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Whether on a quest for dolphins or riding over the river and through the woods, more visitors are discovering Florida’s natural amusements.
[Times photo: Stefanie Boyar] |
Cover story
Natural attraction
Two bay-area tours give visitors a chance to leave the roller coasters behind for rides through Florida's woods and waters.
Film
Blunted bite
The magic has faded, and don't bother looking for a plot. But Jurassic Park III delivers an intense assortment of its signature creatures.
Family Movie Guide
The Family Movie Guide should be used along with the Motion Picture Association of America rating system for selecting movies suitable for children.
Movies: Top Five
Current movies recommended by the Times.
Also in Theaters
Romance amid the irony
Indie Flix
Movies in limited release
Video
'The Gift' is a quiet thriller
NEW RELEASES
Upcoming DVD / Video Attractions and Rankings
UPCOMING DVD/VIDEO ATTRACTIONS
Pop
Team Pop Trivia
This week's winner: Metalheads represent! We got a huge response to last week's question. Most knew Ronnie James Dio in 1979 was the first singer to replace Ozzy Osbourne in Black Sabbath, but only lucky Stephanie Anderson of Largo was randomly drawn for the Weekend T.
Pop: Ticket Window
Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday for David Byrne, Aug. 24, 8 p.m., Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center. $27.50-$37.50. Call the box office, (813) 229-7827 or toll free 1-800-955-1045.
Pop: Hot Ticket
Six-string magic
Get Away
Get Away: Hot Ticket
Every dog has his day
Art
Still COOL after all these years
Fourteen years later the COOL Art Show sparks artists' creativity while it fans viewers' imaginations.
Art: Best bets
Art critic Mary Ann Marger's recommendations for this weekend. Please refer to the Art Calendar for details.
Art: Hot Ticket
Super Bowl artist kicks off fundraiser
Dine
Long on theme, short on cuisine
Two newcomers to the bay area are chains that understand the entertainment role of restaurants, but they need a stronger vision in the kitchen.
Stage
The perfect blend
Garry Schocker and Jason Vieaux have struck a melodious partnership of flute and guitar.
Stage: Down the road
Briefs -- Plays by Kevin Renken, Jolene Goldenthal, Roger Martin, Johnny Knight and C. Kreimendahl are in Briefs '01 by Stageworks, July 27 through Aug. 5 at Hillsborough Community College in Ybor City. $7 and $10.
Stage: Hot Ticket
A new note
Shop
Where did you find that?
Explore off the beaten path, and you'll be amazed at what's in gift shops at airports, hospitals, hotels, museums and restaurants.
In the market
A smoother summer
Time Out
Sick, twisted: It's the Spike & Mike show
If you like your animation more than a little left of normal, Spike & Mike's the festival for you.
Christian acts are ready to Raise the Roof
What does it take to raise the roof? Rising stars can't hurt. Two from the Christian music world have been enlisted to headline Somebody Cares Tampa Bay ministry's annual Raise the Roof benefit.
