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Shamrock Season Means Support for the Ronald McDonald House of NW Florida!
Mother & Son Foodies - @NelSazon & @AlohaMelani Enjoying Shamrock Season at McDonald's(Melani Rivera/Aloha Melani) The Shamrock Shake® along with the OREO® Shamrock McFlurry® has returned in time for Saint Patricks Day with a sweet bonus!
Tampa Influencer Holiday Giving Continues To Feed the Hungry Backed By Generous Local Sponsorships
A Partnership with Local Businesses and Influencers to Feed the Hungry is a Now a Holiday Tradition. Billy's Food Run For the Homeless December 2021(Connor Wright / @thatconnorgurl)
See Andy Warhol's Western Exhibit Before it Leaves St. Pete
Warhol's West is On Exhibit Until January 9 at The James Museum of Western and Wildlife Art in Downtown Saint Petersburg, Florida. Aloha Melani at Warhol West Exhibit - James Museum St. Petersburg, FL(Melani Rivera/Aloha Melani)
Oronzo Midtown Debuts with a Genius Tweak!
Aloha Melani Celebrates Dan Bavaro's 2nd Oronzo Location in Midtown Tampa(Melani Rivera/Aloha Melani) When Dan Bavaro and Burner Brand's opened fast-casual Oronzo Italian in North Tampa just over a year ago it was an immediate hit. Now Oronzo opens in Midtown Tampa, with a tweak Tampanians will love. Bavaro's Pizza!
McDonald's Celebrates McRib's 40th Anniversary with an NFT
The Coveted McRib is Back November 1 & McDonald's is creating a limited number of NFTs in celebration. McDonald's McRib is Back November 1, 2021McDonald's. The iconic McRib is back in McDonald's today, November 1, 2021. As per usual, it's only for a limited time.
Bubba's 33 Opens its 2nd Tampa Area Restaurant in a Flash
Bubba's 33 Brandon, Florida - Grand Opening Nov. 1, 2021(Melani Rivera/Aloha Melani) Bubba's 33, is a family-friendly dine-in restaurant and garage sports bar, perfect for foodies and sports fans alike. Tampa Bay residents now have two locations to choose from.
Late Night Cookie Cravings Satisfied in Tampa!
AlohaMelani at Cookie Munchers Tampa with Double Chocolate Chip Cookie(Melani Rivera/Aloha Melani) Cookie Establishments Near USF Stay Open for Those Late Night Cram Sessions!. If you are lucky enough to be a college student at the University of South Florida you may fall victim to one of two establishments too close to your dorm! Both cookie concepts were dreamt up out of college dorm rooms, so the entrepreneurs understand the sentiment behind late-night cookie cravings.
Blue Angels License Plate Available Today in Florida
Blue Angels License Plate Available August 9, 2021(Trisha Idoni / EW Bullock) NAM Foundation in Pensacola, FL Announced the Wait Is Over for Blue Angels Fans. The Blue Angels specialty license plate will be available at Florida local county tax collector offices after August 9, 2021. The plate features four blue and gold F/A-18s between the words “Florida,” and “Home of the Blue Angels.”
Florida A&M Co-developed Haircare Brand Gathers Influential Black Women for Crown Conversations
Pictured L-R: Julee Wilson, Scottie Beam, Brittany Packnett Cunningham and Kéla Walker(Wakati Hair / Noire_MGMT) Wakati, A New Haircare Line Announces "Crowned Series" to Celebrate Complexities of Black Hair.
Florida Vegan Gourmet Food Fest is Back This Weekend!
Florida Vegan Food Fest Flyer 2021(FL Vegan Food Fest CityFestivals.org/ Instagram) City Festivals' Annual Vegan Gourment Food Fest Returns to Tampa at a New Location. Sweetwater Organic Farm in Town n' Country is the 2021 location of the Florida Gourment Vegan Food Festival on Sunday, August 1, 2021, from 3 PM to 7 PM.
Tampa a Major Photo Shoot Location for History-Making 2021 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition
Tampa, Florida was the backdrop for the Highly-Anticipated Annual Issue of Sports Illustrated that Hits Stands Tomorrow, July 20, 2021. Yu Tsai, one of the most sought-after fashion and celebrity photographers in the world shot two of the three history-making covers for this year's Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition. One of those covers was photographed in Tampa, Florida.
Florida's COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy & the "Wait and See" Group
A recent USF Survey uncovered some Vaccine Hesitancy factors in Florida. Any hope in flipping the "Wait and See" group?. Researchers at the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida conducted a statewide survey of 600 Floridians to better understand the factors associated with vaccine hesitancy.
Capriotti's, Award Winning Sandwiches Comes to Tampa
Two of 15 Capriotti's Stores Will Open This Summer in Tampa Bay. Wrapped Capriotti's Sandwich Raised(Capriotti's Wrapped Sandwich / Instagram) Capriotti's Sandwich Shop (Capriotti's), announced today the first-of-its-kind deal to bring 15 stores to Tampa Bay in partnership with franchisees, Scott Crawford and Stephen Poletta. The deal will bring over 300 new jobs to Tampa Bay.
History of Black Travel Website Launched with Expandable Timeline Dating Back to the 1400s
Black Travel Alliance in Partnership with Tourism RESET created HistoryOfBlackTravel.com to Amplify Black Leisure Travel from Past to Present. HistoryofBlackTravel.com Logo Collage(Black Travel Alliance / historyofblacktravel.com)
Las Vegas Strip's Newest Resort Is Now Open
Resorts World Las Vegas Exterior(Resorts World LV / D. Rutkin) Resorts World Las Vegas officially opened at 11 p.m. on Thursday, June 24. Resorts World Las Vegas is the first ground-up resort development on the Las Vegas strip in over a decade. The resort was developed by Genting Group, a leader in the global gaming and hospitality industry.
Clear Kayak Tour of Shell Key Preserve and Tampa Bay Area is the No. 1 Experience in the U.S.
Travelers' Choice Clear Kayak Tour of Shell Key Preserve and Tampa Bay Area(Travelers' Choice 2021 US Tripadvisor.com/getupandgokayaking.com) Tripadvisor announced the winners of its 2021 Travelers' Choice® "Best of the Best" Things to Do Awards and Tampa Bay Experiences Rank at Number 1, 3, & 8 in the US.
Kroger Delivery in Tampa Is the Best Grocery Delivery I've Ever Experienced
I Tried Kroger Delivery When it Launched in Tampa and it is the Best Grocery Delivery Service I've Ever Experienced!. Kroger Delivery to @Alohamelani in Downtown Tampa(Melani Rivera, Kroger Delivery Drivers/Aloha Melani)
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