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• OLDSMAR FLEA MARKET read more ›
  (Hillsborough Avenue and N Racetrack Road, Oldsmar. Tel. 813-855-5306)
  oldsmarfl eamkt.com
  Touted as “the mightiest [fl ea market] in the South,” this shopping destination has nearly anything you could be looking for— whether it’s fresh produce, an oil painting or a one-of-a-kind collectible.
• PENELOPE T BOUTIQUE read more ›
  (1413 S Howard Ave. Tel. 813-254-5470)
  penelopetboutique.com
  This small boutique focuses on fashions by upstart designers—such as Tracy Reese and Amanda Uprichards—from all over the world. Look for short, fl oral dresses and cutoff shorts.
• WILLIAM DEAN CHOCOLATES read more ›
  (12551 Indian Rocks Rd, Largo. Tel. 727-593-0656 )
  williamdeanchocolates.com
  Every truffl e sold at this confectionary looks like a handpainted work of art, covered in swirls and spatters of orange, lime green and gold. The fl avors, such as rosemary caramel and Mexican mango, are just as delightful.

• CATS read more ›
  (At David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts 1010 N W.C. MacInnes Place. Tel. 813-229-7827)
  tbpac.org
  One of the longest-running Broadway shows, Cats returns to Tampa for three nights. This is a theatrical performance that is purr-fect for the entire family. Aug. 13-15.
• ART AFTER DARK read more ›
  (At Tampa Museum of Art 120 W Gasparilla Plaza. Tel. 813-274-8130)
  tampamuseum.org
  What better way to unwind than with a cool cocktail and an eyeful of art? Listen to the music and chat it up with fellow art lovers while perusing photos by Chuck Close, Cindy Sherman and Sebastião Salgado. Aug. 20.
• BALCONY-TO-BACKSTAGE TOUR read more ›
  (At The Tampa Theatre 711 Franklin St. Tel. 813-274-8286)
  tampatheatre.org
  Go behind the scenes of one of the most intricate theaters in the US on a one-and-a-half hour tour. Guides will weave a narrative out of the art, mythology and history of the playhouse, which was built in 1926.

• ROJO TACO read more ›
  (309 E Twiggs St . Tel. 813-307-9000)
  Stop into this fresh, quick Mexican food joint for a “Loco Burrito” (with mango and grilled pineapple). If it’s Tuesday, go for the “2 for $2” tacos. $
• ELLA’S AMERICANA FOLK ART CAFE read more ›
  (5119 N Nebraska Ave. Tel. 813-234-1000)
  ellasfolkartcafe.com
  The selection of eats served here is about as eclectic as the collection of modern art hanging on the walls. Offerings include salmon tacos, a cranberry and gorgonzola salad and chocolate-covered bacon for dessert. $$
• MARITANA GRILLE read more ›
  (At Don CeSar Hotel • 3400 Gulf Blvd, St. Pete Beach. Tel. 727-360-1881)
  loewshotels.com
  Indulge at this special-occasion spot‚ voted one of the top 10 seafood restaurants in the US by Gayot. You can’t go wrong with the horseradish-crusted Atlantic salmon or panseared yellow tail snapper. $$$$

• FRESCO’S WATERFRONT BISTRO read more ›
  (300 Second Ave NE, St. Petersburg. Tel. 727-894-4429)
  frescosbistro.com
  For a refreshing summer evening, score an outdoor table here and order a minty mojito and enjoy the view of the boats in the neighboring marina.
• RAWBAR SUSHI read more ›
  (777 N Ashley Dr. Tel. 813-422-5220)
  rawbarsushi.com
  Cheap drinks and really fresh sushi in the same place can be hard to come by, but you can fi nd both at this downtown spot. During happy hour, martinis go for $5 and beers are just $3.

• CALADESI ISLAND read more ›
  (23 miles west of Tampa. )
  fl oridastateparks.org/caladesiIsland
  Rated “America’s Best Beach” in 2008 by Dr. Beach, this getaway features powder-white sand, hiking trails and a kayaking trail through mangroves and bay ecosystems.

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Fun Fact!
The Tampa Bay Rays baseball team offi cially dropped the “devil” in their name in 2007.