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The Punch Room at the Tampa EDITION is one of the best bars in America, according to Esquire
The Punch Room at The Tampa EDITION (500 Channelside Dr) has been named one of the best bars in America by Esquire. The outlet praised the bar’s sophisticated nod to Tampa’s rich history of pirates and privateers, seamlessly blending a luxurious ambiance with Caribbean-inspired spirits. It’s open Wednesday...
Clearwater WWII veteran celebrates 106th birthday with 5 generations of his family
CLEARWATER, Fla. - A Clearwater WWII veteran celebrated his 106th birthday on Saturday. Five generations of his family gathered at a Largo home to reflect on his fondest memories. Glenwood Myers can still vividly recollect his life in great detail. "Well, well, well. I don’t know where the years went....
Driver fatally strikes bicyclist at Tampa intersection
A driver fatally struck a bicyclist at a Tampa intersection on Monday, deputies said. The crash happened about 7:26 a.m. at the intersection of Bearss Avenue and Bruce B. Downs Boulevard, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies found the cyclist, a 65-year-old man, on the ground when they arrived. He died at the scene.
Tampa Radio Station The Beat Has Switched Places With Another Tampa Station
While radio hasn't been the leading source of entertainment for decades, it remains a reliable part of many people's daily lives. It's understandable, then, that listeners of a particular station, or of a certain show on that station, get upset when they discover that that station seems to have completely vanished. That's the experience that many regular listeners of Tampa's 95.7 The Beat had recently when they discovered that the station was no longer at that signal. Now, many want to know what happened to the station, and whether it still exists at all. What happened to 95.7 The Beat?The...
Invest in Comfort: Energy-Efficient Windows
This Daytime segment is sponsored by Renewal by Andersen of Tampa. Durable. Beautiful. Custom crafted, made to order, and professionally installed. Energy-efficient replacement windows & patio doors from Renewal by Andersen offer the elegance, strength, and stability of wood, with the low-maintenance features of vinyl.
Stylish & functional: Custom gliding windows
TAMPA (BLOOM) – Windows reflect the beauty of your home and you can have both the striking design and functionality with custom gliding windows. Chelsea Zirpola, M.B.A., the VP of Marketing for Renewal by Andersen of Tampa, joins Gayle Guyardo, the host of the global health and wellness show, Bloom, to talk about stylish and functional custom gliding windows for your home.
Photos: New Kids On the Block bring the ‘90s, and a whole lot of neon, to Tampa
Nearly four decades after its heyday, New Kids On the Block its still hanging tough. Last Friday, the boy band was back in Tampa—where they pioneered the Super Bowl Halftime show in 1991—for a show that was heavy on ‘90s aesthetics from the neon onstage to the support on the bill which included pop star Paula Abdul and DJ Jazzy Jeff.
Blaze at Abandoned Gibsonton House Sparks Morning Traffic Chaos on US Highway 41
Early Monday morning, a blaze erupted at an abandoned house in Gibsonton, causing significant delays on US Highway 41. According to FOX 13 News. Hillsborough County Fire Rescue was alerted to the incident around 4 a.m. when passersby saw a large fire while driving along the highway. As firefighters rushed...
Northdale YMCA to add licensed preschool program
The Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA announced July 11 that its Bob Sierra Family YMCA, 4029 Northdale Blvd., Tampa, will offer its Licensed Preschool Program beginning in August. The program, geared at 2- to 4-year-olds, will offer comprehensive programming dedicated to promoting the social, emotional and physical well-being of children and be led by certified and experienced childcare staff to ensure the highest quality of care and education with an evidence-based curriculum, according to the YMCA.
Around town: Tampa news briefs
The new $326 million South Florida Baptist Hospital opens Aug. 10. The six-story structure features 146 private patient rooms, 26 intensive care unit beds, eight operating rooms and 34 emergency department and fast-track beds. Located on a 50-acre campus at the corner of Sam Allen Road and Park Road, it...
Tampa Battens Down for a Week of Heat and Storms, NWS Forecasts Intense Showers and Highs of 96 Degrees
The National Weather Service in Tampa has issued a forecast detailing a hot and stormy week ahead for the region, with a high chance of showers and thunderstorms across several days. Today, residents can expect scattered showers and thunderstorms developing later in the afternoon, with mostly sunny skies transforming and temperatures peaking near a sweltering 96 degrees. The heat index, which factors in humidity with actual temperature to estimate the real feel, is expected to soar as high as 107 degrees. Winds are predicted to stay gentle, moving southeast at 3 to 5 mph, and there's a 60% chance of precipitation. "Between a half and three quarters of an inch possible," according to the NWS forecast.
Gen Z gets better, sweatier together with Pinellas Run Club
In just a year, young Tampa Bay newcomers have taken Pinellas Run Club from a group of seven friends and family into a diverse swarm of around 150 taking over St. Petersburg twice a week.The big picture: Tech is failing the loneliness crisis, so Gen Z is turning to old-fashioned sweat and shoelaces.Running is lapping other sports across fitness trackers, and Gen Z is setting the pace.What they're saying: "When you sweat with someone you build another type of relationship than if you were to just go grab coffee or a beer," Brent Thomas, who runs the club with his...
Tensions mark Hillsborough public defender campaigns
TAMPA — For a glimpse at the race to be Hillsborough County’s next public defender, look to the scene inside a packed banquet room this past spring in the Hotel Haya. Most in the crowd seemed interested in fireworks among the three candidates vying to be the county’s top prosecutor.
FAA Investigation Continues Into Southwest Low Altitude Alert At TPA
The FAA continues to investigate a Southwest Airlines flight that descended to within 150 feet of the surface some 4 miles from the end of the runway at Tampa International Airport in Florida, according to ADS-B data posted by FlightAware. At that point in the GPS approach, the aircraft should have been at 1,600 feet. There was convective weather in the area, and a previous flight reported that the worst was about 7 miles out on the final approach to 7,000-foot-long Runway 10. While flying its approach, the crew of Southwest Flight WN-425 descended from about 8,000 feet to near the surface in about seven minutes at a steady rate of approximately 1,000 feet per minute.
VSPC announces a huge 727 Day event with 100+ deals from local businesses
Visit St. Pete-Clearwater is going all out to celebrate the Sunshine City on July 27, aka 727 Day. They’re creating a “special day of savings throughout all of Pinellas County with a variety of ways to celebrate in the slice of paradise we call home and where others come to vacation,” according to a press release.
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