Sports & Recreation

The Skatepark of Tampa holds free, monthly girls Saturday skate clinics

With guidance from park regulars, and free lunch, too.

By Ray Roa

To kickoff the year, 31-year-old Skatepark of Tampa ramped up its four-hour, girls meetup & skate session reserved for non-men, who are welcome to come to the park on the last Saturday of every month to skate on their own, or get tips from experienced local skaters who will be on hand to offer guidance to anyone who wants it. Skaters of all ages will also have access to an air-conditioned room for unwinding and hanging out, plus free lunch and contests provided by SPoT, which added a women’s bracket to its pro contest in 2020...

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By Suzanne Townsend

Saddlebrook Resort
5700 Saddlebrook Way, Wesley Chapel, 813-973-1111    
$25-$125
    For $25 you can access the storied resort’s 500,000 gallon "superpool" with games like volleyball and basketball, as well as the adults-only pool for a more laid back vibe. Lounge chairs, complimentary Wi-Fi and access to the Poolside Cafe come with the day pass and you can upgrade to a reserved cabana in the shade for $100 more. 
       Photo via Saddlebrook Resort/Facebook
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March 21, 2024

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