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Get free tickets to three of Tampa’s favorite spots, all summer long
Summer is a time to get out and explore, and the region’s premier credit union is here to help make it easy (and affordable) to do so. Suncoast Credit Union […]
Detroit-style pizza shop SoDough Square soft opens in South Tampa
Tampa’s pizza scene has a new contender. SoDough Square, a Central Florida-based Detroit-style pizza shop, has opened its first Tampa location at 138 S. Dale Mabry, currently operating in a […]
Local fave Cousin Vinny’s Sandwich Co to star on Guy Fieri’s Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives tonight
The second round of the Guy Fieri hype train is well underway, as the Food Network star’s visit to Tampa in April is slowly hitting the airwaves. Cousin Vinny’s Sandwich […]
D’Rose Gastrobar, a Latin restaurant “with Colombian DNA,” nears highly anticipated Ybor opening
A new dining experience is coming to Tampa. D’Rose Gastrobar, Ybor’s newest addition, will feature small plates and a big emphasis on drinks, blending a casual bar experience with elevated […]
Vu?n Xoài is Tampa’s hidden Vietnamese farm and restaurant near Westchase
There’s a small slice of Vietnam hiding in plain sight in a Westchase residential neighborhood, and if you haven’t heard about it yet, that’s exactly the kind of thing we’re […]
An SEC football festival is coming to downtown Tampa this July
For one week this summer, Downtown Tampa is going to be the epicenter of the college football universe. The televised spectacle of SEC Media Days is being hosted at the […]
K-Bar Ranch Getting 3,500 New Trees
K-Bar Ranch Getting 3,500 New Trees Tony D. Thu, 07/09/2026 - 08:39 am Pines were the dominant tree in the December planting, but the July 9 planting will be all oaks. Major Tree Planting Effort in New Tampa Mayor Jane Castor's goal of 30,000 trees planted by 2030 in the City of…
Tampa Bay Rays unveil new renderings for proposed Forever Home Ballpark
While the present-day Tampa Bay Rays were taking care of business on the field, the franchise unveiled a new look at the future of the team and its proposed Forever […]
TPA, Alaska Airlines to launch daily flights from Tampa to Portland this fall
Put a bird on this one. Tampa International Airport just announced it will have its first-ever daily direct flights to Portland, Oregon on Alaska Airlines. The TPA to PDX daily […]
Waymo’s self-driving taxis are about to start public service in Tampa
Brace yourselves and buckle up. The self-driving taxi fleet from Waymo is officially preparing to hit the Tampa streets. The company announced today that it will soon launch its fully […]
Giveaways, concerts, in-stadium barber shop: Rays host wild two days of fun for Evan Longoria
Tucked between bobbleheads and snapback hats in the Tampa Bay Rays’ promotional schedule is one big event that stands above the rest: an entire weekend built around Evan Longoria, the […]
Traffic Advisory: Shriners International Parade
Traffic Advisory: Shriners International Parade Tony D. Wed, 07/08/2026 - 10:02 am Traffic advisory graphic with an orange cone and blurred road background. Parade Route Traffic Advisory: Shriners International Parade As part of its 152nd Imperial Session, hosted this year in…