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    scottjf8scottjf8 Posts: 36
    Anyone else but me (and my buddy here) staying at the Tampa Hard Rock hotel? We are there Monday night.
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    JB128716JB128716 Posts: 2,064
    scottjf8 said:

    Anyone else but me (and my buddy here) staying at the Tampa Hard Rock hotel? We are there Monday night.

    That's not really near the arena (not sure if you know that). There is a Marriott right next to the arena and other named brands very close by like the Hilton.

    Hard Rock is fun for gambling though.

    92 - Orlando
    03 - Tampa
    08 - Tampa
    12 - DeLuna Fest, EV Orlando 1 & 2, EV Ft Lauderdale 1 & 2
    13 - Wrigley!!! ,Brooklyn 1 & 2, Hartford, OKC, Seattle
    14 - Leeds, Milton Keynes, St Louis
    16 - Ft Lauderdale, Miami, Tampa, Jacksonville, Wrigley 1 & 2
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    mrussel1mrussel1 Posts: 28,678
    edited April 2016
    JB128716 said:

    scottjf8 said:

    Anyone else but me (and my buddy here) staying at the Tampa Hard Rock hotel? We are there Monday night.

    That's not really near the arena (not sure if you know that). There is a Marriott right next to the arena and other named brands very close by like the Hilton.

    Hard Rock is fun for gambling though.

    Is that by the old Orient Road jail? I went to USF and seen to remember buying weed there and in Robles Park.
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    dkoneildkoneil Posts: 16
    Thanks! Will take a cab or Uber. Just didn't want to be TOO early but knowing nothing about the area don't want to mess up.
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    dkoneildkoneil Posts: 16
    Oh - reserved seating. My son's first concert ever!
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    JB128716JB128716 Posts: 2,064
    The Hard Rock is next to the amphitheater. The arena is in the downtown of the city. I've always felt safe there. They have a strip of restaurants and bars within walking distance of the arena and an aquarium.

    There's not much next to the Hard Rock except for the Hard Rock.
    92 - Orlando
    03 - Tampa
    08 - Tampa
    12 - DeLuna Fest, EV Orlando 1 & 2, EV Ft Lauderdale 1 & 2
    13 - Wrigley!!! ,Brooklyn 1 & 2, Hartford, OKC, Seattle
    14 - Leeds, Milton Keynes, St Louis
    16 - Ft Lauderdale, Miami, Tampa, Jacksonville, Wrigley 1 & 2
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    mrussel1mrussel1 Posts: 28,678
    Sawgrass Mills is there. You'll have plenty to do. Better early than late.
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    JB128716JB128716 Posts: 2,064
    Oops, wrong city. Yes, you can spend hours at Sawgrass. It's a giant mall.
    92 - Orlando
    03 - Tampa
    08 - Tampa
    12 - DeLuna Fest, EV Orlando 1 & 2, EV Ft Lauderdale 1 & 2
    13 - Wrigley!!! ,Brooklyn 1 & 2, Hartford, OKC, Seattle
    14 - Leeds, Milton Keynes, St Louis
    16 - Ft Lauderdale, Miami, Tampa, Jacksonville, Wrigley 1 & 2
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    LukinFanLukinFan Florida Posts: 29,011
    bump for FL shows in one week!
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    2014: Memphis
    2016: Ft. Lauderdale, Miami, Jacksonville, JazzFest
    2018: Wrigley 1, Fenway 1
    2022: Nashville
    2023: Ft. Worth II
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    IndifferenceIndifference Posts: 2,648
    If anyone looking for something to do on an off night Dawes is playing 4/10 in tampa/st.pete - I just picked up tickets.

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    scottjf8scottjf8 Posts: 36
    JB128716 said:

    scottjf8 said:

    Anyone else but me (and my buddy here) staying at the Tampa Hard Rock hotel? We are there Monday night.

    That's not really near the arena (not sure if you know that). There is a Marriott right next to the arena and other named brands very close by like the Hilton.

    Hard Rock is fun for gambling though.

