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Can you believe its almost the holiday season! Like I really needed any more reasons to spend money shopping in Tampa Bay and filling my belly with holiday treats!

Are you feeling the holiday excitement yet? You will at Prime Outlets for the Ellenton Fourth Annual Midnight Madness Pajama Jam Event taking place at midnight on Friday, November 27 (Black Friday). 

As normal with all Black Friday events, I would suggest you get there early in order to try and beat the lines of eager shoppers waiting to get their hands on some of the years hottest deals. While your out there, please feel free to pick me up a 50+ inch flat-screen and have it delivered to my house! Yes, wishful thinking I know, but it can't hurt to ask!

Stay tuned for more info about Tampa Bay area events and updates from Jerm!

Your USF men's soccer team returns to the USF Soccer Stadium this Thursday, Nov. 19th, to compete against Stetson Hatters in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. CFor those of you who are unable to physically be at the game, feel free to catch all of the thrilling action by logging onto BullsVision Premium via GoUSFBulls.com for live audio streaming beginning with kickoff.

Now of course in addition to the thrill of college soccer, The University of South Florida athletics department has reserved 500 free student tickets to the men's soccer game on for this game.

The winner of this game doesnt have an easy road ahead though as whoever comes out victorius will have to play the undefeated, untied Akron Zips in secound round play. The Zips are currently ranked number one in the country and will host the next game at their stadium, and I am sure its a wee bit chilly up there!

Earlier in the season, the Bulls defeated Stetson by a scoreline of 3-0, so the odds would be in favor of USF, but thats why they play the game, because you just never know!

Be sure to come out and support the Bulls tomorrow and for more info on USF Athletics visit the GoUSFBulls.com website!

Thats all for now, and stay tuned for more Tampa Bay Sports and updates on more college athletics related Tampa Bay Area events.

Now you know that being a University of Tampa Alumnus, I am looking for any and every opportunity to promote UT Athletics!

I must admit, that this recognition is long overdue though for our Women's Volleyball team as they have had yet another phenomenal season!

Our girls, at (28-2) are set to make their 14th consecutive appearance in the NCAA Tournament and 25th overall trip in 30 seasons. The Spartans are coming off of their fifth consecutive Sunshine State Conference title to give the program 19 overall.

UT will play host to Albany State in Thursday's opening round in the 7:30 p.m. match. The winner of the South Regional will advance to the NCAA Elite Eight which will be held at a campus site to be determined.

Tickets may be purchased at the gate for $10 (adults) and $6 (students with ID/senior citizens). Children under the age of five shall be admitted free when accompanied by a paying adult.

Go out and support my Spartans as they look to bring home another national Championship trophy!

Thats all for now, but stay tuned for more Tampa Bay Sports updates from Jerm and your Tampa Bay team! 

So this past weekend, Jerm ventured out for the Annual ZooFari festival put on by our friends over at Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo. I think the title of this post will pretty much sum up my feelings about the event. As I said in my pre-blog, this was one of the hottest Tampa Bay area events in town!

Everywhere you look there were pretty girls, cute animals, and of course some pretty amazing foods! I began stuffing my face as soon as I got into the Zoo. Well actually I had a glass of Champagne first, then I began to stuff my face with whatever was put in front of me!

I would like to personally thank Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo for setting my diet back a week or two...lol. I knew there would be a lot of local vendors, but once you get there and see them all, its very surreal. I saw all my favorites like Sally O'Neill's, Pei Wei, Papa Johns, Gallaghers, Ruth's Chris, Mitchell's Fish Market, Grillsmith, BJ's Brewhouse, and so many more. And yes I am a fatty because I more than sampled food from each of those places!

But for me personally the highlight of the night was the dessert tray from Chantilly Cakes. If you see the picture here to the left with all of the desserts on it, then you will understand why. Cupcakes, cakes, and a few more sweet items that I had never seen before, but they tasted awesome.

Guys believe me if you have an event that requires desserts, I recommend you do two things:

1. Call Chantilly Cakes and have them cater!
2. Invite me to the event!

I also had a really good Malt, somewhere near Wallaroo station, but can't for the life of me remember the name of that vendor.

As far as Tampa Bay entertainment goes, Sister Hazel was the highlight of the evening as everyone crowded at the front of the Zoo to see them go on. Here is a little video for you if you were not able to make it.

My favorite group of the evening was the VodkaKnaughts, as they had me cracking up with their selection as well as the lead singers commentary. Worth the price of admission these guys are. Here is some video of that as well.

