Strip Clubs are THE local custom
by Ewingjr98
According to www.stripclublist.com, Tampa boasts about 32 strip clubs/gentleman's clubs within the city limits. With a population of 303,447 in Tampa, that is about one strip club for every 9,500 people. For comparison New Hampshire has just one gentleman's club for every 440,000 people (I guess there is just one in the whole state!).
Around Tampa you will find dozens more strip clubs. Most with horrible names, and many of which have been repeatedly busted for prostitution.
Fishing with Capt Harry at Hook 'em Harry
by Ewingjr98
On a recent weekday we went fishing with Capt Harry Conner who runs a company called Hook 'em Harry. Capt Harry is a fourth generation Florida fisherman who obviously loves what he does... who wouldn't want to spend their days on the water? He'll fish in the bay, gulf, or Intracoastal Waterway for just about anything you want to catch like tarpon, tuna, grouper, mackerel, redfish, trout, and sharks.
We did a 3/4-day in-the-Bay fishing trip with Capt Harry out of O'Neill's Marina in St. Pete. We met at around 7am, loaded up his 26-foot Calcutta boat with our food and drinks (he provided everything else), and were on the water to see the sun rise. Our first stop was near the pier at Fort DeSoto where Capt Harry threw the net to get small bait fish. Then we spent about 30 minutes over by the Egmont Key light hoping to snag a tarpon that pass through the area. Finally we spent the next 3 or 4 hours fishing closer to the Sunshine Skyway Bridge and up the intracoastal as far as Pass a Grille. We caught about 10 fish of legal size and numerous others that were a bit too small to keep. When we got back to the docks, Capt Harry filleted the fish, packed them in ice, and we were on our way.
Lizzards! They are everywhere...
by Dudytka
Lizzards! They are everywhere and I love them. This one changes color from this bright green to brown. Click on the picture to enlarge. I am sorry, quality is not the best, but can you imagine how difficult it is to catch the bloody fast lizzard, make her bite me and then take the picture with just one hand? :-))
Historic Hotel and Spa - Bellview Biltmore
by tampa_shawn
A beautiful hotel built in 1896- even if you don't stay here you can visit the spa, golf course and restaurants and stroll the grounds.
Offers "Romance" hotel packages. Other fun events (check website under "events" to ensure they are still going on include: first Friday wine and chese, historic ghost tours (Saturday night 8 to 10:15 PM),
Belleview Biltmore Hotel Golf, Beach & Spa Resort, 25 Belleview Blvd. Clearwater Florida U.S.A. 33756
From Downtown Tampa and Tampa International Airport:
Proceed West on State Road 60, over the Courtney Campbell Causeway to Clearwater. Continue 4.6 miles West on S.R. 60, also known as Gulf-to-Bay Blvd., to the "Beaches Bypass." From this intersection, go straight for another 1.5 miles and turn left on Ft. Harrison Ave. Travel South 1.2 miles to Belleview Blvd., and turn right. Follow the signs to the Belleview Biltmore Resort and Spa.
25 BELLEVIEW BOULEVARD
CLEARWATER, FLORIDA 33756
Punk Rock Bar
by sarahjayn about The Brass Mug
The Brass Mug is a little neighborhood place that hosts some pretty cool shows for not much money. Also, they used to have Metal Karaoke every Tuesday, but I'm not sure if they still do.
It's worth a go round if you're in the neighborhood. There is no dress code, but I wouldn't wear anything too nice.
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