Inside Chef Chris Ponte’s new restaurant in Midtown Tampa (Renderings)

Chef Chris Ponte’s new concept, Ponte Tampa, is under construction and is on track to be open in Midtown Tampa later in 2021. Ponte also owns On Swann, in Hyde

One Liners Polk: Florida Southern College, Culver’s and more

► Randy K. Avent, president of Florida Polytechnic University, has been selected as a correspondent academician to the Royal European Academy of Doctors. (Pictured above)  ► Florida Southern College will

A delicious splurge night beckons you to Siesta Key (PHOTOS)

Fine dining on Siesta Key is defined at The Summer House. Quality ingredients—thoughtfully sourced and expertly prepared—offer exceptional flavor. Here you will find classic soups and salads, certified Angus steaks

A slice of Sicily in the heart of Ybor City

Casa Santo Stefano, Richard Gonzmart’s newest restaurant, is a soaring complex filled with artwork, and antiques, that pay homage to the little island of Sicily, off the Italian coast, and

Westfield Brandon launched Dining for a Cause to support restaurants and charities

Westfield Brandon is launching Dining For A Cause, a charitable rewards program for those dining in, or ordering takeout, at participating restaurants at Westfield Brandon. Beginning on April 1, and

One Liners Polk: Watson Clinic, Checkers and more

► Board-certified rheumatologist Lilliam E. Ayala Garcia joined Watson Clinic Main at 1600 Lakeland Hills Blvd., Lakeland. ► Dream Finders Homes is selling five different floor plans at pre-construction prices

Fitlife Foods is running a marathon, not a sprint

Restaurants took a major hit in 2020 when local shutdowns, because of the coronavirus, forced closures. Some establishments were able to slowly get into the home delivery and takeout game,

Exclusive: Palazzo Pizza readies for grand opening in Tampa’s Hyde Park

Palazzo Pizza, a new concept, is preparing to open its doors on January 28 at 1818 W. Platt St., Tampa. The concept was developed by Volpe Hospitality Group after being

Base Culture is rising in the healthy baked goods market

It all started as a hobby in her own, small, apartment kitchen. Jordann Amatea had started the Paleo diet and needed to find something to sate her sweet tooth cravings.

Rooftop bar coming to Midtown Tampa

Sal Y Mar Rooftop Bar, a rooftop lounge, is coming to the dual-branded Aloft and Element Hotel opening in Midtown Tampa January 2021. The bar, which will have 360-degree views

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5 places to get your Thanksgiving dinner without the hassle

Thanksgiving will look a little different for many people this year. If your typical large gathering has been nixed due to COVID, maybe take the day off and do takeout

One Liners Pinellas: Tech Data, Bayfront Health and more

► Evolve & Co., an advertising agency in St. Petersburg, was commissioned to rebrand Blue Head Ranch, 31,000 acres of South Florida rangeland in what was known in pioneer times