Why The Water In Tampa Looks Green Today
If you see the water in the Hillsborough River near downtown looking a bit green today, there’s a reason. A good reason.
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Scott Olson/Getty ImagesIf you see the water in the Hillsborough River near downtown looking a bit green today, there's a reason. A good reason.
It's been two years since the City of Tampa has celebrated with River O' Green Fest. In preparation of the St. Patrick's Day celebration, the city began testing this part of the day's classic event.
Dying the river green is a tradition in many places. Tampa is doing so using a dye that the city said in a tweet is "It’s safe for the environment, non-toxic, biodegradable, meets all EPA standards and is certified for use by the National Sanitation Foundation Standard 60."
You can see in the Tweets below that the test went well. River O' Green Fest takes place on Saturday, March 12, at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park.
The free event begins at 11 a.m. and runs through 5 p.m. There will be live entertainment, food and drinks, beer and family friendly activities. You can sign up for the Leprechaun Costume Contest (be prepared to give a contest-winning jig on the dance floor). There's also a Family Scavenger Hunt, cabbage toss and corn-hole toss.
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There are certainly some amazing restaurants found throughout the Tampa area. What are the best of the steakhouses you'll find?
Here's a list of the finer locations you can find. Yes, some of them are a bit pricey, however, there's no question that they can be some of the most amazing dining experiences in the area.
Steak lovers, how many of these restaurants have you tried? Did you enjoy them? Which steakhouses did we miss?
1 Bern's Steakhouse
It's among the most well-known fine dining experiences in the U.S.A., and it's right here. Along with some of the finest cuts of steak, Bern's is also known for the largest wine cellars in the world.
2 Charley's Steakhouse
3 Salt Rock Grill
4 Council Oak
The amazing bone-in ribeye aside, the feature steakhouse at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Tampa hasn't failed to please.
5 Ocean Prime
6 Meat Market Steakhouse Tampa
7 Eddie V's Prime Seafood
Whether you love a ribeye or filet mignon, they do have some fantastic hand-cut steaks!
8 Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
It's part of Bloomin' Brands, parent of Outback Steakhouse, but it's not the same. It's certainly a fine dining experience.
