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Photos: In Tampa, a snarky David Lee Roth skips the solo cuts, salutes Van Halen

Some sources have said that the former Van Halen frontman is in Axl Rose and Vince Neil territory—aka a shell of the…

By Josh Bradley, Ryan Kern

Image: Photos: In Tampa, a snarky David Lee Roth skips the solo cuts, salutes Van Halen
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The best Tampa Bay bars and restaurants for watching sports

Football's back! Some of these spots of bonafide American football honey holes, but others are simply some of the Bay area’s most…

By Jourdan Ducat, CL Staff

Shuffle If you’re looking for some additional recreation to accommodate game day, Shuffle’s four indoor shuffleboard courts have got the whole family covered. Be sure to check out the fun food menu that offers everything from loaded tots to a surprisingly delicious spaghetti sandwich. The indoor bar at this Tampa Heights staple has TVs on either end, and the impressive backyard expansion is the perfect place to relax in between plays. 2612 N Tampa St., Tampa
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34 kid-friendly activities to do within driving distance of Tampa Bay

What follows is a list of kid-friendly activities that’ll help you not only entertain junior, but yourself, too. We’ve arranged them by…

By CL Staff

Snorkel Ichetucknee Springs State Park 171 miles from Tampa International Airport 12087 SW US-Hwy 27, Fort White. Open 8 a.m.-sunset. Daydream while floating over deep-cyan ripples of Ichetucknee’s spring-fed flows. Eventually, make your way to the Blue Hole, where 67 million gallons of water flow each day from seemingly endless dark blue depths. This relaxing river float holds glass-like waters and endless family photo backdrops. Admission runs $6 per vehicle. Photo via Pengd0t, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons
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Photos: Every Tampa Bay Lightning fan we saw warming up for hockey season at Bolts Brew Fest 2025

There are still nearly 70 days until the Tampa Bay Lightning's 2025-26 season opener, but that didn't stop hockey fans from filing…

By Ray Roa, Nick Cardello

Image: Photos: Every Tampa Bay Lightning fan we saw warming up for hockey season at Bolts Brew Fest 2025
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August 7, 2025

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