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Lottery ticket worth more than $100,000 sold at Tampa Publix
A Florida lottery player is getting richer after buying a ticket worth more than $100,000. The person tried their luck on a Fantasy 5 game ticket that matched all the numbers picked in the drawing late Monday, according to results posted on the Florida Lottery website. The winning numbers: 7-11-25-31-32.
Shopper turns free Fantasy 5 ticket into $110K prize at Florida Publix
TAMPA – A winning ticket worth a little over $110,000 was sold at a Publix in Florida on Monday evening. The free ticket worth $110,861.58 was given to a lucky shopper at a Publix in Tampa, according to the Florida Lottery. This Week In South Florida: Anthony Rodriguez. NOW...
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.
Zach Bryan Suite Giveaway Contest!
We are partnering with Bud Light and honoring Military personnel and first responders with the chance to experience the show from the Bud Light VIP Suite, including parking, Free Bud Light, Free food, and custom Bud Light and Zach Bryan merch!
Dunedin Mix debuts with a beautiful rotating carousel bar and Parisian vibes
Inspired by the alleys of Paris, the Hotel Monteleone in New Orleans, and the Foundry building in Naperville, Dunedin Mix is an ambitious confluence of design, shopping, eating, and drinking. A charming courtyard and two-story balcony home to various vendors, all orbiting Dunedin Mix’s focal point, a rotating carousel bar, complete with wings, mirrors, and fixed seats. Don’t worry, it’s a slow ride (one rotation every 38 minutes)—your cocktail won’t spill.
Martinis are suddenly everywhere in Tampa Bay. Why?
TAMPA — There was hardly an espresso martini in sight. Instead, on a Thursday evening in May, dozens of patrons wandered around a room inside the Tampa Edition’s Arts Club clutching long-stemmed martini glasses filled with just that — clear, classic martinis. Some had olives; others had...
St. Pete-Clearwater Airport to undergo expansion, with mixed reactions
In the middle of the night, Louis Claudio’s house sometimes shakes. A roar fills his ears. He wakes, frantic, only to come to his senses and realize it’s not the end of the world — a plane has just flown low over his home. And it’s likely...
An hour east of crowded Tampa, a search is underway for endangered Florida panthers
LAKE WALES RIDGE STATE FOREST — Sixty miles east of downtown Tampa, deep in a forest of pine trees and saw palmettos, a camera is tied to a tree. About the size of a tissue box and camouflaged like bark, this hidden device has captured remarkable scenes of untouched wilderness.
Oldsmar History Museum will soon be operated by city
OLDSMAR, Fla. — The Oldsmar’s Historical Society Museum has been run by a nonprofit – the Oldsmar Historical Society – but due to a lack of volunteers and declining visitors, the city will be taking over its duties. Maryann Cruse has been in charge of the...
Quality Foods Market is the best restaurant in Tampa, according to OpenTable
Quality Foods Market is an aptly named gem in Tampa. I’d call it a hidden gem but with perfect 5-star reviews on OpenTable, it seems the secret is out. For the second year in a row, it has earned the top Diners Choice slot in the Tampa metro area. You can visit the market and restaurant at 16307 N Florida Avenue. You can see a full list of Diners Choice Award recipients in Tampa here. The best overall restaurants include Psomi, Paul’s Fusion Kitchen, and Caffee Paradiso.
South Tampa Says Farewell to Luv Child, Popular Cuban Eatery to Close with Italian Concept Jay Luigi on the Horizon
The vibrant pulse of South Tampa's culinary scene will beat a little less lively by the month's end, as the modern Cuban restaurant Luv Child prepares to shutter its doors permanently. In a somber yet grateful announcement on social media, Creative Loafing Tampa Bay reported the restaurant's farewell message, "After careful consideration, we have decided to permanently close our doors at Luv Child, with our last day of service being Sunday, July 28th," read a statement from the restaurant. "We have cherished every moment spent serving you and are incredibly grateful for your unwavering LUV and support. Thank you so much for being a part of our journey!” the statement expressed.
Jelly Roll Plays Surprise Club Show In Tampa Following Morgan Wallen’s Canceled Concert
Jelly Roll was set to open for Morgan Wallen’s massive show at Tampa’s Raymond James Stadium on Friday night. When Wallen had to cancel the show because he was sick, Jelly Roll still found a way to play for his Florida fans that evening. Following the show cancellation, Jelly sent out a post on X announcing that he was trying to find a place to still perform in Tampa that night. “Dear Tampa – I am working hard to put together something for y’all somewhere tonight – stay tuned,” he wrote. Later that night, Jelly made an exciting announcement on X for a free small club show in Tampa only for those who had tickets to Wallen’s show. “TAMPA! Dallas Bull tonight— doors open at 7pm. If you have a ticket to the show you get in for free. (This is for ticket holders only) FIRST COME FIRST SERVE.” One of the Dallas Bull’s owners, Jose Romero, said the scene was crazy, but “this is what we live for, country music at its best.” (Billboard)
SLASH’s S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Blues Festival Kicks Off With August Stops in Clearwater and St. Augustine
SLASH, the iconic, GRAMMY® Award-winning guitarist and songwriter, has kicked off his first-ever nationwide S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Festival Blues tour, which will have stops in Clearwater and St. Augustine in the month of August. The S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Festival, which stands for Solidarity, Engagement, Restore, Peace, Equality N’ Tolerance is designed by SLASH...
Clearwater council suspends open public comment to quell YouTube ‘circus’
CLEARWATER — Members of the public will not be allowed to address the City Council about topics not on the agenda for the next three months to reset what Mayor Bruce Rector said “has become a circus” due to disruptions by YouTube activists. For much of the...
Lavender Spa & Nails Can Make Your Nails Look Beautiful While You Shop At The Outlets!
If you’ve never visited Lavender Spa & Nails, located at the Tampa Premium Outlets (on the south side of S.R. 56), now is the time! The nail spa’s convenient location makes it the perfect spot to get a manicure and/or pedicure in between shopping and dinner. Indulge in...
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