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35 legit Tampa Bay dive bars you should get a drink at right now
National Dive Bar Day falls on July 7, and this year it happens to be on a Sunday, which is arguably one of the better days to imbibe at your favorite hole in the wall. In recent years, Creative Loafing Tampa Bay has published lists for both Pinellas and Hillsborough dives, including ones that often get overlooked. Many of the beloved haunts have been around for years, and remain staple must-tries everyone should visit at least once.
Longtime popular family-owned deli sold in Tampa
Rumors that abounded on Tampa-based social media sites the past couple weeks were finally confirmed Monday. A local deli known for its style of Monte Cristo sandwich and large portions of other sandwiches and cakes that opened in 1963 will be changing hands. Wright’s Gourmet House, originally founded by Marjorie...
Yelp names Tampa sushi restaurant one of the best in America
Yelp has unveiled its list of the 100 best sushi restaurants in America, and Tampa’s own Rice & Spice has earned a coveted spot. Located at 11625 Sheldon Road, this local gem offers a unique fusion of Laotian, Thai, and Chinese cuisines, in addition to its renowned sushi rolls.
Things to do around Tampa & Wesley Chapel: July 4-10
4-10 p.m. July 4. Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park, 1001 N. Blvd., Tampa. Boom by the Bay is Tampa’s premier Independence Day celebration, featuring family-friendly activities, live entertainment, an apple pie throwdown, and a fireworks display. The event is free and open to the public. MetroCon. July 5-7. Tampa...
A tour of Tampa’s best happy hours
Note: This guide was last updated in May, 2024. All specials are subject to change. If one of these is no longer valid, or if a good happy hour is missing, please email info@thatssotampa.com. Be sure to bookmark this for happy hour adventures. Whether you’re craving a frosty craft beer...
Jimbo’s Pit Bar B-Q has been serving smoked pork and ribs in Tampa for over 50 years
Jimbo’s Pit Bar B-Q has served renowned BBQ to regulars and visitors alike for over 50 years. Using in-house rubs and BBQ sauces, the oakwood smoked meats are freshly cooked in two on-site smokers that run 24/7—all day and all night, laureling Jimbo’s as one of the best BBQ joints in Tampa Bay. Located at 4103 West Kennedy Blvd, Jimbo’s BBQ Pit is open Mon-Sat, 7am-9pm. The BBQ joint is right across the street from another TST staff favorite, Sucre Table.
Tampa's Healthy Homes Program Provides Free Critical Repairs to Local Homeowners in Need
Tampa residents in need are getting a hefty hand with home repairs — and it’s not costing them a dime. The city’s Healthy Homes Program, backed by a substantial $1.9 million federal grant, is targeting critical home repairs to keep locals safely housed. Eligible homeowners, up to 80 percent Area Median Income, can tap into funds for a pretty comprehensive range of fixes; everything from precarious roofs to failing HVAC systems is on the table.
The Spill Canvas' 20-year anniversary tour comes to Tampa on Saturday
Have Mercy opens.
Schnitt Sidekick ‘Froggy’ Loses Q105 Lilypad
Tune in to the Q105 wake-up offering MJ Morning Show at Classic Hits WRBQ-FM in Tampa-St. Petersburg, and you’ll hear the air personality many may know as Todd Schnitt using his music radio persona, “MJ.” For the last four years, one of his show sidekicks has been a man known on-air as “Froggy.”
Search for St. Pete dog reveals Tampa Bay's murky economy of missing pets
Elizabeth and Cillian Purcell would do anything to get Khaki back — hop on a last-minute flight, offer a $5,000 reward, even hire a pet psychic. But after seven days, their 10-year-old dachshund mix was still missing. Why it matters: When Khaki dug out of their St. Pete yard...
LaRue Nickelson's no-cover Tampa concert tops list of Bay area jazz shows this weekend
He's at the Indie on Saturday.
Summer Alcohol Guide: Drinks for the season
TAMPA (BLOOM) – Summer is here, and there’s no better way to celebrate than with a refreshing drink in hand. Whether you’re lounging by the pool, hosting a BBQ, or simply enjoying a warm evening on the porch, we’ve got you covered with a selection of must-try summer spirits. So, grab your sunglasses, and let’s […]
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