historians and Native Americans to reflect the art and history of the area's first people. A group of low-lying islands history goes back thousands of years when early peoples such as the Timucuans and Manasotas made the island their home. The center combines a look at artifacts excavated from the site by the Smithsonian in the 1940s, as well as the chance to experience aspects of Native American culture in the exhibit gallery. The preserve also includes a nature experience with a four-mile canoe trail and three-mile hiking trail along with a fishing pier and waterfront picnic sites. Weedon Island Preserve is an expansive 3,000-acre region on Tampa Bay in north St. Petersburg comprised mostly of marine habitats with some uplands. It also is a site rich in cultural history. Indigenous peoples, including those during the Weedon Island Cultural Period, occupied this site for thousands of years. Today, the Preserve protects this wide diversity of natural and cultural resources for future generations including the Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center.
http://www.weedonislandpreserve.org
Swaptember
Educational
Time:
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Note: Event is active 09-01-2010 through 09-30-2010.
Location: Tampas Lowry Park Zoo
The Swaptember reciprocal membership program entitles Zoo Pass holders (with valid ID) to receive free admission to the Florida Aquarium and MOSI in September. In turn, members of the Florida Aquarium and MOSI receive free admission to the Zoo during this time.
Florida Aquarium: Swim with the Fishes
Educational
Time:
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Note: Event is active 09-01-2010 through 09-30-2010.
Location: The Florida Aquarium
Swim with the Fishes is an in-water reef adventure that gives you the opportunity to encounter one of the Florida Keys' most beautiful coral reef dive sites without being a certified SCUBA diver. During this introduction to diving, you'll wear a small SCUBA tank, regulator and floatation device that keeps you on the surface. This allows you to experience the thrill of SCUBA diving from the surface, while enjoying all of the sights 2,300 fish have to offer.
WHERE: The spectacular 1/2-million gallon Coral Reef Exhibit at The Florida Aquarium
CORAL REEF EXHIBIT FACTS: The Coral Reef Gallery simulates an actual reef in the Dry Tortugas near Key West, Florida. During Swim, you become the main attraction in our largest exhibit with more than 2,300 aquatic animals! This manmade reef is home to a vibrant community of fish including moray eels, grouper and a green sea turtle! While you get up close and personal with the fishes, friends and family can watch from the dry side of our 42-foot wide panoramic window!
WHO: Participants must be at least 6-years-old and be comfortable in the water. Children under 9-years-old must have a paying in-water parent or guardian participate. Can accommodate up to 5 swimmers at a time.
WHAT YOU GET: Swim with the Fishes introduces you to the world of SCUBA diving in a controlled environment with crystal clear waters without ever having to step onto a boat. Through this interactive experience, you'll learn about the importance of our aquatic neighbors during a 30-minute surface swim in the 500,000-gallon Coral Reef Exhibit. Immerse yourself and breathe in the experience!
REQUIREMENTS: No previous training or experience is necessary.
SAFETY: The program is designed to give participants the experience of scuba diving with the safety of snorkeling (all participants stay on the surface of the water at all times. The equipment is configured to prevent participants from descending below the surface.) This program is operated within the highest standards of recreational diving. The Florida Aquarium dive team is professionally trained to supervise recreational diving activities by NAUI (The National Association of Underwater Instructors) a world wide recognized scuba training and certification agency.
COST: $85 per person, which includes Aquarium admission for participant. Children 6-8 years old must have a paying adult swim with them. Members of The Florida Aquarium - $75 per person. Call for group rates.
WHAT TO BRING: Towel, a bathing suit and a sense of adventure!
For more information Contact Us!
Advanced registration is required. Please call the Education/Reservations Office at 813-273-4015 for reservations, or for additional information (including program times and days).
http://www.flaquarium.org/cm/templates/exhibits.aspx?articleid=57&zoneid=4
behind the scenes at The Florida Aquarium
Arts ⁄ Exhibits
Time:
12:30 pm
Note: Event is active 03-16-2010 through 11-30-2010.
