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Get Away: Down the road
By Times staff writer
© St. Petersburg Times, published March 22, 2001
Events to watch for; details in future editions of Weekend.
American Lung Association Clean Air Bike Ride (March 31) Benefit bike ride of 12, 20, 48 or 100 miles along Withlacoochee Trail, beginning near Ridge Manor in Pasco County. (727) 347-6133 or toll-free 1-800-771-5863 to register.
St. Petersburg Cajun/Zydeco Crawfish Festival (April 6-8) Times Arena at Bayfront Center. $10 per day, $25 three-day pass.
Philippine Festival (April 6-8) Philippine Bayanihan Arts Center festival grounds, Nine Eagles Road and Race Track Road, Tampa. $4-$5. (727) 596-2281 or (813) 931-8687.
American Cancer Society Relay for Life (Assorted dates) Overnight fundraising event. April 27-28, Seminole, Pinellas Park, Dunedin and Plant City; May 4-5, Largo, St. Petersburg, northwest Hillsborough County, New Tampa and Brandon; May 11-12, Tarpon Springs; May 18-19, South Tampa and Clearwater. (813) 254-3630 for Hillsborough information, (727) 546-9822 for Pinellas.
Brandon Balloon Classic (April 27-29) Three-day hot-air balloon festival, including music, midway and entertainment at Vandenberg Airport. (813) 689-1221.
St. Anthony's Triathlon Weekend (April 28-29) Straub Park and Spa Beach areas, downtown St. Petersburg. (727) 825-1271.
Arthur, A Live Adventure (May 2-6) The PBS children's show live on stage. Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, Tampa. $13-$26. (813) 229-7827.
Disney Jungle on Ice Adventures (May 2-6) Featuring characters from Tarzan, The Jungle Book and The Lion King. Ice Palace, Tampa. $6.75-$28. (813) 223-1000.
Ruskin Tomato Festival (May 5-6) E.G. Simmons Park. (813) 645-3808.
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