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FOOD & DRINK
San Antonio Scoops Up Sweet Deals for National Ice Cream Day
San Antonio cools down with sweet deals on National Ice Cream Day. According to KSAT, a number of ice cream parlors are rolling out specials today. Burger King is offering a free soft-serve cup or cone to Royal Perk members with at least a $1 purchase. For a more local...
Brian the dog’s legacy lives on in the Tampa Bay theater scene
Matthew McGee wasn’t looking for a dog. It was 2008, and the local actor and drag performer couldn’t imagine having a pet because he was always traveling for work or spending hours at a local theater. But his parents, Greg and Debbie McLeod, encouraged him to get a companion.
Grandma’s Homemade Baked Goods Are The Talk of Lakeland
The retired 73-year-old sells her homemade baked goods outside a Super Choice Foods store in Lakeland, Florida. In Lakeland, Florida, a grandmother’s homemade baked goods are causing a stir outside Super Choice Foods, thanks to a viral TikTok video. Inez Hudson, 73, has been selling her delectable treats at...
Polk County Couple Catapults to Fame on ‘The Great Food Truck Race’
The owners of Lakeland-based Catapult business Plates on Deck are entertaining foodies across the globe as they compete on the 17th season of The Great Food Truck Race. Plates on Deck is one of nine teams traveling through the Gulf Coast for a chance to win $50,000 in the culinary competition hosted by celebrity chef Tyler Florence.
Feeding Tampa Bay: Epic Chef Competition. Stream it Live TONIGHT 7:00 right HERE
Join us at the Epicurean Theatre to watch our local elite chefs in action. The heat rises in the kitchen as our chefs receive a mystery box of ingredients that are not commonly prepared together, and are challenged to create a unique, aesthetically pleasing, and delicious dish under the pressure of the clock. As you watch in anticipation, your taste buds will be awakened and your participation will play a part in something much larger happening in our area...the reality that so many do not know where their next meal will come from.
Tampa Bay’s thriving food scene
TAMPA (Bloom) – Influencer Austin Barton is celebrating Tampa Bay’s thriving food scene by sharing his local finds on his social media, @tampaislife. Barton joins Gayle Guyardo, the host of the nationally syndicated health and wellness show, Bloom, to talk about Tampa Bay’s booming dining options. Combining...
Florida Grandmother’s Homemade Cakes And Pies Sell Out After TikTok Video Goes Viral
There’s nothing quite as delightful as homemade treats from grandma, and one Florida woman is proving just that. Recently, her TikTok fame skyrocketed thanks to a viral video showcasing her delicious baked goods. Inez Hudson, 73, runs her small business three days a week (Wednesday through Friday), stationed outside...
Indoor Play Cafes Help Lakeland Families Beat the Heat
Between daily rain storms and scorching temperatures, it’s not always possible to take little ones to outdoor playgrounds during the summer. But there are two new indoor play cafes in Lakeland where sunscreen is not required. Kid Cafe. Kid Cafe opened on July 3 at 2947 S. Florida Ave....
Letter to the Editor – Speaking out as a caring member of this community
I’m contacting you based on concerns for all animals at Polk AC. For the record, I followed this story and responded to the FB post. It’s is my understanding that if you call Polk AC for animal welfare issues, a report or charges will not be filed. There...
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