Location: Tampa, FL
Be one of the privileged few to go deeper and take a peek "behind the scenes" to learn some of the secrets of The Florida Aquarium. In this 1-hour tour you will discover what we feed our animals and how we make things work while seeing places most guests never get to see! Your special animal encounter will be unforgettable!
http://www.flaquarium.org/Exhibits/
One Frame at a Time
Arts ⁄ Exhibits
Time:
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Note: Event is active 08-29-2010 through 09-25-2010.
Location: 3940 Keystone Rd., Tarpon Springs, FL 34688-7820
Anne Marie Podgurski and Jim “Moose” Rood combined their 50 years of photographic experience just 5 years ago, but one would think they had been teamed for a lifetime. Both have dabbled with photography since their teens, taking advantage of every opportunity to expand their experiences and hone their skills. Attention to detail, diverse interests and dedication to each endeavor have enabled them to capture the special beauty of Florida. They thoroughly enjoy their hours spent outdoors recording the candidmoments that reveal the wonders of nature. From young birds inthe nursery to dazzling sunsets, they capture life, one frame at a time.
http://www.brookercreekpreserve.org/pagesHTM/calendar/cal2008.htm
Shark Feeding Behind The Scenes Tour!
Arts ⁄ Exhibits
Time:
3:00 pm
Note: Event is active 03-16-2010 through 11-30-2010.
Location: Tampa, FL
Experience the life of a shark biologist! Help prepare the shark's favorite food and try to feed 3 fish to a shark while learning about these amazing animals, how we care for them and what threatens wild populations. This 1-2 hour program includes admission, a special "I Fed the Sharks!" apron, and the special feeding opportunity. $15 discount for Florida Aquarium members.
Contacts Call 813.273.4015 to reserve!
Price Normal Registration: $65
Cirque du Soleil
Theatre ⁄ Dance
Time:
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Note: Event is active 06-04-2010 through 12-30-2010.
Location: Downtown Disney, Orlando Florida
Orlando, Florida is famous for being the home of Disney World, and just when you think the city couldn't offer any more live events, here comes tickets for the event spectacular Cirque du Soleil-La Nouba. Orlando's Walt Disney Resort is the only venue in the world that has box office tickets for the play La Nouba, and these event tickets have taken audiences by storm by blending gravity-defying acrobatics and a concert-like musical score that will leave you wanting more. La Nouba has enjoyed remarkable ticket sales because there's not another event like it anywhere; not in Orlando, FL or on Broadway.
You can find Cirque du Soleil-La Nouba at Downtown Disney West Side in Orlando, Florida, and the box office has provided a performance schedule that satisfies the incredible demand for tickets. Downtown Disney hosts La Nouba Tuesday-Saturday, and the Orlando, Florida venue offers two shows nightly at 6:00pm & 9:00pm. When you purchase your tickets, you'll be delighted to know that the spacious seating design offers unobstructed views throughout the theatre; even though Downtown Disney in Orlando doesn't have traditional mezzanine seating or balcony seating, the incrementally raised design allows you to have clear sightlines to the stage aw you watch the most amazing show in Florida. These tickets are fun for the whole family, which is what made Disney World famous to begin with. There's never been a better time to enjoy Downtown Disney in Orlando, FL, so get your tickets for Cirque du Soleil-La Nouba and prepare to be blown away.
Times Vary, please visit the website at http://www.justbuytickets.com/Venues/Cirque-du-Soleil-Downtown-Disney-Tickets.php#BuyTickets to see show times and ticket prices.
Bulls 2010 Schedule
Sports
Time:
All Day Event
Note: Event is active 09-04-2010 through 12-04-2010.
Location: University of South Florida Football Stadium
Date: Sat, Sep 04
Opponent: Stony Brook Location: TAMPA Time: TBA
Date: Sat, Sep 11 Opponent: Florida at Gainesville, Fla. Time:TBA
Date:Sat, Sep 25 Opponent: Western Kentucky Location:TAMPA Time: TBA
Date: Sat, Oct 02 Opponent: FAU Location: TAMPA Time: TBA
Date: Sat, Oct 09 Opponent: Syracuse Location: TAMPA Time: TBA
Date: Thu, Oct 14 Opponent: West Virginia Location: at Morgantown, W.Va. Time: 7:30 p.m.
Video Coverage: ESPN
Date: Fri, Oct 22 Opponent: Cincinnati * at Cincinnati, Ohio Time: 8 p.m. Coverage: ESPN2
Wed, Nov 03 Rutgers * TAMPA 7 p.m.
