A South Tampa staple shut its doors this week when The Rack in Hyde Park closed down. On Friday October 11, the marque facing the traffic coming east on Platt Street was removed --- no more messages about all you can drink happy hours or half off sushi specials. After noticing that the signage was removed, we called The Rack and received no answer. The Facebook page and … [Read more...]
Things Your Loved Ones Should Pack Before Visiting You in Tampa
Many Floridians enjoy inviting their family and friends to visit regularly, and relish in the excitement of showing their beautiful home state off. And for those of us who live in Tampa Bay, we look forward to traveling to the beaches with our visitors, or taking off from work to hit Busch Gardens on a weekday. If you have loved ones arriving in town soon, be sure to send them … [Read more...]
Best Scenic Drives in the Tampa Bay Area
If you think Tampa is made up entirely of crowded beaches and retirement homes, you're in for a surprise. The Bay area boasts miles of beautiful coastlines and natural landscapes. Fill up your tank and get ready for a scenic trip around the bay. Courtney Campbell Causeway Heading to Clearwater to see Winter, the local dolphin celebrity? Taking the Courtney Campbell Causeway … [Read more...]
Tampa Restaurant Week Returns
The change in the Tampa cuisine scene has been drastic in the past couple of years. Once a city of strip plazas, cheap chains, and formula franchises, Tampa never really felt like a foodie city. But that was then. This is now. Tampa's food scene has caught up with culinary feats usually only found in bigger cities. We now boast a long list of restaurants where people go … [Read more...]
Get Involved – Tampa Charities that Need Your Help
Have you ever thought about volunteering but didn't know where to start? There are many non-profit organizations in the Tampa area that could use your help. Finding the right organization to donate your time can be a rewarding experience for you and your local community. How to Choose a Charity To start off, think about what you feel passionate about in your life. Do you have … [Read more...]