    I know... I got a rental car, and I travel a lot, so if I can have a reason to NOT stay at a chain hotel, I'm all for it.
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    electronblueelectronblue WPB Florida Posts: 3,458
    I'm getting more excited!!! taking the day off work to drive down early Friday morning and check out the Sawgrass Mall..never been there and it will be part of my birthday present.
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    Mike D88Mike D88 Tampa Posts: 723
    Those of you in Florida for the first few shows might want to note there will be a SpaceX launch on Friday afternoon. These launches are visible across the state.
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    broomstickbabybroomstickbaby Posts: 27
    The sarcasim here is two feet thick .
    S. I
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    broomstickbabybroomstickbaby Posts: 27
    For Tampa : anywhere you park downtown you can pick up a bike and ride it to the show .Behind the arena is a riverwalk that goes around downtown so access is easy to the show .
    S. I
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    jedubfjedubf Cbus Posts: 35
    Selling pair of 10C reserved tickets for Tampa. Have a higher member # 519XXX. Please contact if interested.
    2003 Columbus, 2010 Columbus, 2013 Phoenix, 2014 Cincinnati, 2016 Tampa, 2016 Lexington, 2018 Chicago x 2, 2022 St Louis, 2022 OKC, 2022 Denver
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    Air23Air23 Roma Posts: 1,351
    Any ideas on the band's hotel in Miami?
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    RoleModelsinBlood31RoleModelsinBlood31 Austin TX Posts: 6,150
    I may have an extra pair of reserved, not sure yet.
    I'm like an opening band for your mom.
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    Kiwi In OzKiwi In Oz Canberra Posts: 266
    MIA info?

    I'm flying into MIA on the day of the show.
    What's the easiest/quickest/cheapest to get downtown?
    Staying near the show.
    Thanks.
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    2014 - Auckland, Gold Coast, Melbourne, Sydney & EV - Sydney x 2
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    2016 - Miami, Tampa, Jacksonville, Greenville, Hampton, Fenway x 2
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    mrussel1mrussel1 Posts: 28,678
    Kiwi In Oz said:

    MIA info?

    I'm flying into MIA on the day of the show.
    What's the easiest/quickest/cheapest to get downtown?
    Staying near the show.
    Thanks.

    Cab/Uber. MIA airport is very convenient to downtown, the arena and beaches. It's probably 5-6 miles from the arena. Mass tran would take much longer.
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    Weston1283Weston1283 Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 4,632
    What are the open container laws regarding alcohol on the beach in south beach?
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    2012: Atlanta
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    2014: Cincinnati / St. Louis / Tulsa / Lincoln / Detroit / Denver
    2015: New York City
    2016: Ft. Lauderdale / Miami / Jacksonville / Greenville / Hampton / Columbia / Lexington / Philly II / New York City II / Toronto II / Bonnaroo / Telluride / Fenway I / Wrigley I / Wrigley - II / TOTD - Philadelphia, San Francisco
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    2023: St. Paul II
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    SparkaliciousSparkalicious Vero Beach Posts: 39
    Sorry if this has already been addressed here but does anyone know if BB&T allows pre show tailgating in the parking lot?
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    JB128716JB128716 Posts: 2,064
    Sparkalicious said:

    Sorry if this has already been addressed here but does anyone know if BB&T allows pre show tailgating in the parking lot?

    yes

    92 - Orlando
    03 - Tampa
    08 - Tampa
    12 - DeLuna Fest, EV Orlando 1 & 2, EV Ft Lauderdale 1 & 2
    13 - Wrigley!!! ,Brooklyn 1 & 2, Hartford, OKC, Seattle
    14 - Leeds, Milton Keynes, St Louis
    16 - Ft Lauderdale, Miami, Tampa, Jacksonville, Wrigley 1 & 2
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    JB128716JB128716 Posts: 2,064
    Air23 said:

    Any ideas on the band's hotel in Miami?


