Dozens of skateboard enthusiasts and in-line skaters rolled over to New Tampa Community Park today, eager for an opportunity to practice their acid drops and alley-oops for free.
Mayor Pam Iorio helped debut the new $694,000 skate park.
“People are asking how the city can afford to run a park like this, but this is fee-based, so it’s pay-to-play,” she said.
“And I’m so glad that it doesn’t require…Â Details
Here are some of the more interesting deals and websites that came across our desk this week:
The Aquapura Douro Valley Resort & Spa in Portugal has a ” Spring Break” package until April 18, at about $900 per person, double occupancy, that includes three-nights’ lodging. Information: www.aquapurahotels.com
•Napili Kai Beach Resort on Maui has a “Spring Break” package, which gives a third night free after staying two nights in an ocean-front studio, with rates starting at $380 a night. Information: napilikai.com/specials.html
•The TELUS World Ski & Snowboard Festival will be … Details
Jonathon Azevedo had the most perfect day.
After years of pining for a skateboard ramp in his backyard, the 12-year-old heart patient’s dream came true. And thanks to the Make-a-Wish Foundation, Jonathon got to break in the professionally designed ramp with professional shredders Shuriken Shannon, Jimmy Carlin, Annie Sullivan and Mimi Knoop.
Skateboarding isn’t only Jonathon’s passion, but his lifestyle. And he risked his life so he could keep skating. .. Details