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First Glance
'Billy Elliot'
The Tony-winning Broadway show about a young boy who learns to dance ballet runs for two days at Ruth Eckerd Hall.
January 25, 2013 at 2:01 p.m.
Corey Area Art and Craft Festival
Browse all sorts of crafts including folk art, pottery, handmade jewelry, paintings and more at this weekend fest on St. Pete Beach.
January 25, 2013 at 1:59 p.m.
'Glass Menagerie'
See Tampa Repertory Theatre's production of the Tennessee Williams classic through Sunday.
January 24, 2013 at 3:22 p.m.
Blue Man Group
The performers at Universal CityWalk in Orlando are offering an online ticket deal for Florida residents.
January 24, 2013 at 1:53 p.m.
Weekly 2Do List
Kids and Family
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Corey Area Art and Craft Festival
Browse all sorts of crafts including folk art, pottery, handmade jewelry, paintings and more at this weekend fest on St. Pete Beach.
January 25, 2013 at 1:59 p.m. 
Heritage's high-tech helper
Heritage Village, Pinellas County’s 19th century living history museum, now has QR codes at many of its buildings.
January 24, 2013 at 3:12 p.m.
Lynx ship pays a visit
It's not a pirate ship, but the tall ship Lynx will be in St. Petersburg this week.
January 24, 2013 at 12:44 p.m.
Sunken Treasure Scavenger Hunt
The streets of St. Petersburg serve as your map on a search for electronic loot that includes trivia questions, pictograms, brain-teasers and other challenges. Make sure your smart phones are charged Saturday morning!
January 23, 2013 at 5:25 p.m.
Date Night
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'Billy Elliot'
The Tony-winning Broadway show about a young boy who learns to dance ballet runs for two days at Ruth Eckerd Hall.
January 25, 2013 at 2:01 p.m. 
Robert Kelly
The Boston-born comic that you recognize as Louis C.K.'s brother on Louie is performing at Side Splitters in Tampa this weekend.
January 24, 2013 at 10 a.m.
Tchaikovsky's Romeo and Juliet
The orchestra will perform Tchaikovsky’s sumptuous music inspired by three Shakespeare plays: Hamlet,The Tempest and Romeo and Juliet. Jan. 25 - 27.
January 24, 2013 at 6 a.m.
'The Glass Menagerie'
Tampa Reperatory Theatre's production of Tennessee Williams' classic play boasts a strong cast with a beautiful script. See it through Jan. 27 in Ybor | Review
January 22, 2013 at 5:36 p.m.
Food and Dining
Suite Six's sweet vibe
The new lounge brings a nightclub vibe to Central Avenue in St. Pete.
January 24, 2013 at 12:41 p.m.
Bottoms up for Gasparilla
Whether you're looking for a drink before or after the Invasion, these watering holes in the heart of Gasparilla fun are good bets for a belt.
January 23, 2013 at 5:21 p.m.
Hit or miss
Some new places to grab a bite have popped up in Clearwater Beach, but one is a hit while the other is a miss. Times Food Critic Laura Reiley gives us the whole scoop.
January 22, 2013 at 12:37 p.m.
Annual dining guide
The 25 restaurants in this year's guide are new places on the Tampa Bay food scene that feature big tastes for wallet-friendly prices.
January 17, 2013 at 11:57 a.m.
Events
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Corey Area Art and Craft Festival
Browse all sorts of crafts including folk art, pottery, handmade jewelry, paintings and more at this weekend fest on St. Pete Beach.
January 25, 2013 at 1:59 p.m. -
'Glass Menagerie'
See Tampa Repertory Theatre's production of the Tennessee Williams classic through Sunday.
January 24, 2013 at 3:22 p.m. -
Lynx ship pays a visit
It's not a pirate ship, but the tall ship Lynx will be in St. Petersburg this week.
January 24, 2013 at 12:44 p.m. 
Bring on the invasion
The Jose Gasparilla is leading the parade of plunderin' again, and we have all of the tips, tricks and hints to make it your best Gasparilla yet. The Invasion happens Saturday at 10 a.m.
January 24, 2013 at 10 a.m.
Florida Travel
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Heritage's high-tech helper
Heritage Village, Pinellas County’s 19th century living history museum, now has QR codes at many of its buildings.
January 24, 2013 at 3:12 p.m. -
Blue Man Group
The performers at Universal CityWalk in Orlando are offering an online ticket deal for Florida residents.
January 24, 2013 at 1:53 p.m. 
Justin Bieber
The Biebs is skipping Tampa on his Believe Tour, hitting Orlando instead, though Beliebers shouldn't have trouble making the trek across I-4. Opening the Friday show is Call Me Maybe singer Carly Rae Jepsen.
January 24, 2013 at 10 a.m.
Old-school Florida charm
At Wakulla Springs State Park, you'll be engulfed in a world that hearkens back to another time, chock full of old-school Florida charm. Janet Keeler tells us why you should visit this stunning part of Old Florida.
January 14, 2013 at 1:08 p.m.
Deals and Shopping
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Blue Man Group
The performers at Universal CityWalk in Orlando are offering an online ticket deal for Florida residents.
January 24, 2013 at 1:53 p.m. 
Five things to do under $5
See manatees or monster trucks and enjoy an arts fest for charity, all for under $5 this week.
January 17, 2013 at 12:13 p.m.
Luxe jewelry on the cheap
Well, at least cheaper. The Deal Divas can tell you how to score statement pieces and other jewelry for less.
January 10, 2013 at 10 a.m.
Five under $5
We have options for this weekend that are fun, but won't set you back too much. From things to do with your kids, your beloved or your dog. See, options.
January 9, 2013 at 10:55 a.m.
