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Popular St. Petersburg venue Hideaway Cafe is closing
“Now would be the time to come and take it all in while you still can,” wrote Kelly.
Colin Wolf
Colin Wolf has been working with weekly newspapers since 2007 and has been the Digital Editor for Creative Loafing Tampa since 2019. He is also the Director of Digital Content Strategy for CL's parent company, Chava Communications.
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Tampa dog daddy Dave Bautista adopts local puppy found with chain embedded in neck
The actor, also known as ‘Drax The Destroyer,’ is no stranger to dog rescues. Back in 2019, Bautista adopted two local pitbulls.
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After public backlash, Winter Haven police no longer seeking arrest for man with kids who allegedly stole diapers from a Walmart
Winter Haven police publicly shamed the suspect in the same manner they do for wanted felons.
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Alt-J and Portugal, The Man are coming to Tampa next spring
Garage pop band Sir Chloe is also on the bill.
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Tampa’s Cass Street Deli will open a new location in St. Petersburg
Torres, who also owns Blind Tiger Cafe, purchased the original 1331 W. Cass St location in June of 2019.
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Tampa native Dave Bautista offers $5,000 reward for info leading to arrest of puppy abuser
“I will personally hand $5000 cash to the person who gives information leading to the arrest and conviction of the sick piece of shit…”
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Video shows Central Florida woman fending off massive alligator while paddleboarding
“Why are you messing with me?” Why are you trying to bite me?,” says Baker in one of the videos.
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Coppertail’s new Bucs brew, free beer when Tampa Bay wins the Super Bowl again, plus more local foodie news
And other non-football related food scene news
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Gasparilla Music Festival will require proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative test
The announcement comes after Live Nation made a similar policy change the upcoming Harry Styles’ show on Oct. 10 at Amalie Arena.
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‘Top Chef’ star Fabio Viviani will open a new Chuck Lager location in South Tampa
Though there’s currently no exact opening date, the restaurant is set to open early next year.
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World of Beer will buy Tampa a pint if the Bucs win Super Bowl LVI
Of course, the offer is only valid on the day of the team’s championship boat parade.
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Florida Republicans Matt Gaetz and Anthony Sabatini will join QAnon leaders at conservative conference this October
Despite the many speakers at this event who have publicly downplayed the pandemic, and rallied against the use of masks, the event says it will be taking COVID-19 precautions.
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Wine Stream coming to West Tampa, Sesh Brewery opening in St. Pete and more local foodie news
And you bet that Chick fil-A at Busch Gardens is closed on Sundays.
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As COVID cases surge, Hillsborough County asks residents to conserve water to save liquid oxygen for hospitals
Nearly 94% of Florida’s adult intensive-care unit beds are occupied, according to data posted Tuesday by the U.S. Department of Health.
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Amid rising COVID-19 cases, Tampa Bay anti-vaxx school board candidates emerge
Tampa Bay’s new crop of anti-vaxx school board candidates is not unique.
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Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is getting Florida’s first Chick-fil-A location inside a theme park
Naturally, it’s closed on Sundays.
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Allegiant is now offering $39 non-stop flights from St. Pete to Key West
The flights will operate twice weekly.
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New census data shows Tampa Bay’s least and most diverse neighborhoods
The Ridgewood Park area, where Armature Works is located, is now 25% whiter than it was 30 years ago, and 42% less Black.
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Still headed for Tampa Bay, Fred expected to strengthen to tropical storm with heavy rains
A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued for the Florida Keys and portions of South Florida.
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Tropical Storm Fred expected to reach Tampa Bay this weekend
As of now, forecasters say the storm could make landfall or pass just off the coast of Tampa Bay on Sunday morning as a tropical storm.