Monthly Archives: February 2013

The Lennon Sisters to Appear at Lakeland Center

Celebrating 5o years in Show Business, America’s Sweethearts of Song – The Lennon Sisters – will appear in the Youkey Theater at the Lakeland Center on Monday, February 18 at 7:30pm. The Lennon Sisters were highlighted on the Lawrence Welk … Continue reading

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Tampa Bay Rays Fan Fest

The Tampa Bay Rays will open the doors to Tropicana Field for its annual Fan Fest on Saturday, February 16, from 10am to 4pm. Dozens of events and activities for young and old are planned with free parking and free … Continue reading

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Blues Festival Set For Clearwater

The 2013 Clearwater Sea-Blues Festival will be February 15-17 in Coachman Park. A list of scheduled performers, ticket reservations and complete festival information is available at http://clearwaterseablues.com/. Photo by chascar (Flickr) [CC-BY-2.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)], via Wikimedia Commons

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LEGOLAND Water Park Returns March 9

The Water Park at LEGOLAND Florida featuring a wave pool, lazy river, tube slides, body slides, and an interactive play area will reopen March 9. The facility was closed during the winter months. Illustration courtesy of LEGOLAND Florida.

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Silver Springs to be a State Park

Silver Springs in Ocala has been a Florida landmark since the 1880s. Home of the famous Glass Bottom Boats, Silver Springs offers concerts, wildlife exhibits, botanical exhibits, rides and activities. With the advent of more modern attractions, attendance has waned … Continue reading

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Wine Fest XXIII at Lakeridge Winery

Arts and crafts, complimentary winery tours, tasting and live music are part of the fun during Wine Fest XXII at the Lakeridge Winery on February 17-19 in Clermont. Food and wine will also be for sale. The event runs from … Continue reading

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Florida Artists Exhibit Opens February 16

The Polk Museum of Art will display “Florida Artists” beginning February 16. the Exhibit will be drawn from the Museum’s ever-expanding permanent collection by Florida artists and it will continue through June 9. The museum is located in Lakeland. Admission … Continue reading

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It’s Mardi Gras Time at Universal Studios

Universal Studios begins its Mardi Gras concert series on February 9 with Lifehouse. 14 Concerts will be presented on Saturdays and select nights through April 20. The Music Plaza stage will be the scene of the best in pop, rock, … Continue reading

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February is Florida State Fair Month

The Florida State Fair returns to Tampa on February 7 for 12 days of entertainment highlighted by a performance of LeAnn Rimes, rides, food, animals, displays, competitions, fireworks, and sales. Opening day is Heroes Day. All active, reserve, or retired military personnel, … Continue reading

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Harlem Globetrotters Tickets Available Now

The world-famous Harlem Globetrotters basketball team will perform at the Lakeland Center on Wednesday, March 6, as part of their 2013 tour “You Write the Rules.” The Globetrotters have entertained millions of fans throughout the world with their basketball skills and … Continue reading

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