Planned meeting of misogynistic group in Tampa canceled
A blogger whose anti-feminist views have drawn worldwide scorn has canceled an international meetup event Saturday that included a location in Curtis Hixon Park. Daryush "Roosh V" Valizadeh, whose views critics have called misogynistic or even pro-rape, announced the cancellation of the "International Return of Kings Meetup Day" on his blog returnofkings.com Wednesday evening. By then, critics around the world were decrying the event and mobilizing to stage protests. "I can no longer guarantee t..>> view originalFood, fun returns as Florida State Fair begins annual run today in ...
Funnel cakes, corn dogs, midway rides, farm animals. The annual rite that is the Florida State Fair makes its return to the fairgrounds at the corner of U.S. 301 and Interstate 4 in Tampa starting today when gates open at 9. Diets once again will go out the window as visitors will get their fill of their favorite fried foods, tasty treats and a new lineup of burgers — with ingredients ranging from bacon, peanut butter and ice cream —that are surely test your gastronomic limits. But if you go to..>> view originalTampa Catholic's Craig-Myers, Pasco's Myers headed to Auburn
For Tampa Catholic High wide receiver Nate Craig-Myers, it was all about family. When he visited Auburn University, he said it felt like home. There was the built-in advantage that his half-brother, Pasco High cornerback Jayvaughn Myers, also was interested in becoming a Tiger. Wednesday morning, it made sense that Craig-Myers, a five-star prospect and the Tampa Bay area’s most prominent recruit, wanted to showcase his TC family. Craig-Myers declared for Auburn, live on ESPNU, as the entire TC ..>> view originalPopular Tampa party site A La Carte Pavilion to make way for new ...
TAMPA — For more than three decades, A La Carte Pavilion has been the picturesque setting for hundreds of weddings, charity events and other functions. Its tenure as one of Tampa Bay's most popular party venues is about to end. The owner, Egypt Shriners, confirmed today that is under contract to sell the 13-acre waterfront site to David Weekley Homes for a planned new-home community. The amount was not disclosed but the proceeds will help support the Shriners' hospitals for children "What was re..>> view originalTampa City Council to vote on long-demanded fix to historic ...
TAMPA — After years of pleading by the V.M. Ybor neighborhood, the City Council today is scheduled to consider spending $3.1 million to fix and re-open the historic pool at Cuscaden Park. Last year, city officials estimated the cost of the project at $1.8 million, but that's risen as construction has picked up throughout the Tampa Bay area. "It's not cheap," Mayor Bob Buckhorn said this week. "Costs change over time, and the demand for labor and construction materials is significantly higher tha..>> view originalSafety summit held in Downtown Tampa
Share This Story!Let friends in your social network know what you are reading aboutSafety summit held in Downtown TampaIn Downtown Tampa, hundreds geared up for a sold out safety summit Wednesday.Sent!A link has been sent to your friend's email address.Posted!A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. Safety summit held in Downtown TampaPort Tampa Bay Security and Tampa Police put on an an active shooter drill at Port Tampa Bay on Feb. 3.(Photo: WTSP)In Downtown Tampa, hundreds geared up for ..>> view originalTraffic flow at Tampa International should return to normal soon
Overnight parking is available again in the short term parking garage at Tampa International Airport, and passengers can expect to see more normal traffic patterns by the end of the month. Two floors of the short-term parking garage closed last month while construction workers waterproofed the garage entry and exit ramps. The work has been completed and the garage is open fully to travelers. In addition, airport officials said that travelers can expect to see some more normal traffic patterns as..>> view originalBen Bishop gets 100th victory as Tampa Bay Lightning top Detroit ...
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- The All-Star break did nothing to cool the surging Tampa Bay Lightning. Ben Bishop made 24 saves to get 100th win with Tampa Bay, Nikita Kucherov scored his 21st goal, and the Lightning beat the Detroit Red Wings 3-1 on Wednesday night. "You never know how things are going to go," Tampa Bay coach Jon Cooper said. "They had quite a long break, a little longer than ours. To come out with a win, especially against a good team you're battling with, it's big for us." The Li..>> view original8 fun things to do this weekend in Tampa Bay | February 6-7
1. Florida State Fair (Saturday, Sunday) The state fair is up and running from Feb. 4-15th! In addition to rides, delicious fair food and exhibits, this weekend there will be a Horse Show, Gun Show, Dream Car Sprint, and more. Get the details 2. Bay Area Renaissance Festival (Saturday, Sunday) The 38th Annual Bay Area Renaissance Festival kicks off! “Pillage the Village” is the theme of this weekend at MOSI. Entertainment, craft beer, food tasting, a pirate costume contest, arm wrestling compet..>> view originalForbes: Tampa a top market for investors hunting for good housing ...
Tampa is among the nation's top markets for investors hunting for good housing deals. That's according to a new study that found a hot investment climate in six other Florida cities as well. Forbes magazine and Local Market Monitor, a North Carolina-based data company, teamed up to produce a list of the 20 "best buy'' cities รข€” those where "investors get the best bang for their housing buck and aspiring homeowners have the best prospects of making an economically sound purchase,'' as Forbes pu..>> view original
Thursday, February 4, 2016
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