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Clubs

Bayou Dance Club 6541 102nd Ave N., Pinellas Park 727-548-6511

Bellini's 2832 Beach Boulevard South, Gulfport Thursdays Salsa Music & Dancing from 8:30 p.m. to Midnight free cover 727-327-4222

Blue Martini (At International Mall) 223 N West Shore Blvd. #B203, Tampa 813-873-2583 Tuesday Nights are Latin night with live Latin music beginning at 8:30 p.m. Free Salsa and Rueda lessons by Salsamania at 9:30 p.m. Cost: No cover until 8, then $5

Boomerang Martini Bar 2016 Town Center Blvd. Brandon 813-655-1700 Fridays are latin night live Free salsa lessons at 8:45 - 9:45 p.m. by Simone Salsa DJ spins the hottest salsa, merengue and bachata each Friday. Cover charge: All FREE until 10:00 p.m. then $10

Ceviche Tapas Bar and Restaurant 95 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg Every Friday night is Latin Night, live band and no cover! Music starts at 8 p.m. and goes until close at 3 a.m. Casual dress, this is a small size bar with a friendly Spanish décor and flavor. Good dance floor! Latin Jazz, Salsa, Afro-Cuban, Cha-Cha-Chá, Merengue, Reggaeton y más.

Ceviche Tapas Bar and Restaurant 1502 S. Howard Avenue, Tampa 813-250-0203 Saturday night salsa night 9:00 p.m. until 3:00 a.m. No Cover Charge Casual dress, a friendly Spanish décor and flavor. On Saturdays a live band playing the best of: Latin Jazz, Salsa, Afro-Cuban, Cha-Cha-Chá, Merengue

Copa Restaurant & Lounge 4235 Waters Ave., Tampa 813-249-2672 Open every Saturday for Latin Night. Salsa Classes taught by the Island Touch Dance Academy.

Dance America Dance 4445 East Bay Drive, Largo, FL 813-857-3703 Salsa Sundays - 8 - 10 p.m. (or until the last dancer leaves!) Cover: $5

El Loco Cigarro 14995 Gulf Blvd., Madiera Beach 727-498-8578 Friday and Sunday nights are Latin Salsa Nights No cover, music from 9:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.

Fluid Lounge 3645 Universal Plaza, New Port Richey Thursdays are Latin nights Doors open at 9:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. No cover, dress to impress. 727-849-6300

Greek Towne Grille 1230 Cleveland St., Clearwater 727-447-7800 Salsa dancing every Wednesday! No charge at the door, Free parking behind the building Music from 9:00 p.m. – 3:00 a.m. Non-smoking, a great dance floor and great atmosphere! Do not come expecting to sit, but to dance!

Gulfport Casino Ballroom 5500 Shore Blvd. S., Gulfport 727-893-1070 Thursdays Salsa Lesson at 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. with Carol Rivera of Salsa Rivera Dance Studio. Practice Dancing begins 8:30 – 10:00 p.m. $7 / person The Gulfport Casino is an awesome 1930's Dance Hall with a 5,000 sq. ft. air conditioned dance floor. Full bar and light snacks available. Incredible view of the Gulf! This is a great place to dance Salsa, a little off the beaten path, but worth the drive!

Hyde Park Café 1806 W. Platt St., Tampa 813-254-2233 Thursdays and Saturdays Free Salsa Class from 10:00 – 11:00 p.m. with the Island Touch Dance Academy 10:30 p.m. No cover charge for ladies and $7.00 cover for men before midnight and $10 cover for men after midnight This place has two air conditioned rooms and an open air patio in the middle, which is beautiful! Nice people, nice place, good bar service.

Island Touch Dance Academy Weekly Practica 11733 North Dale Mabry Highway Tampa, FL 813-528-6244 Every Friday night Music Starts at 10:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. DJ "El Tiguere" spinning the best in Salsa, Bachata, Merengue and Cha Cha! Cover: $10.

