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List of TR's:
Kosher Food/ Restaurants:
Grill Express
514 N Franklin Street
Tampa, FL (downtown area)
813-915-5372
https://www.grillexpresstampa.com/menu
Pilpel Glatt Kosher Grill
615 S Melville Ave
Tampa, FL (located in W Swann Ave Chabad location)
813-607-2572
https://pilpelkoshercateringtampa.com/restaurant/
KosherKaddy
Online Grocery Shop
https://www.kosherkaddy.com/
(regular delivery of kosher staples, poultry, beef, dairy etc. to Tampa area)
David's Grill - not sure if this place is still open
Synagogue:
Tampa Kollel
5209 Tampa Palms Blvd
Tampa Palms, FL (about 25-30 minutes north of downtown area)
813-563-5636
https://www.tampakollel.org/
(had BBQ dinners throughout Yeshiva Week 2023 [week 1])
Things to Do:
Florida Aquarium
701 Channelside Drive
Tampa, FL 33602
813-273-4000
https://www.flaquarium.org/
ZooTampa at Lowry Park
1101 W Sligh Avenue
Tampa, FL 33604
813-935-8552
https://zootampa.org/
Any of the beaches in Clearwater
(west of Tampa, facing Gulf of Mexico)
Caladesi Island State Park
Directly north of Clearwater
https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/caladesi-island-state-park
(Beautiful, picturesque island with large, natural white-sand beaches, plenty of nature forest paths. Important Note: Caladesi Island is accessible only by boat. One convenient way to reach the island is to park in Honeymoon Island State Park, and then take the Caladesi Island Ferry (20-minute ferry ride) to the island. Schedule and pricing for the ferry can be found here: https://caladesiferry.org/ - note the ferry departure and return times; visits to the island by ferry may be limited to 4 hours, check site for details).
Tampa TECO Line Streetcar
Runs between Downtown Tampa and Ybor City
http://www.tecolinestreetcar.org/
(FREE, hop-on/hop-off trolley-style streetcar, great activity for kids, and convenient way to reach downtown area without dealing with parking)
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
10165 McKinley Drive
Tampa, FL 33612
813-884-4FUN
https://buschgardens.com/tampa/
(Note - February 2023 - The park has many negative and one-star reviews over the past 4 months on TripAdvisor (long lines, bad service, dirty etc.), although some locals have reported that the park is fine, if not a bit dated).
Hotels: Fairfield Inn and Suites Riverview (1/2 hour from TPA / 15 min to minyan)
Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay
2900 Bayport Drive
Tampa, FL 33607
813-874-1234
(Located on Tampa Bay, 5 minute drive from TPA, has rooms with stunning views of the Bay, has suites and casitas)
Getting Around:
Notes:
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Kosher Food/ Restaurants:
Grill Express
514 N Franklin Street
Tampa, FL (downtown area)
813-915-5372
https://www.grillexpresstampa.com/menu
Pilpel Glatt Kosher Grill
615 S Melville Ave
Tampa, FL (located in W Swann Ave Chabad location)
813-607-2572
https://pilpelkoshercateringtampa.com/restaurant/
KosherKaddy
Online Grocery Shop
https://www.kosherkaddy.com/
(regular delivery of kosher staples, poultry, beef, dairy etc. to Tampa area)
David's Grill - not sure if this place is still open
Synagogue:
Tampa Kollel
5209 Tampa Palms Blvd
Tampa Palms, FL (about 25-30 minutes north of downtown area)
813-563-5636
https://www.tampakollel.org/
(had BBQ dinners throughout Yeshiva Week 2023 [week 1])
Things to Do:
Florida Aquarium
701 Channelside Drive
Tampa, FL 33602
813-273-4000
https://www.flaquarium.org/
ZooTampa at Lowry Park
1101 W Sligh Avenue
Tampa, FL 33604
813-935-8552
https://zootampa.org/
Any of the beaches in Clearwater
(west of Tampa, facing Gulf of Mexico)
Caladesi Island State Park
Directly north of Clearwater
https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/caladesi-island-state-park
(Beautiful, picturesque island with large, natural white-sand beaches, plenty of nature forest paths. Important Note: Caladesi Island is accessible only by boat. One convenient way to reach the island is to park in Honeymoon Island State Park, and then take the Caladesi Island Ferry (20-minute ferry ride) to the island. Schedule and pricing for the ferry can be found here: https://caladesiferry.org/ - note the ferry departure and return times; visits to the island by ferry may be limited to 4 hours, check site for details).
Tampa TECO Line Streetcar
Runs between Downtown Tampa and Ybor City
http://www.tecolinestreetcar.org/
(FREE, hop-on/hop-off trolley-style streetcar, great activity for kids, and convenient way to reach downtown area without dealing with parking)
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
10165 McKinley Drive
Tampa, FL 33612
813-884-4FUN
https://buschgardens.com/tampa/
(Note - February 2023 - The park has many negative and one-star reviews over the past 4 months on TripAdvisor (long lines, bad service, dirty etc.), although some locals have reported that the park is fine, if not a bit dated).
Hotels: Fairfield Inn and Suites Riverview (1/2 hour from TPA / 15 min to minyan)
Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay
2900 Bayport Drive
Tampa, FL 33607
813-874-1234
(Located on Tampa Bay, 5 minute drive from TPA, has rooms with stunning views of the Bay, has suites and casitas)
Getting Around:
Notes:
Please Update the Wiki
« Last edited by casualchurner on February 13, 2023, 04:17:18 PM »
