Openings Zaxby’s The tendy competition in St. Pete is heating up. On Monday, June 12 at 10 a.m., St. Pete’s very first Zaxby’s will open its doors at 3700 34th St. S, to the delight of Zax sauce-lovers across The ‘Burg. Giveaways or grand opening festivities aren't planned for next week’s debut yet, although more event details could be released on Zaxby’s Facebook page.
With some Lactaid and Pepto-Bismol in hand, head to St. Pete's massive, free-to-attend foodie festival next weekend. Ooza Palooza—a grilled cheese and tater tot-themed festival—takes over Albert Whitted Park at 480 Bayshore Dr. SE in downtown St. Petersburg from 5 p.m.-10 p.m. on Saturday, June 17. Like many of the other foodie events the Gulf to Bay Food Truck Association hosts throughout the year, next weekend's foodie festival will feature dozens of Tampa Bay food trucks, all...
Florida citrus officials are promoting the “grit of this industry” as the growing season is set to close with the lowest production in nearly a century. But they say growers are getting more anxious while continuing to wait for federal assistance approved after Hurricane Ian and Hurricane Nicole uprooted trees and flooded fields last fall.
The day all plant-based foodies have been waiting for is here. Brace yourselves for the newest addition to Taco Bell's menu: the long-awaited fully vegan Crunchwrap Supreme.
With the state-backed Citizens Property Insurance Corp. continuing to see massive growth, regulators Thursday took up a proposal that would lead to double-digit rate increases for Citizens customers across Florida. The proposed increases would vary based on factors such as types of policies.
Attorney General Ashley Moody’s political committee raised $155,000 in May and had about $3.6 million in cash on hand at the end of the month, according to a finance report posted Thursday on the state Division of Elections website. The Friends of Ashley Moody committee also funneled $50,000 to the Republican Party of Florida. Contributions to the committee during the month included $25,000 from the Seminole Tribe of Florida, $15,000 from TECO Energy and $15,000 from lobbyist Michael...
The Skatepark of Tampa (SPoT) and Souls of Mischief are at it again. In further proof that anything can happen, the ‘90s hip-hop favorite is coming back to town to play the back patio of The Bricks in Ybor City.
St. Petersburg City Council could vote on a proposed eviction prevention program as soon as July. On Tuesday, South St. Pete’s Citizen Advisory Council or CAC met to discuss funding the project for $100,000. “It’s kind of a belt and suspenders, if you will,” Bradley Tennant, Assistant City Attorney for the City of St. Petersburg, said at the meeting.
A state appeals court Tuesday will hear arguments in a dispute about whether Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration violated Florida’s public-records law by not properly providing documents about a controversial plan to fly migrants from Texas to Massachusetts last year. A three-judge panel of the 1st District Court of Appeal will take up the DeSantis administration’s appeal of an October ruling by Leon County Circuit Judge J. Lee Marsh that the records law was violated.
Earlier this year, when Creative Loafing Tampa Bay asked Gabby Duncan if she ever wanted to open a Gabby Bakes storefront, she responded: "it would be a dream, but I'm also being mindful to scale up comfortably and smartly." Just a few months later, Duncan's dream has come true—but she needs a little community help to make it happen. With a strong belief system and a “joyful indulgence and a commitment to ethical food practices,” Tampa-based pop-up Gabby Bakes just launched a $20,000...
Juneteenth—also known as Emancipation Day or Juneteenth Independence Day—is a federal holiday honored nationwide to celebrate the end of slavery in the United States. Almost three months after the end of the Civil War and 901 days after Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, slaves in Galveston, Texas were informed of their liberation on June 19, 1865. While Texas is geographically pretty far from the Sunshine State, Tampa Bay-based organizations, churches and local...
After losing a race for governor in November, former U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist, D-Fla., will be nominated for an ambassador position, the White House said Wednesday. President Joe Biden intends to nominate Crist for the post of Representative of the United States of America on the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization, with the rank of ambassador, according to a White House announcement.