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$110K Fantasy 5 Ticket Sold At Florida Publix
TAMPA, Florida - The Florida Lottery announced that a ticket sold in Hillsborough County matched all of the numbers drawn in yesterday's Fantasy 5 drawing. The evening drawing winning ticket worth $110,861.58 was sold at Publix supermarket located in Tampa. The winning Fantasy 5 numbers for the Monday, July 15,...
Wharton’s new principal has big goals, challenges to tackle
TAMPA — After some highly publicized bumpy moments the past decade, Wharton has turned things around, says Taryn Anello. And as the new principal, she said her top priority is to finish the job. Anello, the school’s assistant principal for curriculum the past nine years, officially takes over the...
Sammy Hagar Shows There’s More Than One Way to Rock in Tampa
Rain rolling in before showtime was not going to ruin Red Rocker Sammy Hagar’s “Best of All Worlds Tour” party at the Mid-Florida Amphitheatre on Sunday night! Unfortunately, on this 2nd show of the tour opening act Loverboy had to be cancelled due to the storm and traffic congestion arriving late at the venue. Sammy waited till 8:45 to hit the stage and the crowd of over 12,000 braved the rain and were ready. Kicking it off with “Good Enough,” from the VH 1986 album “5150”, Sammy and company took it next to 1991’s “Unlawful Carnal Knowledge” with the fan popular “Poundcake.” Joe “Satch” Satriani channeling Eddie Van Halen’s guitar riffs. Satriani is not Eddie Van Halen and he is not trying to be, he is paying tribute & respect to Eddie’s work. Joe has his own style and is one of our best rock guitarists.
Walgreens and Metropolitan Ministries team up for school supplies drive
Metropolitan Ministries has partnered with Walgreens for the Backpacks of Hope School Supplies Drive, which helps support local children as they get ready to go back to school. From now through August 1, 88 participating Walgreens stores, in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties, will be collecting school essentials to benefit children...
Baker Mayfield shares what made first summer with Buccaneers 'tricky'
During a recent appearance on the "Pardon My Take" podcast, quarterback Baker Mayfield admitted his first summer with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers was at least somewhat awkward due to having to compete with career backup Kyle Trask for the club's starting job."It’s tricky ’cause like the whole offseason and throughout most of camp I was still in a battle with Kyle Trask to get the starting job," Mayfield explained, as shared by the JoeBucsFan website. "And I think a lot of the guys knew what I was capable of, but they also didn’t know what version they were going to...
“Jake Paul Challenges Mike Perry to MMA Rematch: ‘My Hands Are Trisexual’
Jake Paul is eager to start competing in mixed martial arts (MMA). And after their matchup tops the DAZN pay-per-view (PPV) event on Saturday night (July 20) in Tampa, “The Problem Child” is willing to take on “Platinum” within the PFL “SmartCage,” if UFC welterweight converted bare-knuckle “king” Mike Perry is ready to agree to the rematch condition that Nate Diaz refused.
Cuban Civic Club's clubhouse faces possibility of shutting down after 50 years
TAMPA, Fla. - The Cuban Civic Club of Tampa Bay's clubhouse is fighting to stay open after a recent building inspection. The nonprofit has operated out of the building off Memorial Highway in Hillsborough County since 1974. Its ballroom has been the backdrop for thousands of celebrations, concerts, corporate events, weddings, and more over the years.
Leadership Tampa Alumni & Tampa Fire Chief Present Donation to PACE Center for Girls
Standing in the Tampa Bay Chamber lobby, the smile on the Executive Director of PACE Center for Girls was almost as big as the check in her hands! It was a special moment thanks to the generosity of the Leadership Tampa Alumni and Tampa Fire Rescue Chief Barbara Tripp, who directed the prize money of her LTA Parke Wright III Award go to PACE Center for Girls, Hillsborough. Davia Lerebours sharing with the Chief and Chamber staff that every dollar goes a long way to helping participants in their transformative programming for young women. PACE is known for its comprehensive support network for girls ages 11- 17, including education, counseling, individual goal setting, advocacy and more.
TJ Speed Seeking Success in Toronto
PITTSBORO, Ind. – USF Pro 2000 Presented by Continental Tire travels to Canada this weekend for the penultimate event weekend of the season on the Streets of Toronto. After a tough weekend in Ohio, TJ Speed Motorsports is looking for success in Rounds 15 and 16 of the championship, bringing a driver lineup of Liam Sceats and Cooper Becklin.
Hamilton Zanze Enters Florida Market with Acquisition of 192-Unit Jade at North Hyde Park Apartments in Popular Tampa Neighborhood
TAMPA, FL - Hamilton Zanze, a San Francisco-based real estate investment firm that owns and operates multifamily communities nationwide, today announced it has purchased Jade at North Hyde Park, a 192-unit apartment community in the North Hyde Park neighborhood in Tampa, Florida. The acquisition closed on June 20 and marks Hamilton Zanze's entry into the Florida market as it continues to expand its national portfolio.
Lightning Bounce Back Candidate for 2024-25: Conor Sheary
Last summer, the Tampa Bay Lightning made a splash to improve the middle-six forward group in free agency. General manager Julien BriseBois signed veteran forward Conor Sheary to a three-year deal with an annual average of $2 million. Playing with stars like Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin throughout his career, Sheary seemed like a good fit for Tampa Bay’s forward group. Unfortunately, things didn’t go as anticipated in his first season with the Lightning.
Tampa nonprofits focused on community well-being join forces
Crisis Center of Tampa Bay has merged with several organizations in its 50 year history, but this latest merger comes with an interesting caveat: Crisis Center CEO Clara Reynolds founded the nonprofit that will be brought into the fold. Starting January 2025, Crisis Center of Tampa Bay and Success 4...
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