Florida home with pirate cave, 22 themed rooms goes under contract
A Pinellas Park home that has captured attention online for its quirky, over-the-top design is now under contract, with the new owners planning to turn it into an Airbnb.
Tampa home, boat catches on fire Friday morning
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA)—A two-story home caught on fire early Friday morning, the Hillsborough County Fire Rescue announced. Crews responded to a home on fire at 1907 S. 45th Street around 4:17 a.m. Arriving at the home, crews found a two-story home, a shed, and a boat on fire, HCFR said. The fire was brought under […]
Historic Redington Shores restaurant returns after Hurricane recovery
If you’ve spent any time on the Pinellas beaches, you know the Friendly Tavern (18121 Gulf Blvd, Redington Shores) isn’t just a bar. It’s a landmark, a reunion, and a low-stakes social experiment where the goal is to walk in for “one quick drink” and leave with three new friends and a karaoke nemesis.
‘Signature project’ for downtown Dunedin moves forward
DUNEDIN — A proposed mixed-use development at the former Ocean Optics site on Main Street won unanimous approval from the Local Planning Agency on Jan. 14, drawing praise from residents and city officials who called it transformational for downtown. Main Street Exchange, planned for the corner of Main Street...
Green Light Cinema expands downtown location
Green Light Cinema now offers a full menu, including drinks, to St. Pete moviegoers. Photo courtesy of Mike Hazlett. Dinner and a show are now something St. Petersburg locals and visitors can enjoy at the independent theater, Green Light Cinema. Located at 225 2nd Street North in downtown St. Petersburg,...
‘Florida Man’s home’ in Pinellas Park could become Airbnb under new owners
PINELLAS PARK, Fla. - Growing up, Jena Spencer’s house was the neighborhood playground. "My friends would start wanting to come over to my house more often, and it was like a party kind of thing and people wanted to play hide and seek in the house," she said. The...
Bill Murray brings his all-star blues band to Clearwater this spring
The 75-year-old leads Bill Murray & His Blood Brothers, a blues-rock collective featuring seasoned guitarists Mike Zito and Albert Castiglia, plus longtime bandleader and Conan O’Brien collaborator Jimmy Vivino. The post Bill Murray brings his all-star blues band to Clearwater this spring appeared first on Creative...
Could North Greenwood serve as Clearwater’s alternative downtown?
Friday nights in downtown Clearwater are mostly quiet — as they are most other evenings. A reawakening of the nation’s urban centers has largely passed it by. But a short drive from Clearwater’s downtown and along its waterfront is North Greenwood, a predominantly Black neighborhood that has struggled for different...
Convicted felon arrested at Tampa Wawa
A convicted felon was arrested at a Tampa Wawa and the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office found guns, drugs and stolen cards.
Hillsborough County to Host Free Grocery Distribution and Health Services at Tampa Community Health...
Hillsborough County is poised to bolster the well-being of its residents this Saturday with a dual offering of free groceries and health services. In an effort to support community health, the County's Healthy Living Program has organized a community health fair set to take place on Jan. 24 at the Lee Davis Community...

















