Sofía García Vargas

Sofía García Vargas, born in Colombia, South America and
raised in Costa Rica, Central America, is a journalism student at the University of
South Florida and Editor-in-Chief of The Crow’s Nest, USF St. Petersburg’s student
newspaper.

Her passions range from art and music to sports and food. She dreams
of becoming a successful journalist in the entertainment and sports industries
covering games, concerts, movie and music releases and interviewing celebrities.

sogava0905@gmail.com

Tampa activist groups will host a ‘Rent Is Too Damn High’ meeting to discuss rent control and other housing issues

The meeting will take place on Saturday, Feb. 19 from noon to 2 p.m. at 609 W Waters Ave.

by Sofía García Vargas February 4, 2022March 5, 2024

25 essential date night restaurants in Tampa Bay

by Sofía García Vargas February 4, 2022

Big Storm Brewing Co. launches new beer benefiting Feeding Tampa Bay

The beer will be sold by the can at Big Storm’s four taprooms in Clearwater, Orlando, Odessa and Cape Coral.

by Sofía García Vargas February 3, 2022May 7, 2025

The new Kojak’s is finally here, a 2D cafe is coming to St. Pete, and more Tampa Bay foodie news

Pacific Counter is coming to Tampa, too.

by Kyla Fields and Sofía García Vargas January 28, 2022May 2, 2025

St. Pete poke bowl favorite Pacific Counter is opening in downtown Tampa this summer

The third location, currently in design stages, is set to open this summer.

by Sofía García Vargas January 28, 2022June 28, 2025

Here’s where to find a cold weather shelter in Tampa Bay this weekend

Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco county are partnering with local organizations to provide shelter for people most vulnerable to the cold temperatures.

by Sofía García Vargas January 28, 2022May 14, 2024

25 hidden gem restaurants only found in Tampa Bay strip malls

by Sofía García Vargas and Brandalynn Nuñez Cepeda January 28, 2022

Arts & Entertainment

Epic Universe, Universal Orlando’s fourth theme park, will open summer 2025

NBC Universal plans to invest about $1 billion on capital expenditures for the theme park.

by Sofía García Vargas January 27, 2022March 5, 2025

Florida SDS chapters plan protest against state’s proposed 15-week abortion ban

The chapters will “demand that our government defend reproductive and women’s rights and the right to bodily autonomy.”

by Sofía García Vargas January 21, 2022August 3, 2023

25 lounges, speakeasies and hidden bars in Tampa Bay, and how to find them all

by Sofía García Vargas January 21, 2022

Arts & Entertainment

Equality Florida will unveil new LGBTQ mural at Tampa Heights’ Shuffle

“Recent pushback at the state level continues to underscore why visibility is so important for our community.”

by Sofía García Vargas January 20, 2022July 18, 2025

Arts & Entertainment

Busch Gardens Tampa’s new coaster Iron Gwazi will finally open next month

As Busch Gardens 10th roller coaster, Iron Gwazi is billed as “America’s tallest hybrid roller coaster.”

by Sofía García Vargas January 20, 2022July 6, 2025

Top Chef’s Chef Fabio Viviani to open new Italian restaurant in St. Pete this weekend

Taverna Costale opens this Sunday inside 200 Central Ave.

by Sofía García Vargas January 14, 2022July 9, 2025

The pandemic has only widened Florida’s Black homeownership gap, says report

Black applicants are denied at a rate 84% higher, a 10% increase since 2019.

by Sofía García Vargas January 14, 2022July 16, 2024

Arts & Entertainment

America’s first celebrity chef James Beard comes back to life at St. Pete’s freeFall Theatre

‘I Love to Eat’ is directed by Lee Ann Matthews and stars Matthew McGee.

by Sofía García Vargas January 13, 2022September 18, 2024

Preserve The ‘Burg and Florida Trust for Historic Preservation will discuss ’11 to Save’ list next week in St. Pete

Melissa Wyllie and Mark Zubaly will discuss the challenges of preservation in the state.

by Sofía García Vargas January 13, 2022June 19, 2024