10 Florida Bakery Counters Where Everything Disappears Before Noon
Florida is home to some seriously incredible bakeries, and the best ones have one thing in common: empty shelves by midday. From flaky croissants to hand-rolled Cuban bread, these spots draw loyal locals who show up early and leave happy. Whether you are a pastry lover or just someone who...
Scoop: Mahaffey Theater’s future unclear as Bill Edwards exits
Developer and philanthropist Bill Edwards' 15-year tenure running the Mahaffey Theater will conclude in May, Axios has learned. Why it matters: It marks the end of an era during which Edwards poured millions of dollars of his own money into revamping the city-owned venue and its programming. It also spells...
End of the road for another Hooters as restaurant confirms permanent March 22 closure
HOOTERS is closing its restaurant in a major state this month due to an expiring lease. The popular restaurant chain, which has suffered several closures following its bankruptcy, is shutting its doors in South Tampa, Florida, on March 22. In a company statement, Hooters said it was refocusing its efforts...
Tourists Cry Foul As John’s Pass Lot Slaps $63 Tickets Early
Visitors heading to John’s Pass for sun and seafood say they are leaving with something else entirely: $63 "citations" from a private parking operator, even while the ParkMobile app still showed paid time on the clock. The paper notices, which some drivers say look a lot like city tickets, have sparked complaints...
Tampa dealer gets federal prison time after brazen $378K auto loan scam
A Tampa luxury car dealer has been ordered to federal prison after a brazen auto finance scam that left lenders on the hook for roughly $378 in fraudulent loans. The case, built around falsified applications and a stolen Rolls-Royce plot, shows how easily high-end vehicles can be turned into quick cash when...
Tampa Bay area shops saving fabric hunters after JOANN closures: ‘Mighty in a little,...
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - A big corporation can often put the small shops out of business, but when JOANN Fabrics and Crafts closed its doors for good across the country last year, it allowed small businesses to fill that gap for crafters and sewers. Local perspective:. Stitch by stitch, the...
Pinellas Park’s Sound Exchange store to close next month
Pinellas County is about to lose one of its cornerstone record stores. Sound Exchange, which has had a location in Pinellas Park since 2001, will close at the end of April. The independent retail outlet at 8625 66th Street N., Pinellas Park opened in 2017, replacing an earlier incarnation on Park Boulevard. The...
Beacon 430 apartment community sold in downtown St. Petersburg
A 327-unit downtown St. Petersburg apartment community changes hands as investors target urban housing. Ram Realty Advisors has acquired Beacon 430, a 327-unit apartment community in downtown St. Petersburg. An affiliate of Ram Realty Partners VII purchased the property. The Palm Beach Gardens-based investment...
Young woman shapes St. Pete skyline at 400 Central: ‘No two days are the...
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Rising high above downtown St. Petersburg, the Residences at 400 Central is the tallest residential tower on Florida’s Gulf Coast. The 46-story skyscraper stands 515 feet tall and is nearing completion. Much of that progress comes with help from Daniela Farias, an assistant superintendent with...
Construction materials illegally dumped next to St. Joe’s Creek in Pinellas County
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. - Illegally dumped construction materials in Pinellas County over the weekend caught people's attention online. People were concerned about the construction materials and questioned what they could do to get it fixed. What we know:. The construction materials were illegally dumped next to St....
