State-of-the-art rides, good management and free beer samples helped Busch Gardens Tampa Bay build a strong reputation for family fun. But that could change if Busch Gardens comes under foreign ownership, a strong possibility if parent company Anheuser-Busch is acquired by Belgian brewer InBev. ...more

July 8, 2008

POP/ROCK Today Harry & the Potters with Math, the Band and Uncle Monsterface: Crowbar, Ybor City, 7 p.m.; $10 and $12; (813) 241-8600 ...more

July 4, 2008

Busch Entertainment Corp. anunció el lunes un pequeño aumento de precios en los boletos de sus parques temáticos, pero también anunció un paquete llamado Elija 2 (Pick 2) que le permite a residentes de la Florida visitar dos de los cuatros parques temáticos de Busch Entertainment por sólo $79.95. ...more

July 1, 2008

Busch Entertainment Corp. on Monday announced price increases and a new ticket package called Pick 2 that will enable a Florida resident to visit any two of Busch Entertainment's four Florida parks for $79.95. ...more

July 1, 2008

Busch Entertainment Corp, which operates Busch Gardens Tampa Bay along with nine other U.S. theme parks, could become an attractive buyout target if a Belgian brewer moves ahead with a $46 billion takeover of Anheuser-Busch Companies Inc., according to published reports. ...more

May 28, 2008

Don't let high gas prices and rising airfare put a damper on summer travel plans. There's plenty new to see and do in the theme park capital of the world. ...more

May 23, 2008

Tampa's attractions typically modify their offerings for the summer season and this year is no different. ...more

May 23, 2008

POP/ROCK Today Mofro: Skipper's Smokehouse, Tampa, 8 p.m.; $20 advance, $25 day of show (B) or (813) 971-0666 ...more

February 21, 2008

West Central Florida may not have the best climate for a traditional Christmas, but the region's amusement parks don't hesitate to go all out with a celebration of festive lights, ice shows and other themed events. ...more

December 7, 2007