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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

Tampa Bay's Tailgate Taste Fest 2022

laurielivinlife

Oct 17, 2022
2 min

Tampa Bay's Tailgate Taste Fest 2022

Another amazing year has gone by for the Tampa Bay's Tailgate Taste Fest. I had the honor of being a judge for the 3rd year in a row and the event was amazing as always. Never been to the Tampa Bay's Tailgate Taste Fest? It is A FREE, family-friendly event at Tampa's Curtis Hixon Park, Tailgate Taste Fest’s robust schedule includes activities for the casual event-goer and the ultimate sports fan alike. Entertainment consists of a food competition with local restaurants servin

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

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

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

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/

Busch Gardens -Food & Wine Fest 2020

laurielivinlife

Mar 2, 2020
2 min

Busch Gardens -Food & Wine Fest 2020

Tampa Bay's favorite spring festival is back every weekend until April 26th. Busch Gardens Food & Wine Fest! This is one of my favorite events every year. I was able to preview all of the delicious food and drinks the other night. The festival features new and exciting dishes, plus a large selection of wines, craft brews and cocktails. Some of the biggest acts in musical entertainment will take the stage every weekend as well. All concerts are included with daily ticketed adm

Florida State Fair - Fair Foodie Crawl 2020

laurielivinlife

Feb 18, 2020
2 min

Florida State Fair - Fair Foodie Crawl 2020

The Florida State Fair this year was amazing as always but they added something special for all of us foodies out there. The Fair Foodie Crawl which was held on Thursday, February 13th. This unique experience gave guests a chance to try the best of the best of food and drink across the Florida State Fair. At the end you get to vote for your favorites and receive a commemorative t-shirt! Once I saw this event I knew I had to be a part. As you all know I am a huge foodie and ad

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.

Centermost Point Invitational II

laurielivinlife

Dec 30, 2019
2 min

Centermost Point Invitational II

The Centermost Point Invitational is BACK on January 18, 2020 in Orlando, Fl. This is the second time for this amazing beer festival and this year I am able to attend all of the fun! The festival is presented by What Ales Ya Podcast and brings over 20 breweries from outside of Orlando (surrounding cities and out of state). There will be over 70 rare and new beers to be sampled! The heart of the What Ales Ya Podcast is to educate and inform the listeners by interviewing the br

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

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

Tampa Bay's Tailgate Taste Fest 2019

laurielivinlife

Oct 8, 2019
3 min

Tampa Bay's Tailgate Taste Fest 2019

Last weekend I had the pleasure of being a judge for the 2019 Tampa Bay's Tailgate Taste Fest! The event was held at Tampa's Curtis Hixon Park and we had a beautiful day for it. The entertainment consisted of a food competition with local restaurants serving up the most delicious tailgate foods Tampa Bay has to offer, live music from local/national bands, a competitive corn hole tournament and live action from the day’s most exciting college football games shown on huge LED v

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

The Roaring Twenties in Tampa

laurielivinlife

Jun 26, 2019
2 min

The Roaring Twenties in Tampa

First you knock and then that is followed by a tiny window sliding open on the door. "Password, Please." Passwords for reservations are given by making a phone call in advance and you must have this before entering this Tampa Bay speakeasy bar. Ciro's brings you back to the 1920's. All from the decor, to how the waiters and waitresses are dressed. It feels like you are in a really posh jazz bar from back in the day and what is better then that? The speakeasy supper club is lo

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