    No stalkers please
    92 - Orlando
    03 - Tampa
    08 - Tampa
    12 - DeLuna Fest, EV Orlando 1 & 2, EV Ft Lauderdale 1 & 2
    13 - Wrigley!!! ,Brooklyn 1 & 2, Hartford, OKC, Seattle
    14 - Leeds, Milton Keynes, St Louis
    16 - Ft Lauderdale, Miami, Tampa, Jacksonville, Wrigley 1 & 2
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    LukinFanLukinFan Florida Posts: 29,011
    Weston1283 said:

    What are the open container laws regarding alcohol on the beach in south beach?

    I think it's like other beaches - don't bring glass bottles and you should be fine.
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    1998: Birmingham
    2000: Charlotte, Tampa
    2003: Tampa, Atlanta, Phoenix
    2004: Kissimmee
    2008: West Palm Beach, Bonnaroo, Columbia
    2010: MSG2
    2012: Music Midtown
    2014: Memphis
    2016: Ft. Lauderdale, Miami, Jacksonville, JazzFest
    2018: Wrigley 1, Fenway 1
    2022: Nashville
    2023: Ft. Worth II
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    Weston1283Weston1283 Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 4,632
    And are there any other beaches besides south beach that the locals recommend (clean, nice showers, etc)
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    2014: Cincinnati / St. Louis / Tulsa / Lincoln / Detroit / Denver
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    2017: Ohana Fest (EV)
    2018: Amsterdam I / Amsterdam II / Seattle I / Seattle II / Boston I / Boston II
    2021: Asbury Park / Ohana Encore 1 / Ohana Encore 2
    2022: Phoenix / LA I / LA II / Quebec City / Ottawa / New York City / Camden / Nashville / St. Louis / Denver
    2023: St. Paul II
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    JB128716JB128716 Posts: 2,064
    Weston1283 said:

    And are there any other beaches besides south beach that the locals recommend (clean, nice showers, etc)

    South Beach and Ft Lauderdale are the most famous and most crowded. Daytona is famous too but that's closer to the Jacksonville show.

    Hollywood beach is not as busy and the West Coast seems to be more laid back.

    I'd stick to South Beach or Ft Lauderdale if I was visiting. Locals go to those beaches too.

    92 - Orlando
    03 - Tampa
    08 - Tampa
    12 - DeLuna Fest, EV Orlando 1 & 2, EV Ft Lauderdale 1 & 2
    13 - Wrigley!!! ,Brooklyn 1 & 2, Hartford, OKC, Seattle
    14 - Leeds, Milton Keynes, St Louis
    16 - Ft Lauderdale, Miami, Tampa, Jacksonville, Wrigley 1 & 2
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    rr165892rr165892 Posts: 5,697
    If you have time and want better beaches either head north to Jupiter(1hr) or head south a bit to the upper keys.Key Largo,Islemorada.Here is a link to great park for snorkeling ,boating ,etc.

    http://pennekamppark.com
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    dgerlach720dgerlach720 Posts: 158
    Weston1283 said:

    And are there any other beaches besides south beach that the locals recommend (clean, nice showers, etc)

    Yes, actually there is Deerfield Beach, which is really nice and pretty easy to get to the arena.
    http://www.deerfield-beach.com/index.aspx?NID=17

    To get back to the arena, you would just take Hillsboro Avenue back west. Take a left of US 1.Go about 3/4 mile south to SE 10th, make a right, and the take SE 10th all the way to the Sawgrass Expressway which takes you directly the BB&T Center for the Sunrise/FLL show.

    Also if you are out in Deerfield, check out some great eats at:

    -Charm City (great burgers)
    -El Jefe (authentic Mexican)
    -Whale's Rib (fried fish/shrimp/raw bar)

    -Or on your way back, hit up Tucker Dukes for arguably the best burger in SFLA.

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    dgerlach720dgerlach720 Posts: 158
    If you are coming in to town to go to a Miami show:

    Check out two of our world's famous chefs put on an amazing meal for you. A bit on the pricey side, but hell you just flew down to Miami during the most expensive time of year. Live it up. One is a quick uber to the AAArena in the design district:

    Michael's Genuine


    The other is a quick uber drive across the Venetian Causeway

    Pubbelly

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