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In our own backyard

In our own backyard

Kaitlyn Narvaez April 8, 2019

     Lettuce Lake Park, conveniently located just a mere 10 minutes from the University of South Florida just off of Fletcher Ave, had so much to offer. Lettuce Lake Park was opened in 1982...

The importance of risk taking

Liz Vera, Hawkeye Staff April 1, 2019

  There is no possible way to avoid risk. “After all we never know where life is gonna take us,” said Angel An, Senior Director of Acquisitions at Roadside Attractions, referring to...

What will you sacrifice?

Kaitlyn Narvaez, Hawkeye Staff March 29, 2019

  Lent can mean many things, whether you are seeking rejuvenation, renewal or solemnity. Lent starts with Ash Wednesday which this year lands on March 6 and ends 40 days later not counting Sundays,...

Please keep all hands and feet inside

Jaalin Harvey March 29, 2019

  Here in Florida, we are the lucky few million peo­ple who are able to live around the theme park capi­tal of the world, Orlando. From Tampa, most of us are only a few hours or so away...

An artist rendering shows the details of the new coaster coming to Hogsemede.

More magic arriving at Hogsmede

Jaalin Harvey March 29, 2019

For nearly a decade, the Wizarding World of Harry Potter has been delighting guests at Universal Orlando Resort’s Islands of Adventure theme park. If you have been to the wizarding world recently you...

Ending hunger one sandwich at a time

Mirna Abushanab, Staff March 29, 2019

You see them every day, cold, hungry and alone. Unfortunately, that is the reality for over 550,000 homeless Americans. But if you ever feel like giving back to the community, Project Downtown Tampa...

Florida Strawberry Festival is back

Yesenia Bustamante, Hawkeye Staff March 3, 2019

The Florida Strawberry Festival is back this month, with more entertainment than ever. This year, the dates for the much-awaited annual festival are February 28 through March 10, 2019. Eleven days...

Tampa welcomes the very first taco festival

Emma Oliver, Staff February 27, 2019

    Put your stretchy pants on and save your appetite for the very first Tampa Taco Festival, coming to Al Lopez Park on March 9. Before you fill up on tacos, Taco ‘Bout Yoga will be...

Self-made Tom

Breonna Pendleton, Staff February 27, 2019

      Self-Made is made by oneself. Tom is successful by his own efforts by becoming one of Tampa’s biggest promoters. Coming from Sulphur Springs, Fla, Tom started doing block...

Steve Aoki at The Ritz Ybor

Lydia Gingrich, Staff Writer February 27, 2019

  The energy from the roaring crowd, the vibrancy of all the lights, and the bass from the music are just a few things The Ritz has to offer when providing you with a killer show. That’s definitely...

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