Funny or Die and Holiday Inn Express are hitting the road this summer and taking the comics on tour. And they are getting their start in Tampa. On August 8, the Oddball Comedy and Curiosity Festival is kicking off its tour at the MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheater. Dozens of different comedians with join and drop off the tour as it travels around the country. The … [Read more...]
This Video Will Change the Way You See Tampa
Ben Bradley and Right Hand Films used a quadcopter to capture a unique view of Downtown Tampa. The aerial footage will completely change the way you see our city. Footage includes shots of the Rivergate Tower (aka the Beer Can Building), Curtis Hixon Park, and Museum of Art at one of the best times to be in downtown. As the sun sets, you can see beautiful reflections … [Read more...]
Another Platt Street Casualty: The Deck Is Closed
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...]
Dinner at The Vinoy Renasissance
When considering dining options in downtown St. Pete, one of the spots that rarely crossed my mind was the Vinoy Renasissance. The posh, historic hotel, resort, and golf club was a place that always felt too much like a weekend destination to be a considered a casual dinning spot. But I was wrong. The Renaissance Marriott property may be a well-known gleaming gem along … [Read more...]