Can anything stay open on Platt Street in South Tampa? Between Urban Cantina, Monsta Lobsta, The Rack, and Stacked Burgers (not to mention the old SoHo Pizza), Platt Street between Armenia and the Crosstown is starting to look like a ghost town. And it just got a little worse. This is now what it looks like inside the late-night pizza favorite --- The Deck. The sign is … [Read more...]
5 Twitter Accounts That Get Tampa News Before the News
Twitter is my favorite social media account because it often breaks news before most traditional channels can create and post stories. While you probably follow celebrities and athletes – because their tweets are so outrageous they usually are the news – you can also follow local accounts for the same reason. Our local police and government do a great job at keeping us safe, … [Read more...]
7 Things That Can Ruin Your Trip To Tampa Bay
It's estimated that almost 15 million people visited Tampa Bay in 2012, with about $3.75 billion being pumped into the local economy as a result. The statistics shouldn't be surprising, though, since the city offers some of the best entertainment that the Sunshine State has to offer. While slipping on a pair of flip-flops, throwing on some shades, and visiting the numerous … [Read more...]
Top 3 Sunday Funday Hotspots in the Tampa Bay Area
If catching some sun and listening to music with a drink in your hand sounds appealing, chances are you’ve celebrated the only holiday that occurs more than once a year. Sunday Funday is a tradition for countless people who can’t let go of the fact that the weekend is almost over. If you’re someone who wants to continue the weekend’s festivities for just a tad longer, consider … [Read more...]
Cheers! 3 Drinks to Celebrate National Rum Day
While it may seem like everyday in Tampa, August 16th is the official National Rum Day. Captain Morgan has released three new drink recipes to help celebrate. And if you can't celebrate National Rum Day today, hold on to these recipes for Gasparilla! Want to know more about the history of rum? Or the first cocktail ever? Check out our Captain Morgan Drink Series for … [Read more...]