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Despicable Me Minion Mayhem and Other Minions Fun at Universal Orlando
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Despicable Me Minion Mayhem and Other Minions Fun at Universal Orlando

With Minions: The Rise of Gru on your kids’ list of favorite movies since its release in 2022, there are more opportunities than ever to get in on a little minion fun at Universal Orlando. Here’s everything you need to know about the main attraction, Despicable Me Minion Mayhem, and more minion fun at Universal Orlando…

Kiwanis Cares for Kids TreeHouse at Bonnet Springs Park
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10 Things We Love About Bonnet Springs Park in Lakeland

When we say you have to see it to believe how incredible it really is, we mean it when it comes to Bonnet Springs Park in Lakeland. This brand-new privately built park on the outskirts of downtown Lakeland is a new place to play in Tampa Bay and we have a feeling it will quickly…

Lion’s Eye Institute for Transplant and Research

Clear Sight: One Family’s Journey to Better Vision with the Help of Lion’s Eye Institute

Samantha Barlow’s mother, Julie, was the first to see that something was clouding her newborn baby’s beautiful deep blue eyes. When Julie held her daughter for the first time, Barlow looked up at her mother but seemed unable to really meet her adoring gaze. Julie wouldn’t let it go. A flurry of doctors and specialists…

Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia

Celebrating Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia in April and Those Traveling to Tampa Bay for Care

The Center for Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, led by David Kays, M.D., was founded as the country’s first inpatient CDH unit with surgeons, nurses and other team members solely focused on CDH care.

A Parent’s Guide to the New TRON Lightcycle/Run NOW OPEN at Magic Kingdom!
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A Parent’s Guide to the New TRON Lightcycle/Run NOW OPEN at Magic Kingdom!

The wait is over for Disney’s newly anticipated TRON Lightcylcle/Run! Disney’s latest thrill ride is now officially open to the public. We were able to get a first look before the ride opened and are sharing all the details on what to know before you go!

Swimming lessons at the YMCA

Swimming Lessons at the YMCA: Creating Confident Swimmers

The world is 71% water; your child is 100% curious. Swim Instructor, Ulivia Cruz, shares that knowing how to swim is a life-saving skill for every individual, especially in Tampa Bay. There are in-home pools, lakes, rivers, streams and oceans and it’s crucial for your family to be water smart from the start. The Tampa…

locally grown produce in school lunches

Locally Grown – and Straight-to-Our-School Menu!

“We are basically the biggest restaurant chain in town!” Meet Arianne Corbett. If your child eats breakfast or lunch at a Hillsborough County Public School, she’s the one planning their menu. She’s a school nutritionist in a post-pandemic world. “The pandemic shifted the whole model of school feeding,” she said. “When the world shut down,…

Bluey's Big Play coming to the Straz
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Behind the Scenes with Bluey! “Bluey’s Big Play” Coming to The Straz Center

Bluey is heading to Tampa for her first-ever stage show – Bluey’s Big Play! Head to The Straz Center on April 29 & 30 to see Bluey, Bingo, and all your favorite characters come to life!

Occupational Therapy

How Occupational Therapy Helps Kids Return to a Normal Life

April is Occupational Therapy Month. It’s a time to recognize the achievements of patients like 13-year-old Jaden who recovered from a serious accident, thanks, in part, to the efforts of occupational therapist Rachael Thibeau and other experts at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital. Jaden had gone for a ride on his friend’s pontoon boat on…

Bianca Burrows
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Local Artist, Bianca Burrows, shares her heart on blank canvases

Bianca Burrows, @itsbbart Did you know that local students get less than one hour of art instruction in school each week? For children that express themselves through a more creative approach or kids that struggle in school because they do not meet traditional academic standards, that’s not enough time in the school year for them to…

5 Reasons We LOVE Roundup Rodeo BBQ for Disney Dining
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5 Reasons We LOVE Roundup Rodeo BBQ for Disney Dining

When it comes to Walt Disney World restaurants you have lots of choices. The challenge is that many of the popular Disney restaurants book up. And some restaurants are more kid-friendly than others. That’s where Round Rodeo BBQ Restaurant comes in. New to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, this Toy Story restaurant is a welcome addition. Let’s…