It's easy to see why Tampa Bay is the perfect fit for the FIFA World Cup™. Not only is Tampa Bay the second most populated region in Florida, but it's also the 19th-largest metropolitan area in the United States.

With its global economic impact, the FIFA World Cup™ will help create new jobs and provide hundreds of millions of dollars in economic development to Tampa Bay. World Cup sponsorship is estimated to be over 16 billion dollars, with much of that going directly into local economies that host the event.

In 1994, the FIFA World Cup™ created $623 million for the metropolitan Los Angeles area. Also, in California alone, 1,700 part-time jobs were created for the 1994 FIFA World Cup™. Hotel, restaurant, and overall food and beverage sales increased by 10 to 15 percent over the previous year, thanks to the FIFA World Cup™.

How can you help Tampa Bay succeed in hosting this remarkable event? Sign the petition and show your support for Tampa Bay and the United States. More Info>>

The 11th Annual Cigar Heritage Festival, one of the best traditional events in the Bay Area, will take place on Saturday, November 21 in Tampa's Historic Ybor City. Centennial Park will become the gathering place for aficionados, manufacturers, and retailers of some of the world's finest cigars and accessories. The day promises to be spectacular for not only lovers of fine cigars, but will also offer cultural entertainment and nonstop fun for the whole family from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. A $5 gate admission will be charged, children 12 and under are free. For more information contact Smokin' Events at 813.220.1474 or Vienna@oursmokinevents.com
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Pelagia Trattori's Thanksgiving Feast is served from 11:30 a.m. until last seating at 8 p.m. November 26. Diners may select from full dinner menu or choose specials like Turkey Marinated in Apple Cider with Cornbread and Raisin Stuffing and Cranberry-Cumquat Sauce. Desserts include a Pumpkin and Baileys Cheese Cake. Reservations: 813.313.3235, Learn More >>

Tampa Bay is celebrating families! And MOSI is opening its doors for
the Week of the Family Kick Off Celebration on November 1 at 2pm!
Admission is *FREE! (*Does not include IMAX and Mindbender Mansion.)
Come enjoy all of the magic of MOSI: Plus Live Music by Tiffany
Williams, Belinda Womack, Morrison Avenue and others, celebrity
appearances, Family Workshops, Cool Exhibits, and much more. There's
something for everyone!
The Week of the Family has one simple aim - bringing families together!
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Hockey Bay Tampa Bay is back this month as theTampa Bay Lightning do batlle with the likes of the Minnesota Wild, Los Angeles Kings, Toronto Maple Leafs, and the New York Rangers!

Be a part of what thousands of other proud supporters already know - there is no better entertainment value in Tampa Bay than Lightning Hockey. Seats are limited. To reserve your location or for more information, please call 813-301-6600.Tickets are on sale now! More Info >>

UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE ST PETE TIMES FORUM
Nov. 1 : Star Wars in Concert
Nov. 11: Smokey Robinson Tribute on Ice
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TPC Presents: Birdies for the Brave
TPC Tampa Bay will host Birdies for the Brave on November 14 and 15, 2009. This event raises funds for six different military charities, including Homes for Our Troops, Operation Homefront, Wounded Warrior Project, Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund, Naval Special Warfare Foundation and the Special Operations Warrior Foundation.

The event will feature a live and silent auction, hors d'oeurves reception, open bar, live entertainment and more. Tickets are $50 for civilians and $25 for enlisted personnel or retired military. A handful of spots are still available for the golf tournament for $875 per player which includes entry to the party for Sunday night.

In 2008, this event raised more than $150,000 which benefits military personnel and their families who have been injured or killed in the line of service. More Info >>

Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo Presents: ZooFari
Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo invites food lovers to its 23rd annual Zoofari fundraiser, an all-inclusive food festival, on Saturday, November 7 from 7-11 p.m. The event offers great food sampling from more than 60 of the Bay area's best restaurants, open bars, the "Art Safari" wildlife art auction, and live music throughout the event featuring headliner Sister Hazel. Tickets available in advance or at the door. VIP/group packages available in the "Rhino Club" with exclusive use of the beautiful Safari Lodge. More Info >>

It's Dog Month at Dinosaur World
Friendly pets on leashes are always welcome at Dinosaur World. But, during the month of November, they're celebrating! Pet owners accmpanied by their dogs will receive $2 off admission and the dogs will receive a treat too! More Info >>

The Florida Aquarium in November

It's SNOWING at The Florida Aquarium this holiday season!
November 27 - December 24
Beginning Friday, November 27 and running through Christmas Eve, come experience a frozen aquatic event when it snows outside at Explore A Shore daily! Visit the website for exact times and details. You can also wrap up $10-off admission to the Aquarium for every new, unwrapped toy you bring in November 27 through December 24. Toys will be donated to Metropolitan Ministries.*Toy must be of equal or greater value. Please, one toy per admission. Discount can not be combined with any other coupon or offer. More Info >>

Here comes Santa Claus, Here Comes Santa Claus!
December 5, 12 and 19 (and Members Night, Dec. 22 from 6 to 9 p.m.) Santa will be here for pictures from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Santa's elves will be SCUBA diving in the Coral Reef exhibit during the daily dive shows. More Info >>


*Having photos taken with Santa is free, but prints are a separate purchase.

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It's an exciting time at the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center. This month, they'll begin the run of the world premiere musical Wonderland: Alice's New Musical Adventure. As the first initiative of the Broadway Genesis Project, TBPAC produces this new Frank Wildhorn musical that tells the story of author Alice Cornwinkle, a descendent of Lewis Carroll's muse Alice Liddell, who is struggling with her career, her husband Jack and her daughter Chloe. Audiences will journey with Alice to Wonderland and the Looking-Glass World strange-yet-familiar places where she must reclaim her daughter, defeat the Queen and learn to follow her heart.

See Wonderland beginning November 24 and continuing through January 3. Also in November, be sure to catch the Opera Tampa production of Lucia di Lammermoor, comedian Elon Gold, singer/songwriter Courtney Jaye and humorist and storyteller Garrison Keillor. More Info >>

Holiday Shopping at the Tampa Marriott Waterside from $154/night

Park & Fly Package at the Tampa Airport Marriott from $159/night

Offer information: Our Park Here, Fly There package includes overnight accommodations and parking for up to seven days. No need to wait for a shuttle, they're conveniently located at Tampa International Airport, allowing you to walk from your room to your gate quickly and easily.
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