On August 19, 2009, University of Tampa senior Ryan McCall was tragically killed during a heinous crime just outside of UT's campus. McCall's bright future may have been stolen, but his family and friends refuse to let the same thing happen to his memory. So to honor the cross country and track runner, Tampa Prep coach, and exercise science major, those closest to him … [Read more...]
2013 Cuban Sandwich Festival
Since Tampa is officially the King of the Cuban Sandwich (after winning a national debate by NPR), we get to celebrate our sandwich every year with the Annual Cuban Sandwich Festival. Last year, over a thousand people showed up to enjoy live cultural musical and dance performances and over 50 Latino food, art, and cultural exhibitors. This year will be no different. The … [Read more...]
Help Raise $379,000 for Juvenile Diabetes
The JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes is a fun, happy, healthy, and effective way to show your support for all those living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) and to raise funds for JDRF—the leading global organization focused on T1D research. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease in which a person’s pancreas loses the ability to produce insulin—a hormone essential to digestion. More … [Read more...]
Rough Rider’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade
The best of all Ybor Parades (think pirates in green) is on Saturday, March 16 when the Rough Riders St. Patrick's Day parade heads down 7th Ave. Attracting more than 100 floats and 20,000 people, the free parade, with support from the City of Tampa, hits historic Ybor City at 8pm. For more information, please visit Tampa-RoughRiders.org. … [Read more...]
The River Downtown Is About to Go Green
Downtown Tampa is about to go green. On March 16th the Mayor is turning the Hillsborough green in honor of St. Patrick's Day. Along with the sight to see there will be craft beer, food trucks, live entertainment, games, kids activities, food trucks serving Irish faire, and more! Admission is free and the entire family is welcome, including four-legged members. Bring 3 … [Read more...]