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The Tampa Bay area offers a variety of locations for birthday party fun that are unique, inexpensive and just outright cool for kids.

Each month Gulf Coast Family Publications honors a local family from Pinellas County which exemplifies a love for one another and a compassion for others.

To nominate a family send a photo and a description of what makes them unique to articles@gulfcoastfamily.org.

Need to get away for a day? Come with us each month as we explore some of the great Florida attractions that are only a short drive away. Our close-to-home family adventures will include some of the best things to do and places to visit throughout Florida and they will all be reachable with only a single tank of gas.

To recommend a teacher to be featured as our “Teacher of the Month” email us at articles@gulfcoastfamily.org.

April 2014 Weekender Parent to Parent April 2014 February 2014 January 2014 December 2013 November 2013 October 2013 September 2013 August 2013 July 2013 June 2013 May 2013 Destination: Dinner The Moon Under Water Organic Life Coffee House & Bakery Hot Tuna Sushi Bar and Grille The Greek Village Pappa's Ranch Country Pizza and Italian Grill Lanna Thai and Sushi Grillsmith New American Cuisine Perkin's Restaurant and Bakery Z Grille Frida’s Café & Bakery Cheddar’s Casual Cafe - Clearwater Protect Your Family Protect Your Family at the Pool and Beach this Summer Protect your family from having to make uninformed, difficult decisions Texting and Driving Keep Your Holiday Bright and Safe Protecting Your Family Over the Holidays Halloween Safety Teenage Drivers Back to School Safety Protect Your Family as You Celebrate the Fourth of July Protect Your Family This Summer Safe Summer Fun Protect Your Family in Parking Lots Family Matters Bringing Smiles to the Bay Area - The Mike Alstott Family Foundation Pet Advice To Groom or Not to Groom? Should I Get a Dog? Protect Your Pets from Holiday Hazards Tips to Keep Pets Happy and Healthy Back to School Advice for Our Pets	Fun Facts April 2014 March 2014 January 2014 December 2013 November 2013 October 2013 September 2013 August 2013 July 2013 June 2013 May 2013 Kids in the Kitchen Pineapple Upside-Down Cake and Salmon Quiche Taco Meatball Ring and Strawberry Trifle Cheeseburger Cups and Peanut Butter Apple Dip Santa Pancakes and Candy Cane Pudding Cake Apple Cobbler Yummy Mummies and Graveyard Cups Cheesy Bean Dip and Peanut Butter Pizza Chicken Salad Sandwiches and Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies Sweet Sausage Rolls and Chocolate Strawberry Parfaits Southwestern Campfire Chicken and S'more Cups Creamy Chicken Soft Tacos and Apple Enchiladas Peanut Butter Honeybees and Chocolate Strawberry Parfaits Species Spotlight Busch Gardens Welcomes Baby Giraffes Lion Cubs! Three-Week-Old Indian Rhinoceros Calf Now On Exhibit Poison Dart Frog and Cheetah Significant Milestones in Wildlife Rehabilitation First Baby of the New Year is a "First" Rescued African Elephant Gives Birth Hip, Hippo, Hooray! Flying Fox and Giant Millipede Manatee Patient's Recovery to Motherhood (Twice) Summer Brings a Trio of Babies to Busch Gardens First Babirusa Born at Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo Now on Exhibit Jokes for the Month April 2014 January 2014 December 2013 November 2013 October 2013 September 2013 August 2013 July 2013 June 2013 May 2013 March 2013 Video Fun March 2012 January 2012 November 2011 October 2011 September 2011 Ultimate Apps July 2012 June 2012 May 2012	After Hours Pediatric Weathering Flu Season Urgent Care Centers Evaluating Football Injuries Treating Simple Skin Infections at Home Prepping for Back to School The Heat is On: Your Child's Sunscreen Should Be, Too Summertime Rashes Preparing for an Emergency in Your Home The Truth about Poison Ivy Wheezing or Asthma? Spider Bites The Season of Swimmer's Ear The Healthy Smile Oral Health for Seniors Poor Oral Health Affects Olympic Athlete's Performance Staying Ahead of oral Cancer The Facts About Dental Health and Pregnancy Same Day Dentures Now Possible with Revolutionary All-on-4 Dental Implants Clear Braces for Teens and Adults Tips for Saving Money on Dental Care How to Protect Your Baby's Teeth From Cavities Does Your Child Have a Thumb Sucking or Tooth Grinding Habit? Access to Dental Care Teething Q&A with Dr. Jay February 2011 January 2011 December 2010 November 2010 October 2010 September 2010 August 2010 June 2010 April 2010 March 2010 Healthy Life 5 Ways a Group Fitness Class Will Help You Shed Pounds Omega-3's An Essential Nutrient for Health! Little Steps to Healthy Living - for the Whole Family What gives young athletes the right foundations for performance? Don't Let Allergy Symptoms Affect Your Child's School Performance! Why Would Kids Need Chiropractic Car? Saving Dinner: Teaching Basic Table Manners to Children How Sunlight Damages the Eyes They put WHAT in My Child's Food?! New Effective Treatment for Dyslexia Eye Designs Celebrates Grand Opening Core Strength Every Child Makes A Difference February 2012 October 2011 September 2011 August 2011 July 2011 June 2011 May 2011 March 2011 February 2011 January 2011 Lifestyle Family Fitness Workout Burn Out? 3 Ways to Keep Pushing On Budget-Friendly Summer Activities That Help You Lose Weight Summer Family Fitness Plan Exercise + Teens = Better Grades and Attitudes What’s New in Fitness: Why Kettlebells are All the Rage 4 Mistakes that Cause Your Fitness Goals to Fizzle 5 Ways a Group Fitness Class Will Help You Shed Pounds Planning for Holiday Stress - You've Got This How to Get Out of Your Workout Slump So the Scale Isn't Moving... Importance of Resistance Training for Weight Loss Little Steps to Healthy Living — for the Whole Family