ESPN2
Sat, Nov 13 Louisville * at Louisville, Ky. TBA
Sat, Nov 20 Pittsburgh * TAMPA TBA
Sat, Nov 27 Miami at Miami TBA
Sat, Dec 04 Connecticut * TAMPA TBA
ABC/ESPN/ESPN2
Dive with the Sharks
Educational
Time:
All Day Event
Note: Event is active 08-17-2010 through 09-30-2010.
Location: The Florida Aquarium
Check for availability.
Advanced reservations are required.
Diver's Note: Must bring Diver Certification Card to the Aquarium with you.
Dive with the Sharks provides a unique opportunity for certified SCUBA divers, age 15 and older, to come face-to-face with live sharks! Splashing down in Shark Bay is the perfect dive; warm clear water, teaming with sharks from around the world and no boat ride! We provide the sharks and all of your gear for this experience of a lifetime.
PURPOSE: The Dive with the Sharks program makes you the star of the show and dispels the commonly held myth that sharks are man-eaters. Sharks educates, inspires and facilitates a greater understanding of these amazing animals through a personal interactive experience.
SHARK BAY EXHIBIT FACTS: Shark Bay is a 93,000-gallon saltwater exhibit home to shark species and sea turtles from around the world! Imagine diving where the water remains a constant 76 degrees with crystal clear visibility and no current or surge!
WHO: Certified SCUBA divers 15-years or older. A maximum of two guests per dive assures an intimate and unforgettable experience!
WHAT YOU GET: The program is approximately 90 minutes including an educational presentation about sharks and a 30-minute dive in the Shark Bay exhibit. The divers will exit the shark cage with an aquarium dive master and position themselves on the bottom of the exhibit in front of the exhibit window for optimal viewing of the sharks. Family and friends can view the divers during all phases of the dive from the Ocean Commotion gallery. The Florida Aquarium dive master reserves the right to deny any guest diver the opportunity to leave the shark cage if the safety of the guest diver or the animals in the exhibit are in jeopardy.
SAFETY: Each guest is paired with a Florida Aquarium dive master whose sole responsibility is your safety. There are two dive masters in the exhibit with you and one surface tender present during all dives. This program is operated within the highest standards of recreational diving. The Florida Aquarium dive team is professionally trained to supervise recreational diving activities by NAUI (The National Association of Underwater Instructors) a world wide recognized scuba training and certification agency.
COST: $150 per person includes Aquarium admission for the diver, a shark diver hat and a photograph of the diver during the experience. Additional photos taken underwater during your experience will be available for purchase.
WHAT TO BRING: A mask, bathing suit, towel and dive certification card. All dive areas and changing facilities are handicapped accessible.
Price:
Dives $150 per person non-members, members $135
http://www.flaquarium.org/cm/templates/exhibits.aspx?articleid=55&zoneid=31
Marine Landscapes and Wildlife of Florida
Other
Time:
All Day Event
Note: Event is active 08-31-2010 through 09-30-2010.
Location: Weedon Island Preserve, 1800 Weedon Island Dr. N.E. St. Petersburg, FL 33702
Brilliant underwater landscapes and wildlife scenes are the favorite subjects of artist C.W. Tanner. His fine oil paintings and limited edition prints are vivid and realistic, but with a touch of fantasy. This exhibit is on display through September 30, 2010.
While your here, Weedon Island Preserve combines a wonderful nature experience on a site with fascinating historical significance. The Cultural and Natural History Center features classrooms and exhibit areas designed by anthropologists, historians and Native Americans to reflect the art and history of the area's first people. A group of low-lying islands history goes back thousands of years when early peoples such as the Timucuans and Manasotas made the island their home. The center combines a look at artifacts excavated from the site by the Smithsonian in the 1940s, as well as the chance to experience aspects of Native American culture in the exhibit gallery. The preserve also includes a nature experience with a four-mile canoe trail and three-mile hiking trail along with a fishing pier and waterfront picnic sites. Weedon Island Preserve is an expansive 3,000-acre region on Tampa Bay in north St. Petersburg comprised mostly of marine habitats with some uplands. It also is a site rich in cultural history. Indigenous peoples, including those during the Weedon Island Cultural Period, occupied this site for thousands of years. Today, the Preserve protects this wide diversity of natural and cultural resources for future generations including the Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center.
http://www.weedonislandpreserve.org
Swaptember
Educational
Time:
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Note: Event is active 09-01-2010 through 09-30-2010.
