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Celebrate St. Patricks Day - Tampa/St Pete

laurielivinlife

Mar 6
3 min

Celebrate St. Patricks Day - Tampa/St Pete

St. Patrick's Day is just around the corner, and if you happen to find yourself in Tampa/St. Pete Florida area, then you're in for a treat! These cities are known for there lively and festive celebrations, and St. Patrick's Day is no exception. Here are some of the top things to do to celebrate: 1. Attend the River O' Green Fest One of the most popular St. Patrick's Day events in Tampa is the River O' Green Fest. This event takes place at the Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park on M

The Florida State Fair: A Festival of Fun, Food, and More!

laurielivinlife

Feb 13
2 min

The Florida State Fair: A Festival of Fun, Food, and More!

The Florida State Fair - the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life! Every year, this event brings together people from all over the state to celebrate, have fun, and indulge in some of the best food and entertainment around. Whether you're a lifelong Floridian or just visiting, the Florida State Fair is the place to be if you're looking for a good time! The Florida State Fair is here until February 20th! One of the highlights of the Florida State Fair is

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laurielivinlife

Jan 31
2 min

Tampa Bay Wine & Food Festival

The Tampa Bay Wine and Food Festival is a highly-anticipated annual event that brings together food and wine enthusiasts from all over the state of Florida. This festival provides a unique opportunity for attendees to sample a wide range of gourmet cuisine and premium wines, all while enjoying live entertainment and socializing with friends. This year’s festival is set to take place in the heart of downtown Tampa and is expected to be bigger and better than ever. With over 30

Aloft Tampa Midtown - Staycation

laurielivinlife

Sep 14, 2021
2 min

Aloft Tampa Midtown - Staycation

So excited to share with you guys this gem of a hotel I stayed at recently in Tampa, Florida. Aloft Tampa Midtown is a gorgeous new hotel right by all of the excitement that Tampa Bay has to offer. The Aloft Tampa Midtown Hotel is located near Westshore and Downtown with a central neighborhood that’s undeniably energetic and contemporary. Tampa International airport, Raymond James Stadium, International Plaza and Bay Street are minutes away. So your hotel stay would be great

Poolside Cocktails

laurielivinlife

Mar 26, 2021
1 min

Poolside Cocktails

The perfect poolside cocktail does exist 🍸 & is made with my favorite Empress 1908 Gin 💜 #sponsored I present to you the: 🌌SuperNova French 75🌌 💫2 ounces @empress1908gin 💫1 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice🍋 💫1 teaspoon of agave 💫Top with Champagne or sparkling wine🍾 💫Garnish: Edible Glitter (I use @fancysprinkles *tip: the bubbles keeps the glitter moving*🥰) Enjoy. Cheers!🥂 https://www.empressgin.com/ #EmpressGin #EmpressFL #EmpressAtHome #cocktails🍹 #cocktail

About Laurie

laurielivinlife

Mar 26, 2021
1 min

About Laurie

Hi..I'm Laurie.👋 If you are new to following me...Hi & welcome to my world!🌎 I love great food🌮 & drinks🥂, traveling✈ & finding new amazing hotels/restaurants & living my life to the fullest.❤ I am married💍 & have a huge family of pups🐶 & a cat🐱 living in the sunshine state🌴 but I am from NY.🍎 When I found this backdrop at @selfiewrldtampa I knew it was for me.💕 I wear my heart on my sleeve & I am super loyal & adventurous.🏃‍♀️ I am 100% a ride or die🙌..but have f

Seven Seas Food Festival - Seaworld

laurielivinlife

Feb 19, 2021
1 min

Seven Seas Food Festival - Seaworld

I had a blast at SeaWorld Orlando #sevenseasfoodfestival this weekend!🥂 #hosted You can explore more than 50 fresh global cuisine 🍽 choices to pair with over 75 wine🍷/cocktail selections & 75 craft beers.🍻 This is happening every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, Now thru May 9!❤ Make sure to purchase a lanyard so you can save money on your samples & they also have some amazing concerts lined up every weekend!🎶 What is better than that?🥰 https://seaworld.com/orlando/events/

Rebuilt Meals

laurielivinlife

May 12, 2020
3 min

Rebuilt Meals

Are you looking for a quick healthy meal you can track the nutrition, not compromise flavor and have delivered directly to your door? Rebuilt Meals is natural & healthy prepared meals delivered right to your door. Each meal takes only a minute to heat up and enjoy! I have been on Rebuilt Meals for about five weeks now and I am loving every minute of it. When I recently found out from my doctor that I needed to start eating cleaner I was worried because I do not have the time

Fleming's Steakhouse SRQ - February Chef's Table

laurielivinlife

Feb 11, 2020
2 min

Fleming's Steakhouse SRQ - February Chef's Table

It is my favorite time again! Where I get to try out the new Chef's Table menu at Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar - Sarasota. Every two months a new Chef's Table is created by one of my favorite local chefs, Chef Matt Nabor! As always it was another fabulous experience at Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar -Sarasota. It is one of my favorite places for a date night on the weekends. I started the night off with my favorite a dirty martini with blue cheese stuffed oliv

Top 5 Pizza Places - SRQ

laurielivinlife

Jan 10, 2020
3 min

Top 5 Pizza Places - SRQ

As most of you know I am from New York and that is the capital for amazing pizza. Also my husband is from Chicago and to me is a close runner up for delicious pizza in the US. I have been in Sarasota for 5 years now and have explored a good amount of pizza places in the area. Have I had a chance to try every pizza place. No I wish! I wanted to share with you my top five pizza places in SRQ in no particular order! 1. Evie's Tavern Evie's has several locations around our area.

