After decades running the Colonnade, Tampa family watches it ...
TAMPA — Jack "Smokey" Whiteside tried to relax as he sat with his wife, daughter and nephew on the old wooden benches outside the entrance of the Colonnade restaurant Wednesday morning. A stream of people poured out the double doors hauling away the restaurant's insides: wicker chairs, glassware, ceiling fans, even the restroom sign. After 80 years in business, the Whiteside family closed the restaurant last month when it sold the property at 3401 Bayshore Blvd. to a developer who plans to buil..>> view originalEastern Conference finals preview: Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Tampa ...
Pittsburgh Penguins (2nd seed, Metropolitan Division) versus Tampa Bay Lightning (2nd seed, Atlantic Division)Better buckle up for what should be a track meet of a series between two of the speediest, most skilled teams around. The Lightning will come in slightly more rested, having dumped both the Detroit Red Wings and the New York Islanders each in five games. The Penguins are coming off an emotional roller coaster of a series with the archrival Washington Capitals that went six games and feat..>> view originalPotent Penguins power play may test much-penalized Lightning (w ...
BRANDON — No team remaining in the Stanley Cup playoffs has been as good as the Lightning in killing penalties. Then again, Tampa Bay has had the most practice at it. Entering Wednesday, the Lightning was the most penalized team left, in penalty minutes and penalty kill time, having spent 7 minutes, 30 seconds more time killing penalties than any other of those teams. That's playing with fire when it comes to facing the Penguins in the Eastern Conference final, which opens Friday. Pittsburgh's..>> view originalTampa Bay Walmarts get thousands of police calls. You paid the bill.
Tampa Bay Walmarts get thousands of police calls. You paid the bill. May 11, 2016 By ZACHARY T. SAMPSON, LAURA C. MOREL, and ELI MURRAY Design and graphics by MARTIN FROBISHER and ELI MURRAY Times Staff Police come to shoo away panhandlers, referee parking disputes and check on foul-mouthed teenagers. They are called to arrest the man who drinks a 98-cent iced tea without paying and capture the customer who joyrides on a motorized shopping cart. BODY CAM VIDEO The calls eat up hours of off..>> view originalVP Joe Biden impresses local business owners with Tampa speech
By Dalia Dangerfield and Fallon Silcox, Team Coverage Last Updated: Wednesday, May 11, 2016, 6:10 PM TAMPA -- Vice President Joe Biden addressed the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce, speaking during an invitation-only event at the University of Tampa’s Fletcher Lounge. Local figures said they were honored by his visit. "When the White House calls, it gets your attention," said Bob Rohrlack, the president and CEO of the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce..>> view originalPet Supplies Plus opens store in Tampa
TAMPA — Every member of the family, including the furry, four-legged ones, has a new place to shop. Pet Supplies Plus opened in April, and pet owners are welcome to bring along their pets while shopping in the store. "Pets are such a great part of a family's life," said Chris Kacir, co-owner. "When owners come in to buy food or a toy for their pet, they're in a great mood and it's hard to not be happy." The family-owned and -operated neighborhood pet store carries a broad range of food, toys, an..>> view originalTampa Bay Rowdies introduce midfielder Joe Cole
ST. PETERSBURG — Rowdies owner Bill Edwards did not mince words when talking about the signing of former English Premier League midfielder Joe Cole. "I think this is the most significant player to be signed in the NASL in its history,'' Edwards said. Cole, 34, was officially introduced to media and fans in a news conference Wednesday morning at the Mahaffey Theater. His contract with Tampa Bay runs through the 2017 season, with a club option for 2018. He arrived in St. Petersburg on Tuesday ..>> view originalTampa Bay Rays at Seattle Mariners game preview
TV: None TIME: 3:30 p.m. ET Chris Archer seems to have found his form following a rough beginning to his season with the Tampa Bay Rays. Taijuan Walker feels he's healthy enough to take the ball after his strong start to 2016 was halted by an injury-shortened outing for the Seattle Mariners. The two talented right-handers square off Wednesday as the Mariners look to complete their first home sweep of the Rays in 10 years. Archer (2-4, 4.23 ERA) gave up 16 earned runs and walked 11 ove..>> view originalSoHo Cycling instructor opening new fitness concept in Channel ...
A Tampa fitness professional is striking out on his own with a new concept in the Channel district. Viking Fitness has signed a lease for the 3,500-square-foot ...>> view originalAnton Stralman, other injured Lightning work toward return
BRANDON — There were moments Wednesday when defenseman Anton Stralman skated alongside usual partner Victor Hedman in drills. Wing J.T. Brown joined the fourth line in rushes with Vladislav Namestnikov and Erik Condra at the Ice Sports Forum. It seemed like old times. Not so fast, coach Jon Cooper said. Though Stralman (fractured left leg) and Brown (upper body) participated in their first full team practice since they were injured, Cooper said that didn't necessarily mean both would be availa..>> view original
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