10 Fun Holiday Events in Clearwater, St. Pete & Tampa

It’s a festive time of year, and here in Clearwater and St. Pete the excitement is building for the upcoming holiday season. There are plenty of fun-filled events throughout the area that will help you and your family get into the holiday spirit. So to help you plan your activities this December, we’ve put together our list of ten fun holiday events for you and your family to enjoy.

Holiday events in Clearwater & St. Pete. Photo credits: visitstpeteclearwater.com

1. Busch Gardens Tampa Christmas Town – Through 12/31. Now included with your park admission, this holiday family favorite features a million lights, special holiday shows, Mrs. Claus’ Family Feast, and a visit by St. Nick himself.

8 Chevy Camaro Facts You May Not Know

The Chevy Camaro was first introduced in 1966, and has since become an iconic member of the Chevrolet lineup and an irreplaceable part of American automotive history… with a legion of fans that few other cars can boast. You may think you know everything there is to know about your favorite car, but we’ve compiled a list of strange and interesting facts about the Camaro that may surprise you.

2015 Chevy Camaro. Photo Copyright General Motors.

1. While in the design phase, the Camaro was given the internal code name “Panther,” and nearly went to market with the name. Chevy ultimately decided to continue its trend of model names beginning with “C” (like Chevelle, Corvette, and Corvair), and “Camaro” was the result.

Infographic: Teen Driving Stats to Encourage Safe Driving

Instead of trying to convince you how dangerous texting and driving is, we’ll let the stats do the talking. Did you know? At any given time during daylight hours, at least 660,000 drivers in the U.S. use cell phones. Also, 77% of teen drivers are convinced they can safely text while driving, but road statistics show distracted driving as the leading cause of car accidents. Before ignoring any of the laws against distracted driving this summer, check out these teen driving stats:

The All-New 2014 Silverado

The redesigned 2014 Chevrolet Silverado was named the 2014 North American Truck of the Year. The Silverado was selected out of three finalists including the Jeep Cherokee and Acura MDX. What earned the Silverado’s top spot is its weight reduction and fuel efficient engine. Chevrolet engineers were able to reduce the overall weight without minimizing the truck’s size. Premium lightweight materials were used throughout along with a stronger engine for class-leading horsepower. Here are more details on the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado.

Interior

The Silverado raised the bar for its competitors with its class leading tech-advanced and a quieter interior. The use of sound-absorbing materials in the interior and the triple-sealed doors enhance the driving experience. The interior is much quieter and made more comfortable with new countered all-day comfort seats. To ensure the seats retain comfort for a long period of time, resilient dual-firmness foam is used. The flexible center console offers ample storage space big enough for mobile devices or laptops. The rear seats offer extra leg and storage room in the upper and lower glove boxes.

Technology

The Silverado is adorned with smart technology developed to entertain, inform and protect its users. The Driver Information Center (DIC) consists of a 4.2-inch color screen is strategically placed for easy access by the driver. It displays information about the truck’s condition and can be controlled through the steering wheel. Depending on the model, the interior includes six USB ports and four auxiliary power outlets.