Reader Julie sent us a question… I am a 34 yr old, single girl with a dog. I am looking to move to Tampa from Sarasota and am wondering the best places to live. I have been thinking about Hyde Park, Channelside and Ybor City. Any suggestions? For fun, Ybor, Hyde Park, and Channelside each [...]
Sarah’s client is planning a move to Tampa, and they will be bringing in a big bunch of employees from various parts of the world to help run things. Sarah has been charged with letting those employees know what to expect once they get here. The problem is that Sarah has never been to Tampa. She [...]
Sticks of Fire reader Lindsey wants to know what we should be called: I know that Sticks of Fire uses the term Tampan, but I have seen more references to using the word Tampanian to describe a resident of Tampa. I need the proper term for academic use, but is it simply a matter of preference? [...]
Jennifer is looking for a place in Tampa Bay where she can create art and enjoy dinner all at the same time. Somehow she stumbled across Sticks of Fire, and decided to Ask-a -Tampan! Subject: I have a Question for Ask-a-Tampan. Message: Is there a place in Tampa or the surrounding area that one can [...]
Sticks of Fire reader Jason contacted us with a Question for Ask-a-Tampan: I have heard of a rumored bridge from Ballast point to the Apollo beach area that was tossed around as an idea for a few years back in the early part of the 20th century. Ultimately it was never built because the Port Authority [...]
We received another question for Ask-a-Tampan: Does anyone know where I can buy cuban sugar cookies (from a bakery on Armenia Ave or La Terisita etc) and have them shipped to me in Tucson AZ? YUMMMmmmmm… Cuban Sugar Cookies… Torticas de Morón… Of course, when you are looking for authentic Cuban bakeries, Tampa is the place to go. [...]
From the Sticks of Fire mailbag: Hello Tommy Duncan, You are being contacted via sticks of fire by Holly P. Holly P. has provided the following information so you may contact them: Reason: I have a Question for Ask-a-Tampan. Message: I am 28 old. I am wondering is there any adult chess class offered in tampa bay area? I am a [...]
Donna Selle has a simple request for Ask A Tampan: Can you sum up Tampa in a nutshell? What is the city like politically, socially, etc.? Is it forward thinking? What’s the housing situation like? City planning? Public transportation? Traffic? If you were explaining Tampa to someone who you [...]
It’s been a while since we had a question for Ask a Tampan, but we have one today. Sharon Trussel sent us an email, and she is looking for a park with fish ponds. Ok let’s see if I can jog the memory of some Tampa people. I am looking for the name or location of [...]
