The days of just leaving one of those e-scooters anywhere you want are over. Riders will now be fined if they don't follow some new parking rules announced by the City of Tampa.
Fox 13 reports that their mobile app will let users know if the spot they picked to leave their scooter isn't ok. There are designated drop off corrals and other approved locations where riders can park. If they don't use one of those, they can expect a fine. No word yet on how much those fines will be though yet. They're going to discuss that next week.
One big problem has been people leaving the scooters too close to the water. You know what happens next. Someone tosses it in. And they don't swim well. Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful has been tasked to get them out of the Hillsborough River.
Thanks to Busch Gardens for inviting us out to see the lights and try the new sweets at Christmas Town for 2023, running now through the first week in January. Christmas Town is included with your park admission. It's not a separately ticketed event like Howl-o-Scream. And for those who love to visit when the Florida sun isn't intense, nights like last night were perfect - the park was open until 10pm.
Let it snow... please.
Geno / Q105Snowmen don't fare well in Florida heat and humidity. This one's a trooper.
The Old Gwazi
Geno / Q105Cool to see it lit up in red and green.
Meeting a princess
The little princess in our group loved meeting another. Great set designs this year!
Cinnamon roll...
Lots of sweet festive foods to choose from. You can buy menu items individually or a ticket to try 5 things for $45.
Lights
Geno / Q105Lights everywhere... the Busch Gardens team really did it big this year.
Santa's Helpers
Geno / Q105I have to give extra props to the crew working at Santa's House. They went way above and beyond to make the experience special for the kids. While Santa was busy talking with other little ones, his helpers played games and pointed out magical things in Santa's crib.
Ready to see the big man?
Geno / Q105Santa's helpers were absolutely incredible. You take a short tour of Santa's house before you slowly push the door open and...
Chillin' with the Claus
Geno / Q105Santa took the time to make the moment special... his house was perfectly decorated.
Rudolph!
Geno / Q105I can attest... the nose was red. You could even say it glows.
Snow in Tampa
Geno / Q105Not something you see often.
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Dasher's Picks
Geno / Q105Pork loin with apple sound good?
Chocolate Chip fan?
Anything chocolate chip, I'm in. This was good.
Snickerdoodle, Ice Cream AND Apple?
Geno / Q105I'm way in... those are two of my favorite dessert components.
No idea what this was.
Geno / Q105I just don't remember. But it looks festive.
Color everywhere
Geno / Q105Probably the closest thing to snowflakes we'll see in Florida this season.
A Fluffernutter Malt!?
Geno / Q105Most Floridians don't even know what a Fluffernutter is. This was a total surprise. I didn't get a chance to try it, but if you love peanut butter and marshmallow, this sounds good.
White Chocolate Peppermint Pretzel
Really should have tried this but I didn't have any room left.
Lots of fun for the grown ups
Geno / Q105It's not all about the kids - there are plenty of drinks for the big kids to make the night merry.
Savory stuff
There's a lot of choices for those with a sweet tooth but plenty if you don't. The braised beef with smoked gouda mac & cheese was my pick.
Gingerbread anything, I'm in.
Geno / Q105The egg nog custard was a nice filling.
Pumpkin Spice fans
Geno / Q105I'm not a pumpkin spice guy but if you are, they've got you covered.
Love apple anything...
Geno / Q105I should've gone with this one. I grabbed the gingerbread cupcake... but after looking at the ingredients, I need to go back.
