Family and Football: Mike Evans on lessons from the field to home
We met with Mike Evans of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and his gorgeous family to talk about football, fatherhood and philanthropy.
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.
5 Fun Ways to WOW Your Kids with the Wonders of Space
Grayson Kamm, a dad of two and former TV journalist who covered the space program, shares cool facts and FUN ways to teach your kids about outer space!
Four Ways to Daycation in Tampa Bay
Why vacation when you can daycation? There are so many options for families in Tampa Bay, so we’re sharing four ideas we think you and the kids will love!
Peachy Perfect: U-Pick Peach Farms in Tampa Bay You Must Try!
Our Family Fun contributor Heather DeManche is sharing some her family’s favorite places to u-pick peaches in Tampa Bay! They are all just peachy perfect!
RAWRsome! Dinovations Lab Now Open at MOSI!
MOSI’s newest exhibit is going prehistoric with the unveiling of the Dinovations Lab featuring a diplodocus dino skeleton, Paleo Lab, and more!
Tampa U-Pick Farm | Florida Sweeties Open for Citrus This Month!
Florida Sweeties, known for their peach orchards, is offering a u-pick of citrus fruit during what looks to be perfect picking weather this weekend.
Best. Gift. Ever. Game day fun with the home teams!
The gift of experience is the only way to go and what better way to share a day with your child than cheering on the home team?
Meet the McCoys | Family, Football and Business
Gerald McCoy of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and his wife Ebony share what life is like off the field as a family of seven in Tampa Bay!
Get WILD: Animal encounters in Tampa Bay your kids will never forget
We went to several local attractions to check out some of animal encounters in Tampa Bay so we can share our favorites with you!
FREE Beer Samples Return to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay May 1-August 5!
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay announced it’s bringing back FREE beer samples to the theme park May 1 through August 5! Guests who are 21 and older can head to the Garden Gate Cafe to sample two 7-ounce beers for FREE! Favorites will remain on tap for you to sample through the summer like Bud Light,…
Beat the BRRRRR with our favorite indoor activities in Tampa Bay!
Wowzers! Get ready to get your BRRRRR on this week as temperatures plunge way below normal! The park may be out of the question for many of you, so we’ve put together this list of fun things to do in Tampa Bay that are INDOORS! Explore a local museum. There are so many wonderful museums…
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16 Places in South Tampa Where Kids Eat FREE!
Merris Pope of Hula-Frog South Tampa shares her favorite places in South Tampa hwere kids eat free!
The Florida Aquarium: The Splash Pad
The Florida Aquarium re-opened its new and improved splash area in 2017 and it is hands down our favorite place in Tampa Bay to splash, learn and play! “The Splash Pad” features a giant lily pad climbing structure, along with multiple water features and even two covered bug-themed dry play areas. The sandbox is also returning,…
How a Stay-at-Home Dad Used His Family Roots to Start Growing Business
As my high school sweetheart and I prepare to celebrate 12 years of marriage just before Father’s Day, I am honored to shine a spotlight on my hard-working husband, Brooks Boyette, new business owner. For Brooks and me, home was always Tampa. This is where we met, where we grew up and where we…
How to Create Healthy Adult Mother-Daughter Relationships
When you think about your relationship with your mother, does it make you smile and feel good inside or do you get a knot in your stomach and start to clench your fists? Or Moms: When you think of your daughter, do you feel proud and grateful or do you get angry and think about…
LEGOLAND Florida To Offer $99 Annual Pass During Flash Sale!
LEGOLAND Florida is about to offer its biggest deal of the year during a flash sale which will allow you to buy the Awesome Annual Pass for $99!
Tampa Bay Area Private Schools: Find the One For You
Hillsborough Bayshore Christian School 3909 S. MacDill Ave., Tampa 813-839-4297; www.bayshorechristianschool.org The school’s college preparatory program focuses on core academic subjects, with enrichment programs in performing arts, visual arts, foreign language, computer, media science and physical education. Students have athletic opportunities at the middle school, junior varsity and varsity level. Upper school students are prepared…
