Gasparilla Guide 2023: Everything You Need To Know

  I t's that time of year! Gasparilla season. The pirates have taken over.  Me and another pirate, 2017 Another year has come and that means it's time for another season of Gasparilla. Lets get some of the more important questions out of the way real quick: How much does it cost? Nothing. Gasparilla is a free event. They do offer paid upgrades, but the parade itself is free. Where is it? The Children's parade and Day parade are off of Bayshore Ave in South Tampa into the Channel District in Downtown Tampa. The Knight Parade is on 7th Ave in Ybor City. Where do we park? I've found that the easiest place to park is the parking garages in Ybor. They offer parking + a bus into Downtown for a reasonable price (note: This has not been announced for 2023 as of now. This will change as the event draws nearer.).  You can also park on neighborhood streets. You'll get a few individuals who will try to scare you away. Keep in mind that they do not own the road and you are free
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Vintage Post: A Hipster Pier 1 Imports

And I wouldn't take it any other way!

Vintage Post, 2017

With the holidays coming up (or, in some cases, already here) people are scrambling to find the perfect, last minute gift. Lets go all the way back to Small Business Saturday 2016 when Stormy and I decided to hop on the Seminole Heights shopping spree. Why not? It's a good way to learn more about the neighborhood. There were quite a few places to check out, but the one that stuck with me the most was Vintage Post. Since that fateful day in 2016, Vintage Post has become my quirky shopping spot for things I didn't even know I needed. 

Chairs, 2017

Starting in 2015, Vintage Posts' goal is to bring vintage back into the home. They'll bring in antique furniture, repurposed furniture, painted furniture, and simply quirky furniture, all while also providing knick knacks to furnish and decorate your home. Vintage Post gives off a really familiar feel that I couldn't put my finger on until the other day: It feels like a hipster Pier 1 Imports. This isn't a bad thing. Whereas most stores along these lines are where your elderly family members go to decorate their homes, Vintage Post is where the young, artsy crowd would come to decorate theirs. This is also the type of place to find such oddities as obnoxious clocks, over-the-top globes, and, in Stormy's case, a new make up box. 

Skeleton Ready For Dancing, 2017

There's also a small selection of clothes in the shop, as well as jewelry. Their goal is to sell from local merchants. They also provide a nice, comfortable way for you to consign your older, gently used furniture out, providing you with a little extra money for the holiday season and the new year! The prices for their goods are about what you'd expect for a local furniture reseller. The prices aren't crazy, but you wont be finding many amazing deals either. This is where you go when you want something different for your house, but you're not sure what that something is. 

Faces, 2017

Things to know before you go:

- This is Seminole Heights. That means the parking lot will be very small. There is parking in the back, but carrying furniture to your car wont be much fun.
- You will struggle to find another shop that offers the sheer selection of unique furniture, clothing, and jewelry in the area without going to one of the local thrift stores.
- You can very easily furnish your entire house with supplies found in this shop.
- They're very friendly. The employees will help you find just the right rug to tie the room together.

Do you enjoy shopping for antiques? What are your favorite home decor knick knacks? Leave a comment below. If you'd like more information on Tampa, check out my YouTube Channel and if you'd like to support my efforts, don't hesitate to buy a shirt from our Spreadshirt (we have new designs!). Also, don't be afraid to click subscribe and you'll instantly be notified whenever a new entry is posted. If you'd like to meet other people who love Tampa, consider joining our Facebook Group. Thank you all and I will see you next time!
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