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Football
Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Seeing the National Football Leagues play isn't easy without connections, since the entire stadium is booked by season-ticket holders years in advance. But tickets can be found in the classifieds of newspapers such as the Tampa Tribune and St. Petersburg Times. Raymond James Stadium, 4201 N. Dale Mabry Hwy., Central Tampa, Tampa, FL, 33607. 813/879-2827. www.buccaneers.com.
Tampa Bay Storm. The Arena Football League team plays about 10 games in its March-July season, and calls home the Tampa Bay Times Forum, which is nestled in the vibrant, visitor-friendly Channelside district near Downtown. The Storm has a hot rivalry with the Orlando Predators. Tampa Bay Times Forum, 401 Channelside Dr., Channelside, Tampa, FL, 33602. 813/301-6900. www.tampabaystorm.com.
Travel Deals in The Tampa Bay Area
- $176 & up -- Flights from Columbus on Sale (R/T incl. Tax) Major Airlines on Fly.com
- $229-$239 -- FL: Suite at Sarasota Beach Resort, $100 Off Lido Beach Resort
- $79-$104 -- Orlando: Resort near Universal w/Waterpark BookIt.com
- $339 -- Orlando: 3-Nt. Disney World Getaway from New York BookIt.com