Author: Laura Byrne

Laura Byrne is an award-winning former television news journalist who spent 15+ years in newsrooms across the state of Florida including Sarasota, Tallahassee, Fort Myers and right here in Tampa Bay.She covered the political beat, crime beat and every day breaking news during her time in Florida newsrooms, but is now focused on sharing positive news stories and events with families in Tampa Bay. She is a proud mommy of two little boys who keep her on her toes and laughing every day.Her goal is to inspire families just like yours to get out and play and experience all that Tampa Bay and our great state of Florida have to offer! She encourages you to share your stories and upcoming events so we can spread the good news.
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EXTENDED AGAIN: The Busch Gardens + Adventure Island FREE Preschool Card is Back in 2025!

The 2025 Preschool card allows for FREE unlimited visits to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and Adventure Island for children ages 5 and younger through December 31, 2025.

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Where to Take Pictures with the Easter Bunny in Tampa Bay 2025

There are so many awesome places to take Easter Bunny pictures in Tampa Bay! We are going to start our list with ongoing photo opportunities so there’s more flexibility with your busy schedule and then we’ll cap it off with large events where the Easter Bunny will be making a special appearance for pictures! (We’ll…

Florida Strawberry Festival

How to Have the Best Day Ever at the Florida Strawberry Festival

The 90th Annual Florida Strawberry Festival is back in 2025, kicking off on February 27 through March 9. The theme for this year is “The Stage is Set!” We guarantee that there will be no shortage of strawberry shortcake… and strawberry everything at the festival, so come hungry! Bring cash too since you’ll need it…

Jarod Curley with the American Ballet Theatre returns to The Straz for the Next Generation Ballet's Nutcracker in December.
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Next Generation Ballet alumnus Jarod Curley returns for Nutcracker at The Straz

We’re catching up with Jarod Curley, an alumnus of Next Generation Ballet who now dances with the American Ballet Theatre. He is returning to The Straz as a guest star dancer in the 2024 production of Nutcracker.