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Archive for December, 2016
Who’s Playing in the Outback Bowl in Tampa?
Tuesday, December 27th, 2016
2017 Outback Bowl Schedule and Matchups Tampa St. Petersburg FL
Are you ready for some college football? We have the Florida Gators and the Iowa Hawkeyes in a matchup of two long-standing powers of the gridiron, set for the Outback Bowl game in Tampa to kick off the new year in 2017!
Read on for more about the team matchups, as well as related events that will happen in conjunction with the Outback Bowl, which will bring the party to the Tampa, Clearwater and St. Petersburg FL area for the better part of a week!
Details: Tampa’s National Title Game
The Seafarers are Coming – and All Will be Joyful – with Gasparilla Pirate Fest
Friday, December 23rd, 2016
Gasparilla 2017 Invasion Events Tampa Clearwater St Petersburg FL
Have you seen the “Seinfeld” episode where Jerry doesn’t want to wear a puffy shirt someone made for him, saying “I don’t wanna be a pirate!” Well, you will feel the opposite of the esteemed comedian when the pirates arrive on the shores of Tampa in early 2017, with the Gasparilla invasion and the ensuing Seminole Hard Rock Gasparilla Pirate Fest. Once the party begins, you’ll grab a swash to buckle, and find some landlubbers to sing a sea chantey to, in zero seconds flat.
What’s a good time with a couple hundred thousand of your closest friends, and in the Tampa area? It’s the Gasparilla event season, which kicks off in early 2017 with an invasion and hits its party stride even further with a music festival and movie festival later in the year. Read on for details on all of these upcoming festive Tampa events!
2017 Kia Niro Specs Released, Set to Dazzle and Save You Money Soon
Tuesday, December 20th, 2016
2017 Kia Niro Trim Level Specs and Guinness Record Fuel Economy
The all-new 2017 Kia Niro hybrid utility vehicle is set to reach the lot very soon, and we have details on the specs of the various trim levels of this fuel-efficient machine, as well as a Guinness Book of World Records mark it recently set.
Stay tuned for the next-level fuel economy, and details of the record!
Who Will Play in the College Football National Title Game in Tampa?
Monday, December 19th, 2016
2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game Tampa FL
We’re in the stretch run for the 2016 college football season, and the National Championship is set for January 9, 2017 in Tampa!
We’ll compare the teams that will play for the rights to be in the big game, make some predictions, and also detail some of the other festivities that will take place during the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship game.
Blog: Tampa-Area Events, Sports
Get Your First Look at the 2017 Kia Optima
Friday, December 16th, 2016
2017 Kia Optima Official Vehicle of the NBA Shoe Store Commercial
We’ve seen high-flying NBA star Blake Griffin soar with the Kia Optima. We’ve seen Christopher Walken show how the Optima stands out from the crowded midsize sedan herd, with a sporty, Euro-styled exterior and an interior that has up to 10 speakers, more room than most of the competition in its class, and performance that rivals luxury brands.
So yes, we’re plenty excited to see what the 2017 model year has in store. To wit, we’ll show you a commercial (“Shoe Store”) for the 2017 Optima, which is still the official vehicle of the NBA, and give you a review of what the 2016 Optima accomplished, while we all wait for an official 2017 Kia Optima release date.
What is “The Curve Ahead” for Kia Vehicles?
Friday, December 16th, 2016
Kia The Curve Ahead 2017 Sports Car Premiere
Kia vehicles are set for a monster 2017, with new models either already on the lot or coming in 2017, such as the 2017 Kia Forte, 2017 Kia Sportage, 2017 Kia Soul, and the 2017 Kia Niro, to name but a few.
There is something epic happening with one of the new 2017 Kia models in early 2017, and we have a teaser video from September 2016 in Germany to whet your appetite. In the meantime, since we have until January 8, 2017 to see the official unveiling, we will give an educated guess about which Kia vehicle is set to show off its agility, speed and power in Germany. Stay tuned for a teaser video, and then for our speculation!
Friendly Kia is a Designated Toy Drop-Off Location for Toys for Tots
Friday, December 16th, 2016
Holidays 2016 Toys for Tots Donations New Port Richey FL
No child wants to be gift-less at Christmas. Which is why the work of organizations like Toys for Tots is so valuable, as the campaign helps gather new toys to give to kids who are in need and might otherwise be without the joy of opening a fun new toy during the gift-giving holiday.
Friendly Kia has long been a partner with the Pasco County FL Toys for Tots drives, and this year we are a designated drop-off site. Even better, we are putting the gifts in a cool all-terrain vehicle which we have on site at the dealership! Please read on if you would like to participate in Toys for Tots and give a child a gift.
See the Buccaneers’ Chances for a Title!
How Do Kia Models Stack Up Next to Dodge Models?
Wednesday, December 14th, 2016
Kia Optima Sorento Sportage vs. Dodge Charger Durango Journey
Dodge is a fine domestic vehicle brand, with a campaign tagline that says: “Domestic. Not domesticated.” Unfortunately for Dodge, Kia models tame the savage beast, with superior prices, performance, and available features. Plus, our Kia models have a style all their own, that is as fun as it is stylish.
Read on for our links to five model comparisons that pit Kia vs. Dodge, like the Kia Optima / Dodge Charger showdown and the Kia Sorento / Dodge Durango matchup, with one menu page we compiled with all of the links!
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Make Run for Second Title with 5-Game Streak
Wednesday, December 14th, 2016
2016 Tampa Bay Bucs Playoff Chances and Remaining Schedule
When the Buccaneers began the 2016 NFL season 1-2, we were a little worried, but we held out hope for a rebound. And boy howdy, have we seen a resurgence, as quarterback Jameis Winston and his teammates have put together an impressive five-game win streak, and are now eyeing not only a playoff spot but a division title. Besides that, there’s always the elusive Lombardi Trophy for winning the whole enchilada in the Super Bowl.
So we’ll look at the final three games of the Bucs’ schedule, size up their playoff chances, and hope this great winning streak continues!
What we Said When the Bucs Were 1-2
Time to Fortify Your Drive with a 2017 Forte5
Monday, December 12th, 2016
2017 Kia Forte5 Hatchback Release Availability Specs
The 2017 Kia Forte5 is on the lot, and is bringing its fun versatility to a road near you. So if you would like a compact hatchback that can fit more of your bags and also save you a ton at the gas pump, then you’ll want to see our specs and availability information on this exciting new release!
