Crystal Head Lounge at Jannus Live

Downtown St. Petersburg : 16 Second St. N, St. Petersburg, 33701

Crystal Head Lounge on the Jannus Live balcony offers an intimate setting and local music acts and DJs. On concert nights, the lounge is part of the venue's VIP experience. Otherwise, it's open Wednesday to Saturday, 9 p.m. to 3 a.m., no cover.

Cuban Club

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Ybor City : 2010 N Avenida Republica De Cuba, Tampa, 33605

Oh so Tampa, this picturesque and spacious Mediterranean-style facility dates way back to the turn of the century as a social club for immigrant cigar workers. Now it's a multilevel space with outdoor and indoor accommodations, featuring an aged but elegant ballroom and theater, scenic balconies …

Disney's Hollywood Studios

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Lake Buena Vista : Hollywood Boulevard, Lake Buena Vista, 32830

If Disney World and Epcot are filled with all the bells and whistles of the Imagineers, then Disney's Hollywood Studios shows you how they do it. But don't think you're not going to have fun here. There are plenty of rides and shows to keep you busy.Disney's Hollywood Studios offers behind-the-s …

Jannus Live

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Downtown St. Petersburg : 200 First Ave. N, St. Petersburg, 33701

The refurbished Jannus Live hosts touring headliners, local musicians and DJs, and a variety of events in an outdoor venue in downtown St. Petersburg. On the site of the popular old Jannus Landing, new owners have overhauled the floors, stage and restrooms of the courtyard. At four stories and 5 …

John's Pass Village and Boardwalk

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North Pinellas beaches : 150 John's Pass Boardwalk, Madeira Beach, 33708

Located along the waterfront as you enter Madeira Beach from the south, this popular Tampa Bay tourist attraction features restaurants, shopping, personal watercraft rentals, fishing charter boats and just about any other Florida tourist activity you can imagine. It's a great place to take visit …

Mardi Gras at Universal Studios

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Orlando : 1000 Universal Studios Plaza , Orlando, 32819

Universal Orlando hosts its annual Mardi Gras celebration, complete with live music, Cajun food and street performers, every Saturday and select nights from Feb. 12 through April 23. Included with admission to Universal Studios parks.

Mocha Vida Cafe

Gateway : 10468 Roosevelt Blvd. N, St. Petersburg, 33716

Blend of local artwork and live music, ranging from reggae to Latin and salsa at this coffee, chocolate and tea bar. Breakfast served all day, with Belgian waffles, crepes, pastries, plus chocolates, banana splits, root beer floats.Hours: 7:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Sat.

Orbit 19 Lounge

West Pasco : 1542 U.S. Highway 19 N, Holiday, 34691

Eclectic, hipster hangout launched in 2003.

Skipper's Smokehouse

Editor's pick

Tampa : 910 Skipper Road, Tampa, 33613

Skipper's is an institution. Generations of music lovers have called themselves regulars at this classic, Old Florida-themed establishment. Not only does it provide a spacious outdoor concert area, communal benches and beachy sand add even more charm, and its restaurant serves some of the best F …

The Pier

Downtown St. Petersburg : 800 Second Ave. NE, St. Petersburg, 33701

The Pier is one of St. Petersburg's most prominent landmarks, dating back to 1926, when pledges of $300,000 were raised throughout the community and a $1,000,000 bond issue paid for the Million Dollar Pier to replace the old Municipal Pier. With that, it became the first city-owned pier in St. P …

The Social

Orlando : 54 North Orange Avenue, Orlando, 32801

Two Buks Saloon

Countryside : 1915 N Hercules Ave., Clearwater, 33763

Two Lions Winery

Countryside : 2194 Main St, #F, Dunedin, 34698

Handcrafted red, white and dessert wines.Hours: Closed Monday, 4-9 p.m. Tues.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri., 11 a..m.-11 p.m. Sat., 1-7 p.m. Sun.