July 4th Events

June is quickly coming to a close and July 4th is just a few short days away!  Parades, tasty BBQ, firework displays, games and picnics are just a few of the activities we can enjoy on this fun filled day.  Have you made plans yet to celebrate and watch the fireworks?  We wanted to share with you some of the spectacular Independence Day events happening around Tampa. 

Have a wonderful holiday and we’ll see you next week!

 Channelside July 4th 2012 Fireworks Show Tampa Florida

Treasure Island Florida Independence Day Fireworks Show on the Beach

Tropics Boat Tours Fourth of July Cruise in Clearwater, FL

Sparklebration Dade City 2012 - Pasco County Fairgrounds 4th of July

July 4th 2012 Busch Gardens Fireworks Show

4th of July St Petersburg, FL - Fireworks Show at The Pier

It is our pleasure to provide this information. If you are traveling to the Tampa area for an military housing or are in need of corporate housing please consider Avenida Suite - Tampa.

Concerts and Events

There’s still plenty of time to enjoy one of the many concerts and events scheduled around Tampa this month. Check out what’s on the calendar and enjoy your time out!

Sat 06/23/12
Alexander & The Grapes
Doors Open: 8:00 pm - Tickets: $8.00 
Venue: Crowbar 
Address: 1812 17th St N.
City: Tampa, FL - Phone: (813) 241-8600

Sat 06/23/12
Repticon
Event Hours: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm - Tickets: $10.00 - $5.00 Kids 5-12 - 4 & Under: FREE
Venue: Florida State Fairgrounds
Address: 4800 North US Highway 301
City: Tampa, FL

Sat 06/23/12
3rd Stone and Others
Doors Open: 9:00 pm - 21+ Show 
Venue: New World Brewery
Address: 1313 8th Avenue
City: Tampa, FL - Phone: (813) 248-4969

Sat 06/23/12
Sweet Spot
Show Starts: 10:00 pm 
Venue: Two Buks
Address: 1915 N. Hercules Dr
City: Clearwater, FL - Phone: (727) 442-0812

Sat 06/23/12
Hot Ice
Show Starts: 9:30 pm - Admission: No Cover Charge - 21+ Show 
Venue: Cocktails
Address: 6229 Grand Boulevard
City: New Port Richey, FL - Phone: (727) 848-3227

Sat 06/23/12
NASL Soccer Action: San Antonio Scorpions @ Tampa Bay Rowdies
Game Starts: 7:30 pm - Note: Berm Seating Not Available On Day Of Game
Tickets: $12.00/$14.00/$17.00/$20.00 Advance - $16.00/$19.00/$22.00 Day of Game 
Venue: Al Lang Stadium
Address: 230 1st Stree SE
City: St. Petersburg, FL

Sat 06/23/12
Rebekah Pulley
Doors Open: 6:00 pm - Tickets: $10.00 (Donated To Artist) - All Ages Show
Venue: Craftsman House
Address: 2955 Central Avenue
City: St. Petersburg, FL

Sun 06/24/12
CFA Regional Cat Show
Show Starts: 9:00 am 
Admission: $12.00 - $10.00 Seniors - $7.00 Kids - Under 7: FREE - All Ages Event
Venue: Tampa Convention Center
Address: 333 South Franklin Street
City: Tampa, FL - Phone: (813) 369-0151

Sun 06/24/12
Shawn & Marlon Wayans
Show Starts: 7:00 pm 
Venue: Tampa Improv
Address: 1600 E. 8th Ave C-112
City: Tampa, FL - Phone: (813) 864-4000 

Fri 06/29/2012

BigRedRobot, The Rival Within, Holly Maddux, All Sets Aside and Others
Doors Open: 6:00 pm - Tickets: $10.00
Venue: State Theater 
Address: 687 Central Ave 
City: St Petersburg, FL - Phone: (727) 895-3045

Fri 06/29/12
MLB Action: Detroit Tigers at Tampa Bay Rays
Game Starts: 7:10 pm
Venue: Tropicana Field
Address: 1 Tropicana Dr
City: St. Petersburg, FL - Phone: (888) 326-7297

Fri 06/29/12
One Direction 
Show Starts: 7:30 pm 
Venue: 1-800 Ask-Gary Amphitheatre
Address: 4802 US Highway 301 N. 
City: Tampa, FL - Phone: (813) 740-2446


