Vinik drops bid to purchase Channelside Bay Plaza - TBO.com Just when we thought things at Channelside were starting to look up, Tampa Bay Lightning owner Jeff Vinik has dropped his bid to buy the failing entertainment complex because of legal issues, "beyond our control." Ground Breaking at the Epicurean Hotel Image via facebook.com/EpicureanHotel This week marked the … [Read more...]
The City Six: Tampa’s Best Stories, Photos and Videos (10/16/12)
Mystery Giant Eyeball Shows Up at the Beach Via tbo.com Creepy giant, softball-sized eyeball that washed ashore a beach in South Florida belonged to a massive swordfish (not a Syfy channel massive squid). Weirdest Play Ever Features A Punt Block, Interception, And Touchdown - Buzzfeed.com Bucs win, even if the kicker threw an interception. It's weird. Watch … [Read more...]
The City Six: Tampa’s Best Stories, Photos and Videos (10/9/12)
Cigar City Brewery to expand into the restaurant business with new brewpub - Tampa Bay Times Any news with the words Cigar City Brewery and expand in the headline is great news in our book - especially when it includes construction to triple the tasting room and add up to 24 new taps. Final Cruise Ships Slipping Under the Skyway? Via TampaBay.com Seeing cruise ships … [Read more...]
The City Six: Tampa’s Best Stories, Photos and Videos (10/2/12)
Rendering of Possible Ray's Stadium in Channelside Via Facebook.com/tampabaycom Developer Joel Cantor thinks that a 33,000 seat stadium could fit in Channelside. This rendering shows what it would look like if a park of similar size, AT&T Park, the San Francisco's Giant Baseball Stadium was placed in Tampa. Could former Crabby Bill's be site of Hulk Hogan reality … [Read more...]
The City Six: Tampa’s Best Stories, Photos and Videos (9/24/12)
Air Force One Arrives In Tampa - TBO.com Via Facebook.com/tbocom Tampa Bay Online caught a glimpse of Air Force One at the Tampa airport when Obama dropped in for a fundraiser in Palma Ceia on Thursday, September 20th. Other event attendees included Eddie Vender, Gov. Charlie Crist, Tampa Bay Bucs cornerback Ronde Barber, and Mayor Bob Buckhorn. Tampa looks to add museum … [Read more...]