Florida Gators 2025 national championship bobblehead collection unveiled

The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum has released a limited-edition bobblehead collection to commemorate the University of Florida men’s basketball team’s 2025 national championship. The officially licensed series features bobbleheads of Gators’ mascots Albert and Alberta celebrating the championship win, along with a bobble version of the 2025 National Champions logo. Each bobblehead … Read more

Children’s clothing brand Pink Chicken to open first Florida store in Tampa’s Hyde Park Village

Children’s clothing brand Pink Chicken is opening its first Florida boutique in Tampa’s Hyde Park Village on April 11. The store marks the company’s 10th U.S. location. Known for its vintage-inspired prints and bright, cheerful designs, Pink Chicken offers a collection of dresses, casualwear and accessories for children, as well as coordinating pieces for mothers. … Read more

Tampa Bay Sun Foundation launches with free girls’ soccer event

More than 400 students at Ferrell Girls Preparatory Academy participated in a soccer celebration that marked the launch of the Tampa Bay Sun Foundation, a new nonprofit aiming to expand access to youth sports in underserved communities. The event included soccer drills led by players from Tampa Bay Sun FC, the region’s first women’s professional … Read more

Margaritaville at Sea Islander announces new 2027 itineraries, including first 8-night cruises

Margaritaville at Sea Islander has unveiled its 2027 cruise schedule, featuring several new itineraries, including the brand’s first 8-night voyages and its first overnight stay in New Orleans. Sailing from Port Tampa Bay, the Islander will offer a variety of four- to 10-night cruises with expanded destinations in Mexico, the Caribbean and the Bahamas. Among … Read more

Pinellas County adopts short-term rental ordinance for unincorporated areas

The Pinellas County Commission has adopted a new ordinance aimed at increasing oversight and accountability for short-term rental properties in unincorporated areas of the county. The ordinance establishes a certification process for rental owners, sets safety and occupancy requirements and outlines rules on parking, noise and inspections. The goal is to preserve quality of life … Read more

Streetwear retailer Social Status announces move to Ybor City (RENDERINGS)

The Whitaker Group plans to relocate its Social Status retail store to a new, larger space in Tampa’s historic Ybor City neighborhood. The move from Hyde Park to Ybor City is scheduled for spring, 2025. The new 2,794-square-foot store, located at 1318 E 7th Ave., will be near landmarks significant to Tampa’s Cuban heritage including … Read more