Get inspired, and win, too We can't help but be excited about Dolphin Tale, the new movie about Winter the dolphin that's set for release on Sept. 23. That's why we're giving away tickets to the gala screening and fundraiser on Sept. 21 at Ruth Eckerd Hall. But we're also proud of all of the work our own staff has done to cover this remarkable story of hope and perseverance against the odds. We've got videos, including dramatic footage of her actual rescue, early stories about the quest to get her a tail and all of the coverage about Dolphin Tale. You can find all of this at our special report, Winter's Tale. Are you on Twitter? Follow @ThingstoDoTampa or @Tampabaycom for updates and behind the scenes coverage of the premiere of Dolphin Tale. And if you want to be part of our coverage, just add our special hash tag -- #DolphinTaleSPT -- to your tweet or retweet to appear on our special report page. 
 This eclectic little spot in Ozona serves healthy Hawaiian food that doesn't skimp on the taste. Our favorites: a Maui Wowie wrap and a loco moco.  For a sweet treat this Labor Day, fire up that ice cream maker that's languishing in the cabinet. We've got six easy recipes to try. 
 One of the Navy's warships is docking in St. Petersburg for the weekend, and you can tour it for free. But you have to get tickets, so be sure to check out the details here.  It's a long weekend, so you'll need something to do. We've got glow parties, ginormous outdoor parties, a special deal at MOSI and everything in between. 
 The very kid-friendly (in the daytime) Gecko Fest features whimsical costumes and what can best be described as an ad hoc parade. Get your gecko on and go. | This year features a giant lizard dragon, and they need volunteers to carry it. | It's one of our 5 under $5 picks for the week. See the rest.  To help raise awareness of children's cancer, 500 free kites will be given out at Thursday's Rock the Park event. Even the mayor is scheduled to send one up. 
 Let's face it, going to the theater to see a movie can be expensive. So which ones coming out this fall are worth the money? Movie critic Steve Persall takes stock.  Hawaiian Village on Dale Mabry is hosting a massive rock show this weekend. And it's just one of many more big concerts to come, says the promoter, who loves its large outdoor setting. | Buckcherry and Papa Roach (photo) headline the Rock Allegiance Tour. | More music to catch. | | ADVERTISEMENT  ADVERTISEMENT  
 This fun and free boot camp for lousy, er, novice cooks is looking for newlyweds for this year's class. You get lessons, a free meal and cool brownie points from your fiends if you pass it. (And you will pass it! We haven't had a failure yet.) 
 If you've got Labor Day plans, better have a backup plan ready, because the chance for scattered thunderstorms pretty much is around through Monday. But if you do want to have a Labor Day picnic, try some of our favorite parks. | |
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