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Comets release 2026-27 schedule
The Utica Comets released their schedule for the 2026-27 season with the rest of the American Hockey League on Thursday, July 9, but this year's Comets' schedule -- along with the rest of their North Division rivals -- comes with a big twist.
Published July 09Ideal Nutrition is St. Pete’s new star for healthy, affordable meal prep and meals to-go
After years of searching, I finally found my match. Ideal Nutrition, which quietly opened at the end of 2025 in Downtown St. Pete, has become my new go-to for fresh, […]
Training for a triathlon
Everyone decides to run the Boilermaker for different reasons. For Inesha Briggs, it’s step two in her long-term goal of competing in a triathlon. “I started out last year as a cyclist, wanting to get into hobby cycling,” Briggs said. “I did the Ride for Missing Children…
Rumba Island Bar & Grill abruptly closes St. Pete location
Rumba Island Bar & Grill has abruptly closed its St. Pete location at 6445 4th Street North, leaving employees and customers with little explanation. Employees tell St. Pete Rising they arrived for work earlier this week expecting a normal shift, only to find the restaurant…
Rumba Island Bar & Grill closes St. Pete location
"We're just looking at doing a rebrand, maybe," said owner Frank Chivas.
Lumbre opens next week in Tampa, from the team behind Michelin-starred Rocca
Published July 08Three new shops on Central Avenue are celebrating a joint grand opening in Grand Central District
There’s something delightfully chaotic about three brand-new shops deciding to share a single grand opening celebration, and it’s absolutely working. On Saturday, July 25, from 6 to 9 p.m., a […]
Iron Meadow joins spARK Labs by ARK Invest incubator
The organization acquires niche online businesses and utilizes artificial intelligence to enhance operations.
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 […]
Find nearby food trucks with new app
When Josh Barth, 46, consistently found himself missing out when his favorite food trucks were near him, he didn’t just grumble and move on. He started a business. That frustration with pop-up schedules became the inspiration of FoodTrukt, an app designed to connect customers…
Why one rescued St. Pete manatee couldn’t recover
The calf was suffering from a recent watercraft collision, shark bites and a severe chest infection.
Five ways to give back and get involved in your community
Channel your energy into giving back to the community.