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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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Local NewsVegan Hot Dog Cart Nah Dogs Opens First Permanent Location in Grand Central District
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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Local NewsFire at Legendary Tampa BBQ Spot Contained Swiftly, Restaurant Closed
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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Local NewsInjured Florida Panther Finds New Home at ZooTampa After Car Collision and Surgery
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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Local NewsDunedin Approves Main Street Exchange, Aims to Revitalize Downtown
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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Local NewsSpring Break 2026: Know Your Beach Alcohol Rules in Tampa Bay Area
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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Local NewsGreen Bench Brewing Hosts 51-Artist Pop-Up Show Ahead of Florida Beer Fest
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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Local NewsDiscover the Best Beach Bars from St. Pete to Clearwater
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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Local NewsAmazon Launches Drone Delivery Service in Ruskin, First Florida Location
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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Local NewsLatin Breakfast Spot Opens in South Tampa With Perfect Five-Star Rating
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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Local NewsSt. Petersburg Approves Funding To Confirm Graves at Tropicana Field Parking Lot
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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Local NewsMeet Rare Animals at Florida Aquarium’s Spring Break Adventure
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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Local NewsItalian Sub Shop Honoring Late Grandfather Opens on St. Petersburg’s Central Avenue
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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