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Florida Golden Corral Shut Down After State Inspection - Second Closure
After writing restaurant articles for years, I have come to believe that many Floridians embrace buffets, although some readers do express concerns with cleanliness and quality. One popular Florida buffet - a Brandon Golden Corral - was temporarily shut down after a state inspection.
How the Tampa zoo is protecting 1,000 animals from Hurricane Milton
Workers are racing to protect more than 1,000 animals that live in Tampa’s zoo as Hurricane Milton barrels toward Florida’s western coast. ZooTampa said it would be closed through Thursday, as zookeepers began to move animals to safety. “The zoo has a comprehensive severe weather plan in place to ensure the safety of our animals and team members and will take all precautions as conditions warrant,” it said in a social media post on Monday.Images taken at the zoo on Monday show a mother and baby orangutan huddling together, employees moving items to protected areas and two workers lifting...
120 Rodent Droppings Found: Florida Cold Stone Creamery Closed
Ice cream is one of those simple pleasures that’s even better in Florida’s hot climate. From Baskin Robbins to Dairy Queen, Floridians have no shortage of spots to grab a sweet treat. Unfortunately, one Cold Stone Creamery location in Valrico was recently forced to temporarily close after a state inspection revealed some issues.
China Gate in Tampa, Florida, ordered to close after 23 inspection violations in Hillsborough County
China Gate, a Chinese restaurant at 14957 N Florida Ave in Tampa, was ordered to close following a routine inspection by the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation on October 2, 2024.
Winn Dixie to Aldi: Florida Store Conversion Confirmed, Employees Invited to Apply First
Another Florida Winn-Dixie is set to close its doors, but this time with a significant twist—it's being converted into an Aldi. The transformation comes as part of Aldi’s acquisition of Southeastern Grocers, the parent company of Winn-Dixie, and follows a string of similar conversions across the state. The latest location to be affected is the Winn-Dixie at 6425 County Line Road in Tampa, which is expected to close in December 2024 for its conversion to an Aldi.
Popular Florida Seafood Eatery and Bar, Harpoon Harry's Crab House, Shut Down After State Inspection
If you live in or visit Florida, you know that there are plenty of crab shacks and houses where people can enjoy fresh seafood in a festive environment. Examples are Old Dixie Seafood, High Tides and Snack Jack, and Harpoon Harry's Crab House. Unfortunately, the latter, in Tampa, was recently temporarily shut down after a state inspection.
Tampa Eagle Scout creates ‘Puppy Rescue Packs’ to help rescue dogs find homes
TAMPA, Fla. (BLOOM) — Peter Palermo, a 14-year-old Boy Scout from Tampa, completed his mission on October 5, 2024, to help some of the most overlooked dogs at the Humane Society of Tampa Bay find their forever homes. Inspired by his experiences volunteering with the shelter’s teen program, Peter created “Puppy Rescue Packs” as his […]
Another Aldi store headed to New Tampa as Winn-Dixie prepares its exit
NEW TAMPA — After decades with at least one Winn-Dixie, New Tampa will soon be without what was once the state’s leading grocery store chain. An Aldi spokesperson confirmed to the Tampa Beacon that the Winn-Dixie grocery store at 6425 County Line Road will be closing in December. The store shares a plaza with LA Fitness and is on the south side of County Line Road across the street from Wesley Chapel’s Super Target.
At Tampa’s Gourmet Feastival event, guests celebrated in Jimmy Buffett style
Remembering the late, great Jimmy Buffett lent a laid-back vibe to the 32nd annual Gourmet Feastival, where musician Billy Lindsey crooned, “It’s 5 o’clock somewhere” and time to eat, drink and support the Helen Gordon Davis Centre for Women. Restaurants, caterers and entrepreneurs offered bites and beverages at the event, perhaps even cheeseburgers in paradise. Over 1,000 guests, casual in Tommy Bahama looks and Lilly Pulitzer pinks, posed with a talking parrot and hopped into the Good Times Roll VW photo van at Higgins Hall on Aug. 1. Emcee Miranda Parnell of WTSP-Ch. 10 and the Centre’s executive director Ann Madsen introduced Hillsborough County Commissioner Harry Cohen, who announced a $127,000 grant to continue essential programs and services available for women across Tampa Bay.
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