Location: Tampas Lowry Park Zoo
The Swaptember reciprocal membership program entitles Zoo Pass holders (with valid ID) to receive free admission to the Florida Aquarium and MOSI in September. In turn, members of the Florida Aquarium and MOSI receive free admission to the Zoo during this time.
Florida Aquarium: Swim with the Fishes
Educational
Time:
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Note: Event is active 09-01-2010 through 09-30-2010.
Location: The Florida Aquarium
Swim with the Fishes is an in-water reef adventure that gives you the opportunity to encounter one of the Florida Keys' most beautiful coral reef dive sites without being a certified SCUBA diver. During this introduction to diving, you'll wear a small SCUBA tank, regulator and floatation device that keeps you on the surface. This allows you to experience the thrill of SCUBA diving from the surface, while enjoying all of the sights 2,300 fish have to offer.
WHERE: The spectacular 1/2-million gallon Coral Reef Exhibit at The Florida Aquarium
CORAL REEF EXHIBIT FACTS: The Coral Reef Gallery simulates an actual reef in the Dry Tortugas near Key West, Florida. During Swim, you become the main attraction in our largest exhibit with more than 2,300 aquatic animals! This manmade reef is home to a vibrant community of fish including moray eels, grouper and a green sea turtle! While you get up close and personal with the fishes, friends and family can watch from the dry side of our 42-foot wide panoramic window!
WHO: Participants must be at least 6-years-old and be comfortable in the water. Children under 9-years-old must have a paying in-water parent or guardian participate. Can accommodate up to 5 swimmers at a time.
WHAT YOU GET: Swim with the Fishes introduces you to the world of SCUBA diving in a controlled environment with crystal clear waters without ever having to step onto a boat. Through this interactive experience, you'll learn about the importance of our aquatic neighbors during a 30-minute surface swim in the 500,000-gallon Coral Reef Exhibit. Immerse yourself and breathe in the experience!
REQUIREMENTS: No previous training or experience is necessary.
SAFETY: The program is designed to give participants the experience of scuba diving with the safety of snorkeling (all participants stay on the surface of the water at all times. The equipment is configured to prevent participants from descending below the surface.) This program is operated within the highest standards of recreational diving. The Florida Aquarium dive team is professionally trained to supervise recreational diving activities by NAUI (The National Association of Underwater Instructors) a world wide recognized scuba training and certification agency.
COST: $85 per person, which includes Aquarium admission for participant. Children 6-8 years old must have a paying adult swim with them. Members of The Florida Aquarium - $75 per person. Call for group rates.
WHAT TO BRING: Towel, a bathing suit and a sense of adventure!
For more information Contact Us!
Advanced registration is required. Please call the Education/Reservations Office at 813-273-4015 for reservations, or for additional information (including program times and days).
http://www.flaquarium.org/cm/templates/exhibits.aspx?articleid=57&zoneid=4
behind the scenes at The Florida Aquarium
Arts ⁄ Exhibits
Time:
12:30 pm
Note: Event is active 03-16-2010 through 11-30-2010.
Location: Tampa, FL
Be one of the privileged few to go deeper and take a peek "behind the scenes" to learn some of the secrets of The Florida Aquarium. In this 1-hour tour you will discover what we feed our animals and how we make things work while seeing places most guests never get to see! Your special animal encounter will be unforgettable!
http://www.flaquarium.org/Exhibits/
One Frame at a Time
Arts ⁄ Exhibits
Time:
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Note: Event is active 08-29-2010 through 09-25-2010.
Location: 3940 Keystone Rd., Tarpon Springs, FL 34688-7820
Anne Marie Podgurski and Jim “Moose” Rood combined their 50 years of photographic experience just 5 years ago, but one would think they had been teamed for a lifetime. Both have dabbled with photography since their teens, taking advantage of every opportunity to expand their experiences and hone their skills. Attention to detail, diverse interests and dedication to each endeavor have enabled them to capture the special beauty of Florida. They thoroughly enjoy their hours spent outdoors recording the candidmoments that reveal the wonders of nature. From young birds inthe nursery to dazzling sunsets, they capture life, one frame at a time.
http://www.brookercreekpreserve.org/pagesHTM/calendar/cal2008.htm
Shark Feeding Behind The Scenes Tour!
