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The City of Tampa will host an eight-hour homebuyer workshop on March 21 to teach first-time purchasers how to buy a home in 2026. Classes run from 8:30 a.m. to…
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Ever had a vegan hot dog? They actually don’t taste that different than a normal one, but you don’t really have to worry about “how the sausage gets made.” And…
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Tampa Fire Rescue extinguished a blaze at Jimbo’s Pit Bar B-Q on West Kennedy Boulevard just past midnight on March 11. Nobody got hurt. TFR crews arrived after reports came…
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Loper, a young male Florida panther, was hit by a car back in July 2025. Now he lives at ZooTampa at Lowry Park. Wildlife experts decided he can’t go back…
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Dunedin city leaders have given the go-ahead to the Main Street Exchange mixed-use project after three years of planning. The venture seeks to breathe new life into a part of…
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Rules about drinks change from one beach to another as spring break arrives. Some spots let you crack open a cold one. Others? Not a chance. Police across the area…
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Green Bench Brewing will transform its beer garden into an open-air gallery on Thursday at 6 p.m. as part of Tampa Bay Beer Week. This one-night show features works from…
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Beach bars scattered along Pinellas County’s Gulf Coast have swung their doors open for spring 2026. They’ve bounced back from the 2024 hurricane season. Over 20 watering holes stretching from…
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Amazon started Prime Air drone deliveries at a Ruskin fulfillment center. This marks Florida’s first spot with the program, kicking off March 9. Prime customers living within eight miles of…
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Eleven80Cafe opened at 2109 S Dale Mabry two weeks ago. It’s earned a perfect five-star rating on Google reviews. This family-owned spot dishes out Latin-inspired breakfast and lunch from 7…
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The St. Petersburg City Council greenlit $378,896 last week for archaeological digs. The goal is to confirm graves from an old cemetery in a parking lot across from Tropicana Field….
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The Florida Aquarium in Tampa will host animal meet-and-greets all March long as part of spring break activities. Apaporis, a 10-year-old male sloth, headlines the lineup. Other animal ambassadors who…
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Tony D’s Sub Shop opened at 217 Central Ave. in St. Petersburg on March 7. The shop serves Italian sandwiches in a space filled with family photos of owner Bobby…
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