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New owners, same delicious legacy: Wright's Gourmet House sold to Tampa restaurant family
TAMPA, Fla. — Wright’s Gourmet House may have new owners, but its 60-year legacy of fresh craft sandwiches and decadent desserts is sure to continue. For years, Jeff Mount built upon the institution created by his grandparents, Marjorie and Pete Wright, who opened Wright’s Gourmet House on April 20, 1963.
3-day Asian Street Food and Music Festival announced for Pinellas Park
A special 3-day event, Summer Vibes Asian Street Food and Music Festival is coming to England Brothers Park (5010 81st Ave N) in Pinellas Park this summer. The big food festival takes place August 2-4, from 4pm-11pm on Aug 2, and 2pm-11pm Aug 3-4. Admission is $10 per adult, and kids can join the fun for free. Free parking is also available.
Some thrive, some struggle as formerly homeless residents adapt to St. Pete apartments
ST. PETERSBURG – Residents were in the apartment lobby, waiting for a ride to the food bank, when a boy bounded in calling, “Hey! Hi!”. He wrapped his arms around counselor Raina Wagman’s waist and grinned up at her. “Where’s your mom?” asked Raina, 25, stroking his...
Florida Woman Arrested For Domestic Battery With Apple Watch
A Florida Woman is facing a domestic battery charge after attacking her boyfriend with an Apple Watch. According to court records, an argument that happened at 1am Monday morning about some issues they'd been having in their relationship turned violent when 35-year-old Kayleen Tresedder whipped her Apple Watch across the room at his head.
Ground broken in New Port Richey for low-income housing for vets
NEW PORT RICHEY — The Pasco County Housing Authority’s first complex devoted exclusively to providing affordable housing for low-income veterans came one step closer to reality June 17 when ground was broken for Magnolia Oaks. The complex, to be located on a 9.8-acre property at 7338 Massachusetts Ave., will include 77 housing units, an office for a Veterans Affairs staffer to provide support services, a community building and a swimming pool. It is located on a bus line and less than two miles from the New Port Richey VA Clinic on Little Road. The Pasco Housing Authority is an independent authority not officially connected with the government of Pasco County. Mostly supported by tenant rents and funds from the U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), it manages more than 200 units of housing for low-income people across the county.
FLORIDA LT. GOV. NUÑEZ HIGHLIGHTS KIDS’ WATER SAFETY DURING KEY LARGO VISIT
Florida Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez made a visit to the Upper Keys on July 2 to speak upon the importance of water safety — a crucial issue as summertime kicks off in the Sunshine State. In a morning press conference at Jacob’s Aquatic Center, Nuñez touched on the...
Mysterious Ghost Ship Washes Ashore in Florida Amid Hurricane Season
A ghost ship that washed up on Florida's Panhandle beach has been traced back to Texas man Michael Barlow. The vessel, The Lady Catherine III, was abandoned after Barlow and his companion were rescued by the Coast Guard during Hurricane Alberto. Despite the setback and high repair costs, Barlow remains...
The Florida Bar honors JBA’s Shoup with Cassedy Award
Jacksonville Bar Association Executive Director Craig Shoup received the Marshall R. Cassedy Sr. Award, presented June 21 by The Florida Bar 2023-24 President Scott Westheimer at the Bar’s annual convention in Orlando. The award, established in 2012, honors a voluntary Bar executive or Florida Bar staff members who has...
Here’s how Tampa Bay shelters calm the dogs during July 4 fireworks
Owners of nervous dogs are bracing themselves for July 4, when their pups shiver at the sounds of fireworks. With Independence Day falling on Thursday this year, explosions may happen days beforehand and after in some neighborhoods. While homeowners shop the doggy downer aisle at the pet stores, owners of...
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