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Tampa gets another dining cruise, Alessi Bakery celebrates 111 years, and more local foodie news

And Izakaya Tori announced plans to open a Japanese pub in downtown Tampa.

By Kyla Fields and Colin Wolf

Sep 22, 2023

Coming Soon Yacht Starship’s “Craft” A massive new dining experience is about to set sail on the Hillsborough River. Earlier this week, Yacht Starship Dining Cruises released details about its newest concept – a first of its kind European-style river cruise ship called "Craft."

Tampa gets another dining cruise, Alessi Bakery celebrates 111 years, and more local foodie news

St. Petersburg's Rays stadium Deal: A field guide for skeptics

Stay skeptical, St. Petersburg.

By Thomas Hallock

The new Tampa Bay Rays stadium will cost $1.3 billion dollars.

Despite the hot start, the Bucs are going to have a bad time Monday night

It all starts with the turnover battle.

By Carter Brantley

Despite the hot start, the Bucs are going to have a bad time Monday night

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Controversial restroom rule moves forward at Florida Universities

By News Service of Florida

Florida trans-rights advocates in West Palm Beach on Dec. 3, 2022.

Florida's minimum wage will increase to $12 on Sept. 30

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Florida's minimum wage will increase to $12 on Sept. 30

Tampa budget: After rejecting proposed property tax increase, city council puts $12 million towards housing

By Arielle Stevenson

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Review: As murder mysteries go, ‘A Haunting in Venice’ is deadly dull

By John W. Allman

An ominous figure arrives by gondola to attend Mrs. Reynolds' séance in 'A Haunting in Venice'

Deviant Libation celebrates first beer can release this week with live music and drag performers

By Kyla Fields

Deviant Libation celebrates first beer can release this week with live music and drag performers

'Rape is hilarious': Hillsborough County GOP event to be hosted by conservative influencer who joked about sexual assault

By Colin Wolf

Will Witt interviewing Gov. DeSantis in August, 2023.

Tampa Bay's best live music happening Sept. 21-28

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SZA, who plays Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida on Sept. 22, 2023.

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Armature Works Fall Fest
1910 N. Ola Ave., Tampa
Oct 14, 15, 21, 22
Head to Armature Works in Tampa to experience their riverfront pumpkin patch with live music, festive autumn treats, and pumpkin spice latte’s.

Photo via Armature Works/Facebook

Tampa Bay pumpkin patches, corn mazes and other family-friendly fall events

During a heartfelt panel with the stars of "Beverly Hills 90210," actress Shannen Doherty teared up when the audience gave her a standing ovation.

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Photos: All the weird, wonderful and sweaty people Fidlar brought to Tampa Orpheum

Photos: All the weird, wonderful and sweaty people Fidlar brought to Tampa Orpheum

Tampa's first dining river cruise, Craft, will launch this fall

Tampa's first dining river cruise, Craft, will launch this fall

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