You can always count on Lowry Park Zoo to put on a first class event, and this was no different. Looking forward to the next event with abated breath though, and who knows, as I may even have some passes to give away next go round!

Stay tuned for more things to do in Tampa Bay!

Do you remember the first time you smelled a wine and let it slowly run over your palate?  Remember the excitement at recognizing the various flavors on your tongue? 

If you are attending a Concert in Tampa or have St Pete Times Forum Tickets or simply Shopping in Tampa Bay the best place to begin this Friday evening is downtown 442 West Kennedy Blvd Suite 110 Tampa, FL  33606 at Mise en Place. 

For the adventurous in palate and spirit, Mise en Place provides an atmosphere of excitement where one is not afraid to ask questions and try something new and dynamic.  This is no ordinary Tampa Bar but a place where you could enjoy an evening of fine dining or kick your feet up at the bar and catch some Buccaneers Football or watch some Tampa Florida News. 

At Mise en Place the beverage manager exposes you to a fine array of outstanding wines.  Earning the Bern Laxer Award of Excellence for “Best Bartender in Tampa”, and still holding on to the prestigious crystal pineapple to prove it, Dave Madera continually wows us with tasty beverages.

So if your in downtown Tampa, be sure to stop in experience it first hand! My favorite is the ravioli!

Considering Tampa Bay Attractions, Busch Gardens is always a wonderful place to visit if you are in Tampa for Tampa Bay Meetings or here to Golf Tampa Bay or just wanting to spend a day Shopping in Tampa Bay.  Here are some special events to attend making Tampa Bay Attractions more exciting then ever!


Jungle Jack back at Busch

By WALT BELCHER

wbelcher@tampatrib.com

Published: November 7, 2009

TAMPA - Animal expert Jack Hanna is coming back to Busch Gardens this month to meet and greet families during four special events, including a Serengeti Night Safari.

Hanna, who used to tape one of his TV series at Busch Gardens, will make a special appearance at the Serengeti Night family sleepover Friday. He also will join guests for breakfast on Nov. 14 and 15, and will share animal facts and his travel tales during shows those same days in the theme park.

Hanna is best known as the star of the Emmy Award-winning television series "Jack Hanna's Into the Wild," in which he invites audiences to join him on his expeditions around the globe. The series airs at 10 a.m. Sundays on WTVT, Channel 13.

That series is produced in Tampa by Spectrum Productions. He was host of "Jack Hanna's Animal Adventures" which ran in syndication for 10 years.

Hanna, the former director of the Columbus (Ohio) Zoo, became a frequent guest on TV shows such as "Good Morning America" and "The Late Show with David Letterman."

Hanna also is the author of three books: "Passport into the Wild," "Romp, Stomp, Waddle Home!" and "Jungle Jack: My Wild Life."

Here are the events:

•Serengeti Night Safari featuring Jack Hanna is 6:30 to 9 p.m. Friday and 7:30 to 10 p.m. Nov. 14. The two-hour experience includes a moonlit look at the nocturnal behaviors of hippos, lions and hyenas. It continues with a guided safari expedition across the Serengeti Plain, where guests can use night-vision monoculars and special filtered lighting to view exotic animals. The evening will end around a fire, where Hanna will share tales of his African adventures.

It also includes food in the exclusive Safari Club and costs $60 a person, with a discount available for Busch Gardens' Passport members. The tour is for ages 5 and older. Busch Gardens admission is not required or included. Visit BuschGardens.com or call 1-888-800-5447.

•The Family Sleepover featuring Jack Hanna is also Friday and Nov. 14, from 6 p.m. to 9 a.m. It includes behind-the-scenes access, interactive activities and an animal adventure hosted by Hanna. Guests will spend the night in Busch Gardens' Mzinga Lounge, a secure on-site dormitory and wake up to meet tigers in Jungala and eat a continental breakfast. Dinner, a T-shirt and water bottle are included. The sleepover is designed for families with elementary school-age children, and the cost is $78 a person or $68 for Passport members. To register, visit BuschGardens.com or call 1-877-BGT-CAMP.

•Meet Jack Hanna at Busch Gardens is from 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Nov. 14 and 15 at the Moroccan Palace. Hanna will talk about his world travels and educate animal lovers of all ages about the importance of wildlife conservation. All shows are included with a day's paid admission or any annual Passport. For tickets, visit BuschGardens.com or call 1-888-800-5447.

