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I Love the Burg
Published August 04The scratch breakfast at Southern Grounds is downtown’s seven-day-a-week brunch
Coffee and lunch are what first got us in the door, but now it’s brunch that has us coming back every morning. Southern Grounds (695 Central Ave) has been a […]
That's So Tampa
Published August 03A new Greek street food spot is now open at Sparkman Wharf
Tampa’s Sparkman Wharf has a habit of quietly becoming exactly what this city needs before anyone realizes it. And now, tucked between a smoothie bowl spot and a gem called […]
Osprey Observer
Published July 31Tampa-founded Moving Company Keeps Training Local
By Jenna Soules As thousands of new residents continue to relocate to the Tampa Bay region each year, demand for professional moving services is growing alongside the area’s population. With nearly 124,000 additional residents projected to move to the region by 2026, according to…
Osprey Observer
Published July 31The Root Studio 7 Brings Yoga, Pilates And More To Park Square
Natalie Kozlowski’s journey to opening The Root Studio 7 in FishHawk’s Park Square has been anything but ordinary. The new yoga and Pilates studio is the culmination of decades of personal triumphs and challenges that took Kozlowski from the bright lights of Broadway and Disney…
Creative Loafing Tampa Bay
Published July 31Streetlight Taco heads to Clearwater, foot-long tortas in Hyde Park, Guy Fieri at Boozy pig, and more in Tampa Bay food news
OPENINGS/CLOSINGS Tampa’s Streetlight Taco, a Michelin Bib Gourmand recipient, is expanding to Clearwater Streetlight Taco, the award-winning Mexican restaurant from the folks at Tastes Pretty Good Hospitality, will open a new location in Clearwater. The Michelin Bib…
I Love the Burg
Published July 31Dave’s Hot Chicken opens next week in Pinellas Park, and one item requires a signed waiver
Florida has never met a fried chicken chain it didn’t immediately fall in love with, but Dave’s Hot Chicken is something decidedly different. It’s an origin story so absurdly American […]
That's So Tampa
Published July 31L’Amorino is the new Italian restaurant in South Tampa you need to try this summer
South Tampa’s Italian food scene has a new obsession, and it’s one you need to hear about immediately. L’Amorino opened this summer on South MacDill Avenue, and the whole operation […]
That's So Tampa
Published July 30Chill Bros just turned Tampa’s most iconic cake into ice cream and it’s everything we hoped for
Some collaborations just make sense and this might be the sweetest one yet. Local sweets fave Chill Bros has teamed up with Wright’s Gourmet House to transform one of Tampa’s […]
Osprey Observer
Published July 30Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? Self-Made Millionaire Shares Wealth Rules
What does it really take to build financial success from scratch? Self-made millionaire Kevin J Dorsey took the stage at the Entrepreneur Collaborative Center (ECC) in Hillsborough County to tackle a big question: Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? Dorsey shared his personal story of…
St Pete Catalyst
Published July 30From dance flyers to startup founder: Teen wins $10K investment
" ... They build evidence for what they can do to overcome the next thing."
Osprey Observer
Published July 30Eye On Business — Brandon/Winthrop, July 2026
Chill Cawfee & Quig’s Kava Lounge Moves From Valrico To FishHawk Chill Cawfee & Quig’s Kava Lounge is a family-owned community gathering place designed to bring people together throughout the day. In the morning, guests can enjoy handcrafted coffee, espresso drinks and a…
St Pete Catalyst
Published July 30Duke Energy demonstrates sea turtle-friendly lighting
The company collaborates with municipalities and businesses to replace standard white LED lights with amber LED fixtures.