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Eddie’s Bar & Grill opens first Hillsborough location in Westchase

Alonso ready for prime time

Clearwater prepares as city faces major layoffs and cuts in services if tax amendment passes

SOTD 8/17/26: Lost Boys by Phoebe Bridgers

Happy 32nd Birthday to Phoebe Bridgers! To celebrate, the WMNF Song of the Day for August 17, 2026 is her song, “Lost Boys”. Phoebe Lucille Bridgers is an American singer-songwriter and record producer. She was born in Pasadena, California. Critics everywhere are celebrating the…

See the Florida Aquarium’s next stage of expansion in new concept art

Eye On Business — Valrico, August 2026

Align Right Realty Rebrands To Elevated Realty – Raising The Standard Effective immediately, Align Right Realty brokerage proudly announces its rebrand to Elevated Realty – Raising the Standard. While its name is changing, the foundation of the company remains the same. Elevated…

Tampa Museum Of Art Opens First Ancient Egyptian Exhibition

The Tampa Museum of Art opened Mysteries of the Nile: Ancient Egypt, a landmark exhibition which debuted with an exclusive member preview on June 24, followed by public admission beginning on June 25. Presented by Fifth Third Bank and organized in partnership with the Royal…

Somebody Cares Gala And CareFest Honor 29 Years Of Service

For nearly three decades, Somebody Cares Tampa Bay (SCTB) has united churches, businesses, volunteers and community organizations to meet practical needs throughout the region. This September, the Clearwater-based nonprofit will celebrate its 29th anniversary with its annual…

Page To Stage Project Gives New Playwrights A Chance To Shine

Aspiring playwrights with a story to tell have an opportunity to see their work come to life through Brandon Performing Arts’ year-round Page to Stage Project, a program dedicated to discovering, developing and producing original theatrical works. The volunteer-based community…

Putt Putt With Prehistoric Giants At MOSI’s New Course

Something prehistoric is happening at MOSI, Tampa’s Museum of Science & Innovation, and it’s only the beginning. Dinosaurs?now roam?at MOSI with the debut of the newly transformed?SciLinx?Cretaceous Course, bringing a prehistoric twist to the museum’s outdoor mini golf…

Meet The 2026 Team Of ‘Osprey Observer’ Interns

By Jamie Lu Each summer, the Osprey Observer hosts an internship program for high school and college students interested in supporting the local community through journalism. Read on to learn more about this year’s set of interns. Ella Baroni Ella Baroni is a senior in high…

Community Invited To Heifer Living Gift Market

Families looking for a meaningful way to make a difference are invited to attend the Heifer Living Gift Market at the First Presbyterian Church of Brandon, where every donation helps provide struggling families around the world with the tools they need to build a better future.…