•Breakfast with Jack Hanna at 8:30 a.m. Nov. 14 and 15 lets you dine with the animal expert, then enjoy priority seating at Hanna's first show of the day. It costs $16.95 adults and $10.95 ages 9 and younger. Passport members receive a 10 percent discount. Visit BuschGardens.com or call 1-888-800-5447 to book your breakfast.

Reporter Walt Belcher can be reached at (813) 259-7654.

Alrighty then, a little more than 24 hours till we get to head out to Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo tomorrow for the annual Zoofari festival, and Jerm can't wait! With the many Tampa Bay area events going on this weekend, this bad boy is gonna be up there with the best I assure you!

The 23rd annual Zoofari at Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo will feature a variety of deliciously delectable food from more than 60 Bay Area restaurants!

One thing I do know is that I will do my best to sample food from all 60 vendors, which means that one of you may have to wheelbarrow me out of that place at some point.

There will be open bars, six bands throughout the Zoo featuring Sister Hazel on the main stage and a whole lot of other tastiness.

I would suggest you get there early, as the lines will be pretty crazy and the parking lot I can almost guarantee will overflowing, which is a good thing, because the more the merrier!

As usual I'll be tweeting live from the event and taking pictures when not stuffing my face, so hopefully I'll see you there! In the meantime stay tuned in for more things to do in Tampa Bay!

This weekend, there are a ton of events going on, but few will be more spectacular than when the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra descend upon Bok Tower Gardens for Sunset & Symphony.

If you don't already happen to have your tickets, I suggest you hurry up and do so, as events over at Bok Tower Gardens tend to sell out quick, fast and in a hurry!

Now this year's theme will be, “Fanfare for Opera.” The Orchestra will perform “Candide” by Leonard Bernstein, “The Phantom of the Opera” by Andrew Lloyd Webber, “Carmen Suite” by Georges Bizet, “The Barber of Seville” by Gioacchino Rossini and other selections under the direction of Principal Pops Conductor Andrew Lane. Soprano Janette Zilioli will sing selections from “La Bohme” by Giacomo Puccini, “The Merry Widow” by Franz Lehar and “Summertime” from “Porgy and Bess” by George Gershwin.

Wow that was a mouthful, but wait there's more! Event gates open at 3:30 p.m. For the kids, and the child at heart there will be an instrument Petting Zoo beginning at 4:30 p.m. Located on the Garden Activities Center lawn, you and your family/friends can try their hands at a variety of instruments with the help of the professional musicians of the Orlando Philharmonic.

pre-ordered boxed picnic selections are available from the Blue Palmetto Cafe for $8.50 and $10.50 plus tax and can be picked up November 7 until 5:45 p.m. Call 863-676-1355 for advance orders.

Chicken and yellow rice, hot dogs, snacks and beverages including beer and wine will be available for sale at the Hilltop Cafe from 3:30 to 8:00 p.m. The Gift Shop and Visitor Center will remain open until after the concert.

Visitors are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets, insect repellent and flashlights. Handicapped parking and shuttle service will be available.

Holy cow, that's a lot to take in, but its well worth it as this is going to be an amazing show! There is still time to purchase tickets so hop to it!

Until the next time, stay tuned in for more Tampa Bay area events and fun things to do in Tampa Bay!
 

Looking for Tampa Bay Community Information?  One place to peruse is one of the Tampa Bay Radio Stations 89.7 WUSF.  Their broadcasts include All Things Considered, Florida Matters and University Beats with issues affecting anyone in Tampa Bay, Florida and surrounding areas.  Their website contains Tampa Bay News, happenings at Tampa Bay Attractions, Tampa Bay Meetings at the Convention Center Tampa and wonderful Florida Stories.

Why bother with Shopping in Tampa Bay this weekend?  Who wants to Golf Tampa Bay or spend all weekend at a Tampa Bay Area Beach when there are so many Tampa Bay cultural events to expand your mind all weekend!

For example the Dali Museum has a calendar listing for this Saturday.  Here is the information: Bring your kids to the Dalí Museum for breakfast! On November 7, enjoy a family-friendly, interactive tour through the galleries before it opens to the public, and then enjoy a tasty breakfast buffet as well as arts and crafts. This is one of the Museum’s most popular programs. To register and pre-pay, please call (727) 823-3767 ext. 3024 or email Bethany Mead, Education Coordinator: bmead@thedali.org

Event Category:Kids & Family
Price:General admission is $15 per parent, $10 per child, $20 all others.  
Dates and Times:November 7, 9:30AM
Add to my calendar

Venue:Salvador Dalí Museum  
Address:1000 Third Street South  
City:St. Petersburg State:FL Zip Code:33701-4901
Country:United States
Telephone:727-823-3767 
Email: info@salvadordalimuseum.org

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So this past weekend was Halloween of course, and normally my Halloweens are reserved for me siting on the couch and making every effort to not answer the door when trick or treaters come by. Yes I know that sounds awful, but I truly have never gotten into the whole trick or treat, dress up in a costume deal I guess. Yes I know what you are thinking... what a party pooper!