Education Spotlight on Education: Plato Academy Schools Avoid Math Anxiety During Standardized Test Season Math in Action! Finding the Right School Back-to-Back State Championships for Northside Christian Schooll New Effective Treatment for Dyslexia Math Test Studying Myths - Busted! Can a Virtual School Work for Your Child? Back to School Health Tips Getting in Gear: A Back to School Survival Guide Inspiring Students Through Technology No More Teachers, No More Books... Book Smart Bonding Local Teacher Awarded Charter School Champion Teacher of the Year School Directories Private Schools - Pinellas Private Schools - Hillsborough Preschools - Pinellas	Good Money Habits A Roth IRA's Many Benefits Out-of-the-Box Ways to Pay for College The Big Tax Questions of 2013 Tips for Families With Special Needs Five Financial Success Strategies for Today’s Busy Moms Charitable Contributions: When and how to give Avoid Tax Time Mistakes Savings Made Sweet Birthday Rewards Preparing to Save in the New Year! December 2013 Shop Black Friday Like a Pro Dining Out with Your Family Daily Deals Back to School on a Budget April 2013 Using Apps to Save in the New Year! 7 Steps to Sweet Success: Smart Shopping Strategies Summer Savings Using Social Media and Mobile Coupons as a Way to Save Free Brakes for Food!	Building Blocks for the Family The Scandal of the Incarnation New Year - New You? What Is It Really All About? The Holidays are Here We Choose Isolation as Our Consolation Looking through Life's Windowpanes But For God... Looking Through Life's Windowpanes The Dad Effect Moms Make a Difference! Boundaries, Boundaries, Boundaries Springtime: It's Not All about Flowers and Sunshine How Do You Love Your Child? The Young and the Young at Heart September 2012 August 2012 July 2012 June 2012 May 2012 April 2012 March 2012 February 2012 January 2012 December 2011 November 2011 All Pro Dad Top 10 O'Shea Can You See New Year, New Life The Most Wonderful Time of the Year... for Giving Everything You Need for Mind, Body and Soul Unshakeable Faith Kevin Maher Interview Financial Peace University Looking For Some Family Entertainment, Try H2O! Brian Pope, Dave Ramsey Endorsed Local Provider Brian Horvath Happy 37th Anniversary Financial Peace An Interview with Governor Mike Huckabee Interview with Isa Medina

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