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Things to do in Tampa Bay December 23rd – 26th, 2022

Winter Village at Curtis Hixon Park

Tampa Bay’s Festival Of Lights and Santa’s Village 

✨✨✨  Now thru January 1st 🎉, 2023 🎉, 6 PM – 10 PM s  Holiday Light Spectacular is back, BIGGER & BETTER than ever! Hillsborough County Fairgrounds will envelop guests in more than 1 million lights as they drive nearly 2 miles through seasonal and Florida-themed displays, including an up-sized animated light tunnel.✨✨✨ (Open on Christmas Day) 🎄

HarvestMoon Fun Farm is opening December 2nd for our 3rd Christmas season. Come out, see the dazzling Christmas lights display and take a stroll through the magical lighted path to visit Santa all while enjoying some farm fun. Activities include going on an enchanted hayride and singing Christmas Carols, jumping on the 70ft jumping pillow, Stroll through the lighted Christmas Tree Trail, Ball Zone, Hill Slide, Swings, visit with the baby goats in the petting farm, Cow Train, Photo Ops, and don’t forget some Hot Cocoa!

Admission $12.95+tax per person ages 3 & up, 2 & under free. Refreshments and snacks will be available for purchase. Closed on December 24th & 25th – Last day December 30th

🎄 EXPANDED ALL-NEW Holiday Light Spectacular and Santa’s Village! 🎅

Winter Village at Curtis Hixon Park & Website Monday – Friday 4 PM to 11 PM SAT-SUN & DURING SCHOOL HOLIDAY BREAKS 11 AM – 11 PM. Check out all of the events, activities, parades, rides, and much much more at Curtis Hixon Park. Now through January 4th, 2023 (Open on Christmas Day)

Snowcat Ridge is Florida’s first and only alpine snow park with “real” snow. It’s an outdoor attraction in Dade City featuring a 60-foot tall, 400-foot-long snow tubing hill. Riders can tube down the hill in either a single, double, or family-sized tube at speeds that can hit almost 30 miles an hour. Hours of Operations Weather permitting, schedule to be open until February 26th, 2023. (Closed on December 25th)

Holiday Lights in the Gardens open every evening from 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM Florida Botanical Gardens The Florida Botanical Gardens Foundation is proud to announce the dates and times for its annual Holiday Lights in the Gardens event. Each year this amazing light display is visited by over 100,000 guests from near and far. The Gardens will sparkle with 1 million twinklings and LED lights in a multitude of colors. Vibrant laser lights and lighted figures round out our display to wow guests of all ages. *Admission is a suggested donation of $10.00 per person over the age of 13.  This year’s celebration has begun and will conclude Sunday, January 1, 2023. (Open on Christmas Day)

*National Christmas Movie Marathon Day is celebrated annually on December 23. Get ready to snuggle in your warm blanket with a mug of hot chocolate and your favorite holiday snacks! There are so many ways to get into the spirit of Christmas and we just love curling up on the couch for a movie marathon with our favorite Christmas movies. Whether you are in the mood for a classic or a rom-com, it is surprising just how many genres are covered by Christmas centered movies. Anyone up for a Christmas horror flick?

Red Barn Flea Market in Bradenton: A Place You Can Come with The Whole Family. Lots Of Vendors, Lots of Merchandise & Lots of Fun for Everybody. Tuesday through Sundays from 9 am to 4 pm Video!  (Closed on 12/25)

Dunedin Downtown Market Start your weekend with us on Friday, 9 AM – 2 PM!  The Dunedin Downtown Market is a local open-air fresh market that supports 60+ local vendors who sell a mixture of produce, plants, eggs, meats, cheeses, fresh baked goods, take-home foods, ready-to-eat lunch bites, and locally made “handcrafts.”  at 420 Main St Dunedin, FL 34698 

12 Days of Christmas (Festival) Raprager Family Farms LLC. 2 PM – 8 PM Join us for our ongoing celebration of the holidays. The 12 Days of Christmas will offer a different special surprise for every 12 days of this festival all the while, you get to enjoy tons of seasonal activities like pictures with Santa, storytime with Mrs. Clause, caroling elves on the hayride, farm animal petting zoo, Christmas crafts for families, corn pits, giant bounce pillow, a tiny town the Christmas village, a huge lights display and there is always so much to do on the farm. 16907 Boy Scout Rd Odessa until December 23rd Last Day!

*Christmas Eve is probably one of the best nights of the year! Christmas has the power to reunite families and friends, warm up our hearts, and remind us that we have so many things to be thankful for. So put on your cozy PJs, light up your fireplace, call your loved ones, and top off your hot cocoa with some fluffy marshmallows!

Red Barn Flea Market in Bradenton: A Place You Can Come with The Whole Family. Lots Of Vendors, Lots of Merchandise & Lots of Fun for Everybody. Tuesday through Sundays from 9 am to 4 pm Video!  (Closed on 12/25)

Dunedin Downtown Market Start your weekend with us on Saturday, 9 AM – 2 PM!  The Dunedin Downtown Market is a local open-air fresh market that supports 60+ local vendors who sell a mixture of produce, plants, eggs, meats, cheeses, fresh baked goods, take-home foods, ready-to-eat lunch bites, and locally made “handcrafts.” at 420 Main St Dunedin, FL 34698

Saturday Morning Market 101 1st Avenue Southeast Saint Petersburg 9 am – 2 pm more than 100 booths, Local Farmers with organic and sustainably raised fresh vegetables, fruits, and meats. Live Music, Artisan Foods, handmade crafts, and gourmet & prepared Food from over fifteen countries.  Vendor Profiles  and Vendor Location Map

*Every year on December 25, we celebrate Christmas, a day for spending time with family, observing an important Christian holiday, partaking in lighthearted traditions, or just spreading some holiday cheer! Christmas has evolved over several millennia into a worldwide celebration that’s both religious and secular and chock full of fun-filled, family activities.

