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Study: Tampa is an urban heat hotspot. What does that mean?
TAMPA, Fla. — Depending on where you live in the Tampa Bay area, it could be up to 9 degrees hotter than the area's given forecast because of the urban heat island effect. This concept states that cities are bound to be hotter because buildings, roads and other heat-absorbing infrastructure replace vegetation in those areas.
Things to do around Pinellas: July 18-24
11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday, July 21. Spa Beach Park at the St. Pete Pier. 615 Second Ave. NE, St. Petersburg. Indulge in delectable ice cream this National Ice Cream day at the Pier. With 25 vendors, unique and classic ice cream flavors, live music and family friendly activities, a day full of sweet treats and fun awaits. www.tampabayicecreamfest.com.
Sunflower Market Is Combating Food Waste by Selling Discounted Food That Might Otherwise End up in a Landfill
While millions of people in the United States struggle with hunger and food insecurity on a daily basis, Americans as a whole trash more than 160 billion pounds of perfectly good food every year, which, according to a study by the Natural Resources Defense Council, amounts to about 40 percent of our total food supply. Confusion about food dating is a major factor, and 83 percent of Americans have prematurely thrown out food because of a so-called “expiration” date.
Busch Gardens announces new Bourbon & BBQ Festival
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay has announced a new summertime Bourbon & BBQ event, described as “a sizzling celebration of smoky flavors and smooth spirits taking place on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from July 19 through September 2, including Labor Day.” Learn more about the event running through September 2 here. It’s the perfect prelude to Howl O Scream at the park.
Citizen accuses St. Petersburg council chair of voting in favor of donors
A constituent has filed an ethics complaint against the chairperson of the St. Petersburg City Council who voted in favor of donors to her re-election campaign when their business came before the council. In a complaint to the Florida Commission on Ethics, Lakewood Estates resident Bradlee McCoy documented how his...
Downtown Sarasota restaurant with 17 years of history opens new location
After nearly two decades at the same downtown Sarasota space, a restaurant has expanded farther locally. Utamaro recently opened in Punta Gorda at 615 Cross St., Unit 1114 in the Benderson Development-owned Cross Trails Center. It is the second location for the restaurant specializing in sushi and other Asian cuisine, with its downtown...
Buju Banton’s first ever U.S. arena tour is making a stop in Tampa
After a 15-year performance hiatus in the U.S., Grammy Award-winning reggae artist Buju Banton is embarking on his first-ever arena tour. It includes a stop in Tampa on Aug. 25 at Amalie Arena. Tickets go on sale Friday, July 19. “The Overcomer” tour also features guest artist Fridayy, the Haitian-American...
NEW Tampa YMCA Preschool Program Set to Launch this August!
July means summer is in full swing, but it also means back to school. Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA is delighted to launch our Licensed Preschool Program* at the Central City YMCA in the Tampa Heights and YMCA Camp Sierra in Carrollwood. Coming this August, both Y locations, which are geared at 2 to 4-year- olds...
City of St. Pete announces big school supply drive for students in need
The City of St. Petersburg’s Bay Vista Recreation Center is hosting a school supply drive to help St. Pete students entering grades K-8 prepare for the upcoming school year. The donation drop-off location will be Bay Vista Recreation Center, 7000 4th St. S, from now until July 31. The center will be accepting donations of new items Monday through Thursday, 8am-8pm:
Portofino Italian Ristorante in St. Pete closing after 3 decades
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A south St. Pete staple is closed for good after 30 years of business. Portofino Italian Ristorante officially served its last meal in Bay Pointe Plaza last week. The owners told 10 Tampa Bay they just couldn't overcome rising prices. Christopher and Patricia Conley took...
Tampa nonprofits focused on community well-being join forces
Crisis Center of Tampa Bay has merged with several organizations in its 50 year history, but this latest merger comes with an interesting caveat: Crisis Center CEO Clara Reynolds founded the nonprofit that will be brought into the fold. Starting January 2025, Crisis Center of Tampa Bay and Success 4...
Sarasota hotel sues former employee and competing restaurant for defamation
The owners of a downtown Sarasota hotel are suing a former employee and his current employer for defamation, trespassing and interfering with business operations after alleged continued harassment following the employee's termination. The owners of Art Ovation Hotel filed a lawsuit in April against Nicholas Perdue, listed as a partner...
NFL star reveals relationship with ESPN insider
The rumors and Barstool Sports’ Steven Cheah were correct; Baker Mayfield is close with ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback was asked about his relationship with Schefter during the most recent episode of Pardon My Take. Dan Katz (Barstool Big Cat) passed along a question from Cheah, a Bucs superfan, who’s had his Read more... The post Baker Mayfield opens up on close relationship with Adam Schefter: ‘He’s a good dude’ appeared first on Awful Announcing.
Paris Olympics start soon and this Sarasota Military Academy grad is shooting for gold
SARASOTA — The 2021 Mary Tucker might not recognize the 2024 incarnation. The latter now lives in the Czech Republic with her boyfriend, a member of the country’s shooting team. No longer does the U.S. national shooting team member train daily for five hours, as the Sarasota Military Academy graduate did during her...
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