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Things to do

20 things to do for $5

They say $5 doesn't go as far today as it did 50 years ago. Or even a decade ago. But you can still find plenty of fun things to do each week for as little as $5. Here are 20.

Movie review

Overthrow this 'Dictator'

The Dictator doesn't live up to the ballyhoo, or the raunchy, sneak attack standards Sacha Baron Cohen set with previous movies.

'What to Expect When You're Expecting' delivers no surprises

Dining out

Ready to get chopped?

Jason Fernandez's Ybor City Carne Chophouse is affordable and stylish. It's a fitting addition to his restaurant empire.

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Lane DeGregory

Lane DeGregory is a features writer who prefers writing about people in the shadows. She won the 2009 Pulitzer Prize for feature writing.

Ben Montgomery

Ben Montgomery is an enterprise reporter for the Times writing news features. He was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in 2010.

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Jeff Klinkenberg

Jeff Klinkenberg writes about Florida culture and the people who make the state unique. His new book, which collects favorite columns, is Pilgrim in the Land of Alligators.

Michael Kruse

Michael Kruse writes for the Times' enterprise team. His first book, Taking the Shot: The Davidson Basketball Moment, came out in late 2008.

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Leonora LaPeter Anton

Leonora LaPeter Anton is a staff writer on the Tampa Bay Times' enterprise team. Her stories veer toward the unusual: A surrogate mother who can't get pregnant. A broke couple who rent rooms in their mansion. A boy who says his girlfriend raped him.

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Lennie Bennett

Lennie Bennett is the art critic for the Times. She reviews the visual arts in all forms throughout the Tampa Bay area and, on occasion, nationally.

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John Fleming

John Fleming has been performing arts critic for the Times since 1991. His beat ranges from community theater to Broadway, modern dance to symphony orchestras.

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Eric Deggans

Eric Deggans is the TV/media critic at the Times. Possibly the most critical guy at the Times, he has served as music, media and TV critic at various times over 10 years.

Sean Daly

Sean Daly is the pop music critic at the Times. His music collection — from Otis Redding to Bob Dylan, Public Enemy to Stan Getz — is much bigger and better than yours.

Steve Persall

Steve Persall is the Times movie critic. He was conceived behind a drive-in movie theater his father operated and raised in projection booths and concession stands.

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Colette Bancroft

Colette Bancroft is the book editor of the Times. She is also a frequent contributor of reviews of books, theater and other arts.

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Food Features

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Janet Keeler

Janet Keeler is the Lifestyles Editor for the Times. She's in charge of all food and travel coverage and edits the Sunday Latitudes and Taste sections.

Laura Reiley

Laura Reiley is the Times' restaurant critic. An author of four books, she has cooked professionally and is a graduate of the California Culinary Academy.

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Iconic Restaurants

These Tampa Bay area icons have all been around for 25 years or longer. See if your favorite is on the list.

100 Best Bars & Clubs

Find a hip spot to try or your favorite watering hole on this ultimate list of bars and clubs throughout Tampa Bay.

Travel Features

Latest Travel News

Tampa Bay beaches

Tampa, St. Petersburg and Clearwater are home to some of the nation's best beaches. Here's an insider's guide.

Local Tampa Bay flavor

Here's a quick look at some cool places to check out in our area.

Travel Attractions

Travel in Florida

Florida's theme parks

Central Florida is home to some of the world's best theme parks. Our expert tourists give you tips on how to best enjoy them.

Cruising on Gulf

Slide show: See the sights along Gulf Boulevard
Tampabay.com Beach Guide: Beach news, restaurant & bar reviews, beach photos

The Space Coast

Kennedy Space Center and the surrounding area offers plenty to see and do, even if there is no shuttle launch.

Entertainment blogs

Games & Comics

Interactive puzzles and games, plus your favorite comics, including a daily animated Mr. Boffo cartoon.