Hundreds browse new Tampa urban market
TAMPA — A breeze blew softly under blue skies Sunday, as singer-guitarist Shane Meade performed an acoustic version of Bruce Springsteen’s “I’m On Fire” at the Encore community’s first fresh market. Boasting 25 vendors hawking items such as organic dog treats, craft-brewed tea, cheesecake, baked goods, lemonade, cheeses, soap, plants, herbs and plenty of produce, the event drew hundreds of visitors throughout the day. “This is sort of what we expected,” Cricket Larson, a community activation wo..>> view originalTampa-area forecast: Quite warm, humid to start workweek
TBO.com staff Published: February 1, 2016 It will be quite warm to start off the workweek in the Tampa area, with high temperatures jumping to near 80 degrees today. The National Weather Service says it will be mostly cloudy, with a chance of showers anywhere south of the Interstate 4 corridor. Tonight will remain mostly cloudy with lows around 60. A southerly flow is bringing warm and humid air to the region, the weather service says. The moist air will also allow for a threat of..>> view originalOpposition to Tampa Bay Express I-275 interstate project growing
There's growing opposition to a huge highway project that could impact tens of thousands in the region. FDOT wants to create the "Tampa Bay Express" or TBX, a series of tolled expressways aimed at cutting commute times. But many community groups are worried about the impact of the project. Rick Fernandez was born and raised in Tampa Heights and moved back to the area five years ago to watch it undergo revitalization. He also watched as the area struggled during the construction of I-27..>> view originalTampa Bay Buccaneers RUMORS: Doug Martin Contract Extension ...
Tampa Bay Buccaneers RUMORS: Doug Martin Contract Extension Talks Underway Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Doug Martin's contract extension talks are reportedly underway, as the team looks to bring him back next season. By Henry Buggy | Jan 31, 2016 05:17 PM EST The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have reportedly started contract extension talks with running back Doug Martin's agent. (Photo : Getty Images) Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Doug Martin was named to the Associated Press' All-Pro team f..>> view originalWhy the Iowa Caucuses matter to Tampa Bay
Why the Iowa Caucuses matter to Tampa Bay(Photo: WTSP)TAMPA — It's the real kickoff in the race to the White House. The Iowa Caucuses are tomorrow at 8 ET.So why does it matter to you in Tampa Bay?This is the first real binding test for Republicans, Democrats, and everyone in between.And those Iowa voters are going to help determine the future of our Florida candidates, Jeb Bush and Marco Rubio, plus the rest of the trailing Republican field.The final Iowa Poll has Republican Donald Trump regain..>> view originalSheriff's Office: 2 Teens Escape Tampa Detention Center
By: Associated PressFebruary 01, 2016 TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- Authorities say two teenagers have escaped from a juvenile detention center in Tampa. According to a news release from the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, the male teens escaped around 9:15 a.m. Sunday from the Falkenburg Academy, a Department of Juvenile Justice facility. The sheriff's office says the teens had joined other inmates for recreation in a fenced yard. When detention center staffed noticed other inmates looking toward ..>> view originalTop things to do in Tampa Bay the week of Feb. 1-7
Florida State Fair: The fair returns Thursday for the 112th year with a "So Much More to Explore" theme. In addition to rides, food, exhibits, entertainment, animals, attractions and shopping, the fair guarantees at least 112 free things to do ‌ after you pay for admission: $5-$9 advance; $6-$13 at the gate. Localtopia: Nearly 200 St. Petersburg area independent businesses present a celebration of all things local with arts, culture, shopping, food, drinks, health, wellness and sports Saturda..>> view originalCasse Nominates Airoforce, Tepin To Tampa Bay Festival Preview ...
Airoforce, a multiple graded-stakes winner and the runner-up in the Grade I Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf at Keeneland on Oct. 30, heads the list of 36 3-year-olds nominated to the Grade III, $250,000 Sam F. Davis Stakes on the Feb. 13 Festival Preview Day Presented by Lambholm South card at Tampa Bay Downs. Owned by John C. Oxley, who captured the 2001 Kentucky Derby with Monarchos, and trained by Mark Casse, a seven-time Sovereign Award winner as Canada's top trainer, Airoforce breezed five fur..>> view originalFlorida legislation wades into Ticketmaster vs. StubHub fight
TAMPA — Ten years after Florida lifted its prohibition on scalping tickets to sporting events and concerts, lawmakers in Tallahassee are still wrestling over how to shape the future of the resale market. The latest salvo in the ongoing "Ticket Wars" — often characterized as Ticketmaster vs. StubHub, the two giants of the online ticketing world — would prohibit sports teams and venues from placing restrictions on how ticket holders can resell their seats. It's a direct shot at the methods teams h..>> view originalState's recruiting classes trending upward, with FSU's among ...
With National Signing Day approaching Wednesday, the state of Florida’s recruiting haul is trending upward. The Florida State Seminoles will again have one of the nation’s top classes, maybe the best overall if the right (blue) chips fall. The Florida Gators are addressing all of their needs — in a big way — and could wind up in the top five. The Miami Hurricanes are impressively holding their ground, perhaps adding to it, during the transition to coach Mark Richt. Meanwhile, the University of ..>> view original
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