Jackson’s Bistro Bar Sushi 601 S. Harbor Island #100, Tampa 813-277-0172 Saturday nights Latin music inside – Latin Mix with DJ Cover-$6 ladies/$9 men (before midnight) after midnight each go up $1 Upscale venue, dress code required, on the water overlooking downtown Tampa. For reservations please call 813-277-0112.

Latin Night at the Green Iguana 9202 Anderson Rd, Tampa 813-802-1218 Saturdays are latin nights Music starts: 9:30 p.m. DJ plays mix of salsa, merengue, bachata Cover: $10 Dress casual, ladies 18 and over, gents 21 and over. www.greeniguana.com

Mango Biche 3849 Northdale Boulevard, Tampa 813-968-7601 Columbian style Salsa and Merengue Call ahead for cover and seating policies as they change often. Small club but nice atmosphere, Tile dance floor

Mirage 3605 West Hillsborough Ave. 813-673-8835 Wednesdays and Fridays Music 9 p.m. – 3 a.m. No cover charge for ladies until 11, $7.00 for men Ladies 18+, Men 21+ Big club, expanded concrete dance floor. A happening place, it’s upscale, and where everyone wants to be on Friday night.

Oak Room 9882 West Linebaugh Avenue, Tampa 813-926-6746 Tuesday is Latin night Salsa lessons from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. by Salsapassion Open dancing begins at 9:00 p.m. No Cover

Paracas 3602 N. Armenia Ave., Tampa 813-348-4806 Sunday - Salsa Lessons with Salsa Xtreme beginning at 7 p.m. Thursday - Salsa Lessons with Salsa Xtreme beginning at 7 p.m. Friday Nights - Often special Live Bands - $15 Cover - When no live band, $5 cover for ladies, $10 for gentlemen. 10 p.m. Saturdays - 10 p.m. - $5 Cover for Ladies, $10 gentlemen. This is a medium sized Latin club. Along with a great wooden dance floor, it offers lots of seating and serves food until closing, which makes it easy to socialize and get to know everyone. The music is all Latin all the time. Always non-smoking

La Pelota Bakery and Café 1701 West Waters Avenue, Tampa 813-935-0772 Friday, Saturday and Sundays Latin mix with DJ 10 p.m. - 3 a.m. $7 cover for ladies, $10 cover for men

Club Prana 1619 E. 7th Ave. Ybor City, Tampa 813-241-4139 Saturday 11:00 p.m. Ladies 18+ Men 21+ Level 4 is the Latin floor, all salsa music until midnight, then mixed.

Recuerdos Bar 6416 North Florida Ave., Tampa 813-234-1267 Fridays and Saturday 9 p.m. No cover charge Casual dress, this is a small size club with a friendly Colombian décor and flavor. The place is hopping on Saturday nights. The salsa, when played, is excellent. Come early - the lines are out the door and down the street.

Salsamanía Dance Studio For more information, call 813-363-2701 & 305-345-1972 Email us: info@salsamaniaonline.com On the web: www.salsamaniaonline.com

Sidelines Sports Bar and Grill Ramada Inn 5005 34th Street North (US 19), St. Petersburg 727-525-1181 Wednesdays & Saturdays salsa nights No Cover

Simone Salsa’s Weekly Práctica - Brandon 763 W. Lumston Blvd., Brandon 813-391-1056 Saturday Nights Music from 9:00 p.m. - 3:00 a.m. Cover Charge: $10.00 Non-smoking, a great dance floor and great atmosphere! Do not come expecting to sit but to dance!

Simone Salsa’s Weekly Práctica - Tampa 8336 W Hillsborough Ave., Tampa 813-391-1056 Friday Nights Music from 9:30 p.m. - 3:00 a.m. Cover Charge: $10.00 Non-smoking, a great dance floor and great atmosphere! Do not come expecting to sit, but to dance!

Skye 1509 8th Ave., Ybor City/Tampa 813-247-6606 Thursday & Saturday Star Lounge and Patio - DJ Bass and DJ Speedy, Jr. are spinning the best in Latin music. Music:  10 p.m. - 3 a.m. Cover charge- Everyone is free until midnight. After 12, $15. This place is being promoted as classy / elegant / sophisticated, strict dress code enforced. New party, new crowd.

