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The Local Gems Map

Coffee? Books? Museums? find it here.

The Local Gems

find the spots in our backyard.

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Come to Virtual Book Club August 19th at 6:30pm.

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Events of the week we love

Busch Gardens

July 25th-September 1st

(Fridays, Saturdays, & Sundays)


Sip craft brews and take on thrilling coasters during Bier Fest: Brews & BBQ—the ultimate beer-inspired food festival at Busch Gardens.

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Hyde Park Village

Wednesdays: 12-3pm

Join us at the center of Hyde Park Village at Posie's florwes to get your flowers.

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Summer books, food, and a new podcast for you

Book cover: A woman in a white dress underwater in a pool. Title: The Better Sister by Alafair Burke.

The Bay Blend

The new 5 minute or so podcast from WUSF put every weekday  giving you local news, events and all the things in our region. Catch a weekend round up of events every Friday from Arts Axis Florida.

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