Residents of the Seven Oaks and WaterGrass communities have a lot of athletic events to look forward to this summer, especially with one of Tampa’s favorite teams, the Tampa Bay Rays! Seven Oaks and WaterGrass families can spend summer afternoons and nights cheering on their favorite baseball team at a Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg.
Ten years after joining the American League, the Rays won their first division title and went on to play in the 2008 World Series. This season, Sports Illustrated picked the Rays to return to the World …

Disney’s Summer Nightastic has returned! Fun for the whole family, and less than an hour and a half away from Seven Oaks the various Summer Nightastic events are a great way to celebrate summer. Starting June 6th and continuing until August 14th, experience electrifying excitement as the sun sets.
In the Magic Kingdom Park, enjoy the return of Main Street Electrical Parade–always a Disney favorite. Tinker Bell now leads the parade with festive new floats inspired by Pinocchio and Snow White. Stand anywhere in Magic Kingdom, and gaze up at the …

Buckler’s 18th Annual Craft Fair and Food Drive is being held this year on Saturday, August 28th from 10am-5pm and Sunday, August 29th from 10am-4pm. This family friendly event offers Tampa Bay residents special gifts and unique, one-of-a-kind treasures for the home and garden. Sample delicious homemade fudge and gourmet delights then check out custom home decor, handcrafted furniture and garden and yard art. Try on custom made gold and silver jewelry, or browse artwork, ceramics, framed prints, and stained glass. Creative scrapbooking items, hair accessories, candles, dolls, pet items …

Love swimming? Love just hanging with friends? WaterGrass is the place for you
The future gathering place will be designed with your lifestyle in mind. The facility will provide the perfect setting for relaxation and casual gatherings among family and friends.
At WaterGrass, nearly 250-acres of the 998-acre property will be preserved as woods and wetlands, and enhanced as parks and playgrounds. The future dedicated bike lanes will invite you to enjoy the entire community at your leisure.
Set up an appointment to visit and learn more …

The D.R. Horton model home is now open and you do not want to miss out on all it has to offer! This beautiful home will take your breath away room after room. The kitchen features granite countertops, 42” cabinets with crown molding and stainless steel appliances. The master bathroom is designed with Corian® countertops and ceramic tile flooring. The living areas feature upgraded floor tile, custom interior paint, recessed cans, upgraded carpet and ceiling fans throughout.
The D.R. Horton Legacy Series homes offer too many features to name inside …

From June 11th through August 15th, those in the Tampa Bay area can take advantage of Busch Gardens Summer Nights. In addition to having access to all of Busch Gardens’ thrills, animal encounters and world-class entertainment, visitors will enjoy some thrilling late-night entertainment:
Kinetix (9 p.m. at Gwazi Field) – This colorful acrobatic show features live dancers, musicians and pyrotechnics. You don’t want to miss out on this new 30-minute contemporary rock experience each and every night.
Wilder Rides – Enjoy the thrilling rides this park has to offer, featuring music, lights …

As we roll headfirst into spring, many people are gearing up for the seasonal task of spring cleaning. Just because it has to be done doesn’t mean it has to be hard, though. To help you organize your chores, we’ve put together a helpful list of techniques based on marthastewart.com to make sure your home is bright and shiny in time for the summer sun.
Dust shelves – Remove all books, pictures and other items from all the shelves in your home. Use a feather duster to clear away menacing dust …

We know that avid golfers like to be a quick trip away from the nearest course on a given Saturday, and so we’ve compiled a list of six top-quality courses in the Tampa area. Check out the list below that shows comparative information, and follow the links to view any of the websites.
Saddlebrook Resort
5700 Saddlebrook Way
Wesley Chapel, FL 33543
813-973-1111
Course basics: 18 hole, par 71, Palmer Course; 18 hole, par 70, Saddlebrook Course
Architect: Arnold Palmer
Description from website: The Palmer course, with Tif-Eagle greens and tiger blue tees, will provide a test …

The brand new Tampa Museum of Art opened recently, boasting 66,000 square feet overlooking the Hillsborough River. The museum, a multi-million dollar endeavor championed by Mayor Pam Iorio, is part of a larger effort to transform the riverfront into a central hub for the arts. The museum joins the renovated Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park and the Glazer Children’s Museum (to be unveiled later in the year).
There are several exhibits currently on display:

A Celebration of Henri Matisse: Master of Line and Light – February 6th through April 18th
Taking Shape: Works from …

A Crown Community is not simply a place to live – it is a lifestyle. Crown is known not only for its luxurious, master-planned communities, but also for the quality of life that comes with residing in a Crown community.
Crown has a wonderful reputation for the quality amenities found in the Illinois and Florida communities such as the pools, fitness centers and sports courts which typically include basketball, tennis and volleyball. Each community creates a world-class ambience and inviting atmosphere for families.
With communities in Illinois, Florida and Arizona, Crown continues …