Go Shop View archives

• Woof Gang Bakery

  See Spot sit. See Spot stay. See Spot thank you for the dog-licious treats you got him from this bakery featuring flavorful, healthy, fun gourmet canine treats like Snickerpoodles. Birthday coming up? Grab a pup-cake, or special order your best friend’s favorite flavor, such as parmesan and bacon or peanut butter. (9/2011)

  18875 State Road 54, Lutz
  813-949-3644
  woofgangbakery.com
  

• MOJO BOOKS & MUSIC

  In a time when bookstores are downsizing and disappearing thanks to iPads, Nooks and Kindles, music and book lovers in the Tampa area can come together and rejoice at this new, expanded location. Looking for a specific title? Call ahead and they’ll check the shelves for you. (9/2011)

  2558 E Fowler Ave
  813-971-9717
  www.mojotampa.com
  

• MILAGROS

  More than 90 handmade soaps fill this shop with a heavenly aroma. Shop the "botanical garden" selection, which conjures up gardenia, honeysuckle and royal palm, or smell your way through the "wine cellar," which has fragrances like merlot, sangria and martini. (9/2011)

  701 S Howard Ave #101
  813-251-1255
  www.sisteragnes.com
  

 

Go See View archives

• CLEARWATER MARINE AQUARIUM

  The feature film Dolphin Tale is opening this month and its star is a permanent resident of Clearwater! Visit the aquarium and see Winter, the famous dolphin with the prosthetic tail. (9/2011)

  249 Windward Passage, Clearwater
  727-441-1790
  www.cmaquarium.org
  

• Splash Island Water Park

  A water park in the Gulf of Mexico? You got it. Hold on to the last days of summer and slide, climb, bounce and lounge in the inflatable, floating 15,000+ square foot park. (9/2011)

  At the TradeWinds Island Resort 5500 Gulf Blvd; St. Pete Beach
  727-367-6461
  tradewindsresort.com
  

• Life and Death

  What do Robert Duval, Tennessee Williams and Andy Warhol have in common? They were all photographed by Duane Michals, a well known photographer, famous for pioneering his own form of sequential photography and for being a renegade voice who often included handwritten commentary with his work See his work through Nov. 5. (9/2011)

  200 N Tampa St
  813-221-2222
  fmopa.org
  

 

Go Eat View archives

• CAFÉ HEY

  Pop into this small café for a cuppa café con leche and a Cuban sandwich to go. Or, sit, stay a while and sip on one of the café’s many java concoctions like a Surfer Girl, made with ginger and chocolate. (9/2011)

  1540 N Franklin St
  813-221-5150
  www.myspace.com/cafehey
  

• MISE EN PLACE

  Deep chocolate browns and gold accents, plush velvet and leather are brought to life by flickering candlelight at this modern American spot. The large seasonal menu features local ingredients, and indulgent diners should order from the “Get Blitzed” tasting menu, where a four-course meal and wine pairings costs a reasonable $69. $$$ (9/2011)

  442 W Kennedy Blvd
  813-254-5373

• ROYAL PALACE THAI RESTAURANT

  Founded by four sisters who spent years working in the Thai food industry, this eatery features a variety of authentic Southeast Asian dishes. With more than 200 of them it's easy to get confused—try the fail-safe panang duck or the pad thai. $$ (9/2011)

  811 S Howard Ave
  813-258-5893

 

Go Party View archives

• Ferg’s Sports Bar and Grill

  Before heading across the street to Tropicana Field, stop by Ferg’s for a pint or two. This cordial locals’ watering hole makes first-timers feel like regulars, especially if they’re rooting for the home team. No Rays game? Thursdays feature a lively trivia competition. (9/2011)

  1320 Central Ave, St. Petersburg
  727-822-4562
  fergssportsbar.com
  

• FOUR GREEN FIELDS

  The thatched roof and white stucco walls have all the ambience of a pub in the Old Country (never mind the palm trees waving overhead). This is the perfect place to sip a pint of your favorite ale or stout and take in a wee bit of Irish music. (9/2011)

  205 Platt St
  813-254-4444

• RESERVOIR BAR

  Come by this tiny spot in Ybor City on your way to the clubs or a show, or just hang out for a while and shoot some pool. It’s proud to be a hole-in-the-wall, and you’ll fi nd cheap, well-mixed drinks to get your night started or to wind it down. (9/2011)

  1518 E Seventh Ave
  813-248-1442
  resbar.com