Well this year I decided to switch it up a bit and spend it with my friends the Carvajals and their two little girls at Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo for the annual Zoo Boo event. 

We got there around 7pm Friday night and it was already packed with pint sized trick or treaters decked out in their scariest costumes. This year’s spook-tacular event featured 12 frightfully fun attractions. Little ones could walk into a world of dazzling lights and friendly Halloween scenes at Little Tyke Boo House, join Frankenstein and friends at his foam party, meet creepy crawling creatures and more.

We pretty much hit everything, and by the end of the night, those two little girls had me dragging tired and hungry! Luckily for us though, the fine folks from Domino's were outside offering up free pizza slices.

This was really a cool event, as basically the entire park is decked out in Halloween garb, with some of the animals still on display. for the kiddies as well as the grown-ups to interact with. The girls got to touch the Manatees, see a baby version of Ivan the Blogging Owl.

We heard that there was a cool animal magic show back at the Safari Lodge, but didn't get a chance to make it back there...bummer, but it definitely gives us something to look forward to next year. If you have never been before, Zoo Boo is a must for any family, or boring friend of the family guy like myself!

That's all for now, stay tuned throughout the week as we will be giving you updates for one of our favorite Tampa Bay area events this weekend at the Annual ZooFari festival at Lowry Park Zoo as well! Come back and visit us soon as well for cool kid friendly things to do in Tampa Bay!

Man I swear I must be super popular, as lately it just seems like I got tickets galore to giveaway! Well today is no different as we are giving away a 4-pack of tickets to the Bok Tower Gardens' Sunset & Symphony Concert next weekend!

In case you were not aware, Bok Tower Gardens will present the award-winning Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra in an evening of pops and light classics. Enjoy the drama as the sky transforms from a colorful golden sunset glow into a magical darkened starry night. If you haven't been yet guys, let me be the first to tell you that this is an awesome place to watch a concert, especially at night!

Now in order for you to win,  be sure to follow these simple rules. Now, keep in mind that if you don't win today,  that's no excuse for you to miss this great Tampa Bay area events like this, so hurry up and get your tickets!

Here are the rules again, just in case you forgot...1 - You have to be following us on Twitter.com (www.Twitter.com/VisitTampaBay); 2- Answer two questions about Bok Tower Gardens and the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra  3 - You have to re-tweet the original tweet in order to be eligible to win (a lot of people forget this one, so make sure you re-tweet separately); and 4 - You have to answer the question(s) on Twitter and be the first to do so.

Okay guys here goes:

1. The 205 foot neo-Gothic and art deco Singing Tower carillon is an experience like no other. Name the famed architect who designed it.
2. Name the Music Director for the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra and what year of his tenure is he entering into?

Okay guys there you have it! Be sure to get those answers in fast and furious! I will be announcing the winners around 6pm today so good luck!

Stay tuned for more updates on things to do in Tampa Bay and fun stuff from your Tampa Bay team!

athleticsyck again with another Tampa Bay Sports update! THIS IS SPARTA!!! Pardon me, as I was channeling King Leonidis and my inner Spartan there for a moment.

Tonight the University of Tampa Men's Soccer team will take on St. Leo as they look tclosese out the regular season in style before defending their Sunshine State Conference title!

The Spartans have been ranked in the top 10 in each of the regular season polls this year, including three weeks at number one and will also  look to continue their 16 game home win streak that dates back to 2007 against this same St. Leo Lions team.

The Spartans will also honor a veteran group as tonight will be the final home game for a group of seniors that will be greatly missed come next year. 

The Spartans are led by senior and top goal scorer Pascal Milien, who has tallied 10 goals to go along with three assists for 23 points. In goal for the Spartans is fellow senior Ryan Thompson who boasts an 11-1-1 record with three shutouts and a 0.89 goals against average. Kyle Williams will lead back-linene that has allowed just 12 goals on the year so far.

