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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.
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.
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...
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...
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.
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!
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.
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.
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...
Morgan Wallen Cancelled His Tampa Show, but Jelly Roll Saved the Day
Morgan Wallen canceled his concert a couple hours before it was set to start on Friday night in Tampa. And a lot of people were pretty angry about it. Morgan said that he powered through the previous night’s show and woke up feeling, quote, “way worse.” Keep in mind this is not the first time this happened. Last year at Ole Miss he cancelled his show AFTER the opening acts had already played.
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...
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...
South Tampa restaurant Luv Child will permanently close this month
Nearly five years after its debut, South Tampa modern Cuban concept Luv Child is saying goodbye. Over the weekend, Luv Child took to social media to announce the closure, and to thank diners for their support. "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!"
Meghan Trainor is coming to Tampa this fall
She’s all about that bass: Singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Meghan Trainor is coming to the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa on Sept. 2. Tickets go on sale Friday, July 19. Trainor burst onto the scene with her diamond-certified single “All About That Bass” in 2014. She went...
CBS announces 'Big Brother' 2024 houseguests
TAMPA, Fla. — Summertime obsession "Big Brother" is back with 16 new houseguests, including one from Tampa, influences from artificial intelligence and... one more surprise houseguest?. CBS announced the cast of "Big Brother" season 26, premiering in a special two-night event airing from 9-10 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday. Among...
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