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A brand-new waterfront festival is coming to downtown St. Petersburg this spring. St. Petersburg BayFest will take place March 20–22, 2026 at North Straub Park (400 Bayshore Dr NE), bringing three days of delicious food, live music, and artisan vendors to the beautiful St. Pete waterfront. Produced by Paragon Festivals, the organization behind many popular […]
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Three Days of Live Music, Championship BBQ, Art, Family Fun & Community Impact Supporting Coffee Talk Venice Venice, Florida is gearing up for one of the most anticipated outdoor festivals of the spring season. The Venice Blues, Rock, Reggae & BBQ Festival returns March 20–22, 2026, at the Venice Airport Festival Grounds (610 Airport Ave. […]
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Sarasota has quietly become one of Florida’s best places to enjoy live music. From downtown nightclubs and beach bars to breweries and waterfront restaurants, talented local and touring musicians perform throughout the area nearly every night of the week. Here is a guide to 25 popular venues where you can regularly hear live music in […]
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Music fans across Florida are invited to celebrate the legendary sounds of the 1960s and 1970s as the Rock & Roll Revival Festival returns for its 7th anniversary on April 17–19, 2026 at the beautiful Florida Sand Music Ranch in Brooksville, Florida. Formerly known as the Spirit of Woodstock Festival, the event has evolved into […]
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Tampa’s most anticipated annual tradition is right around the corner — Gasparilla season, a vibrant, pirate-themed celebration that dates back more than 100 years. Each winter, more than 750,000 visitors flock to Tampa Bay for parades, air shows, festivals, and the legendary “invasion” of Jose Gaspar and his pirate krewe. From family-friendly fun to Tampa’s […]
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Founded with a clear mission to serve both artists and audiences, Paragon Festivals has grown into one of Florida’s most respected event producers for art, music, and fine-craft festivals. Based in Lakewood Ranch, the company curates a portfolio of regional events under the tagline “Original – Quality – Boutique.” What They Do Paragon Festivals stages […]
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The sound of the blues will roll across Waterside Park at Lakewood Ranch on Saturday, December 6, 2025, when the Lakewood Ranch Blues Festival presented by Bank of America returns for a full day of music, food, and community vibes from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Gates open at 9:00 a.m., music begins at 10:00 […]
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Step back in time and celebrate the holidays in one of Tampa’s most cherished historic neighborhoods! Hyde Park Preservation Inc. (HPPI) proudly announces the return of the Old Hyde Park Home Tour on Saturday, December 6 at 10 a.m. Following last year’s record-breaking turnout, advance ticket purchases are highly encouraged, as only a limited number […]
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The island’s most anticipated fall celebration is back! Bayfest 2025 returns to beautiful Anna Maria Island on Saturday, October 18, 2025, for a full day of live music, delicious local food, family activities, and artisan shopping—all set against the stunning backdrop of Bayfront Park with views of Tampa Bay and the Sunshine Skyway Bridge. Hosted […]
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As the sweltering summer heat begins to give way to cooler evenings, the Suncoast is gearing up for one of its most beloved traditions—Oktoberfest. From Sarasota to Bradenton to Tampa, the spirit of Bavarian celebration comes alive this month with beer steins clinking, polka music filling the air, and plenty of family-friendly fun to go […]
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This story was posted on Facebook this morning, 7/8/2025 Cortez Stone Crab Festival 2025: After much thoughtful consideration, we have made the difficult decision not to host the Cortez Stone Crab Festival this year. The aftermath of last year’s hurricanes brought significant challenges to our beloved historic village. Among the impacted was the Cortez Bait […]