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5/5 Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at SeaWorld’s Seven Seas Festival

🐟 Tampa Bay Anglers Reel in Success: Snook and Redfish Thrive in Mangroves

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🐛How to Protect Your Pets During the Rare Cicada Emergence

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📣 Tampa Convention Center to Host Grand Cheerleading Event, Attracting Over 26,000 Attendees

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April 25 - Not Your Daddy’s Piano Show by Ddendyl, TrebelMakers, WC, 6-9pm

April 25 - 28: “Big Irish” Jay Hollingsworth, Side Splitters Comedy Club at the Grove, 8pm

April 26

April 27 - 28: Tampa Bay Home Show, Fl State Fairgrounds, for tickets and information: tampabayhomeshows.com

:April 28 - Harvest Market at the Grove, 10am-2pm

April 28 - Kidpreneur’s Club, The Grove Theater, 6333 Wesley Grove Blvd, 12-3pm

April 28 - The Reflections Chamber Orchestra, NTPAC, 3-5pm

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at SeaWorld’s Seven Seas Festival

 SeaWorld Orlando is set to host a vibrant Cinco de Mayo celebration as part of its annual Seven Seas Festival. From April 25 to May 5, the park will be alive with the spirit of Mexico, offering guests a unique blend of entertainment and culinary delights.

The event features a "Fiesta in the Street" with entertainers, stilt walkers, and a live DJ, alongside traditional Mexican bands that will fill the air with festive music.

Attendees can indulge in special Mexican dishes like Beef Barbacoa Tostadas and enjoy signature drinks including Frozen Blood Orange Patrón Margaritas. For those looking to taste a variety of flavors, the Seven Seas Food Festival Tasting Lanyard offers different sampling options, with the best value provided by a 15-sample lanyard at $85, or an exclusive 18-sample deal for SeaWorld Orlando Pass Members.

Read More: baynews9.com

Tampa Bay Anglers Reel in Success: Snook and Redfish Thrive in Mangroves

 In Tampa Bay, fishing enthusiasts have been successful in their recent outings, especially in the mangroves, where they are catching notable numbers of snook and redfish. Captain Chuck Rogers, a local guide, has observed the bay's water temperature nearing 80 degrees Fahrenheit, making it ideal for fishing. Among his findings, the Spanish mackerel are notably active in the center of the bay, particularly around the Gandy Bridge. Additionally, trout are thriving on the grass flats south of Picnic Island.

Captain George Hastick has been guiding his clients to smaller male snook in areas inundated with mangroves along the Pinellas side of the bay. He also noted that redfish are often found in these areas, taking live sardines or cut pinfish as bait. Furthermore, anglers have been hooking tarpon weighing up to 100 pounds near the Skyway Bridge.

Local bait shops report an abundance of scaled sardines around the bay bridges and shallow grass flats. Gandy Bait & Tackle's Zack has seen an uptick in mangrove snapper catches and tarpon sightings, while Riviera Bait & Tackle's Billy reports numerous tarpon and small bull sharks around Riviera Bay. Angler 360's Keith has his customers targeting sheepshead and black drum along the Courtney Campbell Causeway with success.

Read More: tampabeacon.com

How to Protect Your Pets During the Rare Cicada Emergence

(NOTE: This information will be helpful if you plan to travel to the Midwest this Spring/Summer)

This spring, a significant cicada emergence involves two broods appearing simultaneously across states like Iowa, Mississippi, and Tennessee.

These insects, though not harmful to pets if consumed in moderation, can cause gastrointestinal issues if eaten in excess.

Sandra Faeh from the American Veterinary Medical Association suggests this as an opportunity for pet owners to reinforce training commands to prevent pets from overindulging. She notes that while the cicadas themselves are safe, their discarded shells could be a choking hazard.

The noise from the cicadas is loud, akin to a motorcycle, but pets generally tolerate this continuous sound better than abrupt noises like fireworks. Pet owners should monitor their animals for any signs of distress and consult their vet if necessary.

The next simultaneous emergence of these broods won’t occur until 2245.

Read More, check out link to cicada map: abcactionnews.com

Tampa Convention Center to Host Grand Cheerleading Event, Attracting Over 26,000 Attendees

 Varsity Spirit is set to ignite excitement at the Tampa Convention Center for the second consecutive year with a trio of spectacular cheerleading events slated for April 25-28. The Youth Summit, The Recreation Summit, and The Celebration will collectively draw an estimated crowd exceeding 26,000 participants and spectators from 41 states and five countries.

The bustling activity is expected to significantly boost local commerce, with a projected economic impact surpassing $15 million. Varsity has booked nearly 15,000 hotel room nights, indicating a notable increase from last year's figures. The extensive event schedule will see competitions running from early morning until late evening, encompassing over 600 cheerleading teams and more than 1,500 coaches.

Visitors should prepare for heightened traffic around the convention center, especially due to a construction closure at Franklin Street and Channelside Drive. Ample parking is available at nearby facilities, and additional transportation options include the free TECO Line Streetcar. Attendees can look forward to a variety of food and beverage choices both inside and outside the venue, enhancing the event experience.

Read More & get links: tampa.gov

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