Arts ⁄ Exhibits
Time:
3:00 pm
Note: Event is active 03-16-2010 through 11-30-2010.
Location: Tampa, FL
Experience the life of a shark biologist! Help prepare the shark's favorite food and try to feed 3 fish to a shark while learning about these amazing animals, how we care for them and what threatens wild populations. This 1-2 hour program includes admission, a special "I Fed the Sharks!" apron, and the special feeding opportunity. $15 discount for Florida Aquarium members.
Contacts Call 813.273.4015 to reserve!
Price Normal Registration: $65
Cirque du Soleil
Theatre ⁄ Dance
Time:
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Note: Event is active 06-04-2010 through 12-30-2010.
Location: Downtown Disney, Orlando Florida
Orlando, Florida is famous for being the home of Disney World, and just when you think the city couldn't offer any more live events, here comes tickets for the event spectacular Cirque du Soleil-La Nouba. Orlando's Walt Disney Resort is the only venue in the world that has box office tickets for the play La Nouba, and these event tickets have taken audiences by storm by blending gravity-defying acrobatics and a concert-like musical score that will leave you wanting more. La Nouba has enjoyed remarkable ticket sales because there's not another event like it anywhere; not in Orlando, FL or on Broadway.
You can find Cirque du Soleil-La Nouba at Downtown Disney West Side in Orlando, Florida, and the box office has provided a performance schedule that satisfies the incredible demand for tickets. Downtown Disney hosts La Nouba Tuesday-Saturday, and the Orlando, Florida venue offers two shows nightly at 6:00pm & 9:00pm. When you purchase your tickets, you'll be delighted to know that the spacious seating design offers unobstructed views throughout the theatre; even though Downtown Disney in Orlando doesn't have traditional mezzanine seating or balcony seating, the incrementally raised design allows you to have clear sightlines to the stage aw you watch the most amazing show in Florida. These tickets are fun for the whole family, which is what made Disney World famous to begin with. There's never been a better time to enjoy Downtown Disney in Orlando, FL, so get your tickets for Cirque du Soleil-La Nouba and prepare to be blown away.
Times Vary, please visit the website at http://www.justbuytickets.com/Venues/Cirque-du-Soleil-Downtown-Disney-Tickets.php#BuyTickets to see show times and ticket prices.
Bulls 2010 Schedule
Sports
Time:
All Day Event
Note: Event is active 09-04-2010 through 12-04-2010.
Location: University of South Florida Football Stadium
Date: Sat, Sep 04
Opponent: Stony Brook Location: TAMPA Time: TBA
Date: Sat, Sep 11 Opponent: Florida at Gainesville, Fla. Time:TBA
Date:Sat, Sep 25 Opponent: Western Kentucky Location:TAMPA Time: TBA
Date: Sat, Oct 02 Opponent: FAU Location: TAMPA Time: TBA
Date: Sat, Oct 09 Opponent: Syracuse Location: TAMPA Time: TBA
Date: Thu, Oct 14 Opponent: West Virginia Location: at Morgantown, W.Va. Time: 7:30 p.m.
Video Coverage: ESPN
Date: Fri, Oct 22 Opponent: Cincinnati * at Cincinnati, Ohio Time: 8 p.m. Coverage: ESPN2
Wed, Nov 03 Rutgers * TAMPA 7 p.m.
ESPN2
Sat, Nov 13 Louisville * at Louisville, Ky. TBA
Sat, Nov 20 Pittsburgh * TAMPA TBA
Sat, Nov 27 Miami at Miami TBA
Sat, Dec 04 Connecticut * TAMPA TBA
ABC/ESPN/ESPN2
Fund Raiser
Light The Night Tampa Bay
Time:
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: A La Carte Pavilion
Pep Rally for Light The Night Walk
Light The Night Pep Rally
(11 Events)Thursday 02 September, 2010