St. Petersburg Nights Restaurant 6800 Sunset Way, St. Pete Beach, FL 727-363-3832 Latin Nights - Sunday Nights Intro to Salsa Group Class at 7:30 p.m. (with Salsa with Greg) Music & Dancing from 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. free cover

Studio Inc. 3603 West Waters Ave., Tampa, Fl 813-935-5339 Saturday Doors open at 9:00 p.m.  No cover charge until 10:00 p.m. After 11, Cover charge $10.00 Music - 10 p.m.- 3:00 a.m. Two rooms – main floor –salsa, merenegue and bachata Reggaeton in a smaller side room. Saturday night is hosted by La Nueva 92.5.

La Teresita Plus 3206 West Columbus Avenue, Tampa 813-872-8212 Fridays and Saturdays Doors open at 9:00 p.m. on Fridays, Ladies Cover -- *free* on Friday nights, guys $5 cover. Saturday $5 cover charge for all.

Whiskey North 11921 North Dale Mabry, Tampa 813-508-3544 Thursday nights are Latin Nights DJ Pedrosky from Simone Salsa plays the best in Salsa, Merengue and Bachata Ladies free until 11 p.m.; Gentleman $10 Music 9 p.m. til 2 a.m. Free Salsa lessons by Latin Groove.

Dance Schools

Tampa Dancesport Teaching at the Rhapsody Ballroom 12101 N. 56th St. Tampa, FL 859-420-7468 / 727-793-7508 Instruction in: salsa, bachata, merengue, cha cha & ballroom mambo. E-mail: info@tampadancesport.com Website: www.tampadancesport.com

Island Touch Dance Academy 11733 North Dale Mabry Highway Tampa, FL Rueda de Casino Style Salsa, NY Style Salsa (On 2), Bachata, NY/LA Fusion, CrunkChata 813-528-6244

Salsamanía Dance Studio For more information, call 813-363-2701 & 305-345-1972 Email us: info@salsamaniaonline.com On the web: www.salsamaniaonline.com

Salsa Passion Tampa New York style salsa 813-857-3703 Website: Salsapassiontampa.com Email: alfredo_cruz3@yahoo.com

Salsa Rivera Studio 2819 50th St. S., Gulfport Street Salsa, Private Lessons, All Levels For information call 727-327-2772

Salsa Xtreme Dance Studio Casino Salsa and Rueda de Casino Salsa Phones: 727-542-6282, 813-504-1440 3602 North Armenia Avenue, Tampa, FL Casino Classes on Sundays and Thursdays, 7 p.m. Private lessons by appointment. Parties, promotions, Quinces, special events (Se habla español) www.salsaxtremetampa.com Email: info@salsaxtremetampa.com

Simone Salsa Dance Studio 8336 W Hillsborough Av., Tampa 813-391-1056 2nd location 763 W. Lumsden Blvd., Brandon www.simonesalsa.com

Latin Groove Dance Company for more information call: 813-205-8587 3021 W. Waters Avenue, Tampa email: info@latingroovedance.com Website: Latingroovedance.com

B.A.I.L.E Bay Area Inernational Latin Events 727-515-1086 153 Second Avenue N., St. Petersburg or visit www.salsawithgreg.com

USF Latin Dance School 4202 East Fowler Avenue, Tampa Held at USF Recreational Center (Gym, next to the Sun Dome) Room 107 Tampa Fridays From 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Lessons *free* for USF Students/Faculty/Staff $5 per lesson for others

Events

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Radio Stations

Tropical 680 AM 1300 AM Latin Mix

88.5 WMNF FM Tuesday from 9 to 10 a.m., Latino 54 with DJ Franco Silva Saturday 4 to 6 p.m. Latin jazz and salsa with DJ Luis" speedy" González This is Tampa's best radio source for salsa, Latin Jazz and more.

92.5 FM WYUU Máxima All Latin all the time! Merengue, Salsa, Bachata and Reggaeton Latin radio station

La Mega  96.1 FM / 820 AM

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This page was last updated on 11-Jul-2010