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If you work in hospitality, then this is for you! Coors Lite and Yellow Tie Productions has recently introduced the hottest hospitality night in Ybor City, Industry Insanity Sundays at Gaspar’s Grotto; your new reason to celebrate Sunday Funday every week from … Read More

MyAreaNetwork was created to help people discover local restaurants, nightlife, things to do and more in their area.  While helping people find these things, helping local businesses connect with them is also of utmost importance to us.  In our efforts … Read More

If you’re looking to get out there and celebrate our nation’s independence this 4th of July, there are plenty of events taking place all throughout the Tampa Bay area celebrating this annual American holiday.  Read on and discover some of … Read More

Ybor Bar Wars, a one of a kind event featuring over 10 of Ybor City‘s best bartenders in a wild and funny bartending competition, will make its return to Gaspar’s Grotto on Saturday, June 29. Kicking off at 1 p.m., … Read More

The Red Bull Wake Open, which drew thousands to the Downtown Tampa waterfront last year, will once again return to the Tampa Bay area for its 2013 run. Scheduled for the weekend of July 5-6, the 2013 Red Bull Wake … Read More

Howl-O-Scream, Busch Gardens‘ annual fright fest and nighttime celebration will return for 14 nights this Halloween season. Kicking off with an opening weekend on September 27-28, Howl-O-Scream will commemorate the superstitious nature of this century’s thirteenth year with a scary … Read More

When Bass Pro Shops announced they are definitely building a new, 140,000-square-foot retail location in Brandon, it seemed like the news of the additional 240,000 square feet of retail space surrounding the was vaguely enticing at best. Now, details have emerged regarding … Read More

The bi-annual Tampa Bay Comic Con will return Aug. 23 to 25, bringing a jam-packed lineup of celebrity appearances and more to its newer, bigger location inside the Tampa Convention Center. The longstanding comic convention will be held inside a … Read More

CoWorkTampa, the Tampa Bay area’s premier coworking space, is gearing up to host another fun and inspiring social event called Cocktails & Conversations on Thursday, June 27. Entrepreneurs, techies, artists, art admirers and coworkers from the Tampa Bay area and … Read More

Following the lead of fast-casual, culinary-minded restaurants like Panera Bread and Pei Wei Asian Diner, Tampa’s Red Elephant Cafe is a similar concept, but benefits from independent ownership and an eclectic menu that follows suit. The sibling of Red Elephant … Read More

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar in Westshore will celebrate Father’s Day this Sunday, June 16th with a a special three-course brunch menu kicking off at a special opening time of 11:30 a.m. Head in to Fleming’s and treat the … Read More

Rob Givens from Bakeracted & Evil Nation / Magic Mansion Productions is presenting to Ybor something twisted, evil, and genius. On June 22, a new beginning will arise; Ybor City 1998 will be revived, and what you thought was only … Read More

The City of Tampa and the Friends of Tampa Recreation, Inc. are teaming up to host Scream on the Green, a monthly midnight horror movie series at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park in Downtown Tampa. Scream on the Green will kick … Read More

BurgerMonger, a Tampa-based burger chain with locations in Carrollwood and Wesley Chapel, has recently announced their plans to open a new location at the Bloomingdale Square shopping center in Brandon according to the Tampa Bay Business Journal. Located at 855 … Read More

Award-winning artisan vodka distiller, Touch Vodka, will make its official Tampa Bay area premier at the Mangroves SoHo 17-Year Anniversary Party taking place this Friday, June 14. A proud product of Tampa-based Fat Dog Spirits LLC., Touch Handmade vodka is a … Read More

According to a new study by the American College of Medicine entitled “Health and Community Fitness Status of the 50 Largest Metropolitan Areas“, the Tampa Bay area ranks 40th out of America’s 50 largest cities. The study considers a number … Read More

They’ve finally ‘dropped’ the big news.  On Tuesday morning, officials from Busch Gardens Tampa announced their plans for a new drop-tower ride called Falcon’s Fury, set to be the largest of its kind in North America when it opens in … Read More

Brews & Bites will return for its monthly appearance at The Sail Pavilion on the Downtown Tampa Riverwalk this Friday, June 14 from 6 to 10 p.m. This regular events brings some of the best in craft and seasonal beers, local … Read More

An upcoming Tampa Food Truck Rally scheduled for Saturday, August 31 will attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the most food trucks operating in one place according to the Tampa Tribune. Taking place at the Florida State Fairgrounds, … Read More

The Tampa Bay area’s been no stranger to the proliferation of fast casual Mexican restaurants in the past few years.  Seemingly dotted across the area’s culinary landscape, spots like Moe’s, Chipotle, Tijuana Flats, and Qdoba have grown into go-to destinations … Read More