Tampa Bay's Festival of Lights

Tampa Bay's Festival Of Lights and Santa's Village

✨✨✨ Now thru January 1st 🎉, 2023 🎉, 6 PM - 10 PM s Holiday Light Spectacular is back, BIGGER & BETTER than ever! Hillsborough County Fairgrounds will envelop guests in more than 1 million lights as they drive nearly 2 miles through seasonal and Florida-themed displays, including an up-sized animated light tunnel.✨✨✨ (Open on Christmas Day) 🎄

Winter Village at Curtis Hixon Park & Website Monday – Friday 4 PM to 11 PM SAT-SUN & DURING SCHOOL HOLIDAY BREAKS 11 AM – 11 PM. Check out all of the events,  activities, parades, rides, and much much more at Curtis Hixon Park. Now through January 4th, 2023 (Open on Christmas Day) 🎄

Holiday Lights in the Gardens open every evening from 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM Florida Botanical Gardens The Florida Botanical Gardens Foundation is proud to announce the dates and times for its annual Holiday Lights in the Gardens event. Each year this amazing light display is visited by over 100,000 guests from near and far. The Gardens will sparkle with 1 million twinklings and LED lights in a multitude of colors. Vibrant laser lights and lighted figures round out our display to wow guests of all ages. *Admission is a suggested donation of $10.00 per person over the age of 13.  This year’s celebration has begun and will conclude Sunday, January 1, 2023. (Open on Christmas Day) 🎄

*Boxing Day is held every December 26th in many countries associated with the British empire. It started as a day to give gifts to the household staff of Britain’s upper classes but has morphed into a sort of shopping holiday of its own. In fact, it’s one of the most popular days to return Christmas gifts to the stores.

*Hanukkah is here with us and this year, the eight-day festival will be marked from December 18 to 26. Hanukkah is part of the Jewish festival also known as the Festival of Lights. It commemorates the victory of the Jewish people over the Greeks in the Maccabean War and the rededication of the second temple of Jerusalem. The festival lasts eight days and starts on day 25 of Kislev and ends on the second day of Tevet. Kislev and Tevet are months in the Jewish calendar. The observance is also known as Chanukah, but Hanukkah is more widely known.

John Warner

John Warner

I am a Real Estate professional and understand that buying or selling a home is more than just a transaction: it’s a life-changing experience. That’s why I provide exceptional, personalized service for all my clients. I take great pride on the relationships I build and always work relentlessly on the client’s behalf to help them achieve their real estate goals. In my role as a Realtor® Consultant, I will listen to your requirements and develop a plan of action based on your time frame and needs. I have experience selling new construction homes, single-family homes, duplexes/villas, multi-family homes, (pre-foreclosure) short-sale homes, investment properties, and First-Time home buyers! As a Realtor, I will consult and provide market evaluations of any of your Real Estate inquiries. I will utilize social media & Internet Marketing to find your next property and sell to gain the most exposure. Working as a team, we can achieve your goals, and working together will make the process as seamless as possible. As a Realtor, I will successfully guide you as a home buyer or seller through selling and purchasing properties. Here are a few items that I will be performing as your Realtor to keep you in compliance with laws and regulations. Generate lists of properties compatible with buyers' needs and financial resources. Coordinate appointments to show homes to you as a prospective buyer or arrange appointments to show your home as the seller. To establish a positive flow of communication with other agents, buyers, sellers, mortgage officers, title personnel, and attorneys involved in the home buying and selling process. Present purchase offers to sellers for consideration and negotiates contracts on your behalf. Coordinated property closings, overseeing the signing of documents and disbursement of funds with the Closing agent. Over the last ten years, I have continued to learn with each transaction and professional education training through the National Realtor Association and our local Greater Tampa Realtor association to give you the best service! I know the following designations or certifications: ABR® The Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR®) designation is for real estate buyer agents who focus on working directly with buyer-clients at every stage of the home-buying process. AHWD At Home With Diversity® (AHWD) is a NAR certification program designed to present a picture of the changing face of the real estate industry. Since 1998, the At Home With Diversity® program has prepared over 20,000 REALTORS® to work effectively with and within today's increasingly diverse pool of homebuyers. GRI Earning the Graduate, REALTOR® Institute (GRI) designation is a way to stand out to prospective home buyers and sellers as a REALTOR® who has gained in-depth market knowledge, increased proficiency in a broad array of subjects to enhance professionalism and business success. MRP The Military Relocation Professional (MRP) certification is for real estate professionals working with current and former military service members. SFR The Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource (SFR®) certification are for REALTORS® who want to hone the skills that will allow them to help buyers and sellers of distressed properties. SRES The Seniors Real Estate Specialist® (SRES®) designation is for REALTORS® who want to be able to meet the special needs of maturing Americans (Active Adults) when selling, buying, relocating, or refinancing residential or investment properties. SRS The Seller Representative Specialist (SRS) designation is the premier credential in seller representation. It is designed to elevate professional standards and enhance personal performance. Staying up to date with the most current information available and earning my Commitment to Excellence (C2EX) from the National Association of REALTORS® empowers REALTORS® to evaluate, enhance and showcase their highest levels of professionalism. It's not a course, class, or designation—it's an Endorsement that REALTORS® Earned can promote when serving clients and other REALTORS®. I love to explore new restaurants and communities in the area. Since I have moved here from Grand Island, NY, the growth in the Tampa Bay area has simply been amazing and truly named correctly as the Sunshine State. I look forward to working with you as your Realtor® in the Tampa Bay area. I support several local charities.
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