Clock ticking at legislative session, Suncoast Parkway celebrates 25 years and the Florida House...
Good morning, Tampa Bay. Here's what you need to know today. Friday is partly sunny and warm with highs in the mid to upper 80s. Winds are out of the southeast with a sea breeze developing this afternoon. We have a chance of a few scattered showers and storms this...
Drought affects some local golf courses, last weekend for Strawberry Festival and get ready...
Good evening, Tampa Bay. We're wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know and your weather outlook. It will be another very warm day for Saturday with highs in the mid to upper 80s. Expect partly to mostly sunny skies in the morning,...
Kava Wave Hits Gulf Boulevard as Banyan Breeze Nears Opening
Gulf Boulevard is about to get a fresh spot to sip kava and espresso. Banyan Breeze, a new kava bar and cafe, is gearing up to open at 16907 Gulf Boulevard in North Redington Beach. The compact storefront is set to pair traditional kava with coffee, espresso, teas and fresh local juices in a neighborhood-focused...
This Florida Bookstore Is a Dream for Readers Who Love Browsing for Hours
If your perfect day involves getting lost in aisles of stories, The Book Rescuers in Largo is the place to linger. Massive, well organized shelves, comfy seating, and friendly prices make long browsing not only possible, but irresistible. You will find everything from rare paperbacks to records and puzzles, all...
Tampa Bay Rivers No Longer Used For Drinking Water Amid Severe Drought
Severe drought conditions in the Tampa Bay region have forced water managers to stop drawing drinking water from local rivers and rely on alternative sources.
Foxtail Coffee Co. and 3Natives Acai Cafe to open in the Skyway Marina District
Several new retailers are set to join the growing Skyway Marina District as part of a large mixed-use development. Foxtail Coffee Co., Solis Mammography, and 3Natives Acai Cafe will open in a new retail outparcel building along 34th Street South. The 4,500-square-foot building fronts the newly-opened...
Tampa Bay bestselling author out with new book
Bestselling author Lisa Unger explains how she uses her latest thriller, Served Him Right, to send a message about female power. The Tampa Bay-based author is hosting book events on Monday, March 9th at Tombolo Books in St. Pete and Sunday, March 15th at Oxford Exchange in Tampa.
Grand Central favorite The Dog Bar celebrates 10 years in St. Pete
You don’t have to own a dog to love Dog Bar. You just have to have your ear scratching hands at the ready. A staple of the Grand Central District, The Dog Bar celebrates its 10th anniversary in St. Pete this month. To mark the occasion, the combo dog park and 21+ bar is hosting a mega-sized party on Friday, March 6,...
Dog Onyx faces euthanasia at Hillsborough shelter
Onyx (A2503692), a 3-year-old mixed breed dog, is the only dog on the euthanasia list for Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at the Hillsborough County Pet Resource Center. Shelter staff describe him as playful, affectionate, and treat-motivated when outside his kennel, though he shows stress-related reactivity inside. He...
A French-Owned Breakfast Cafe in Florida Has Been Voted Tampa Bay’s Best Breakfast Three...
Breakfast in Tampa Bay has a clear champion—and locals can’t stop talking about it. Tucked along sunny St. Pete Beach, one charming café keeps winning hearts, plates, and the title of “Best Breakfast” year after year. Step inside La Croisette and the morning suddenly feels...

















