Friday, January 12, 2024

New ferry linking Bradenton to Anna Maria sets sail this weekend


After months of anticipation, the Gulf Islands Ferry, which connects downtown Bradenton to Anna Maria Island, formally launches this weekend.....Read More

Chamber poll: Florida voters aren’t sold on recreational pot


The proposal has 57% support — a hair short of the 60% threshold that amendments need to pass.

If Florida voters have the opportunity to vote on recreational pot this year, they might “just say no,” according to new polling commissioned by the Florida Chamber of Commerce.


Jessica Rose Powell in Safety Harbor Tonight

Tonight Papa Rose and I will take the stage at The NONA Slice House in Downtown Safety Harbor 6PM-9PM playing pop rock covers and some original songs!

Thursday, January 11, 2024

Florida human trafficking bust lands 123 behind bars: HCSO


Ybor Life

7th Ave

Rep. Maxwell Frost Blames Ron DeSantis' 'Failing Presidential Campaign' On His 'War On Woke'


Someone please tell Ron DeSantis that ‘trans’ is not a verb


I would quote the complete article here if there was room but instead, I recommend you read it HERE, if you are not too quick to anger.

Ybor Paparazzi

Bob

South Africa accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza


South African lawyers pushed for the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to order an injunction that will immediately halt Israel’s military action in Gaza.

South African attorneys said Israel has violated the Genocide Convention, an international treaty requiring nations to prevent genocide with 153 countries party to it, including South Africa and Israel.


Tampa Hoods: Ybor City

4th Ave

Florida's Brain Drain Is Real


Zydeco Brew Werks to close two-story spot in Ybor this January


Zydeco Brew Werks has been recognized as one of the best brew pubs in America. It’s famous for its New Orleans-style brunch, top-notch brews, and second-floor event space with a balcony overlooking E 7th Avenue. Unfortunately, the local hangout will close its doors on January 21.....Read More

Florida Gulf Coast Hope Spot Festival looking to feature student entrepreneurs


The Florida Gulf Coast Hope Spot Festival is being held in February in Dunedin. While the festival is focused on being an eco-friendly event, it’s also becoming the place for young entrepreneurs to get their start in the business world.

Where: Edgewater Park in Dunedin
When: Saturday, February 17 @ 10 am


Tampa Bay area shelters noticing rise in homeless seniors


The face of homelessness is constantly changing and some shelters are now seeing a growing senior population. A recent study by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development says those 50 and older are the fastest growing age group experiencing homelessness and that those 55 and older make up nearly 20% of the sheltered homeless.....Read More

Wednesday, January 10, 2024

What Stogie Had For Lunch

Stewed Chicken
With Rice and Cabbage

$6.49 Lunch Special 

Hines Caribbean Cuisine
3313 N. Nebraska Ave, Ybor Heights
Tampa's Best Jamaican Food!

Tampa business owners urgent plea to city leaders to help businesses impacted by ongoing construction


Tampa Hoods: Ybor City

4th Ave

Matt Gaetz Runs to Trump (Again)


Brush to canvas: News from the visual art world


All eyes this week are on the Florida CraftArt gallery, 501 Central Ave., where the Tibetan Buddhist monks of the Drepung Gomang Monastery are in residence through Sunday, creating an intricate mandala – a brilliant, colorful design made, by hand, from individual grains of sand. The mandala “represents the enlightened mind and the ideal world.”....Read More

Enjoy some quiet time and beautiful scenery at this Gem of Tampa Bay


If you have been in need of some peace and quiet, make sure to check out the flowers and birds at the historic Sunken Gardens.

This Gem of Tampa Bay is located on busy 4th Street North in St. Pete and has been a popular roadside attraction for several decades.