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Gainesville, Florida has an exciting offering of entertainment, theatrical performances, and arts and cultural offerings.   The Hippodrome is among the cultural centerpieces in Gainesville , and this January they welcome us to escape into all of  Shakespeare’s Comedies, Histories and Tragedies . The Complete Works of Shakespeare , written by Adam Long, Daniel Singer and Jess Winfield, starts at The Hippodrome from January 24 through February 16.  The Hippodrome Box Office is located at 25 SE 2nd Place, Gainesville FL 32601. The office hours are 12-7 Wednesday - Sunday. Call (352) 375-4477 for news and information or email  boxoffice@thehipp.org.  See their site for show schedules and tickets. Credits- Hippodrome  

One of the beautiful spots to see within the Florida Botanical Gardens is the Majeed Discovery Garden . This accessible children’s garden has a Trunk Jump, a Bamboo Bridge, along with the Pollinator Landing, and more for kids to explore. When walking in a garden a watchful glance around presents nature in motion everywhere. The Florida Botanical Gardens is one example of a peaceful oasis. The Gardens are open 7am - 5pm Monday - Sunday, and admission is free, except during select events. Visit The Florida Botanical Gardens Managed by the  Pinellas County Parks and Conservation Resources Department ,    the Florida Botanical Gardens is has two Locations with complementary parking - one at 12520 Ulmerton Rd, Largo, FL 33774, and another at 12211 Walsingham Road, Largo, FL 33778.  Visit the  Florida Botanical Gardens  website for current programs, exhibits, and  events like the anniversary of the Majeed Discovery Garden this November.

Chefs are cooking up tasty offerings at the  Seven Seas Food Festival . The food festival runs now until the middle of May, leaving plenty of time to try fresh global cuisine and refreshment choices.  Along with tasty food, the Seven Seas Food Festival includes an exciting concert series. The scheduled live music shows are held every weekend during the festival at Bayside Stadium, and include these musicians: Chris Lane Ludacris Relient K Little River Band  Baha Men This is the start of the series, and concerts are free with park admission and performed rain or shine. Upcoming performances at Seven Seas Food Festival include Hoobastank, Gavin DeGraw, and other exceptional musicians. Go to the SeaWorld website for current news on this events, tickets, and more to experience. 

  Music is when we string together uplifting tunes in a spirited celebration of life and all of its colors.  Tampa rapper Zauntee's new album, " We Already Won ," channels the underdog spirit with high-energy beats and relatable, motivational lyrics. Starting at 10 with songwriting and producing by 14, Zauntee now crafts inspiring tracks like "Hard Work GOD First," emphasizing hard work, dream-chasing, and faith. His music provides motivation for those who may not connect with traditional religious settings, aiming to be the artist he needed growing up and showing that you can achieve your goals while staying true to your beliefs. Zauntee, who started writing songs at 10 and producing music at 14, is now 23 and deeply committed to promoting the Gospel of JESUS Christ through his music and ministry. Known for his ability to connect with diverse audiences, he inspires people to live purposefully and courageously for JESUS. Nominated for a Dove Award in 2021, Zaunt...

The South Beach Seafood Festival is a popular annual event. This year the festival will be held October 19th - 22nd , and will be better than ever, so get your tickets soon before they are gone. The upcoming beachfront seafood festival includes: Complimentary all-day open bars for all ticketed guests at the general admission and VIP admission level Entertainment on the Demesmin and Dover live music stages Interactive sponsor experiences  Beach games, and activities for all the enjoy The best part is the   South Beach Seafood Festival   is the chance to sample the finest culinary flavors at curated pop-up cafés by some of Miami’s finest seafood restaurants. Previous years pop-ups included cafés from Joe’s Stone Crab, RED South Beach, The Lobster SHACK, Pubbelly Sushi, Ella’s Oyster Bar, Tacos and Tattoos, Stiltsville Fish Bar, and others offering over 70 menu items to choose from. Savor the shareable portions of stone crabs, lobster waffle cones, steak and lob...

  We arrived in Miami ready to travel along the Florida Keys. We had no problems finding our bags, and everyone who worked at the Miami International Airport was nice and helpful when we had questions. Once you're in Miami, pack your bags and friends and family in the car for a cruise through the Keys. Bring along a cooler with some refreshments, a few snacks, and pop in a Howard Livingston & the Mile Marker 24 Band's CD or Jimmy Buffet to set the mood as you set off on your dining adventure. (Yes, you can fly into Key West and find such a exciting mix of activities and attraction to enjoy, but then you'll miss the opportunity to meet many of the other Characters of the Keys.) Mile Marker 79.9 - 106.5 - As you begin your journey through the Florida Keys you'll notice Mile Maker's along the way. These are the easiest way to figure out where you are and what you're looking for as you travel down the Overseas Highway towards Key West. This is...