All fans can access tonight'match-upup via a livweb-castst through www.tampaspartans.com where live stats will be available. If you want to get game updates on your mobiel device, UT also offers eScores, which is a free text messaging service that sends text alerts following all Spartan events. Fans may also follow University of Tampa athletics on Twitter (www.twitter.com/utspartans) and Facebook.

Its gonna be a great night of soccer here in Tampa Bay so be sure to get out there and support these local teams! Jerm will most likely be there tonight in support of his Spartans so be on the lookout for me!

In the meantime, be sure to keep checking back for more Tampa Bay area events updates about the Spartans!

Yo, yo, yo! Whatsup peeps! Jerm here with a tiny re-cap last night of the USF Bulls Men's Soccer game I was at last night. It was in fact senior night last night as the USF Bulls took on the Depaul Blue Demons in Big East play last night.

I  was out at the game last night drumming up some support for the Tampa Bay FIFA World Cup™ Bid and getting signatures for the petition. Which by the way, if you haven't done that, then you can hop over to our website and do so. I even got to meet Thomas Rongen last night, who is head coach of the US Under 20 Men's National team

It was a difficult game for the Bulls to break open last night as the Blue Demons seemed content to keep at least 9 guys behind the ball all night and just weather the storm, but USF finally made the breakthrough on an absolute rip of a bending free kick just outside the eighteen by Zak Boggs.

I had a feeling when he stepped up to take it that he was going to make it, and I almost started to take some video of it, but told myself, nahhhhhh he's not gonna make it. As a result I will never doubt Zak Boggs again, and neither should you!

Despite a valiant defensive effort by the Blue Demons and plenty of good chances by the Bulls to get on the board again, that is the way the game would end as the Bulls took their overall record to 12-2-2, 6-2-2 in conference play. For the second year in a row, the University of South Florida men's soccer team finished its regular season home schedule without a loss..., now that's impressive!

The Bulls will end the season on the road this weekend vs. a tough Rutgers team sure to be looking to knock off the #9 ranked Bulls in conference play! The following week the Bulls will try and defend their Big East Title against what will be a very tough field of opponents.

For more info on that and other Bulls soccer updates check out the Men's Soccer home page.

But that's not all guys, more soccer action for you tonight as the number 4 seeded Lady Bull's kick-off conference tournament play vs Depaul at 7:30! Coach Denise Schlite-Brown will be looking to start the postseason on a strong note after finishing the season strong with the teams best record since 03'!

Come out tonight and show your support for the Bulls and our World Cup Bid as we will be back out there collecting signatures! Who knows, the USF Athletic department may even feed you as, last night they gave a way free pizza from Papa Johns!

That's all I got for now folks, but stay tuned for more updates from Jerm on USF Tampa Bay area events and things to do in Tampa Bay!

Apparently Jerm isn't the only one to hook you up with all of the special deals!

WINN-DIXIE OFFERS DISCOUNTED HOWL-O-SCREAM TICKETS! Sorry for yelling, but that was worth a yell or two. One of my favorite Grocer's is selling Busch Gardens Halloween Event Tickets for Only $34.95! Thrill-seekers can get their scream on while getting the scare of their lives this weekend, knowing they’re gonna save some major coin on the cost of Busch Gardens’ annual Howl-O-Scream which ends this weekend!

These Howl-O-Scream tickets are regularly $69.95 at the park gate, but are available at more than 300 Winn-Dixie stores throughout Florida and southeast Georgia for only $34.95, plus tax. Now that is what I call a steal people!

Howl-O-Scream takes place this Thursday, Friday and Saturday night. Operating hours are 7:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Thursday nights, and 7:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. on Friday and Saturday nights.

The discounted tickets are available at all Winn-Dixie stores in Florida, except those west of Tallahassee, along with a few stores in southeast Georgia.

Howl-O-Scream is a separate ticketed night event. For more information about the event, visit www.houseofvayne.com.

Man I get tired of always delivering great news... just kidding I love it! But you can only get these sweet deals if you pay attention to our blog posts!

Keep checking back for all of the great deals on things to do in Tampa Bay and all of our Tampa Bay area events!

Now for those of you that paid attention to the title... yup that's right people, Jerm's got Howl-O-Scream tickets to give away. As usual we will be doing a little trivia associated with the giveaway, so if I were you I would spend some time this weekend brushing up on the history behind Ms. Vayne and her crew, as that is where the trivia questions will come from. I may even throw in a few subtle questions in there about the actual website, so how bout you just pay attention to everything!

Now in its 10th year of existence, Howl-O-Scream returns to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. With seven horrifying haunted houses, all-new scare zones and thrillingly terrifying shows, this years' event is sure to send a chill down your back! But having said all of that, you only got one week left to get out there!

