Can anything stay open on Platt Street in South Tampa? Between Urban Cantina, Monsta Lobsta, The Rack, and Stacked Burgers (not to mention the old SoHo Pizza), Platt Street between Armenia and the Crosstown is starting to look like a ghost town. And it just got a little worse. This is now what it looks like inside the late-night pizza favorite --- The Deck. The sign is … [Read more...]
5 Twitter Accounts That Get Tampa News Before the News
Twitter is my favorite social media account because it often breaks news before most traditional channels can create and post stories. While you probably follow celebrities and athletes – because their tweets are so outrageous they usually are the news – you can also follow local accounts for the same reason. Our local police and government do a great job at keeping us safe, … [Read more...]
Dinner at The Vinoy Renasissance
When considering dining options in downtown St. Pete, one of the spots that rarely crossed my mind was the Vinoy Renasissance. The posh, historic hotel, resort, and golf club was a place that always felt too much like a weekend destination to be a considered a casual dinning spot. But I was wrong. The Renaissance Marriott property may be a well-known gleaming gem along … [Read more...]
The Best of Clearwater Beach Uncorked
Rain couldn't stop the 3rd annual Clearwater Beach Uncorked. Fans of fine foods and spirits came out in droves to mingle under two tents filled with world-class food, wine, and mircobrews. For two days (February 8th and 9th), the Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa hosted hundreds of foodies looking for sand, sun, and something to eat. (Those who attended Sunday … [Read more...]
7 Things That Can Ruin Your Trip To Tampa Bay
It's estimated that almost 15 million people visited Tampa Bay in 2012, with about $3.75 billion being pumped into the local economy as a result. The statistics shouldn't be surprising, though, since the city offers some of the best entertainment that the Sunshine State has to offer. While slipping on a pair of flip-flops, throwing on some shades, and visiting the numerous … [Read more...]