Fri 06/29/12
The Sh-Booms, Macrame Owls and Others
Doors Open: 9:00 pm - 21+ Show 
Venue: New World Brewery
Address: 1313 8th Avenue
City: Tampa, FL - Phone: (813) 248-4969

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Grilled Vegetable Recipe

Ah yes…Summer, Summer, Summer… it often takes me back to those childhood memories with our family. As kids, we loved those long sunny days and the fact we had no homework made it even better! It was time to take our family vacation ( the looooonnnnnnng drive in the car) hang out at the beach, go for a hike, canoe, fish or set up camp by the river. I’ll never forget the many family gatherings we had at our aunt and uncles house. We’d play games outside with our cousins until late at night while the parents all sat around the dining table sharing stories. Uncle Eddie made the most incredible mouthwatering BBQ chicken you have ever tasted. I always loved to watch him as he built the fire and took such great care in basting and turning the chicken at just the right time. I tried to get a hold of that BBQ sauce recipe many many times, but he would always tell me it was a secret. Sometimes he would give me a couple of the ingredients and just when I thought he was going to give me “ The Holy Grail “…. he’d laugh and say he couldn’t tell me the whole recipe because it was a secret ! Those were good times and I’m so glad that we were able to spend that time together.

This week I wanted to share a favorite grill recipe I picked up along the way. Summer is the perfect time to invite your family or friends over to the house. Set up a few games to play in the yard like horseshoes, croquet, volleyball or maybe badminton. Or, find your favorite park and have a little BBQ. Before you know it, you’ll be on your way to making your own summer memories and traditions. You’ll be glad you did. Who knows, maybe one day one of those kids might grow up and make it one of their family traditions…they may even write a little story about it.

Grilled Vegetables

Slice Zucchini or Yellow Squash lengthwise and brush on extra virgin olive oil, salt and pepper to taste. Place on hot grill in the 10’oclock position until you get nice grill marks. Turn to the 2 o’clock position until grill marks appear and then turn over and finish other side. I like to leave a little crunch in the vegetables so they should be finished in about 5 min. Remove from grill, let cool and slice on the angle into pieces about 2 inches long. Toss them in a bowl, drizzle with a little more extra virgin olive (if you happen to have one of those fancy infused oil, this is the time to use it), a little balsamic vinegar and thin slices of fresh basil or your favorite fresh herb.  This can be served with a nice crusty bread on the side and works as an easy side dish to whatever else you are grilling for the main course.

For another variation, try this recipe with eggplant and sprinkle with freshly grated Parmesan cheese just before serving.

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Concert and Events

June is here and the summer concert and event schedule is heating up for the Tampa Bay area.  Be sure to get out and enjoy yourself! You might even take a little drive down to Sarasota for the music festival. If you do…take along your bathing suit and check out Siesta Key beach. It was rated last year as the #1 beach in the country. It’s the whitest and softest sand you’ll ever set foot on!

Sarasota Music Festival

Jun 4    (Jun 4 - Jun 23)

Sarasota, Florida, United States

John Waite

Jun 8   7:30 pm

Ruth Eckerd Ha

The Florida Mountain Boys

Jun 8   8:00 am

Barley Mow Brewing Compan

GUMBO & JAZZ

Jun 8   8:30 pm

Good Luck Cafe

Luke Andrews

Jun 8   5:30 pm

Maloney's Irish Pub

Buckler’s 21st Annual Craft Fair at the Manatee Civic Center, Palmetto, FL April 2 & 3, 2011. Sa...

Jun 8  10:00 am

Manatee Civic Center

Anne Marie

Jun 9   7:00 pm

American Legion Post 119

William "Duece" Hulett Concert

Jun 9   6:00 pm

VFW Post 2473

Tampa Bay Caribbean Carnival 2012

Jun 9  12:00 am

Raymond James Stadium

Stray Bullet - Plug - The Lasttt - A Long Way From Living - TIllery - Jacob Izrael - Busted Blues...

Jun 10   4:00 pm

Orpheum - Ybor City

WSW Buick Enclave Giveaway at Seminole Hard Rock Tampa

Jun 12   1:00 pm

Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tam

GARY SCHUTT - Gary Schutt One- Man- Rock- Band

Jun 13   7:00 pm

World Of Beer

Fresh Market at Wiregrass

Jun 16  10:00 am

Shops at Wiregrass

It is our pleasure to provide this information. If you are traveling to the Tampa area for an military housing or are in need of corporate housing please consider Avenida Suite - Tampa.