Beyond the Headlines: HMC Hospitality’s CEO talks continued growth and expansion
The Clearwater-based brand of Hooters is ‘Stronger than ever,’ according to CEO, Neil Kiefer.
James Museum partners with catering company for bistro reopening
The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art will reopen its in-house bistro, The Canyon, in spring 2025, as The Canyon by Catering by The Family. The restaurant, in downtown St. Petersburg, will offer a new menu featuring lunch options, casual bites, specialty coffees and craft cocktails. The redesigned space will provide table, bar and … Read more
Thirsty Buffalo Brewing releases Brahman Golden Ale to support USF athletes
Thirsty Buffalo Brewing has launched Brahman Golden Ale. Sales from the beer will support the University of South Florida student-athletes through the Fowler Avenue Collective, the university’s name, image and likeness collective. A portion of proceeds from every sale of Brahman Golden Ale will go to the collective, which helps USF athletes benefit from NIL … Read more
Italian Club of Tampa to host open house during Ybor City’s 78th Annual Fiesta Day
The Italian Club of Tampa will host a Community Open House and Vendor Market on Saturday, Feb. 22, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., as part of Ybor City’s 78th annual Fiesta Day Street festival. The event will feature guided tours of the club’s historic three-floor building, which has been a part of Ybor City … Read more
Vista Gin partners with Pepin Distributing to expand in Tampa Bay
Vista Gin has partnered with Tampa-based Pepin Distributing to expand its presence in the region. The agreement will make the craft gin more widely available at retailers, restaurants and bars across the Tampa Bay area. “Partnering with Pepin marks a major milestone for our brand,” said Grant Patterson, co-founder and chief executive officer of Vista … Read more
Things to Do: Save The Kids to host Gatsby Gala benefiting pediatric cancer research
Save The Kids will host its annual Gatsby Gala on Feb. 28, with proceeds supporting pediatric cancer research. The event aims to accelerate animal trials and advance human trials, for new treatment developments. The organization has spent the past year planning the event, which will serve as a fundraiser to support its mission. Tickets are … Read more
Things to Do: Buccaneers to host inaugural She is Football 5K to support girls in sports
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will host the inaugural She is Football 5K Run, Walk & Stroll on March 8, at the AdventHealth Training Center, with proceeds benefiting programs that help keep girls engaged in sports. The event is open to participants of all fitness levels. The route will begin in the flag lot at AdventHealth … Read more
Veteran-owned VR gaming studio expands in former Tervis headquarters
Combat Waffle Studios, a veteran-owned gaming company backed by Meta, has leased a 23,349-square-foot industrial space, at 195 Triple Diamond Blvd., in Nokomis. The studio, best known for its hit VR shooter Ghosts of Tabor, has seen over $20 million in sales, since its release. The company previously operated out of a 7,000-square-foot office, at … Read more
Cute News of the Day: Track a lost sea turtle finding his way home
Buckley, a sea turtle with an incredible survival story, is ready to return home after an unexpected detour—more than a mile inland. Discovered stranded on a dirt road, in rural Dixie County, last November, Buckley’s journey back to the water has been months in the making. Thanks to quick-thinking Good Samaritans who alerted the Florida … Read more
Hernando County approves Habitat for Humanity’s affordable housing project
The Hernando County Board of County Commissioners approved Habitat for Humanity Tampa Bay Gulfside’s plan to build about 30 affordable homes on a 9.5-acre lot at Miracle Drive and Century Drive, in Spring Hill. The county is donating the land to Habitat as part of its effort to expand homeownership opportunities for low- and moderate-income … Read more