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#813Day: Celebrating Aug. 13 in Tampa

People in Tampa are taking pride in their city.
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FILE - In this Aug. 16, 2012, file photo, the skyline is shown in Tampa, Florida.

TAMPA, Fla. — A digital media company is partnering with local businesses to celebrate Tampa’s 813 Day on Tuesday, Aug. 13.

MyArea Network recognized eight notable Tampa landmarks and 13 activities that make Tampa special.

The landmarks include Zoo Tampa at Lowry Park, Centro Ybor, Heights Public Market/Armature Works, Sparkman Wharf, the Tampa sign near Sparkman Wharf, the University of Tampa, the Tampa Theatre and Hyde Park.

Some of the activities include getting an authentic café con leche, seeing the University of South Florida’s Riverfront Park, eating at Ulele and eating a Cuban sandwich.

MyArea Network operates 813area.com and 727area.com in the Tampa Bay area, and more than 150 sites nationwide. The sites are based on area codes and promote things to do in the cities they're in.

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