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Sunday, November 24, 2024

Friday, November 22, 2024

The deal for a new Rays stadium is on life support. Could a preserver come from across the bay?


In less than a month, what was thought to be a done deal for a state-of-the-art ballpark for the Tampa Bay Rays in St. Petersburg is now on life support. Could a life preserver come from across the bay?

You may remember another one knocked down in late 2018, plans for a ~$900 million field on the other side of Tampa Bay. “The location that we were we had identified last couple years is still available in the Ybor City, port area,” Hillsborough County Commissioner Ken Hagan said.


Wednesday, November 20, 2024

Ken Hagen might be licking his chops....Could the new Ray's stadium end up in Ybor City after all?

Rays stadium deal in jeopardy after team, Pinellas commissioners trade barbs

A deal to build a new stadium for the Tampa Bay Rays is now teetering after Pinellas County commissioners once again delayed a vote on funding the plan. 

The Rays sent a letter to the commissioners just before the meeting started, stating that the delays meant the current deal was all but dead.

Monday, November 11, 2024

Sunday, October 27, 2024

Ybor City to host its largest cigar festival since 1994 this December


2024 Ybor City Cigar Festival
Centennial Park 
1800 E. 8th Ave., Tampa
Sunday, December 8  11am - 5pm
Free Community Event

Historic Ybor City will host its biggest cigar festival in decades on December 8, centered around Centennial Park. Presented by Arturo Fuente Cigars and J.C. Newman Cigars, the 2024 Ybor City Cigar Festival celebrates the legacy of the world’s largest cigar event since 1994, bringing cigar enthusiasts from near and far.

Attendees can explore a range of hand-made cigars from global vendors and meet some of the industry’s most notable cigar makers. Live entertainment, cigar-rolling demonstrations, and various food, desserts, and drinks— including beer, wine, and spirits—create an immersive experience. Local artisans will also showcase jewelry, art, clothing, and cigar accessories for visitors.

Carlito Fuente, Jr., owner of the Arturo Fuente cigar company, expressed his excitement, saying, “Every year, it gets bigger and better… It makes me so proud to be back in Ybor City and see how much it has blossomed.”

With free entry, the festival invites the community to join this spirited gathering in Ybor, making it a must-visit for cigar aficionados and locals alike.

City and Colour brings 'The Love Still Held Me Near' to Ybor City on Monday


City and Colour
The Ritz Ybor
1503 E 7th Ave, Tampa
Monday, Oct. 28, 2024: 7:00 pm-11:00 pm

Tickets HERE

City and Colour - Meant To Be