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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 summer camp that just can’t be topped, pizza style
LUTZ — The kids just kneaded to know what was going on behind the bar. That’s how Steve Parisi — owner of Brick City Eatery, a pizza restaurant in the Lutz/Land O’Lakes area for the past seven years — came up with a brand new, yet deliciously fun summer camp.
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...
Local hangout opens for fans of all sorts of games
LAND O’ LAKES — Colt Rideout spends most of his days hanging out in his “basement.”. He’s one of the owners of Gamers Basement — a local hangout for tabletop, board and card games, and video game enthusiasts to meetup and play each other. Rideout...
12 places in Tampa Bay to see art for free or cheap this summer
What better way to spend a hot summer day than looking at art in the air conditioning? With multiple galleries, studios and murals in Tampa Bay, it’s easy to see art without spending a dime. Did you know that most museums offer free or cheap deals too? The Dalí...
Why a pizza chain has big plans for Tampa Bay
Little Ceasars, the world’s third-largest pizza chain, recently announced that Tampa Bay is at the center of ambitious plans to open over 30 new restaurants in seven states. Founded in 1959, Detroit-based Little Ceasars now boasts establishments in all 50 states and 28 countries and territories. However, St. Petersburg is home to just one of the company’s fast-casual restaurants.
Tampa Café serves up inclusivity and opportunity
TAMPA, Fla. — July is Disability Pride Month, an opportunity to honor the history, achievements, experiences and struggles of the disability community. Here in the Tampa Bay area, there's a business committed to uplifting that community throughout the entire year: Coffee Uniting People or "CUP." CUP is a non-profit...
10 Great 4th of July Deals & Freebies You Can Snag In Tampa Bay
Who doesn’t love free stuff? If you’re looking for some free food and goodies for 4th of July deals, then you’re in luck! We found some of the best deals around the Tampa Bay area. Most restaurants and major stores are open for the 4th of July....
OPINION: USF students, your favorite meal could be off campus
While campus has a lot of food places to offer, these options can become repetitive. For me, my choices have been narrowed down to the Marshall Student Center restaurants or the Cooper Hall Subway. I knew it was time to venture off campus for lunch when the lady at Subway remembered my name and order by heart.
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