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A rare Weeki Wachee spring house hits the market for $1.3 million

A waterfront home that sits along the most touristy stretch of river in the Tampa Bay area is now on the market.…

By Colin Wolf

A rare Weeki Wachee spring house is now for sale
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Photos: Sealskin & Zitrovision play Rock the Park Tampa

Vocalist-songwriter and handpan band Sealskin & Zitrovision took to Rock the Park Tampa last night. Rock the Park Tampa happens on the…

By Ray Roa

Sealskin & Zitrovision play Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park in Tampa, Florida on May 2, 2024.
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Photos: Flipturn headlines Jannus Live in St. Petersburg

Few Florida bands have experienced a rise as meteoric as Flipturn. The indie-rock outfit played Gasparilla Music Festival’s smallest stage in 2019,…

By Ray Roa

Flipturn play Jannus Live in St. Petersburg, Florida on April 26, 2024.
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The 25 most popular Tampa Bay restaurants right now, according to Yelp

Everybody's got an opinion about Tampa Bay restaurants. As of late, our local eateries have been getting some serious shine.  In April,…

By CL Staff

 13. Hellas Restaurant & Bakery
785 Dodecanese Blvd., Tarpon Springs
"One of my ultimate fav spots in Tarpon Springs Florida! The cocktails are so tasty and perfect, I always get the white sangria! The authentic taste of Greece with their chicken souvlaki and Greek salad. The chicken souvlaki is perfectly seasoned and grilled to perfection, while the Greek salad bursts with freshness and flavor from crisp vegetables and tangy feta cheese. Overall, a delightful culinary experience that transports you to the Mediterranean with every bite." - Christina B. 
Photo via Hellas Restaurant & Bakery/Website
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May 2, 2024

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