Richard Gonzmart, owner of the historic Columbia Restaurant, has been chosen to lead a $2 million renovation of Downtown Tampa‘s longstanding Water Works building. Along with his partner, Bill Rain of Metro Real Estate, Gonzmart hopes to transform this red … Read More

Earlier this week, University of Tampa officials announced that the university will be breaking ground on a new residence hall in the midst of recent record-breaking enrollment numbers. Construction is expected to begin immediately on the currently unnamed residence hall … Read More

There are plenty of great things to do on Valentine’s Day in Tampa.  From dining at romantic Valentine’s Day restaurants in Tampa to seeing exotic animals up close with Wild at Heart at Lowry Park Zoo or just being bitter … Read More

Great barbecue has a special places in our hearts.  The key word is great, though.  This Southern style of slow-smoking meats and dousing them in complex concoctions of tangy, sweet sauces, is an art form, plain and simple.  While a … Read More

We’ve got more details regarding the first and ever-elusive Gasparilla Music Festival.  It’s going down on Saturday, March 10 right on the Hillsborough River at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park in Downtown Tampa. Fans can expect music on three stages, including … Read More

The search is over.  Former Rutgers head coach, Greg Schiano will be the new head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.  A final deal was reached Thursday after Buccaneer officials and Schiano worked out a deal throughout Wednesday and into … Read More

Great news for those seeking jobs in Tampa.  Progressive Car Insurance is planning to hire 390 new employees in the sales, service, and claims departments of their Riverview contact center. This comes right off the heels of the 130 new … Read More

When it comes to a great, citywide festival, no Tampa area does it better than Ybor City.  From Guavaween to the upcoming Sant ‘Yago Knight Parade and a ton of other events throughout the year, Ybor is the place to … Read More