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10 Ideas to Honor Dad This Father's Day

From fishing gear to chocolate footballs, you can find a variety of gifts for dad in the Bloomingdale-Riverview Patch area.

1. Head on over to 13425 FishHawk Blvd., Lithia. The sportsman's store will host a Father's Day Outdoor Expo Saturday, June 16 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. There will be giveaways, free seminars and free demonstrations plus displays of new boats, bikes and other outdoor sports equipment.

2. Is your dad a choco-holic? Order him an official-size chocolate football from , 1048 E. Bloomingdale Ave., Valrico. Or how about some mini football strawberries or a chocolate baseball cap?

3. Dads love to barbecue. And what better gift for the grill king than the ultimate barbecue — the Big Green Egg? Available at at 16715 FishHawk Blvd. and 13448 Boyette Rd., Riverview, the Big Green Egg smokes and grills in less time, and its ceramic construction will last a lifetime.

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4. Treat dad to some top-shelf Scotch and a custom-made cigar at 3443 Lithia-Pinecrest Rd., Valrico.

5. If the dad in your life is a golfer, consider reserving a tee time for him at the , 4113 Great Golfers Place, Valrico. Fees range from $18 to $35. Pair it with a gift certificate from the club's pro shop.

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6. If you're dad's a runner, let Steve Dunn, owner of 13433 FishHawk Blvd., Lithia, fit him with a new pair of running shoes. Right now, Dunn is selling the Glycerin Men's running shoe for $129 and the Pearl Izumi Syncro pace for $95.

7. Prepare dad his favorite steak cooked just the way he likes it. Land and Sea Market, 3478 Lithia-Pinecrest Rd., Valrico, offers daily specials including its Filet Friday special. Buy four or more bacon-wrapped filet mignons and get one free.

8. If dad is into tools, look no further than the 865 E. Bloomingdale Ave., Brandon. This week, Ace has its Dewalt 18-volt, 1/2-inch compact drill and 1/4-inch impact driver kit for just $199.

9. Dad deserves some pampering, too. , 3212 Lithia-Pinecrest Rd., Suite 101, Valrico, offers men's haircuts for $20. Combine it with a classic manicure for $22.

10. If dad's a little shy about walking into a salon, consider getting him a gift certificate to the , 3325 Lithia-Pinecrest Rd., Valrico, where he can get a shampoo, specialty cut and beard trim.


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