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The Cuban Sandwich festival is happening in Ybor this weekend, too.

By Kyla Fields

May 27, 2022

Openings Chanko Although Chop Chop Shop customers were dismayed by chef Steve Sera’s seemingly abrupt decision to close the popular Asian fusion restaurant, he’s hoping that they’ll stick around for his brand new concept opening out of the same Seminole Heights space...

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After donating over $180K to Florida Republicans, the Tampa Bay Rays commit to $50K to stop gun violence

In the meantime, Florida Republicans are currently on the verge of making Florida an constitutional state.

By Colin Wolf

May 27, 2022

After donating over $180K to Florida Republicans, the Tampa Bay Rays commit to $50K to stop gun violence

St. Pete ‘Old Florida’ style seafood joint Cap’s grand opens next weekend in the old MacDinton's

Both Cap’s and the upcoming country bar Welcome to the Farm debut out of the recently-closed MacDinton’s Irish pub space.

By Kyla Fields

May 27, 2022

St. Pete ‘Old Florida’ style seafood joint Cap’s grand opens next weekend in the old MacDinton's

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