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Osprey Observer
Published August 18Campbell’s Dairyland Gets New Owners, Keeps Its Brandon Roots
For more than three decades, Campbell’s Dairyland has been a gathering place for Brandon families looking for a good meal, a milkshake, an ice cream cone and a little taste of nostalgia. Now, the restaurant at 200 S. Parsons Ave., has a new owner, but customers can expect much of…
Osprey Observer
Published August 18Busch Gardens Bier Fest Returns With New Flavors
Beer, barbecue and international flavors are taking over Busch Gardens Tampa Bay as Bier Fest Brews & BBQ returns for another season of Oktoberfest-inspired fun. The annual festival runs on Saturdays and Sundays, along with Labor Day, through Monday, September 7. Bier Fest is…
Osprey Observer
Published August 18Call 811 Before Digging: A Simple Step Can Prevent Serious Damage
Florida homeowners planning a landscaping project, installing a fence or cleaning up after a storm are being reminded to take one important step before breaking ground: Call 811. The reminder comes from Peoples Gas following National 811 Day on August 11, an annual observance…
WMNF 88.5
Published August 18Inside The GayMazing Race with host Mia Duval
Mia Duval joins The Big Gay Radio Show to discuss The GayMazing Race, its inspiration, and their partnership with Project No Labels.
Osprey Observer
Published August 18Epic Surf Grand Opening Brings Local Couple’s Vision To Life
After years of planning, construction and anticipation, Epic Surf officially celebrated its grand opening at Heroes Paradise, welcoming guests to Florida’s first Epic Surf deep-water standing wave. For owners Tim and Julie Pennenga, the ribbon cutting marked the realization of a…
Osprey Observer
Published August 18Winthrop Showcases Seven Restaurants During First Restaurant Week, September 17-27
From upscale dining to a patio bar, Winthrop, a master-planned community located in Riverview, has over a dozen restaurants, bars, bakeries and cafes. Family-owned and operated by its founders, John and Kay Sullivan, who live in the town center, Winthrop has small-town charm and…
Osprey Observer
Published August 18Construction Begins Near FishHawk Sports Complex
Beginning as early as Wednesday, August 19, South Hillsborough Pipeline construction crews will begin building an access road in the TECO easement near the FishHawk Sports Complex at 16112 FishHawk Blvd. in Lithia. Residents can expect to see construction vehicles and heavy…
I Love the Burg
Published August 18Get 17 months of free visits to Busch Gardens with Suncoast Credit Union
What’s better than reliable local banking? Reliable local banking with a side of unlimited Busch Gardens admission. Suncoast Credit Union, our go-to local banking institution, just launched a promo where […]
That's So Tampa
Published August 18Get 17 months of free visits to Busch Gardens with Suncoast Credit Union
What’s better than reliable local banking? Reliable local banking with a side of unlimited Busch Gardens admission. Suncoast Credit Union, our go-to local banking institution, just launched a promo where […]
That's So Tampa
Published August 18HYPHEN Coffee, a Colombian cafe and eatery, opens inside a tattoo studio on Busch Boulevard
Tampa, it’s time to settle one of the great philosophical debates of our generation: should you get a latte before or after someone permanently stencils ink into your skin? HYPHEN […]
St Pete Catalyst
Published August 18St. Pete could spend $6M on CALL program
St. Petersburg City Council will consider a $5.97 million, three-year contract with Gulf Coast Jewish Family and Community Services to continue operating the CALL program, which sends non-law-enforcement responders to nonviolent, noncriminal calls and provides crisis…
St Pete Catalyst
Published August 18City considers $2.7M fiber network for water infrastructure
St. Petersburg City Council will consider a $2.72 million agreement during its Aug. 27 meeting with Unity Fiber to design, build, install and maintain a dedicated fiber-optic network for the Water Resources Department. The deal includes a 20-year lease of the network to the city.