Friendsgiving at Phillippi Creek

laurielivinlife

Nov 19, 2019
2 min

Friendsgiving at Phillippi Creek

Holidays can be overwhelming. Some of us have family that is out of town and we are not able to get together with during Thanksgiving. Sometimes we just don't feel like cooking twelve courses. Maybe we just want to treat ourselves and our family to a fun night out and enjoy moms homemade cooking all together. Look no further my friends. I have already made your Thanksgiving resesrvations. Put that apron up and follow me over to Phillippi Creek Oyster Bar. I had the pleasure o

Savor St. Pete 2019

laurielivinlife

Nov 13, 2019
3 min

Savor St. Pete 2019

I had the pleasure of attending Savor St. Pete this year and this was the events first year. I was blown away how well it was put together and had so many options for delicious food and drinks. There was literally something there for everyone! The event was November 2nd and 3rd at Straub Waterfront Park (St. Petersburg, Florida) . Tons of great food, wine, cocktails and microbrews! A percentage of ticket sales from the event also benefited The Art Institute of Tampa. There we

Fleming's Steakhouse SRQ - November Chef's Table

laurielivinlife

Nov 7, 2019
2 min

Fleming's Steakhouse SRQ - November Chef's Table

It is that amazing time again my friends! Where I get to try out the new Chef's Table menu at Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar - Sarasota. Every two months a new Chef's Table is created by one of my favorite local chefs, Chef Matt Nabor! As always it was another fabulous experience at Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar -Sarasota. Everyone is always so nice and the atmosphere is very elegant. It is one of my favorite places for a date night on the weekends. I started t

Florida Aquarium -Brews By the Bay 2019

laurielivinlife

Oct 15, 2019
2 min

Florida Aquarium -Brews By the Bay 2019

I had the pleasure of attending Brews By the Bay at the Florida Aquarium on Friday - October 11th. For 11 years, Brews by the Bay has brought people together in support of our Blue Planet. One hundred percent of the proceeds from Brews by the Bay goes towards there conservation programs of animals such as the African penguins, sharks, corals, and sea turtles. At the event there were 100+ beers from Pepin Distributing Company including: Coppertail Brewing Company, Tampa Bay Br

Bonefish Grill - Mixed Grill for Two

laurielivinlife

Sep 25, 2019
2 min

Bonefish Grill - Mixed Grill for Two

I am sure most of you have been to Bonefish Grill before? I mean who doesn't love the Bang Bang Shrimp and fresh fish choices? Recently Bonefish Grill has launched a perfect date night meal. The Mixed Grill Dinner for two. You get to choose One Starter - Coconut or Bang Bang Shrimp, Two salads - House or Caesar, Three Signature Sides and you get Four Wood-Grilled Selections -Atlantic Salmon with chimichurri, Argentinian Red Shrimp, Filet Mignon skewer, and Key West Ahi Tuna t

Anchor & Brine -Tampa Opening

laurielivinlife

Sep 18, 2019
3 min

Anchor & Brine -Tampa Opening

A new restaurant has launched in the Tampa Bay area and I could not be more excited! Anchor & Brine located inside the Tampa Marriott Water Street Hotel (one of my favorite hotels) is where seafood and waterfront dining is brought to another level. I was so excited to get the invite to preview the menu/restaurant for Anchor & Brine. I was there when Garrison Tavern opened (one of the best sports bars in Tampa Bay) so I could not wait to try all of the delicious food and drink

Bier Fest - Busch Gardens

laurielivinlife

Aug 18, 2019
3 min

Bier Fest - Busch Gardens

It is my favorite time of year my friends! When all of the beer fests begin! I was able to attend Busch Gardens Bier Fest opening day and let me tell you if you don't have plans the next few weekends you need to head on over and try out all of the amazing food and beers. On weekends from Aug. 17th - Sept. 8th, you can try amazing craft beers from around the world, including over 40 new brews! The Busch Gardens Bier Fest blends the local Tampa bay craft scene with time-honored

Comfort Food in SRQ (Metro Diner)

laurielivinlife

Jul 9, 2019
2 min

Comfort Food in SRQ (Metro Diner)

How many times have you craved moms home-cooking but didn't know where to go and find such a delicious meal? How about wanting breakfast for dinner but all of your breakfast places closed at 2:30pm? What about wanting to have a glass of wine or a mimosa with your meal and realizing they don't sell alcohol at the diner you are at? Well I have found the solution to all of your problems. I was able to dine at Metro Diner in Sarasota a few nights ago and it did not disappoint. I

SRQ - June/July Fleming's Steakhouse Chef's Table

laurielivinlife

Jun 19, 2019
3 min

SRQ - June/July Fleming's Steakhouse Chef's Table

I had the pleasure of dining with Fleming's Steakhouse Sarasota for the June/July Chef's table. As I am sure you all remember my delicious food from the March Chef's Table with Chef Matt Nabor. I didn't think it could happen but this months menu is even better than the last! Chef Matt Nabor always selects the freshest local ingredients and comes up with the most creative chef table menu's every month. As always I had to start my night off with one of Fleming's Steakhouse crea

Mekenita Cantina -Tampa

laurielivinlife

Jun 18, 2019
2 min

Mekenita Cantina -Tampa

Last night I was able to attend the Tampa Bay Influencer's night at Mekenita Cantina to enjoy some Pacific Mexican Cuisine and delicious cocktails. The restaurant is absolutely gorgeous. I loved the brick building and the gorgeous patio area. Inside has so much unique art and the bar is beautiful! The details were everything..all the way down to the bathroom sink! Music was being played on the patio for us while we caught up with all of our friends and waited for service to b

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