It's such a great airport to navigate so it might come as a surprise that Tampa is one of the angriest airports in the US. This ranking is based on Tweets. The percentage of angry tweets from Tampa International Airport was the 4th highest of any other airport in the nation. The data was collected by Forbes Advisor. First, they selected 60 of the busiest airports in the country. During a twelve month period, beginning in March 2022, they kept track of negative tweets, more than 37,000 of them.
Delays and cancelations are just a few of many things that can cause travelers to become angry in airports.
I don't know about your experiences in Tampa's airport, but mine have always been good. It is easy to get around and there is ample parking. I even found customs and immigration to be easy. However, it has been awhile since I've passed through. Most of the flights I book originate and end at Southwest Florida International Airport in Fort Myers if I can help it. So I can't really judge on Tampa being one of the angriest airports
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Tampa is not the only Florida airport on the angry list. In fact, Jacksonville International Airport came in at number two. Finally, the angriest airport in the United States, according to the amount of disgruntled tweets from there, is John Wayne Airport in Orange County, California. It's outside of of Los Angeles. I've flown into there numerous times to avoid the LA traffic and found it to be a great airport. So much easier to navigate than LAX. But, it only takes one bad experience, one bad day for tired and frustrated passengers to take to social media and vent. We've all probably felt that way once or twice.
In the meantime, you can read the full report from Forbes Advisor here. Happy travels.
The 2023 Key West Key Lime Festival Coming In June
In 2013, the inaugural Key West Key Lime Festival made its debut over Independence Day weekend. Concocted by author, ghost hunter, historian, and cuisinier David Sloan. Along with artist, all-around production designer, and Wonderdog Studios founder Marky Pierson, the event included several days of sweet, tart, and savory diversions. This included the creation of the world’s largest Key lime pie.
Now, for its 10-year anniversary, the 2023 Key Lime Festival is revving up to celebrate the world’s most sensational citrus with a mouth-watering array of festivities across the very island where Key lime pie was conceived. From June 30-July 4, lovers of the lime can indulge in a full menu of diversions. The festivities begin with an event kick-off cookbook signing and champagne reception at the Curry Mansion Inn with David Sloan. David is the author of the famous “Key West Key Lime Pie Cookbook.”
Activities continue over the following days.
A Key lime scavenger hunt, delicious Key lime inspired dinner and brunch events, mini Key lime pie-making classes at the Key West Key Lime Pie Company, a Key lime pie hop, a Key lime tree master-class, and a thrilling and gravity-defying Key lime pie drop competition – from the top of the Key West Lighthouse.
Those with a taste for limey libations can then enjoy a Key lime rum tasting experience at the Key West First Legal Rum Distillery. Then a Sip & Stroll where participants get to vote on who serves up the best Key lime cocktails and margaritas from among multiple participating bars.
Fourth of July events begin early and energetically with the annual “Rotary Club of Key West 4th of July 5K.” Festivities continue into the night with the Rotary’s spectacular “Patriotic Dinner Under the Fireworks.” In the hours between the two, revelers can dive into a 4th of July pool party at Dante’s Key West Pool Bar & Restaurant, with live music and DJ jams. Or, head over to the Southernmost Beach Café where the wild World Famous Key Lime Pie Eating Championship is to take place. This year, Father Gary Delos Santos, a priest from the Archdiocese of Miami, announced he will return to defend and reclaim his previous championship title. He won in 2013 when he was a Seminarian assigned at the Basilica of Saint Mary Star of the Sea in Key West.
The Florida Legislature made Key lime pie the official state pie in 2006.
“According to my extensive research, Key lime pie is credibly believed to have originated from the Key West kitchen of Sarah Jane Lowe Curry, aka “Aunt Sally”’ (1848-1906), said Sloan. “It’s actually more American than apple pie, which did not in fact originate in America.”
The 2023 Key Lime Festival includes numerous family-friendly activities and is presented in part by the Monroe County Tourist Development Council and We’ve Got the Keys. For a full calendar of events along with registration and reservation links, visit http://www.keylimefestival.com.
Key Lime Fest
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Key Lime Fest
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Key Lime Fest
In Key West, Florida, from June 30-July 4, it’s all about the lime, with five days of Key Lime Festival activities, competitions, culinary experiences, and plenty of opportunities to sample variations of Key West’s favorite dessert. (Photo: Filda Konec/KeyLimeFestival.com) Filda Konec/KeyLimeFestival.com
Gina Birch brings the sunshine to Sunny 106.3 every weekday morning from 6-10. She has worked in radio, television and print in Southwest Florida for nearly 30 years. During that time, she has become an advocate for numerous charities including those that support animals, children, women and wellness. In addition, she has written for numerous local, regional and national publications about food, wine and travel. Those are her longtime passions...along with shoes.