We will be doing contest at our Twitter site as well as on Facebook, on separate days, just to give you more than one chance to win.

Well thats all I can give you for now, I guess you will have to just pay close attention for anymore details! As always, stay tuned in for more info on our Tampa Florida attractions and fun things to do in Tampa Bay!

Hello guys, Jerm here with another Tampa Bay area events related update for you! On November 7, our friends over at Bok Tower Gardens will be presenting the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra in an evening of pops and light classics for their showcase fall event!

I have not had the chance to go out there yet, but I have heard that it is absolutely beautiful and they also always put on a first class event!

Now being that my name is Jerm and I always have the hook-up, I'll be doing a ticket giveaway for next Thursday and Friday. I'll update you next week as to how many tickets I actually have, so be brushing up on your trivia here in the next week or so!

In the meantime, check out the event calendar at Bok to see what they have coming up for the remainder of this month, and be on the lookout for some trivia from me next week!

If you don't win the giveaways, then you can still go on-line and purchase tickets, so I encourage you to do so!

Well Jerm is signing off for now, so I will catch you guys on the flip side! Stay tuned in for more things to do in Tampa Bay!

Hello all, Jerm here with some Tampa Bay area events news for you guys! Our friends over at the Seminole Hard Rock & Hotel, Tampa be holding a launch party for the new magazine AS*I*BE in Floyd’s nightclub with a portion of the cover proceeds benefiting the Academy Prep Foundation.

The public (21 years and up) are invited. Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers Football player Ian Beckles will host the event on Thursday, Oct 22 at 10 p.m. Admission for women at the door will be $5 from 10 p.m. until midnight; $10 until closing. Price for men is $15 all night.

A live, on-site 93.3 FLZ radio remote broadcast will occur from 11 p.m. until 2 a.m. featuring Rat and Puff.  Drinks are free for the ladies free until midnight followed by $3 drink specials all night. Resident Floyd’s DJ Chris Craze will fill in from 10 p.m. until 11 p.m. before Rat and Puff take to the airways.

I am not really one to pass up a drink special, so you can rest assured your boy jerm is planning to be in the place as well, so be sure to mark your calendars for this and come out and show your support for a great cause!

So I meant to write this post last week, but there has been soooooooooooo much going on here lately! Having booked their place a few days earlier with a win against Honduras, the US National soccer team wanted to make sure got on that plane next summer to South Africa having been top of the qualifying phase with CONCACAF , their respective Federation!

The guys completed World Cup Qualifying this past Wednesday evening with a thrilling draw vs a determined Costa Rica side on a late Jonathon Bornstein goal!

It was a long and hard road to get there, but at the end of the day we will have the chance to go to South Africa next summer and compete with 31 other nations for a World Cup Title!

Speaking of titles and competing, Tampa Bay & Company is requesting the support of community members, partners, Tampa Bay fans, and everyone else to help bring the World Cup back to the United States and to Tampa Bay for the first time. 

The USA Bid Committee has created a petition campaign to help show the level of dedication our community has to hosting the FIFA World Cup™, and we have set a goal of 50,000 signatures. 

Tampa Bay is one of the 27 USA finalist so we need your help! So while you are celebrating the National team's passage to the 2010 tournament, be sure to log on and show your support for the United States and Tampa at www.GoUSABid.com/TampaBay as well as telling all of your friends and family.

Stay tuned in for more World Cup and Tampa Florida News related updates!

I'll be back later this week with an update on things to do in Tampa Bay later in the week!

Hello all, Jerm here and The Glazer Children's Museum need your help! Our goal is to raise at least $10,000 for the Glazer Childrens Museum.  We need 100 more entries to reach this goal.  We are so close, so we want to do one last push!

Between October 13-20th, any kids entered in the contest between that time frame will be entered to win a chance to be on the December Cover of the magazine.  Multiple entries are allowed and proceeds benefit the NEW Glazer Childrens Museum.

In addition remember anytime the magazine needs a model for one their photo spreads the editors will be choosing from the photos of the children entered in the Cover Kid Search.

Photographers who promote this will be given the opportunity to take photographs and covers for the magazine and receive 30% off an ad in the magazine (applies to retail ad rates).

Please tell all of your friends and colleagues who have kids and who haven’t entered yet and help us reach or even better surpass, our goal.

Here is the link

Thank you so much for your help! Stay tuned for more Tampa Florida news updates from Jerm and your Tampa Bay team!